Wednesday, 3 June 2026

The Romans are done

So I finally completed the last two units I needed for the Romans for Zama, namely two units of Roman trained Numidian infantry. These figures are from Forged in Battle and I really like them, may even pick up some more to expand the Numidians for the Jurguthine War.



I deliberately went for a mix of shield colours to keep them looking more irregular than their Roman counterparts. I even used the two left over figures for a level one commander. The other figures I managed to complete over the weekend were a couple of units of skimishers, Gauls and Libyans and a Gallic commander. These are all Essex miniatures for the skirmishers and 3d printed Cromarty forge figures for the commanders.


So when packing the figures away I decided to get them on the table, more for a gauge on the frontage they will cover, will help Mitch organise the table size we will require for Border Reiver. They squeezed into 5ft, so will probably want a table around 8ft as the Carthaginians will have a longer frontage and gives us a chance to add some scenic items on the periphery. 

Left wing, Numidian allies

Left center, Roman legions

Right center, Roman legions

Right wing, Roman cavalry

So with the Romans done I can look to finish off the Carthaginians as I have some Spanish allies to add and Libyan skirmishers. Then there are a couple of units of Italian heavy cavalry to complete that force. I can then look to get some figures painted up to finish the Epirote army I have. Be handy to get them done and plan some map based campaigns


18 comments:

  1. Good job on wrapping up your Romans. Next step - battle!

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    1. Cheers Jonathan, should get to see plenty of action over the coming months

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  2. Nice work Neil, they are very nice figures, must admit I do like FiB. An impressive parade too, it's a super collection.

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    1. Cheers Donnie, The FIB figures are nice, on a par with the Museum miniatures

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  3. Excellent additions Scotty, those FiB figures really look great and of course I am a fan of Cromarty Forge, although in the 10mm version!

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    1. Cheers Keith, there are some good 25mm figures available and they are compatible with each other, always a bonus

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  4. Job done and they look great! Loved seeing the Romans on parade.

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  5. Neil, Good looking Romans. They will mass up on the table and follow you into victory, no doubt!

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  6. Very nicely done figures. A full five feet of frontage is a serious army. Congratulations on completing them.

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  7. Good work Neil and a nice feeling to get the Romans done 👍

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    1. Cheers Matt, just need Mitch to complete his Carthaginians

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