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Title: Lysimachid
Post by: c.avidiuscassius on July 03, 2011, 12:03:07 PM

Some pics of my Lysimachid army used at Rampage 2011

First of all, the phalanx...


(http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/m496/c_avidiuscassius/Lysimachid/1_Phalangites_1.jpg)

Title: Re: Lysimachid
Post by: c.avidiuscassius on July 03, 2011, 12:04:44 PM

(http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/m496/c_avidiuscassius/Lysimachid/2_Phalangites_2.jpg)

Title: Re: Lysimachid
Post by: c.avidiuscassius on July 03, 2011, 12:07:26 PM

Lysimachos with companions

(http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/m496/c_avidiuscassius/Lysimachid/3_Lysimachus.jpg)

and his son Alexander, with the light horse..

(http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/m496/c_avidiuscassius/Lysimachid/4_Alexander.jpg)

Title: Re: Lysimachid
Post by: c.avidiuscassius on July 03, 2011, 12:13:24 PM

The elephant that stomped Pyrrhos, Perdikkas and an greek Ariarathrid subgeneral into the ground...

(http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/m496/c_avidiuscassius/Lysimachid/5_Elephant.jpg)

(http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/m496/c_avidiuscassius/Lysimachid/6_Elephant.jpg)

(http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/m496/c_avidiuscassius/Lysimachid/7_Ellies_behind.jpg)

Title: Re: Lysimachid
Post by: c.avidiuscassius on July 03, 2011, 12:14:59 PM

The terror weapon advances....

(http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/m496/c_avidiuscassius/Lysimachid/8_Elephant.jpg)

Title: Re: Lysimachid
Post by: c.avidiuscassius on July 03, 2011, 12:16:42 PM

(http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/m496/c_avidiuscassius/Lysimachid/9_Line.jpg)

(http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/m496/c_avidiuscassius/Lysimachid/10_Line.jpg)

Title: Re: Lysimachid
Post by: c.avidiuscassius on July 03, 2011, 12:18:18 PM

Last ones of the phalanx with supporting troops.

(http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/m496/c_avidiuscassius/Lysimachid/11_Line.jpg)

(http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/m496/c_avidiuscassius/Lysimachid/12_Phalanx.jpg)

Title: Re: Lysimachid
Post by: c.avidiuscassius on July 03, 2011, 12:21:30 PM

The figures are all Xyston, from the Macedonian and Thracian ranges

Title: Re: Lysimachid
Post by: LAP1964 on July 03, 2011, 10:12:26 PM

Hi,the figures look great. :)   But if you don't mind me asking why such thick bases ?
LES

Title: Re: Lysimachid
Post by: lorenzomele on July 03, 2011, 10:54:15 PM

To handle elements without touching figures.

Title: Re: Lysimachid
Post by: c.avidiuscassius on July 03, 2011, 11:23:40 PM

the bases are 3mm wooden ones from Litko.

I tried using the 0.5mm and 1.5mm (the AxS, El and KnF are based on these) , but they tend to warp- particularly the Cv bases. I've now switched over to the 3mm ones. I should probably paint the edges green to lessen the effect. 

D

Title: Re: Lysimachid
Post by: LAP1964 on July 04, 2011, 12:18:31 AM

Quote from: c.avidiuscassius on July 03, 2011, 11:23:40 PM

I tried using the 0.5mm and 1.5mm (the AxS, El and KnF are based on these) , but they tend to warp- particularly the Cv bases.

Have you tried plastic ones? Just score them and your basing material should hold.Also they don't tend to warp.  :)

LES 

Title: Re: Lysimachid
Post by: hanleygreen on July 04, 2011, 02:07:36 AM

I like the figures, great.
A bit late now,but chamfering the top edges of the base by 1 to 1.5 mm would alter the appearance.
They would look thinner when painted, but I'm not sure about the textureing or handleing.

Title: Re: Lysimachid
Post by: Barritus on July 04, 2011, 03:33:22 PM

Quote from: LAP1964 on July 03, 2011, 10:12:26 PM

Hi,the figures look great. :)   But if you don't mind me asking why such thick bases ?
LES

Uphill bonus? ;-)

Title: Re: Lysimachid
Post by: Barritus on July 04, 2011, 03:34:27 PM

Seriously, though, a gorgeous paint job. I also have a Xyston Macedonian army, but my boys aren't anywhere near as pretty.

Title: Re: Lysimachid
Post by: hanleygreen on August 03, 2011, 09:24:17 PM

Have you posted an army list?
BTW , all my old figures are on thin card from Swan Vestas match boxes (a pipe smker tends to collect a few of these).
The paint has worn off all the parts that they get picked up by, I'm a convert for thicker bases, and viewed from above they're not that noticeable.

Mike

Title: Re: Lysimachid
Post by: LAP1964 on August 19, 2011, 10:21:52 AM

Quote from: Offa on August 03, 2011, 09:24:17 PM

Have you posted an army list?

Command 1
1x Reg Kn (F) Lysimachos as Brilliant
2 x Reg Kn (F)
4 x Irr Lh (O)
2 x Irr Ax(S) Illyrians
1 x Reg Art (O)
1 x Irr Bge(I)
Command 2
1 x Reg Kn (F) SG
1 x Reg Cv(O)
1 x Irr El(O)
8 x Irr Ax(S) Illyrians
1 x Irr Bge(I)
Command 3
1 x Reg Pk(O) SG
8 x Reg Pk(O)
4 x Irr Ps(S) Lykians
3 x Irr Ps(S) Thracian Peltasts
3 x Reg Ps(O) Mercenary Archers
1 x Irr Bge(I)
Command 4 Army Baggage
3 x Irr Bge(I)

LES