Thursday, August 26, 2021

Sumerian, Hittite and Egyptian Reinforcements

 







Here are more 28mm Sumerian spearmen from Lagash, and a 15mm Syrian chariot, Hittite guardsmen and a New Kingdom Egyptian chariot that I've just finished painting. The spearmen are Warlord/Cutting Edge and Eureka Miniatures, the fifth unit I have painted, one more is planned for the army. The 15mm chariots and guardsmen are Gladiator, Peter Pig and Essex.







Last month before lockdown, we did a short mountain bike ride around the Glenburn Heritage Trail. This is a 12km loop for walkers and cyclists which has a suprising number of sites to see and is actually really interesting to visit. Some of the trees in the orchard at Colliers Homestead Ruins are still fruiting, including three prolific quince trees. From the Colliers Homestead Ruins the track climbs up gently to Atkinson Trig which gives a nice downhill run back to the cars.


North Buttress of Boorooomba Rocks



Glenburn Shearing Quarters and Shed





Glenburn Sheep Dip and Yards


Colverwell Graves


Glenburn Homestead






Snow on Mt Bimberi



Coppins Homestead Ruins



Colliers Homestead Ruins





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    1. Thanks Michal, on a bit of a Bronze Age kick at the moment.

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  2. Great looking Ancients, Mike. Lovely landscapes too.

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    1. Thanks Dean, lockdown makes you appreciate getting outdoors.

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  3. Lovely looking Sumerians, they look ace, the homestead and ruins look good too!
    Best Iain

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    1. Thanks Iain, looking forward to a game with the Sumerians, it’s been a while.

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  4. Very nice work ion both scales and a pleasant looking bike trip too.

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    1. Thanks John, hopefully will get in a game with them soon.

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  6. How did this great post slip by? Love your Sumerians and really enjoyed the scenery from your cycling adventure.

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