Here are the Hetairoi, a word meaning Companions in ancient greek. They were the unit that Alexander lead himself on the battlefield - I promised myself to paint Alexander only when all other minis are painted.They used very long kontos (cavalry lances) in battle.
They were followed by the Thessalian cavalry, who used shorter lances. The man in the middle is meant to represent an officer. He has a rich saddle made of panther skin.
To be continued.
Une cavalerie superbe...et efficace!
RépondreSupprimerLovely!
RépondreSupprimerRealy superb paint job
RépondreSupprimerThank you. The Macedonian cavalry is one of the most colorful and the most pleasant to paint... I haven't painted the Prodromoi yet, but according to the Osprey documentation, they wear really psychedelic clothes... I think it will be funny :)
RépondreSupprimerSo Alexander completes the work? Or will you add a few extra`s later? Splendid effort and lovely Work! BB
RépondreSupprimerHi Paul, thank you for your kind word! I need more phalangites, more hoplites, and one Alexander for sure ! I would like to add a few elephants, but after this army, I have so many others to paint! Mayas, Medieval English (I already have 16 archers), Japanese Samurais, Assyrians, medieval Russians, Hussites, Mongols (only 3 riders so far :( ), and large fantasy armies: undead, Warhammer Empire, lizardmen, orcs... not enough time !!!
SupprimerBeautiful! and inspiring. I'll have to get around to doing some these.
RépondreSupprimerThank you Bruce. I keep an eye on your blog to see them coming :)
SupprimerGreat work, Phil!
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