I like your painted togas and your bases look good too with having the ability to take individual men out of the multi
@thewarchesttownsend75953 күн бұрын
@@Lochagos thanks I’m glad you like! And thanks for subscribing to my channel.
@Titus_Vespasianus12 күн бұрын
Liked the way the slingers came out...would like to see how you did them...great job...
@thewarchesttownsend759512 күн бұрын
Thanks! I will be doing some more in the future, perhaps in a livestream as they’re quite simple to paint but if you have any particular questions about them I can answer here if you like.
@Titus_Vespasianus11 күн бұрын
@@thewarchesttownsend7595 I appreciate that!!! Thank you for the response...So I suppose, first, would be, did you prime white, black or grey...then did you use contrast or speed paints, and what particular colors did you use on your red, blue, greens...
@thewarchesttownsend759511 күн бұрын
@Titus_Vespasianus no problem, I used white scar spray (any white will do) then contrast paints: blood angels red, stormfiend and I forget exactly what green I used but i think it was militarum green. Hope this helps.
@user-xv4vt7uf9e12 күн бұрын
Тяжелые гоплиты на конях????это фэнтези))))
@thewarchesttownsend759512 күн бұрын
Spartan hippeis were real. None of mine are wearing bronze armour except for the helmet and I put the shields on to look cool. They’re using javelins as well which is lighter than a spear. I know cavalry wasn’t used much especially by the Spartans but they were used.
@SolventAbuseUk17 күн бұрын
cool
@thewarchesttownsend759517 күн бұрын
Thanks!
@paulofreire752020 күн бұрын
Very nice models 👍🏻
@thewarchesttownsend759520 күн бұрын
Thank you!
@liberator240821 күн бұрын
Fantastic figures, just subbed
@thewarchesttownsend759521 күн бұрын
Thanks! Welcome to the channel!
@invoke0ften22 күн бұрын
You could try using bluestuff and milliput/greenstuff to make more cloaks.
@thewarchesttownsend759522 күн бұрын
@@invoke0ften it’s a good suggestion, I have tried a few times before but unfortunately Im really not skilled at sculpting.
@paulofreire752022 күн бұрын
Very cool ! 👍🏻
@thewarchesttownsend759522 күн бұрын
@@paulofreire7520 thanks!
@blktom24 күн бұрын
Something you could do if you want a little contrast to your Spartan Cav is add white stripes to the crests. I also really like the addition now by Victrix of the banner and how the shield transfers also have a banner transfer matching those shields. Did the banner transfer sheet have maybe different colored versions of the banner transfer with the shields? I wonder if you could contact Victrix to see if you can get bitz from them. I am sure they probably have bad sprues that they might normally throw away or recycle that might have perfectly good capes or the like... that or 3D print them. Because yeah, I can see the frustration of wanting to do Spartans with capes and just not having enough capes.
@thewarchesttownsend759524 күн бұрын
Hey Tom thanks for the comment! I completely forgot to mention the banners that come in the shield transfer pack but yes they are a great addition. There’s quite a few coloured shields that come with the banners but sadly only one colour for the transfers I bought. Adding white stripes is a good option but I think I’m actually quite happy with the cavalry as they’re now honestly. I have suggested to Victrix on their website and instagram to perhaps (if possible) produce a sprue of just capes/cloaks which people could purchase and use for any era of historical miniatures.
@daviderossi818824 күн бұрын
Great work!!!! Peloponnesian wars!!! And next time Macedonians!!! With corintyan helmets!!! Immagine:):)
@thewarchesttownsend759524 күн бұрын
@@daviderossi8188 thanks!
@mrpoketokyo24 күн бұрын
Minis look amazing! Basing done real good too! Looks fab ❤
@thewarchesttownsend759524 күн бұрын
Thanks! I’m glad you like the basing, it takes a while to do but I think the end result is great.
@OnMyFeet8224 күн бұрын
Love this video. I like the start and the music. Do you make the music yourself? Love that there are 12 parts already. I bet you've learnt more things as you've built and painted them!
@thewarchesttownsend759524 күн бұрын
Thanks for the comment and continued support! Yes I make all the music myself for all my videos. I have learnt quite a bit since this series started and have become a more confident painter because of it.
