bench update 07 July 2025

I did a test on the Caesar minis with magic wash (heavy on the varnish) and it looked stable, so that"s what I've gone with.

bench update 05 July 2025

It grows... "no I always meant to add these"

With the pods nicely hardened I've turned my attention to the 9 Amurru/Hupshu Auxilia types. These are Atlantic Egyptian foot, adding a few straps and tassels with grey stuff. No need for changing the hair, which is nice.

I'm also working up a third pod, this one not Maryannu - you might be able to spot the driver, once an Esci barbarian. He's the pale tan 2nd from right of the cutting board.

chariot pods

I thought I would drop this photo in to show my current technique.

1. You need a nice solid base for the crew, but you need to manage height. In this instance I've snipped one of the foot stands about 2/3 length, which when turned end-on slots into the tiny Atlantic Egyptian cab loosely. You can see a full size foot stand to right of photo.

2. Chop the crew off at the ankle.

3. Embed them in grouting silicon onto the base.

4. Eventually once painted use PVA glue to tack the pod to the painted cab.