 BigRedBat  | 23 Aug 2009 2:30 p.m. PST |
I've recently picked up half a dozen character minis sculpted by Steve Saleh, and I though it might be interesting to review them against each other:- link Cheers, Simon |
| Mithridates | 23 Aug 2009 3:06 p.m. PST |
Simon, helpful as usual. Will be nice to compare the Polemarch cavalary/generals with the smaller 1st Corps. Hoping that Aventine/Gorgon's later ranges will include some suitable generals. If we are talking about One Eye's last battle I suspect a litter rather than a horse would be the way to go! Cheers Garry |
| BigRedBat | 23 Aug 2009 3:37 p.m. PST |
Hi Garry, I always pictured him in a litter (a la Alfred Duggan's book), but apparently there's no evidence for it. I suspect he'd command from a horse at that age. The Polemarch's seem to have halted, which is a huge pity. 1st Corps look really nice and full of character, but are just too small for me. Simon |
| LEGION 1950 | 23 Aug 2009 3:43 p.m. PST |
Simon, a very nice review. What happen to Polomarch cav?Cheers Mike Adams P.S. Also heard that Crusader came out with new Carthingian foot? |
| BigRedBat | 23 Aug 2009 3:56 p.m. PST |
Hi Mike, thanks! I've heard nothing at all re Polemarch. I'll ask a mate next week who might possibly know something. Re new Crusaders; I wonder are they these? :- link Simon |
| LEGION 1950 | 23 Aug 2009 4:08 p.m. PST |
Simon,it was on Meeples with Neil Shuck saying and showing that figures and saying milita types? Mike |
| LEGION 1950 | 23 Aug 2009 4:24 p.m. PST |
Simon, meeples & mini. is on the Gorgon website showing the same picture but saying new figures and troop types! Also looking forword to Gorgon releases! Cheers Mike |
| idontbelieveit | 23 Aug 2009 6:31 p.m. PST |
I heard from GB about a week ago that the next release of polemarchs is two or three weeks away including the thorikitai. I'm looking forward to the mounted also. |
| BigRedBat | 24 Aug 2009 1:21 a.m. PST |
Hi idontbeleiveit, that's good news. Perhaps that will be the remaining mercenary foot packs. Hi Mike, yes I saw that on meeples, too. I wonder whether he got confused, and it was just a picture of painted earlier releases? Simon |
| LEGION 1950 | 24 Aug 2009 6:37 a.m. PST |
Sion, I also think he got it mix up with the new Oscans range! Cheers Mike Adams |
| LEGION 1950 | 24 Aug 2009 8:02 a.m. PST |
Simon,sorry I spelled your name wrong long night at work! Cheers Mike |
| BigRedBat | 24 Aug 2009 8:17 a.m. PST |
Don't worry, Mike, worse things happen. A friend once introduced me to an attractive girl, in error, as "Semen". ;-) |
| CorporalTrim | 24 Aug 2009 9:38 a.m. PST |
Thanks for the review, Simon. I pretty much agree with your assessments. Those huge swords are going to take some work to file them down to size. Still, Antigonus has potential: I'll bet he'll look imposing with a good paint job. Really like the Persian and the centurion. Not so sold on Babastus. The pose and expression are great, points deducted for the accessorizing: look's like he's ready for yardwork with that sickle and as for the headgear, that's got to be the heaviest 8-point rack on the planet. Steve |
| BigRedBat | 24 Aug 2009 3:51 p.m. PST |
Hi Steve, I agree Babastus is the weakest of the three, but I'm tempted to whip the sickle off and paint him to see how he comes out. Re Antigonus, his head looks old, but the body isn't that of an old man. Perhaps it is supposed to depict him when younger, rather than at Ipsus. Cheers, Simon |
wants to know if you can tell the difference between weaker and stronger magnets with 3mm aircraft.