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This is the third set of units for my 2024 Hellenistic project. They follow the commanders and the camp off the painting desk. It now feels like the army is taking shape. Of course, anything I paint before the KITN competition in October is a bonus as I have borrowed an army from a mate.
These are venerable Essex sculpts (MPA20 Agrianian Javelinmen). Well up to their usual standard with few, if any, defects and a more detailed figure review isn't necessary
As I continue with my Hellenistic project my mind turned to what I would use for a camp. Browsing the web for inspiration was a thankless task until I rediscovered the excellent Hellenistic camp from Baueda (complete with a quote from Polybius).
The above is 120 x 80 mm and therefore far too big for an Art de la Guerre (ADLG) camp which is 80 x 40 mm. Nonetheless, I'm sure the set could be adapted. However, I failed in my attempts to find a UK retailer and so, inspired by Claudio's excellent modelling, I decided to try and make my own.
This year I will be taking a Hellenistic army to the King in the North competition in October. As I've mentioned, I'll be using borrowed troops for the bulk of the army but to complete the list I will need to paint half a dozen units or so of Thracians.
So far I only have one competition in my 2024 diary as the Northern League dates aren't out yet. It'll come as no surprise to regular readers that it's "The King in the North" weekend event at Haxby (York) in October. However, my attendance was in doubt until recently and thereby hangs a tale.
