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Sunday, March 27, 2011

Finished Roman Marines and a Return to Napoleonics

 A bit of an eclectic set of output here are the Ubergeek's lair.  First off, I've managed to finish and base a 24 figure unit of Roman Marine Auxiliaries. These are the new Warlord Roman Marine metals and they are very nice figures.  They have a flowing cape which makes painting very easy.  This unit is the eighth in my growing 28mm Early Imperial Army.


 I've been building the army in anticipation of the new Hail Caesar rule set, which I have been test playing solitaire for about a month now.  I like the rules and their play style a lot.  I'm planning on building out the army to have 5 cohorts of Legionaries, 2 Aux Infantry, 2 Aux Cavalry and an artillery unit.  I just have 2 more 24 figure legionnaire cohorts to go!  I had wanted to host some play tests with my gaming group but just haven't had the time given work and coaching commitments.  There haven't been any pictures of the play tests as my opposing army consists of cardboard shapes to represent the units - it works for testing but doesn't support the "Hail Caesar" brand image
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As the title indicates, I've returned to Naps in anticipation of a game "Architects of War Ernie" will be hosting on April 2nd.  I'll be contributing most of my French Army in the form of 7, 36 figure battalions of Line Infantry, a light cavalry unit and 3 guns.  Ernie indicated that I should leave the heavy cavalry and guard units at home as they don't fit in the scenario.  In order to get to 7 battalions, I need to base and scenic 2 painted units, the first of which is shown to the left.  One more to go and I'll be ready.


It's been a long time since my Frenchies have seen a tabletop and rolled dice in anger so I'm looking forward to the game.  Hopefully there will be a detailed battle report to follow.  We're expecting up to ten players so it should be a real show.  With the exception of my Guards, all of the infantry in my army are Perry plastics, which I find to be great models to paint and a lot more cost efficient when building large formations.  I think I saved close to $500 going with the plastics for the "bulk" units.
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13 comments:

  1. john de terre neuveMarch 27, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    Nice to see some Napoleonics finally! They look great. Make suer you post a picture of your complete French army, also look forward to your battle report.

    John

    ps I like the Romans

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  2. Anibal InvictusMarch 27, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    Very good minis, the Napoleonics look really good. I used to play 20mm in all my favourite periods (ancients, napos and WW II) but 2 years ago I moved to 28mm for WWI and WWII and I dont' think there's a way back now.

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  3. Christopher(aka Axebreaker)March 27, 2011 at 1:26 PM

    Both your units look great! I'm also planning on doing some Perry French for the Lasalle rule set and would like to see your whole army.

    Cheers
    Christopher

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  4. DeanMMarch 27, 2011 at 2:29 PM

    Nice looking Romans. 7 36-man battalions of French! Wow - that is impressive. I'm happy to hear of your savings using the fine Perry plastics. I think they are perfect for building big battalions - their marching poses (in greatcoats too) and tough plastic are a boon. Regards, Dean

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  5. James BrewertonMarch 27, 2011 at 2:44 PM

    both look very good and I look forward to any battle report on your frenchies

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  6. BeccasMarch 27, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    Two great looking units. I noticed you have based the Romans as singles for Hail Casear. Are you going to use movement trays?

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  7. jmilesrMarch 27, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    Thanks for the comments

    Beccas: I base each 28mm figure on a 20x20mm base that has a magnetic bottom. I usually then arrange them on 60x40mm unit bases - that allows some flexibility to adjust for rules that use figure removal (WAB) and those that don't (Hail Caesar)

    I'll get some shots of the French army out within a week as I'll be packing it up for the game on 4/2

    Miles

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  8. MontyMarch 27, 2011 at 4:40 PM

    Excellent work, Miles.

    Regards,

    Monty

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  9. Ray RousellMarch 27, 2011 at 8:38 PM

    Nice looking units, and very well painted.

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  10. Paul´s BodsMarch 28, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    first time i have seen roman Marines as models. great paintjob on both units
    Cheers
    paul

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  11. ScullmeisterMarch 29, 2011 at 5:48 AM

    Great work! I like the Marines. Look forward to seeing your Imperial army for Hail Caesar!

    Cheers

    Scullmeister

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  12. Paul O'GMarch 30, 2011 at 3:43 PM

    Love the Romans - like the other guys commenting, I'm looking forward to seeing your whole army :-)

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  13. jmilesrMarch 30, 2011 at 4:22 PM

    Thanks for the nice comments.

    I'll get some photo's of both armies up on Saturday and, will have a lot of game pictures from Saturday night game.

    Miles

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