Wednesday, 16 December 2020

Imperium Sine Fine 26

Finally finished, the one and only unit of Late Roman Cataphractii in 28mm. Figures from Gripping Beast and have been worth the wait in getting finished; figures on the central stand were originally painted as the start of the same unit in WAB circa 2006. 

Then came the move to Impetus and there was no need to paint the other eight figures unless more than one unit was planned. Gaming influences changed again and the central unit was rebased for the "last" time on to a 60mm front for ADLG, DBA and Hail Caesar and at this point the final figures were dusted off and finished over this summer. 

The colour scheme was based on the Christa Hook image below adapted with the Comites Seniores shield colours. When the painting of the shields started for reasons that can't be recalled the plain purple/violet of the shield was changed for dark blue and the rest as they say is a-historic.

An imposing site on the table and a dead weight as well that will hopefully be in use when the "vaccines" start to allow more movement between people. 

One day the colour of the lances may be changed to match in with the shields and other trappings; one day far away.



 Hopefully after 15 years in the painting you have found this interesting. 

Cheers for now 

14 comments:

Jonathan Freitag said...

Great work, Ross! A long time coming but worth it.

DeanM said...

Very impressive heavy cavalry, Ross! Love the full mail barding.

tradgardmastare said...

Really excellent looking heavy cavalry unit Ross.

Paul Scrivens-Smith said...

Great work Ross, I think I have a set of these still in their bags from years ago, you may be the inspiration I need to do something with them.

caveadsum1471 said...

Lovely finish on your cataphracts! I've got some Foundry ones I've just primed, I hope it doesn't take 15 years but I won't hold my breath!
Best Iain

Oregon painter said...

Nice.....the blue on both of the shields and trim or the boarding makes an excellent contrast that quickly stands out.

Biblicrafts Miniatures said...

Great work on these Romans!!

roma912 said...

Thanks Jonathan, I am rather pleased with them.

roma912 said...

Thanks Dean, can't help but feel for the poor horse, must have been quite a weght.

roma912 said...

Appreciated Alan

roma912 said...

Thanks Paul, theyare great figures to paint.

roma912 said...

Go for it Iain, sometimes you have to grasp the vine.

roma912 said...

Thank you

roma912 said...

Really appreciate your feedback.