ChristopherS: Pyrrhic stone/rock throwers and slingers (40pts.)

I was hoping to post two units, but the other one will take a bit longer so decided to post just this one as it's finished and I can get it off the desk and into the cabinet. They are two skirmish units for my Pyrrhic army for TtS or Impetus.

I know you can field slingers, but I'm not sure if I can field stone/rock throwers however I thought they looked cool so decided to paint some up. If I can't use them as such then I'll use them as slingers or javelinmen or something.

The figures are from the fantastic Aventine range and were an absolute pleasure to paint. However, last I looked I didn't see these available for purchase as I thought about getting some more. Perhaps I just missed them or they will come back in stock at some point. The paints I used were mostly Foundry with some Vallejo as usual.

That's 8x 28mm miniatures for 40pts. That brings my challenge to a close for this year. I didn't paint up as much as I would have liked, but I never do. Although I didn't reach my point goal the units I did do I'm happy with the results and am motivated to continue doing more Pyrrhic units as I'm not too far off at being able to field a small army which is the whole reason for this for me and of course the participation. I'd like to thank Curt and the minions for a job well done!

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Fabulous looking skirmishers, Christopher. As usual, you treat us to both your excellent brushwork and terrific basing. I think the owner of Aventine has recently retired, but I hope the range is picked-up by someone else as the figures are fantastic. Anyway, a great closing entry for you, Christopher. I look forward to seeing you with us for the next edition.

- Curt

From ChristopherS: Pyrrhic Epirote Phalangite (120pts.)

Finished a new Epirote Phalangite unit for my Pyrrhic army bringing me up to 3 out 5 planned(just this one for the challenge). I had forgotten how long it takes me to do one of these and is probably why they are spaced out rather then one after another.

I decided on a light blue for this one and quite like the colors. I'm trying to decide if  I'll do some more units this way or keep each unit an individual in their own colors. As mentioned they do take quite some some time to paint(for me that is) so I probably won't attempt another for a little while and for sure not this challenge, but not a problem as I have plenty of other units for the army to do!

The miniatures are from the superb Aventine range and I highly recommend visiting their site. If you like ancients you will be hard pressed to leave with your basket empty! The colors I used were Foundry, Vallejo and Citadel with some mig pigments for rock dusting.

I hope to squeeze in a unit or two before the challenge ends which would be nice. That's 24 miniatures at 28mm for 120pts.

Christopher, these are truly gorgeous! The combination of the Russian blue and the white is very striking and vibrant! Perhaps I have missed for what game system you have painted these but they sure look the part with that awesome bases. I do hope you find the opportunity to paint some more this Challenge because we can do with more of these excellently painted figures.

Cheers Sander 

From ChristopherS: Successor Thureophoroi (90Pts.)

 

My first entry this season and pretty close to the cut off.These are some Pyrrhic/Successor Thureophoroi for my slowing growing collection. Adding to my Pyrrhic collection will be my primary focus this year which will include both the Pyrrhic and Republic roman forces as I go along. I'm curious how far I'll manage to complete this goal.

The miniatures themselves are Aventine miniatures which I find to be fantastic and will make up a large share of my collection along with some Wargames Foundry. I would say Aventine miniatures rank among some of my favorite miniatures on the market. 

Painting the figures was a lot of fun with some parts going pretty quick(for me) and other parts slowing me down quite a bit depending on the requirements. The colors I used were my usual Foundry and Vallejo, but also a little P3 and Mig pigment mixes for some weathering. 

Thureophoroi provided a light infantry role on the battlefield and were flexible enough to both skirmish with javelins and form up in a phalanx with long spears making them very useful troops indeed. 

That's 18 x 28mm miniatures for a total of 90pts.

Welcome to the Challenge Christopher and with such a whopper of an entry! Your paintstyle is awesome as well, I do love the level of saturation and crispness. A colourful bunch to start off the Challenge indeed, good to have you with us.

 

Cheers Sander