Tuesday 30 August 2011

My ancient Scythian force

My Scythian force
Organised for Warhammer Ancient battles


I began collecting scythians in late 2009, having had a passion for Scythian history since reading about them in the encyclopedia of world history that I bought myself an incredibly long time ago. Despite having to translate russian and cope with paint proof plastic (only answer for a basecoat is stinky enamel paint... oh dear) I buy them all from Zvezda as their rates (£5.50 for 18 horsemen!) are amazing. 
As recently mentioned, I love cavalry (especially with bows) and scythians place me in my element on the tabletop. I have plans to add an Assyrian cavalry detachment, but its still a far off prospect what with starting a Wallachian army

Anyway, here's my 25mm 1100pt scythian Army, based up for warhammer ancient battles:
  • Subordinate King Madyes of Dnieper
  • Barbarian warlord with warhorse, composite bow and heavy armour 149pts
  • Lord Zaphyrion arbarian Chieftain with warhorse, composite bow and heavy armour 79pts

      • Warriors of the Dnieper
      • 14 Hun horse archers with leader, standard, musician and no throwing spears 309pts
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      • Madyes’ bodyguard
      • 8 Parthian Cataphracts with shields, leader, standard and musician (bard) 223pts
        • Young warriors of Scythia
        • 13 Hun horse archers with shields, thrusting spears, light armour, leader, standard and musician 340pts

Wednesday 24 August 2011

prussian photos

 My Prussian Army in all its glory

 My commanders from left to right: Baron von Steuben, Frederick the great and Prince Henry
 Black legion Jagers, only four at the moment but i plan to expand to eight
 my grenadiers in Pink
King of Bavaria's own dragoons, added too over the years