| stroezie | 28 Mar 2016 7:12 a.m. PST |
I came accros this little 6mm Greek fantasy line from Rapier Miniatures a little while ago and decided to order some to check them out. I LOVE THEM!!! The casts are nice and crisp with almost no cleanup necessary, lots of nice detail and easy to paint. I bought a pack each of armoured hoplites, chimeras, hydras, gryphons and harpies. Here's what I've painted so far
Rapier miniatures is moving and has closed their shop temporarily, once it opens again I'll be ordering the rest of the range.
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| Gone Fishing | 28 Mar 2016 7:52 a.m. PST |
I have my own collection of Greek Mythology figures in 50mm, I've seen bushels of them in 28mm, I've probably seen them in 15mm…but I've never seen Greek skirmish figures in 6mm before! Outstanding work! They look perfect and are actually very characterful, which surprises me. Thanks for sharing, and be sure to share more as you get them! |
| elsyrsyn | 28 Mar 2016 9:44 a.m. PST |
VERY nicely done – both the minis and the painting. Doug |
| Inkpaduta | 28 Mar 2016 10:36 a.m. PST |
Excellent work. My Typhon figures are in 28mm.
Makes me think about trying it in 6mm. |
| stroezie | 29 Mar 2016 2:12 a.m. PST |
Well, I've ordered the Typhon rules and I managed to finish some more figures. I decided to paint the second Hydra red/orange to use as a fire breathing version.
here it is beside to first one I did.
The harpies have also all been painted and can bee seen here attacking the last two of the fully armored Greeks( previously finished models to the rescue ;-)
I've also started painting the second Chimera but, as it will look almost exactly like the other one, I won't be posting any seperate pics of it. Also, I accidentally ordered two packs of chimera's, I think I may just try my hand at converting one to a manticore. If I manage to pull it of I'll post pictures of that.
Thats it for now until I recieve my next order from Rapier miniatures.
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| Gone Fishing | 29 Mar 2016 7:03 a.m. PST |
If ever proof was needed that "small is beautiful," this is it. Excellent work, Stroezie. The Hydras each look great, as do the Harpies and heroes below. If you have the chance, I'd love to see photos of your Typhon games once you get around to playing them. I think you'll be pleased. Did you ask Gavin for the expansion pdfs he has for the rules? They are full of helpful additional information. Thanks again for sharing! |
| Pattus Magnus | 29 Mar 2016 7:27 a.m. PST |
Not strictly from the Jason and the Argonauts myth, but if you ever want to expand the monster collection, one option to look at would be Microworld Games. They have minotaurs: link And fauns/satyrs: link And centaurs: link Their skeletons could also pass as undead hoplites/ dragontooth warriors. link Most of the above also have additional poses available. Irregular Miniatures 6mm fantasy might also be worth a look – their sculpt quality can be variable but they probably have some other stuff that would fit the Greek myth theme. I'm looking forward to seeing any additional posts on this project – it looks great! |
| Gone Fishing | 29 Mar 2016 8:40 a.m. PST |
And under Orcs there is a Cyclops: link A little Medieval looking, but he'd do in a pinch! Great finds, Pattus. |
| stroezie | 29 Mar 2016 9:47 a.m. PST |
I actually already own some of those skellies, bought them for my 6mm Heroquest set.I'll need to get some more though and some skellie archers too.
He also has some great hell hounds and the afore mentionned satyrs.
once I finish all my Rapier minis I'll definately be paying Microworld a visit ;-) |
| steam flunky | 29 Mar 2016 10:52 p.m. PST |
Great painting for 6mm!!! |
| stroezie | 30 Mar 2016 5:58 a.m. PST |
Say hello to the manticore! Chopped of the lion, goat and dragon head, beheaded a 28mm Kahdoran winterguard and glued his head onto the chimera body
Add some green stuff and watch it dry so I can paint ;-)
Here's a shot with a painted original so you can compare
Hopefully I will be able to get some paint on it tomorrow. |
| HarryHotspurEsq | 30 Mar 2016 12:04 p.m. PST |
It's a great wee range, and you've done them justice with the brush. Well done. |
| stroezie | 31 Mar 2016 3:52 a.m. PST |
Well, here he is with some paint on him, I also added a little clue about the next monster I'm going to paint…
Can't wait till my next order from Rapier minis arrives, meanwhile here's a picture of all the figures so far.
Total cost so far £9.50 GBP, god I love 6mm :-)) |
| Gone Fishing | 31 Mar 2016 4:58 a.m. PST |
They look wonderful. Your whole project has me highly intrigued, I must say. Let us know how you get on with Typhon once it arrives. |
| blacksmith | 02 Apr 2016 4:21 a.m. PST |
6mm is too small for me but 10mm on the other hand…
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| stroezie | 04 Apr 2016 7:38 a.m. PST |
Wow those look realy nice, I might have been tempted if I hadn't decided to stick to 6mm for all my gaming from now on. |
| stroezie | 04 Apr 2016 1:47 p.m. PST |
So as I'm waiting for the rules and the rest of the minis to arrive I decided to see if I couldn't quickly knock together some terrain. Here's the first building, a generic greek looking temple, still a bit rough around the edges but it should do me for the first few test games at least.
The roof and walls lift away so the figures can move inside too.
I won't be doing this for any of the smaller buildings but I like my larger buildings to be a bit more than just big blocks of impassible terrain.
Next will probably be 5 or 6 small simple rectangular houses to beef up the town. |
| stroezie | 07 Apr 2016 8:11 a.m. PST |
I could't resist making another temple.
This one is more of a shrine, I imagine it atop a lonely wind swept cliff where our heros have sought refuge from their persuit, but who does this temple belong to…
I've also recieved my copy of the Alternative Armies Typhon rules.
Reading through them now, hope to get in my first test game somewhere next week. |
