Wednesday, 25 September 2024

Cromarty Forge 10mm Early Imperial Romans - the Story so Far.

 Just before I sign off for about three weeks, here is a quick update on progress on the new project - 10mm EIR Romans (and their enemies). 

The figures are 10mm 3D prints by Cromarty Forge (see here 3D Printed Early Imperial Romans | cromarty forge (centimetrewarriors.com)) although my first batch came from Adam at Adrah Labs 3D Printing | Geelong in Australia.


My first "century" of regular legionaries.







Regulars and Auxiliaries together



The first century of Auxiliaries






I have also created a couple of "higher command" stands from the command pack


As with all these miniatures, the detail on the animal-skin head dress of the eagle bearer and musician, and the eagle itself, is truly amazing!




The second command stand - I do not know enough about the period to say what the difference is between the two eagles - maybe readers know?






A few more Roman command figures and the majority of the British command remain to be painted, but will have to wait for a few weeks, until my overseas visitors are winging their back to bonnie Scotland! Until then, take care of yourselves and enjoy your painting and gaming - I may pop onto blogs for the occasional view and comment, but don't think I will get nay opportunities to post here myself till around 25 Oct.

46 comments:

  1. These little fellas out great! Very good sculpts. Enjoy your hobby break.

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    1. Thanks Jon, they certainly are wonderful figures.

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  2. Wow! That's an incredible collection!

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    1. Thanks Michael, and this is just the start of things....lots more to come, hopefully!

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    1. Thanks Norm...and great to hear from you!

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  4. Certainly looks good. The mass effect is very effective. Have fun enjoying your guests visit, see you late October.

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    1. Thanks Joe my thoughts exactly re the mass effect.

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  5. Excellent work there Keith and good to see you have been able to paint them up so quickly:)! Enjoy your break with your old chum and look forward to more NZ tourist brochure pics in due course as you take them out and about;).

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    1. Thanks Steve, I am sure there will be the odd pic or two of our various trips over the next three weeks!

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  6. Very nice work there Kieth- you certainly have a good collection of Romans- hats off to you for painting up the 10mm. I balked at 15mm and shelved the project- way too small I thought. Cheers. KEV.

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    1. Thanks Kev, I was a bit worried my painting skills would not be up to this challenge, but I am happy with the results

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  7. They look the bees knees Keith!

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  8. Fantastic sculpts, brilliantly painted.

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    1. Thank you Richard, they certainly are fantastic miniatures!

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  9. These are amazing. I cannot get over the detail and your excellent painting. Cannot wait to see them in action on your table.

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    1. Thanks a lot Mark, they are superb little figures, aren't they?

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  10. Great figures and really well painted, you have done a great job on them Keith.

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  11. Gotta love the detail on those shields. Have a nice time on your break.

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    1. Cheers JBM, I will be keeping an eye out for some of the Cromarty Forge figures appearing on your own blog some day soon 😀

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  12. These are turning out great Keith

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    1. Cheers Scotty, I am very happy with the Cromarty Forge figures!

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  13. Keith, these EIR figures are amazing! They certainly look like larger scaled figures. You can really see the details on the arms and armor.

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    1. I know Dean...the detail is insane! Too small for me to paint, but under magnification, you can see the TEETH on the lion and bear head dresses!!

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  14. They have come up beautifully Keith. What rules will you be using, and can you see yourself expanding beyond Romans and Ancient British/Gauls?

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    1. Thanks Lawrence, I am very happy with the results so far...not sure on rules yet. I might cobble together a version of the ones we used in Sundays Pulp game!
      As to expansion....it is always a possibly isn't it?! 😀

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  15. They look really good. I would not have through they were 10mm.

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    1. Thanks a lot Peter, they are excellent little figures but when you look at them without glasses on, they are tiny!

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  16. Great work Keith.
    Always good to get into a new project and find the results to be excellent.

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    1. Cheers Ben, yes, very pleased these Cromarty Forge figures turned out to be so good in the flesh....the second batch, ordered from. Aberdeen, are due to land at Auckland Airport in about 15 minutes....I am sitting in the carport waiting as I type this!

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  17. That was some quick painting. Nice job!
    Hope you hobby break is enjoyable. Not that it can be as enjoyable as actually having a life break to do hobbying for 3 weeks. 😀

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    1. Thanks Stew....got my buddy and his wife here now, so looking forward to a good break from work!

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  18. Splendid looking Roman force, excellent detail and painting as they wade through the long grass!
    Best Iain

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    1. Thanks a lot Iain....historical research and archeological investigation indicates the average length of wild grass in 1st century Britain was significantly greater than we typically see today!

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  19. They look really great. Great sculpts and great painting!

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    1. Cheers Ray, I am very happy with the results so far 😊

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  20. The first batch have come out nicely Keith 👍

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    1. Cheers Matt, I agree, and the rest are now in my hot little hands!

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  21. They have come out really well Keith…
    Enjoy your holiday…
    All the best. Aly

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  22. Superbly done Keith. I hope that you are having a top time with your visitors and we look forward to your next post.
    Regards, James

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    1. Thanks James....part one of the trip is just ending as I answer this over the South Pacific halfway between Rarotonga and New Zealand, courtesy of Air NZ free in-flight wifi!

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