As I was working on the refurbishment of the second Macedonian phalanx group, I realised that command bases would be needed as well. There were some previously painted HäT command figures, but these looked very poor against the refreshed infantry. I decided to repaint these and add to their number with a couple of groups of Newline command figures.
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| The finished line up. 3 bases of HäT figures in the middle, flanked by 2 of Newline figures |
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| Close up of one of the Newline groups. To get the embossed Macedonian star pattern on the shields - which come plain - several layers of thickened white paint were built up to make the pattern, then Vallejo bright bronze painted over the top. Seems to work ok but I don't think I will try any of the more complex shield patterns that they used. |
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| Each base has an unflocked square of magnetic material at the back |
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| so rating codes or identification markers can be added easily |
This gives all the command bases that will be needed for the Lamian War refight. I just need to sort out a few cavalry bases and all will be ready for the campaign.
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| The unflocked command bases were pressed into service yesterday as Macedonians took on Thebes in a quick first try out of the Society of Ancients' 'Alala' rules |
Clever use of magnets to attach markers, and very nicely painted.
ReplyDeleteThank you. On the magnets, I have learned a couple of lessons from this first use. One, cover the magnetic material with masking tape before putting on white glue and flock - it is hard to avoid getting some on the magnet otherwise. Two, use a thicker piece so that the surface is above the level of the flock so that markers will lie flush and hold place well.
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