The Depredations of the Sea Peoples

 A few scenes, using terrain made by a friend of mine, and this, the army I once intended to build, partially sold off, and am now re-constructing.

Raiders from the Sea

Well, finally, I'm back!

Working on the Troy project again, brought back to life by the commissioning of an MDF galley from Ironheart Artizans. They turned out GREAT! Couldn't be happier!

Also got my Sea People allies for the Trojans in Achaean Lion Rampant finally finished. Five of these fellows were painted by the talented Blue in Vt and these rest by my humble brush. Gorgeous old Foundry figs.

After this, finish my ALR forces for Trojans and Achaeans, prepare those boats, and then a proper full force of Sea People, courtesy of a fresh lot of Cutting Edge coming for Christmas. Can't wait!

Glad to be back and enjoying things again!

Border Reivers test

After a months-long slump, I finally got some minis painted, the first for my fledgling Border reivers project. Pictured are characters from Hoka Hey and Sgt Major. A bit of touch-up needed on the bases and the trees, but I was excited to have something to show. My last Blog post was in May??!

Hope you like them, as there are a ton more to come! Cheers!

A sacrifice...

To ensure success with my Achaean Lion Rampant project! And the palace scene I'd love to build some day:

Achaean Lion Rampant Rosters

Well, my Achaean Lion Rampant test Rosters are ready, but I have quite a bit more painting to do that I thought!

I'm doing the same force for each side, just to keep it fair in the early tests.

3 Chariots as Mounted Men-at-Arms, leader will be in this unit- 6pts

Foot Men-at-Arms, heavily armoured hero types- 6pts

2x Foot Sargeants, troops, large shields. Trojans will be portrayed w/ archers mixed in the unit- 4pts ea

Fierce Foot, Sea People mercenaries for both forces, Sherden and Lukka, may switch which side I have them pictured on. -4pts

Skirmishers, javelin men and slingers for each side- 2pts
 Yes, 26pt retinues, but that is what I'd like to have to get a good game going. May be too much, may be just right! We will see!

Achaeans:

Trojans:

Tons left to paint, but I can get in games while I'm working towards completion. Walls of Troy, desert mat, and soon I'll be able to play the Trojan War! (At least a small one! ;) )

Achaean Lion Rampant!

Here is my Achaean force for Lion Rampant, ready to test the mettle of the Trojans. First play-test will be tomorrow if all goes well. Need to see if my chariots idea will work, with half-strength #s vs horses, with a chariot runner to be removed as first casualty. I hope it will work w/ the system, as it looks cool!

As soon as I read the rules, I knew this is what I wanted to do with them! Challenges, charging chariots, sneaky javelin-throwing naked men, Fierce Foot Sea People ( yes I need 12, not 6...Told you it was still a WIP!) ... Can't wait!

Results and pics ASAP. Please, if you have any ideas as to make a better game with the Trojan War forces, let me know! I'm open to anything!

My secret shame...

A long time ago, in a moment of rash weakness, I sold these:

and I've been trying over the past few months to re-collect them and the Citadel AD&D Barbarians:
http://www.solegends.com/rsadd/add21a/index.htm

I'm building myself a Norse army for WFB with as many of these as I can gather, plus Giants, bears, eagles, a Raven banner, the whole nine yards. Any help would be appreciated!

Thanks!