Saturday, March 13, 2021

Persian Kardakes

 







Here's a unit of Persian Kardakes that I've just finished painting. These all Victrix figures and transfers from the recently released Persian Unarmoured Spearmen. Combined with the Persian Unarmoured Archers these are really versatile and can be used to make early Persian unarmoured sparabara and archers, Kardakes like these for a late Persian army, as well as takabara peltasts and slingers. Options only increase with the most recent Victrix releases, Persian Armoured Archers and Persian Armoured Spearmen. I can't wait for the cavalry!







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    1. Thanks Phil, it’s a great time for collecting Persian armies.

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  2. Wow! These look great, Mike. I hadn't looked at Victrix in awhile - didn't realize they were doing Persians - awesome!

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    1. Thanks Dean, yes they have four infantry sets with the cavalry to come.

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  3. Oh yes! What a brilliant looking unit!

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  4. I havent started my new Persians yet, but they are as good as their archers.I already have built a very sizeable Persian army but with the Victrix cavalry due soon it will only et bigger. Lovely unit.

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    1. Thanks, they’re great figures for sure. The Wargames Atlantic plastics are worth a look too, they have some nice options for early Persians.

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  5. Must of missed this these when you posted them….fine looking group of figures at the very least. Very impressive

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    1. Thanks Oregon painter, I’ve started some Victrix Early Persian sparabara and archers as well but have been distracted by other projects.

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