German slingers and Gallic cavalry

It was time to go back to my Ancient Germans and complete the one missing unit, the slingers. Now I've only found Crusader miniatures that actually produce German slingers, but they are in a mixed pack with archers. I did contemplate just using some Celtic slingers as proxies, but this didn't feel right. I then hit on the idea of just kit bashing some spare Warlord celtic figures, spare heads from Victrix and slings from the Caesarian Roman sprues. 

It took about 20 minutes to put together the 6 slingers. Some of the poses could be better but I'm happy with them.

Next up it was to finish a second unit of Gallic Noble cavalry. These are all metal figures from 1st Corps. 2 are actually spare unarmoured German cavalry with head swaps. Done just for variety. I also used some spare Warlord shields to use up some leftover shield transfers.

 

This nicely completes my Gallic cavalry, giving me 2 units. If need be I can add a 3rd unit using the Victrix figures from my Caesarian Roman force.

As I now have pretty much 3 completed forces for Infamy, what next? I do have a couple of units of Caesarian infantry to paint up then I may start on some Imperial Roman auxiliaries. There are also a few more Deployment points that need doing as well as a couple of more scenic pieces to complete.

Germanic tribes ambush points and more

To round off my Germanic tribes for Infamy, infamy, I put together a few more ambush points. They are made up of the last few figures I had left. I also added a musician and standard, not sure I need these and if not I'll make them into another ambush point.

I also put together a deployment point for my Romans. I used a model from a museum gift shop to use as a roadside shrine. I'm quite happy with the result.

I've also put my mind to creating a German village for my army to defend. The first model was a bit of a test. Using card, coffee stirrers and some scouring pads I set to work.

I think the top piece could have done with being a bit longer and cut more irregular. You can see the changes on the second model, which I think is much better.

Wben I get some more card I aim to make a slightly larger building with a side entrance to be the focal point of the village.

As the army is complete as in enough for a starter force it was time to get them all on show.

Not bad for a few weeks work. Now to get the Romans finished as I've already pre ordered the rules.

Last of the Germans

My final batch of German Warriors for Infamy Infamy. These are mainly metal Warlord figures with a couple of plastic Victrix figures to make up the numbers. They match together quite well.

The Warlord figures are very similar in style to the old Foundry range. While I was packing them away I did a size comparison of the figures used.

Foundry, Warlord, Crusader, Wargames factory and Victrix

I feel all of the ranges are compatible and would be happy to field them in mixed units, even the Wargames factory figures (Which my daughter dubbed Roblox).

I just need to complete the last of the Ambush points and I have a decent starter force for the release of the rules.

Infamy, Infamy Germans and Romans

Well progress has continued on the Germans as they near completion as a viable force. I completed another group of warriors to bring me up to 5. These are a mix of Crusader and Victrix. They mix in quite well. I also had a spare armoured figure which I've based up to be another leader (not sure how many I'll need).

So what next for these? I've got another group of warriors, these are Warlord metal and Victrix plastic. There are also a couple more ambush points to complete. In the future I may try and convert some Roman auxiliaries as feoderati for the Batavian revolt.

So the whole force together so far on some sabot bases from Sabot3d.

So to fight the Germans I decided on some Caesarian Romans. This allows lots of variation with Spanish, Numidians  Gauls etc which can also be used with the Carthaginians.

The first 2 groups of legionaries are from Warlord games. Very nice sculpts. I went for plain red shields. I want my Romans to be pragmatic.

I've got another group to complete, then 2 more of unarmoured legionaries from 1st Corps.

Germanic warriors for Infamy, Infamy

These make up the 4th group of Germanic warriors in readiness for the release of Infamy, Infamy.

These are from Crusader miniatures, I took advantage of one of there unit deals. The spears are from 1st Corps. I've also got some figures due from Warlord which will provide a 5th group and some additional skirmishers.

The figures were a joy to paint. Definitely suit my style of painting. I've already started on the left over warriors while I wait for the rest.

I will just need another 5 ambush markers and this army is finished. Then I can concentrate on some suitable opponents for them.

FPW Prussian Jaegers and goodies

I finally made a start on the Prussian VI Corps. These are the Jaeger battalion added to the Division. Just the 8 figures, but at least it's a start.

The figures are all from the Outpost range. My only issue is the single pose. If I had needed more I could have purchased the other packs and mixed the poses.

In orher news the postman arrived with plenty of goodies. These will keep me occupied for a while.

So thats a box of Caesarian Romans from Warlord, some more Germans from Crusader, weapons and Hannibal to lead my Carthaginians from 1st Corps, some bases and finally some FPW Prussian infantry flags from Maverick models.

More Infamy , Infamy

I finally managed to use up the last 2 figures I had from Wargames Factory. So pleased there are no more. 1 has been given a standard  which looks very Roman like and the other has been used as part of an Ambush point with some hounds from Gripping Beast.

While I'm awaiting the next batch of figures I decided to add to my Carthaginians. This time a unit of Libyan/African Spearmen with my first officer.

These Victrix figures are superb, just wish I had someone to put them together for me. Next though for my Carthaginians is a unit of Gallic mercenaries, just need to get them built first.

More Germans

While I'm awaiting an order for some more metal German tribesmen,  I decided to paint up a few more of the  Wargames Factory plastics. These figures are pretty meh!! But they can be used to bulk up units for now. Besides I've had them sitting in a box for years.

The anatomy of the figures just don't look right. But still that's another unit for Infamy and a musician. There are 2 figures left to do, one will be carrying a standard and the other will be used as part of an ambush point with some spare hounds.

Hairy a...d Barbarians

Germans are the stereotypical barbarians of the ancient world. Nothing subtle about these guys. Now with the forthcoming Infamy, Infamy rules I knew I had some of these guys languishing in a box. I dug them out and after a little reorganisation there were enough painted figures for a warband, Chieftans, skirmishers and 2 groups of cavalry. So after some rebasing and touch up of the paintwork here they are. First the infantry, a mix of Foundry and Wargames factory.

Next were 2 groups if cavalry. These are from 1st Corps. Not my best paintwork, but they will do.

I also had 5 left over figures from Foundry to paint, so set to work. I also discovered some Wargames factory Germans. Tgese are not great, but servicable. So I built 5 to complete the group.

I do have enough of the plastic figures built for a further group. There are also a couple of spares for a standard, musician or as ambush points. I'll definitely will need more, probably 2 more groups of warriors as a minimum.

So that makes 5 units so far. I might have a look at some of the Victrix and Warlord plastics or even 1st Corp as they do grwat unit deals.