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 Finishing off two elements of Thracian cavalry for DBA or ADLG. The element to the right you the screen as viewed is one of the options for the General's stand. The other two options include a unit of Knights or a units of auxillary infantry. Both offering different options for the army. 

The picture below shows another two elements for the Thracians, this time horse archers. 

All figures are from the Xyston Miniatures 15mm range. 

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The desk needed a good clean so over the last few days been spending a bit of time tidying up a few odds and ends.

Currently, there is a mix of Essex and Museum Miniatures Arabs and Crusaders in the center, flanked by a skeleton standard bearer on left and Thracian skirmishers to the right. Support to the rear from Thracian cavalry and Bundeswehr Gepards. 

Plenty of variety to keep things fresh. 

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A bit more progress on the Thracian cavalry, well the horses to be precise.

The infantry stand will be for the General 4Ax

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The dreaded wire spears have been ordered from A&M Miniatures along with a solitary pack of Thracian Nobles for the Knights element in DBA. 

So to fill the time waiting on the order coming through have started a few other stands of Thracian cavalry:

Including Getic horse archers in fully shiny base metal at the rear; who are fronted by the partially painted horses of the General's cavalry stand for the DBA list.

Have never been a fan of painting horses, but it's something that I have managed ways if dealing with. 

For 15mm figures this involves, blocking base colours for the horse flesh and tack then washing with a suitable dark colour - Army Painter Strong tone. Varying the colour of the horses leads to a visually pleasing finish when several stands are side by side. 

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Painting restarts and continues on Xyston Thracian peltasts, psiloi and light cavalry.

A versatile range of figures that can be used as an army in their own right or allies for a range of different armies across the Mediterranean. 

Shields and wire spears are taking time to add on and in hindsight wishing had done this prior to priming. Have enough spears to do what's shown here but will need to order more for the next batch which will include the 4Ax bases for DBA. 

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 Sometimes you paint something because you want to

Frostgrave Cultist Barbarian

And some times because you've too bloody many half painted figures lying about

Xyston Thracians

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General Work in progress update

A lot of things on the painting table just now, too many to be honest; concentrated effort this week on those pesky Early Imperial Romans amongst other things. 

Spartan cavalry, dramatic Thracian skirmishers in the background and an UUruk bezerker for Lord of the Rings.

A wee update on the Vikings with the armour blocked in and the start of colours on the clothing.

Roman auxilia in column, Wars of the Roses men at arms and Cultists in the background. The first four stands of the auxilia are now waiting on basing. 

More pics to follow shortly. 

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After sorting the broken shields and spears the Thracians are back on the painting table. 

More to follow sooner rather than later. 

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