Friday, May 7, 2021

Legio XX Valeria Victrix

 








Here are some Early Imperial Roman legionaries that I've just finished painting. These have been stuck on the painting desk for a very long time, so it's good to see the back of them! They're all Victrix figures and shield transfers, from the advancing legionaries set. The Legio XX Valeria Victrix was stationed in Britain from the time of Claudius' invasion in 43 AD and were involved in the construction of Hadrian's Wall from 121-125 AD. The back drop photo was taken about ten years ago, on a trip to the UK, on a day walk along Hadrian's Wall, from Chollerford to Caw Gap. See post on Walking Hadrian's Wall for more photos.









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14 comments:

  1. Michal DwarfCryptMay 7, 2021 at 6:21 PM

    Wooow! Fantastic looking unit!

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    1. CyrusMay 7, 2021 at 6:26 PM

      Thanks Michal, I'm glad I've finished them, phew!

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  2. PhilMay 7, 2021 at 9:27 PM

    Superb Romans!

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  3. fireymonkeyboyMay 7, 2021 at 9:38 PM

    Turned out well, nice job.

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    1. CyrusMay 8, 2021 at 8:30 AM

      Thanks fmb, it’s hard to go wrong with Victrix.

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  4. DeanMMay 7, 2021 at 11:34 PM

    Great looking EIR legionaries, Mike. I think Victrix did a splendid job on these - and the "attacking" set also. Romans in Britain is so "gameable" too!

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    1. CyrusMay 8, 2021 at 8:31 AM

      Thanks Dean, I have some of their auxiliaries to do too. Absolutely!

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  5. Jonathan FreitagMay 7, 2021 at 11:45 PM

    These look great en masse, Mike!

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    1. CyrusMay 8, 2021 at 8:32 AM

      Thanks Jonathan, I’ll have to get out my EIR for a game.

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  6. KevinMay 8, 2021 at 8:55 AM

    Very cool sir, I like the paint job, and sweet idea about backdrop.

    Cheers
    Kevin

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    1. CyrusMay 8, 2021 at 11:52 AM

      Thanks Kevin, I’ll have to play an EIR vs Britons CCA game, so I can use them.

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  7. James FisherMay 8, 2021 at 10:39 AM

    Wow, super-impressive with marvellous detail!
    Regards, James

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    1. CyrusMay 8, 2021 at 11:53 AM

      Thanks James, they’re such detailed figures, you can’t go wrong.

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