@hobbyspotnz283324 күн бұрын
A man after my own heart. Basically got all the same kits I did. The Hypaspists are really cool I love those Crescent crests.
@thewarchesttownsend759524 күн бұрын
Nice! Yes I can’t wait to build and paint them.
@derek663125 күн бұрын
I wish Victrix had made a more varied version for the Phalangites as they are rather "at rest" and the Hypaspists are equally static looking. You could easily use the newer Hoplite set and add Macedonian helmets and shield transfers to make more dynamic Hypaspists. I have completed my own Macedonian army and posted on The Miniature Page Ancient Gallery under "My Pokey-Man Collection" if you would like to see. I used Warlord's Phalangites to create the angled sarissa effect which is what we see in the movie. The movie costumes are good and look fine but they do no depict the best thing about the Macedonians which is their colourfully painted helmets and armour. This is something which looks great on the tabletop as a distinct feature. So maybe if you do an elite phalanx (like the Silver Shields) you could introduce these coloured elements.
@thewarchesttownsend759524 күн бұрын
Thanks for the comment. I totally agree about the static poses and I am considering using other kits to add a more dynamic look but we shall see. I also agree about the movie costumes and my idea of basing it on the movies might change as I was originally planning to use a purple scheme instead, again we shall see. I will be covering the silver shields as well. Sadly I couldn’t get the miniature page ancient gallery website to load however I will try again later
@roguetrooper540125 күн бұрын
They look great project really coming together well
@thewarchesttownsend759524 күн бұрын
Thank you!
@basicminiaturepainting25 күн бұрын
They look so cool
@thewarchesttownsend759524 күн бұрын
Thanks!
@philRminiatures25 күн бұрын
Excellent painting and basing, top notch Spartans!
@thewarchesttownsend759525 күн бұрын
Thanks!
@greatsouthernancientminiat881225 күн бұрын
those shileds from Ellie Oddities are cool. I've got them too.
@thewarchesttownsend759525 күн бұрын
@@greatsouthernancientminiat8812 they’re great shields for the Spartans
@michaelwain319828 күн бұрын
Which of the Victrix Hoplites did you use for the Thespians?
@thewarchesttownsend759528 күн бұрын
I’m sorry I can’t remember exactly what arms and heads I used but they were all from the ‘Greek hoplites’ kit which was the latest release in the ancient range.
@michaelwain319828 күн бұрын
@@thewarchesttownsend7595 Is that just the generic set, laballed as 'Greek Hoplites'?
@thewarchesttownsend759528 күн бұрын
@@michaelwain3198 yes that’s the one
@michaelwain319828 күн бұрын
@@thewarchesttownsend7595 thanks
@basicminiaturepaintingАй бұрын
They look superb
@thewarchesttownsend7595Ай бұрын
Thanks!
@greatsouthernancientminiat8812Ай бұрын
Mystery unboxing . Cool. Like the red saddle cloths. I'll have to try doing some of them. Re Athenias I've also found a splash or red here and there looks great. Keep the videos coming. I'm enjoying them.
@thewarchesttownsend7595Ай бұрын
Thanks! I’m glad you like. I agree about adding red here and there.
@philRminiaturesАй бұрын
Wow, truly superb!! I especially like the horses, skin tones ... and shields!😍😍👍👍
@thewarchesttownsend7595Ай бұрын
Thank you! I’m glad you like
@blktomАй бұрын
I wish I knew more on the history and what was done historically for a better guideline to suggest. If you are not completely happy with your phalanx Athenians, I could see adding white stripes to some or even all of the crests. If there is a leader of some sort for each line, even in your head, give them Red and White (or just give them the Blue and White and leave the others Blue). The over all commander, I could see all Red or all Blue. A tri-color is an idea, going Red, White, And Blue, or Black, White, and Blue... even Black, White, and Red. I would do some test runs to see if you like it. Or do something like White every other and then do the other colors... again, not sure how it would look and if you would like it or not. I do think your cav turned out great, as painting horses can be very difficult.
@thewarchesttownsend7595Ай бұрын
As always some good ideas there tom. I will have a think about it and see what happens. Historically the Athenian marines which were deployed on the triremes had red crests but I think perhaps a mixture might look good as well I.e blue and white, red and white, solid red, solid blue, black and white, solid black. We shall see. Thanks for the suggestions.
