| Hobhood4 | 16 May 2013 7:12 a.m. PST |
This has probably been asked many times before, but what are the preferred product lines for Rome/Carthage armies? I'm planning to do Command and Colors using this scale, but I've only ever used 28mm up til now, so am curious about recommendations. I've examined a few threads and looked at a few manufacturers Pendraken seem very nice. Old Glory seem like a good deal. Why does nobody mention Irregular? They look pretty good on the website. Are they differently sized/proportioned to other minis? Any thoughts welcome… |
| geudens | 16 May 2013 7:19 a.m. PST |
10mm? Are you aware of this manufacturer?: link |
| DColtman | 16 May 2013 9:10 a.m. PST |
Those are very nice, but I think they are only Imperial? I once did Punic Wars with Minifigs, and am now currently doing some Old Glory. Minifigs were okay but they tend to be a bit thin and pose numbers are limited. I would not do them again. The OG 10mm paint up quickly because they are cast in strips and look good en masse. Magister Militum are chunkier, individually cast, and have character. I like both these and OG. OG might be cheaper. I don't have experience with Pendraken nor with Irregular in this scale. |
| jdeleonardis | 16 May 2013 9:41 a.m. PST |
Yeah, Van Dyck figures look spectacular, but they might be a little 'late' for the Punic era. Pendraken tend to make really nice stuff. Ive only worked on the Carthaginian elephants and the Numidian cavalry from them for that era, and they are great. I love everything else Ive ever purchased from them too, and Id be surprised if you werent happy with their figures. |
| Johny Boy | 16 May 2013 2:13 p.m. PST |
Three ranges, Pendraken whose new range of Punic figures are superb and rapidly expanding to take in the Carthaginian allies. link Adler Miniatures – Celts, lovely figs link TB Miniatures – Italian company with lovely figs link cheers They should just about supply all you need. |
| Parfitts Tele | 17 May 2013 1:57 a.m. PST |
Not sure about the preferred products, but I went for:
Heavy infantry: Old Glory and Pendraken
Skirmishers and cavalry: Old glory, Pendraken and Magister.
Pendraken cavalry are superb. |
| Hobhood4 | 01 Jun 2013 4:31 p.m. PST |
Looking further into this now – are TB line and Pendraken compatible? |
| LeonAdler | 06 Jun 2013 10:50 p.m. PST |
Pretty much I think Ill have to update my comparison pic on the website as the Pendraken I have are a little old and they newer ones are better I think.
I'm amazed at Punic wars being as popular as it is, in the days that I gamed regularly ( we had short games because the oil lamps were forever giving out)Carthaginian was considered a bit of a wuzz army.
Might have to rethink my own 10mm plans and take a diversion off the planned route for a bit.
L |
| Hobhood4 | 07 Jun 2013 3:16 a.m. PST |
For me the Punic wars is not my obvious period of choice….BUT I got hooked by the Commands Colours system which is easily transferable from board game to figure game. 10mm figures seem an obvious choice. Another other reason is value for money. If you like re-creating historical battles, then the Punic wars give more documented conflicts than other ancient periods. Its a bit like ACW – you can do a lot of gaming with 2 armies. Extend into Macedonian Successors, Iberians and Gauls and you've got a whole lot of new conflicts with the two starter armies. |
| oldbob | 07 Jun 2013 7:01 a.m. PST |
I'll second what "Johny Boy" recommended! |
