Saturday, March 06, 2021

Chariots roll..... New Kingdom and Hittite Chariots.

Finally after a couple of weeks the latest chariots roll off the painting table, a touch fiddly and better to paint them in their component parts and assemble after although I still don't know how I am expected to get three crew in the Hittite one.


First up two New Kingdom Egyptian chariots (L) Warlord and (R) Foundry. The Warlord one despite looking rather weak when first out of the blister pack, but went together rather well and the crew fitted easier than the Foundry equivalent although the wheels were weaker.


Thinking about their status in Infamy Infamy, I figured the one should be medium and the other light. Both containing a drive and an archer they will be a useful firing platform for the NKE forces.


I am still a little perplexed by the choice of colours for Egyptian chariots so in the end opted for the a mix of red and white which should blend with the foot troops. 


Meanwhile the Hittite's get a medium chariot to add to their forces.


I still don't know how you get three crew in the chariot but two look just fine.



Well that's the last of the ancients for now. With the gaming room complete time to get these on the table for their first outing.... 

It's a shame the rules still restrict home visits but it will give me a chance to hone the rules before the curfew is lifted in April.

15 comments:

  1. Your chariots look great, Stuart!

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  2. Lovely NKE chariots and crew, Stu! Cleanly painted (particularly the painted wheels) and nicely based.

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    1. Thanks Dean, I spent far to long pondering on whether they should be plain or coloured. Pleased by the outcome.
      Cheers
      Stu

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  3. Greeat work Stu! Even in 10mm it is often impossible to get three crew into a chariot or howdah on an elephant:(

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    1. Your so right Steve, how these guys ever fought effectively? You have to feel for the chap at the back, when the chariot is travelling at full speed.

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  4. Nice work I can never face painting then sticking always finding it easier to have something solid to paint. Just makes it awkward in places

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    1. Your so right Matt. Even Cavalry have to be mounted rather than horses and riders separately.
      Cheers
      Stu

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  5. Good work on those Stu! I’m looking forward to seeing them in action!

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    1. Can't believe they have taken a year and no opportunity to get them on the table.

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  6. Chariots always look good on the table! Nice work!

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    1. Thanks John, they are really looking good on mass now.

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  7. Amazing work. Chariots look fabulous!

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  8. Great looking chariots. I like how you based them as well.

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