@blktomАй бұрын
@@thewarchesttownsend7595 No problems, I look forward to see what you do (if anything) and how it turns out. I will add I do think they look fine as is, but I do know you mentioned you didn't want to much of a regimented look as you were saving that for the Spartans.
@thewarchesttownsend7595Ай бұрын
Thanks. Yes I do want the Spartans to look regimented in comparison and that’s exactly my reason for wanting to alter the Athenians a little bit.
@michaelwain3198Ай бұрын
Hercules is the Roman name, Heracles is the Greek name, so I've always assumed Heracles was the correct way to say it
@michaelwain3198Ай бұрын
Can you say what Blues you used? Especially on the Hoplites, I'd like to paint some of mine as Athenians
@thewarchesttownsend7595Ай бұрын
Sure, I used a few different contrast paints, stormfiend, frostheart, talassar blue. They’re the main ones that I have tried but they’re a few other blue contrast paints I haven’t tried yet. Hope this helps
@michaelwain3198Ай бұрын
@@thewarchesttownsend7595 thanks, can you remember what the dark blue was, you used on the Hoplites?
@thewarchesttownsend7595Ай бұрын
@@michaelwain3198 yes, stormfiend
@michaelwain3198Ай бұрын
@@thewarchesttownsend7595 thanks!
@roguetrooper5401Ай бұрын
Fear not good Sir first time looks like you nailed it to me great job they look awesome
@thewarchesttownsend7595Ай бұрын
Thanks a lot!
@tervindar507Ай бұрын
Amazing job! How did you paint the skin color?
@thewarchesttownsend7595Ай бұрын
Thanks! Guilliman flesh but you could use Darkoath flesh as well. Both are good skin tones
@andrewcullen883Ай бұрын
These are fantastic looking, definitely giving me some inspiration for something similar. Are you planning on any gaming with the miniatures?
@thewarchesttownsend7595Ай бұрын
Thanks! In the future I will definitely consider gaming with them and hopefully be able to film battle reports for my channel. I still have a long way to go though as I need to build and paint an opposition army, I.e Persians. First though I would like to finish my Spartans and start the Macedonians.
@paulbrockhurst8397Ай бұрын
Mate! They are gorgeous. Fantastic minis. Blew me away. May the spod gods smile on thee.
@thewarchesttownsend7595Ай бұрын
Thank you mate!
@solovei8235Ай бұрын
didn't you shed your skin?
@Wisdomisgood448Ай бұрын
Was there an easy way to remove the figures off of their default bases? Did you just cut them off with a blade?
@thewarchesttownsend7595Ай бұрын
I didn’t remove the default bases because it would take a lot of time to do so and also it would affect the stability of the models in my opinion. I just glued them to the wooden base and then used the texture paint over it all. In part 5 of my series I walkthrough how and what I used on my bases. Hope this helps
@deangoble347Ай бұрын
This series of videos has inspired me to build similar units to make up a Greek Cities warband to play Studio Tomahawk's Saga - Age of Alexander. The unit sizes and basing that you have created are made to measure for Saga. A single pack of Victrix Greeks (48 figures) provides everything needed for a Warband to play Saga. Great stuff and thank you for your excellent and motivating series.
@thewarchesttownsend7595Ай бұрын
Thank you so much for the comment! That’s great to hear that I’ve inspired you through my videos to create something similar. I might also look into the saga game system at a later date as well as I have heard good things about it. Thanks for watching and I’m glad you’re enjoying my content. More to come soon.
@robandrosehobden3344Ай бұрын
Fantastic work on them well done 🤠🤠🤠👍👍👍
@thewarchesttownsend7595Ай бұрын
Thank you!
@mrpoketokyoАй бұрын
These look fantastic ❤
@thewarchesttownsend7595Ай бұрын
Thank you!
@DinoWasHereАй бұрын
As I see a lot of greek troops, have you thought about playing a bit Mortal Gods with them? Some reports would make great content here.
@thewarchesttownsend7595Ай бұрын
I have yes, it’s something I will be looking into at a later date though.
@basicminiaturepaintingАй бұрын
Excellent looking troops
@thewarchesttownsend7595Ай бұрын
Thanks!
