Macedonian range

[martin goddard]

The Macedonian range is now about done.
I will add some more packs in the future to make the range become other armies. Many of the troop types are common to other  greek type armies.

However for the next month I am working on other bits.

martin

[Colonel Kilgore]

You've done a great job on these, Martin.

Nice to know they will continue to evolve and morph into other Greek forces in due course.

Simon

[martin goddard]

Thanks Simon.
Just in time for Chritsmas too

martin

[Sean Clark]

One of my favourite troop types is the Greek Hoplite. My first ever metal figure was a Hinchcliffe Hoplite. If they could be squeezed in somewhere that would be lovely.

[Colonel Kilgore]

Ah, but with what helmet, Sean - Corinthian, Phryigian, Chalcidian, Boeotian...?

And then we'll need some Spartans in their birthday suits too... 

Simon

[martin goddard]

The hoplites are going to be done Sean but that must remain a secret between you and I. I hope I can rely on your discretion Sean.   Probably 4 packs with helmet and pose variety. 150 hoplites, army done.

I am trying to see if there are transfers available the size of the PP shields. The shield curvature might be a problem for transfers?

martin

[Colonel Kilgore]

Martin,

Essex sell the Veni Vidi Vici range of 15mm shield transfers (including "the Macedonian Star") in a variety of colours: https://www.essexminiatures.co.uk/collections/15mm-shield-decals-veni-vedi-vici-transfers-1

Decals can be softened to fit curved surfaces using products like Humbrol Decalfix.

Simon

[martin goddard]

Maybe I can get just sample transfer pack from various manufacturers and endorse just one of them. That should make their fortune (??)

martin

[Smiley Miley 66]

This sounds very good to me, as a novice starting from scratch!
Miles

[Sean Clark]

Well in that case, I think I'd better watch 300 again and get ready for the inevitable  Persians 🤣

[martin goddard]

I am going to use 300 as a good reference source. Maybe fewer Rhinos?

martin

[Sean Clark]

I hear they prefer to be called Armoured combat unicorns.

[martin goddard]

The main problem Sean is whether they are so big that resin should be used or small enough for metal casting. Real decision problems.

martin

[Leman (Andy)]

Speaking of 300, does anyone remember the Stephen Boyd version from the 60s. Went to see it when I was about 12, and thoroughly enjoyed it. It was the first time I found out that there were a lot of other Greek hoplites there as well. My first ancient army was Greek hoplite in my very early 20s.

[martin goddard]

I suspect that earlier film has been seen by everybody here.
I suppose the film maker wanted the "300" to be promoted as a hyperbole of what happened?
I still enjoy that film.

martin