Galatian Unarmoured Command added

OKay we have finished the Galatian Range by adding an Unarmoured Command GAL06.

Adam is away to start on the Byzantines, loads of preparation work on shields, weapons, horses, and adapting our dollies to be done so give us a few weeks to get that out of the way and then the first figures will start to roll out.

Armoured Galatian Spearmen

Adam brought the next 2 packs for the Galatians over this morning. There are 8 different figures, 4 in mail and 4 in breastplate cuirass. They have different helmets and the mail is in several styles. The photos show the figures with the long spear we will supply, I suggest that it be cut to the desired lenght. The shields will be a mix of the 5 celtic types.

Next up is the last of the Galatian packs, a command for the unarmoured figures. And yes the Byzantines will start asap.

Galatian unarmoured warriors

We have added the 2 packs (GAL02 and GAL03) of unarmoured warriors to the Galatian range under the Successor group. They all have their right hand cast separately on the weapons, 4 swords and 4 spears will be supplied with each pack. The figures are all a bit different and with the multitude of angles that the weapons can be attached, there will be hardly 2 the same in any units.

The packs will be available to buy now but as I have yet to mould the weapons they will not be posted until Monday at the earliest.

Galatian Command Set 1 ready

We decided to add Galatians to the successor range, at first we imagined a 16 figure unit based around the figures in the SUC14 pack. While working on them it soon became evident that there was more to do than just that. Adam has now done an armoured command as shown in the photos, standing armoured warriors, advancing swordsmen that can also be spearmen(separate hands) and is working on the unarmoured command. Once they are all done we see 2 units or even a 3rd if some people want a mix of armoured and unarmoured.

Anyway the point is that when asked I thought they would have been completed a month ago but it turns out that the work involved required making more use of the figures than a simple 16 figure unit.

We also think they could be used for a lot of the Celtic tribes of the period, Northern Italian comes to mind for one and the new shields will certainly help in that direction.

Hercules ELA03 out of stock

We sold all the original stock received from Scottie at Templar Wargames and Scenery in around 3 days, we ordered more (arriving tomorrow) and still did not have enough to fill all the orders placed. We have taken it down from the store until we have stock in hand as the pile of boxes is growing awaiting the beasts.

We did not see the demand coming, yes it is a wonderful thing and a joy to paint but hey 6-8 weeks stock sold in 3 days…lol Thank you all for your continuing support.

Keith and Adam

Something special to mark 10 years of Aventine Miniatures

As it is our 10th anniversary we decided to add something special to the ranges, what would it be? As we are known for our elephants an addition to them seemed the best way to mark the occasion. So what have we not covered, an Armoured African for the Successor period. We are calling it “Hercules”

The beast is fully armoured with a howdah that will take 3 occupants if so desired. This howdah is in 2 parts and we have crafted a 3rd side with a dead soldier hanging over the side as an option, the crew consists of a mahout, a pikeman, an archer and a javelinman. The entire set is sold together and includes all the above with shields, weapons and quiver etc. The head and body are cast in resin while the remaining parts are in pewter.

The photos below show the parts in their grey form, I will be painting one as soon as possible and will add the photos of that once ready. I am not sure if Adam will be able to resist having a go as well but he is busy trying to get the Galatians done so we can move on.

Thank you all for your support over the past 10 years, we don’t advertise as we are just about able to cast what we sell, that situation is down to you folks.