@philRminiaturesАй бұрын
Superb, truly superb!
@thewarchesttownsend7595Ай бұрын
Thank you!
@blktomАй бұрын
Looking good! Looking forward to the Cav!
@thewarchesttownsend7595Ай бұрын
Thanks! I’m looking forward to the cavalry as well
@OnMyFeet82Ай бұрын
Very good!
@thewarchesttownsend7595Ай бұрын
Thanks!
@ernestorodriguez3637Ай бұрын
Is the symbol on the Thebes shields a club or a commit?
@thewarchesttownsend7595Ай бұрын
A club, it was wielded by Hercules who was born or resided in Thebes. The thebans applied it on their shields in an attempt to harness his strength.
@ernestorodriguez3637Ай бұрын
@@thewarchesttownsend7595 I spoke too soon ! I should really watch the whole video before I ask questions!
@thewarchesttownsend7595Ай бұрын
It’s ok. Thanks for watching!
@busydad_paintingАй бұрын
That is fitting, the very first ancients miniature set you bought from Victrix was their very first set, the Athenians. Model number VXA001
@thewarchesttownsend7595Ай бұрын
I didn’t realize that! I just picked what looked the coolest to me
@davidthomas6473Ай бұрын
Hey new here, great vids, love your painting too don’t underestimate your skill, all figures look clean neat crisp, love em keep it, always inspiring
@thewarchesttownsend7595Ай бұрын
Hi there and welcome! I’m glad you’re enjoying the vids and thankyou for the kind words. More coming soon.
@MrElliptificАй бұрын
The figures are quite fantastic, thanks for the review
@thewarchesttownsend7595Ай бұрын
I agree, they really are. I’m glad you enjoyed my review and thanks for watching!
@knoxvillebuckeye5155Ай бұрын
Where did you get the movement trays and bases from?
@thewarchesttownsend7595Ай бұрын
In part 2 of my series I talk about them but basically it’s a company called war bases. Also if you’re interested in how I create my bases then I walkthrough how to build them in part 5 of my series. Hope this helps.
@knoxvillebuckeye5155Ай бұрын
@@thewarchesttownsend7595 - Thanks! I watched part 2 but might've been out of the room when that part was mentioned. Went back and watched again and found it 8)
@thewarchesttownsend7595Ай бұрын
@knoxvillebuckeye5155 glad I could help and thanks for watching!
@puromateo7519Ай бұрын
What Rogue Trader set are you referring to? Cheers
@thewarchesttownsend7595Ай бұрын
It was the rogue trader kill team starter set that is sadly discontinued now. If you do a google image search you can find images of it. Hope this helps
@andrewcullen883Ай бұрын
Great videos and your painting is fantastic! Not sure on the music though 😂
@thewarchesttownsend7595Ай бұрын
Thanks! In regards to the music, I just wanted something in the background that wouldn’t get a copyright strike.
@andrewcullen883Ай бұрын
@@thewarchesttownsend7595 that’s fair enough, I just struggle to hear what you are saying over the music is all! What are you using for your source material?
@thewarchesttownsend7595Ай бұрын
@@andrewcullen883 I did try and lower the volume but maybe Il go even lower next time. Thanks for the feedback. I use a lot of different source material and try to keep it somewhat true to history but I do I like to add my own flare and ideas where I can without straying too far from the truth.
@AF-mw8gyАй бұрын
Loving the colours on those Thracians. Well done mate.
@thewarchesttownsend7595Ай бұрын
Thanks!
@philRminiatures2 ай бұрын
Wow, superb painting and basing, outstanding work!👍👍
@thewarchesttownsend75952 ай бұрын
Thanks Phil!
@PlanetToborTV2 ай бұрын
Man, those look great. Well done. Love the colors. I am getting more and more enthusiastic about this particular range.
@thewarchesttownsend75952 ай бұрын
Thank you very much! That’s great to hear. The range is superb in my opinion and well worth trying it if you’re interested.
@richardbradley28022 ай бұрын
Those are far too nice to wargame with! - I hope you are feeling better now!
@thewarchesttownsend75952 ай бұрын
Thanks for the kind comment and Yes feeling much better now thanks.