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Friday, June 14, 2024

Mycenaean I/26a Achaian complete

The 4Sp including those converted swordsmen in front rank
The Myrmidons and 2x4Pk
The 4x4Bd dismounted elites
Ps options and Camp Followers
And finally the LChGen and the 3xLCh elites

Saturday, June 8, 2024

bench update 09 June 2024

After letting the superglue set for about a day, I put a coat of gesso over the six minis. In the background, the El Cid command minis I decided to splash out on.

Friday, June 7, 2024

bench update 07 June 2024

But wait! There's an extra mini project!

Basing of the Mycenaean minis is going well, and all the ones I had ready are sporting nice sand/rock combos. I think a vivid green grass may work well. But meanwhile the lack of Mycenaean spears has become something I can't ignore.
I haven't checked but I suspect Caesar Miniatures designed their box for 2nd edition. 3.0 rules up to six Sp elements or 4 plus 2 Pk. Even with using some Trojan minis to pad the numbers out I'm only at 2 plus 2. 
So I've selected six spare swords, and the two spare heavy chariot warriors. I'm planning to use some spare spears to equip the swords. (Ironically these spears are from another Caesar Miniatures set, Early Imp Romans - anyone had to find alternative pila for those?)
This close-up gives you the general idea: