From MattW - LOTR, Ancients, Medieval, Dredd, DR Who and Bloodbowl 85 points

A few bits of the table in the last week, a mixed lot 

Not sure where the figure is from maybe salute? Perseus with medusas head 

Cyberman, not sure where it is from possibly citadel? 

Medieval Bishop/Priest from gripping beast 

Alamani German putting a Roman to the sword Foundry, a marker for my games 

Two Judges for Judge Dredd games from Warlord miniatures 

The beginnings of my halfling Bloodbowl team from GW 

Tree-beard Mary and Pippin 

Fifteen 28mm foot @ 5 = 75 points 
One mounted @ 10 points 
 Total points 85 points 

Squirrels 
Ancients 1

Dark Age 1
Medieval 1
Dr Who 1
Bloodbowl 1 
Lotr 1
Total squirrels 6

Cheers
Matt

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Very fine brushwork, Matt! I especially like the rock-throwing hobbits and Perseus. Great stuff. 

- Curt

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 GrahamB - Republican Roman Anti Elephant Wagon (45points)

This is the first resin print for which I have actually purchased the stl files for and a mate printed for me on his Bamboo 20 printer. I know very little about 3d printing and don’t want to get a printer myself as the temptation would be be for me to print loads of stuff that will join the unpainted pile.  

Here is a Republican Roman anti-elephant wagon that I picked up yesterday evening.  It has 6 crew (4 printed and 2 Warlord Caesarian Roman),  2 Oxen and the wagon itself and like many of my models features Dulux earth glaze 1 paint for the brown areas.  I haven’t had time to do my usual army painter strong tone dip so instead resorted to GW Nuln Oil to get a bit of depth and contrast to the paint.  I am very pleased with the result, especially as it was printed with a FDM printer rather than a resin printer as recommended by the designer, Resin Warfare.  

6 crew, and 2 Oxen @ 5 points each and a wagon that is bigger than a 28mm tank, but I believe only qualifies at 5 points for a total of 45 points.

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Well, the wagon may be larger than a 28mm tank, but man, nothing racks up the points like a cart, it seems! And so it should..."anti-elephant" duty seems like some of the worst work one can be assigned..?

"You are on anti-elephant duty!"

"Can't I just stand in the ranks with a pilum?"

"Get in the cart!"

That's 45 points for you!

GregB

From SteveG: The finale of ancients (220 points)

Final week.  Been a lot of fun, if a bit exhausting. I'm looking forward to a slower pace of  min painting from now on. :)   Thanks to Millsy and all organizers.  

Here's my last lot.  

Firstly  a mixed bag of Illyrian Skirmishers.  Aventine and Victrix kitbashed.  8 guys. 

Then some nudist Greek Amazon Hoplites from Brother Vinni in Slovakia. 

A few Victrix  slingers and Aventine Hellenisitc commander

Fittingly,  my final offerings are from the Canadian company, Relic Miniaturtes, that make some beautiful Punic war and Successor era metal 28mm mins.  

Cheers all.   

Hannibal on Surus in the Etruscan swaps.

Relic Velites. 

Relic Hastati 

and Maharabal   Carthaginian Cavalry commander in 2nd Punic war.  

I love both the standing figure and mounted versions.   

even his horse looks proud! 

more of my minis and review are available @ 

Great Southern Ancient Miniature Man - YouTube

Points 34 x 5  foot  = 170 

elephant w  rider = 25  +  15 for the base 

horse w  rider - 10   

so 205  +  whatever Etruscan swamp base of elephant is worth  

From Millsy:

What a cracking way to finish your Challenge mate! A final flourish of your beautifully painted ancients and capped off with a stonking diorama for your elephant. That would have to be my favourite piece from all the work you have submitted and there's some pretty stiff competition.

Well done Steve, 215 more points to close things out. It's been great fun looking after you.

Cheers,

Millsy