| Jonathan J | 19 Dec 2012 2:45 p.m. PST |
The command stand for Hannibal is now complete and I am very pleased with the result. Originally, I had planned to populate Hannibal's command stand with other interesting characters – a Greek historian, a standard bearer and even other decorated army commanders. But after painting the models I thought the scene of Hannibal alone beneath a tree with his horse patiently waiting and his shield propped up against the tree trunk to be more appropriate. link Painting and building command stands is one of my most favorite parts of this hobby. Thanks for visiting. Comments and feedback is always welcome. Figures are 28mm by Relic Miniatures. ~ Jonathan |
| Mooseworks8 | 19 Dec 2012 2:46 p.m. PST |
Well done. Tree is cool too. |
 Editor in Chief Bill   | 19 Dec 2012 4:00 p.m. PST |
Very nice work, but not sure about the giant rock on the base. |
| Mithridates | 19 Dec 2012 5:26 p.m. PST |
Good idea – will try and match your excellent work but may use a Woodlands Scenic tree with foilage. Afterall the Great Man deserves some shade! Garry |
| snodipous | 19 Dec 2012 5:35 p.m. PST |
Looks great. Hannibal looks like he's prepared to take zero BS from anybody. |
| Jonathan J | 19 Dec 2012 5:42 p.m. PST |
@ The Editor: Thanks for the feedback. I wanted Hannibal to be elevated above the normal height of the other models of the army on the table. That was my thinking with using the rock.. plus it gives it a natural feel rather than building up a hill using some crafting material. Maybe execution could have been better. @ Garry: I originally thought to use a tree with foliage, but decided to only hint at the larger tree and leaves with the trunk and a few of the lower branches. Good luck with yours :) |
| vojvoda | 19 Dec 2012 6:26 p.m. PST |
Neat idea, I am with the editor, the rock on the base seem off ballance for some reason.
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James Mattes |
| LorenzoMele | 20 Dec 2012 2:32 a.m. PST |
Very well painted, good job. I was guessing about the tree roots, would a tree grow on a large rock? |
| Jonathan J | 20 Dec 2012 6:53 a.m. PST |
@LorenzoMele: I have often been out in the woods and mountains and have seen large trees growing right out of large rocks – it is really quite remarkable. |
Frederick  | 20 Dec 2012 9:20 a.m. PST |
Neat idea – "Hannibal and the horse he rode in on" – great looking Great painting I see the point about the big rock – while it looks great I might have thought about filling in the gap between the rock and the stand (as if it were part of, say, a stony ridge) And I agree that nothing can stop growing vegetation! |
| MajorB | 20 Dec 2012 2:43 p.m. PST |
Love the figures. hate the rock (and the tree). I just can't stand terrain that moves around with the figures. |
