More Greeks

The next instalment of my Hellenistic Greek force are now completed. First up 2 more bases of Thureophori. this time I went with a more uniform look on the clothing and gave them red shields. Once again these figures are from Essex miniatures.



Next are 2 bases of Greek heavy cavalry, again from Essex miniatures. I went for a very uniformed look for these, not sure if it is historically accurate, but so. The white shields help them blend in with the rest of the army. Now with the available Psiloi and hoplites I already have painted I can put together any of the Hellenistic variant Greek DBA armies.

Thureophorio

Next up for my Hellenistic Greeks is 4 bases of Thureophorio. These figures again are all from Essex Miniatures. I've stuck with the white shields, though did add a little bronze, as they blend in well with the Pike and I quite like the effect.





Next up is a further 2 bases of Thurophorio and and 2 bases of cavalry. I've also got 30 Franco Prussian War Bavarians on the go. For my nephew he had a left over box of figures for imperial Roman legionaries, after going through them I can put together 17 bases. Just need to add a couple of command stands, auxiliaries and cavalry to finish off a nice rounded force for him.

Hellenistic Greeks

Finally finished my Pike stands to add to my small but growing Hellenistic Greek DBA(M) army. I've left the shields white at the moment as I cannot decide what shield design if any, to use. The figures are all from Essex Miniatures.




I've got six bases of Thureophorio and 2 bases of Cavalry to add to these pike. Along with some light horse and slingers already painted this will give me a viable DBA force.

Bavarians And Greeks

A bit of a mixed bag this post. The latest figures I have finished are the 2nd Jaeger battalion for my Bavarian Division 1st brigade; and some Greek light horse to add to my ancients collection.


These figures are all by Outpost Wargames. The bases are MDF from Warbase. Next up are the Greek Light horse. These figures are all from Essex Miniatures. The horses suffer from that common trait of Essex miniatures in that the bases are very small and delicate.

Macedonian Companions II

I've managed to complete the last of my Companions, bringing up the total to 12 (or 4 DBA(M) bases). Next up I'll make a start on some Hypaspists after I finish some Franco Prussian War Bavarian Jaegers. Again these figures are all from Lancashire Miniatures. They don't paint up to bad.


Next up all 12 figures arrayed and ready for battle.

Greeks vs Persians

As promised some pictures of Sundays game. This saw myself and Neal commanding the Greeks against the Persians of Mike and Dave. The rules we used were an adaption of DBA to fit hexes and allow greater number of figures to be used. They played ok and we got a historical result.


The game began with the persians advancing across their entire front, with the right wing cavalry trying to get at the exposed flank of the greeks. I countered this with an eschelon formation supported by the small cavalry contingent in support. First blood went to the persians as their left wing cavalry over ran our right wing psilio and auxilia. We weren't to worried as we new the battle would be decided in the centre. So it prooved as our pike and spear smashed a hole in the persian centre and it could have been worse had Darius not proved such a stubborn general.

The game settled down with our heavy infantry slowly wearing down the persians. Disaster the struck both sides, first my general leading his pike phalanx was slain by Darius, the the persian right wing cavalry fled after being engaged in a brutal contest with our hoplites. Eventually Neal secured victory when finally slew Darius to break the persian resistance. All in all a very enjoyable game with great opponents.

DBA armies

Many years ago at the Newbiggin club I got into DBA. For a youngster they seemed the perfect introduction to Ancients. You didn't need many figures and could try out numerous armies until you found one(s) that suited your playing style. While having s bit of a clear out I came across these 2 armies. With a bit of tender care I've touched up the paint work and refreshed the bases. When I look back at them I realised how my painting style has changed over the last 20+ years.

First up are my Bactrian Greek army, combines the best of Macedon with the Indian longbow. Somehow never had much success with this army. Majority of the figures are Essex, not sure on the Indians.

Next is my Republican Roman force, can't quite remember if these were Camillan or Polybian. They are all Museum Miniatures.