The Commands and Colors rules for "auxilia" seem written with classical peltasts in mind. These troops can fight as close-order infantry or skirmish with javelins.I used the same figures for the Greek psiloi, or light footI was hoping to be done with the Greek army before June 1st, and I will definitely make that goal. I only have four cavalry units left to paint!&nbsp ..read more

I had already painted enough Crusader Miniatures hoplites to field most of a Greek army for Commands and Colors. All I lacked was three heavy infantry bases.These miniatures are all from Old Glory. The front rank is hoplites thrusting, and the rear rank is hoplites advancing. All shields are hand painted.I also bought a pack of hoplite command to make up my general stands.&nbsp ..read more

When I placed my first order, I had not been sure that the scythed chariots would fit on 60mm frontage. They did, so I had to order a second set.This is the final unit for my Commands and Colors Persian army.&nbsp ..read more

The Persians get one unit of horse archers, probably drawn from the steppe tribes. I varied the colors quite a bit on these.&nbsp ..read more

 My Commands and Colors scenarios call for two units of Persian slingers, and here they are! The slingers get an extra hex of range over the standard light infantry.I went for more drab colors on these troops. I'm not sold on the idea of slingers with shields, but that's how they came ..read more

The latest commission is done! These 72 Chinese pirates are headed to their new owner tomorrow. All figures are Foundry.I have enjoyed painting these colorful silks. All the fabrics have three tone shading, as does the flesh.&nbsp ..read more

 The Persian army gets four units of javelin-armed skirmishers. For these troops, I went with a more subdued color palette, figuring that these troops would be drawn from the peasantry.I am getting close to done with this army! I have one unit of chariots, one unit of light horse archers, and two units of slingers left to go. After that, I can move on to the Greeks ..read more

My Persian army needs four units of light cavalry. The rules call for three bases per unit. Why did I do four? I have no idea.Light infantry is on the desk now!&nbsp ..read more

My Commands and Colors army will need three generals and two units of chariots. The round bases with gold rims should set off the generals well on the tabletop.The chariots from Old Glory are GREAT! I went for colorful, and these should pop on the table. I need to buy another bag of chariots for the second unit.I only have light cavalry and light infantry of various types left to paint.&nbsp ..read more

The Persian parade continues! These two units of medium cavalry bring my total to three, which is all I need to play the base Commands and Colors scenarios. I need six units for the epic scenarios, so I will likely add to these in the future.I only have a few more Persian troop types before I can pivot to the Hellenes. I am loving this project ..read more