Present day Afghanistan may pride itself that it never has been conquered but two thousand three hundred years ago Alexander the Great held the area and left a legacy. After suffering some of the worst defeats of his entire career, Alexander transformed his army and one feature of that was elite light cavalry that became more than a match for the native insurgents.

Casting room miniatures

The javelin armed light horse gain an impact advantage against bow armed raiders in hand to hand combat, if they can catch them! These are Castingroom miniatures from Wargames Foundry.

Contrast paints are great to get vivid colours onto the metal!
Four units for L’art de la Guerre

I chickened out of doing anything intricate on the robes. I just went for the brightest colours available .

Just the Bactrian companions, three elephants and a pike block to complete the army for our Successors tourney!
Planning for our April Feudal competition proceeds apace but can you guess the title????

13 responses to “Wargaming in the land of bones”

  1. Nice minis! 😉 My guess for the competition title is “Have you seen this chicken?”!

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    1. I’d like to see someone try and catch that particular chicken!🤤

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  2. Looking good mate 🤓at my age I’ll leave the chicken alone 😉

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  3. Great painting. They have come up really well. I bet those chickens don’t like Fry days!

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  4. Been trying to link back here ever since my old Laptop died. Keep up the flow of articles.

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    1. Cheers Ken: see you soon!!!

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  5. Those look great. Nice vibrant colours.

    Cheers,

    Pete.

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    1. Thanks Pete: I didnt feel up to zany patterns! I’ll have to wait until transfers!

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  6. They look great and no need for fancy patterns. The basing look great as well

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    1. Thanks very much! More finished this weekend: contrast paint production line!

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  7. The contrast paints are coming up great – love the bright colors.

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    1. Thanks pal: god they save some time!

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