tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2591229843590982581.post5520079716842241708..comments2024-03-28T11:28:58.010-07:00Comments on JJ's Wargames: Roman Legionaries - JJ's Dacian Warscarojonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11826580638291659193noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2591229843590982581.post-91917288878956483572014-09-21T15:22:45.346-07:002014-09-21T15:22:45.346-07:00It's amazing what you can find when rummaging ...It's amazing what you can find when rummaging through old photos. I found some stuff from when I went up to Hadrian's Wall, years ago. I look forward to seeing them. carojonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11826580638291659193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2591229843590982581.post-65387485377748182742014-09-21T14:52:02.532-07:002014-09-21T14:52:02.532-07:00In a plot twist we ordered a new bed a couple of w...In a plot twist we ordered a new bed a couple of weeks ago and it's now due, so her in doors has been sorting out the draws on the old bed. In amongst the photo albums was a set of photo's taken with a good old fashioned 35mm camera of the weekend we spent filming A History of Britain, forgot I had them, I'll bring them in next month.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04664739513724275932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2591229843590982581.post-55363822778316692782014-09-13T01:40:38.291-07:002014-09-13T01:40:38.291-07:00Your comments and Matthias who gave his experience...Your comments and Matthias who gave his experiences in Napoleonic reinactments back in July add another level of understanding to the history. Never a truer comment than having to walk in another man's shoes to understand him, especially if that man was a Roman Legionary.<br /><br />I too think Cato was unlikely to have survived his rapid promotion, you just have to suspend your disbelief and go with it sometimes.carojonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11826580638291659193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2591229843590982581.post-80161791151111669262014-09-13T00:27:34.140-07:002014-09-13T00:27:34.140-07:00Yep, the thinking is that the Roman foot was very ...Yep, the thinking is that the Roman foot was very different to our feet today, it had to have been, I can testify that wearing authentic Roman footwear having the improved human foot Mk? is bloody agony after 10 mins or so. 30 miles a day? Yeah right :)<br /><br />I once took part in a promotional event where the whole group marched through London (not sure where it was exactly but it was an area with a large Jewish community who were not impressed) and it was a 3 mile route, nearly crippled me.<br /><br />No photo's unfortunately, all this was pre-digital camera but as I said I can watch a History of Britain and if I'm quick enough with the pause button........ :)<br /><br />Never could be doing with Macro & Cato, Instant Optio? Yeah right, would have been dead by sunset.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04664739513724275932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2591229843590982581.post-79565610212352707332014-09-11T23:46:39.092-07:002014-09-11T23:46:39.092-07:00Hey Andy, I'm going to need some pictures. Thi...Hey Andy, I'm going to need some pictures. This means you might have met Macro & Cato. I think the cost of producing red or any coloured tunic would have been an issue and a simple standard issue plain option seems very plausible. I think you mentioned that most Roman infantry ended up with collapsed arches after marching around in their footwear. It makes their achievements even more remarkable.carojonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11826580638291659193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2591229843590982581.post-16671366301436817222014-09-11T15:19:17.136-07:002014-09-11T15:19:17.136-07:00I don't know if you were aware that I used to ...I don't know if you were aware that I used to be very involved in Roman re-enactment?<br />The Group I belonged to was the 2nd Augusta Legion and we were the only group wearing white for the grunts at that time. The thinking was based on historical evidence that red dye was extremely expensive and it would have been ruinously expensive to equip an entire legion with red tunics. My feet still ache when I think about all that standing around in Roman sandles :) My one and only claim to fame was my appearance in Simon Schamas A history of Britain, blink and you'll miss me.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04664739513724275932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2591229843590982581.post-4898122352486703872014-09-11T08:14:03.111-07:002014-09-11T08:14:03.111-07:00Well it seems that current thinking seems to sugge...Well it seems that current thinking seems to suggest this a likely colour for the rank and file at the moment. It seems the further back we go in history the less certain we can be of most things and today's accepted norm is tomorrow's incorrect assumption. Still, I like the look and have decided to make it my preferred colour schemecarojonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11826580638291659193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2591229843590982581.post-78157139732217928472014-09-10T09:49:44.970-07:002014-09-10T09:49:44.970-07:00White tunics, thank god! I always want to cry anyt...White tunics, thank god! I always want to cry anytime I see a Roman army painted in red.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04664739513724275932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2591229843590982581.post-27688367321820467702014-09-08T01:28:03.068-07:002014-09-08T01:28:03.068-07:00One of the best tutorials I've found and one I...One of the best tutorials I've found and one I used as a reference was the Artmaster video<br />http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/12459978<br />A picture is worth a thousand words. I use Vajello silver to highlight the bolt gun base, likewise VJ gold to highlight the brass.<br />Hope that helps.<br />My eldest son us looking to get back into his painting and wants to add to the collection, and I pointed him to the same tutorial.carojonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11826580638291659193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2591229843590982581.post-67485845708849695472014-09-07T17:25:16.332-07:002014-09-07T17:25:16.332-07:0028mm was a brilliant decision. I really want to f...28mm was a brilliant decision. I really want to follow in your steps on this, and with plastics, it would not be outrageous. <br /><br />I really like how the Roman armor turned out. If you would not mind sharing, I'd love to know how you got those results. It might be overly long for a comment so if you don't mind sharing, I'm at m_luhmann@yahoo.com<br /><br />No worries either way!<br />Montyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16094254709103687259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2591229843590982581.post-16525186879078174892014-09-06T11:44:41.301-07:002014-09-06T11:44:41.301-07:00Hi Monty, love your blog. I was very close to doin...Hi Monty, love your blog. I was very close to doing this project in 15mm but my eyesight is only going to get worse, so hence the decision to go for 28mm. I'm with you, the Dacians are a great barbarian army with Warbands, fancy falxmen, light cavalry, Roman artillery and Sarmatian allies for good measure. Thanks for your comment and welcome to the blog.carojonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11826580638291659193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2591229843590982581.post-76124325999525137662014-09-06T06:40:50.427-07:002014-09-06T06:40:50.427-07:00Fabulous start to a fascinating era and project! ...Fabulous start to a fascinating era and project! I have a huge soft spot for the Dacians after reading about them and painting them up in 15mm this spring. http://twincitiesfieldofglory.blogspot.com/search/label/Dacian<br /><br />I'll be following this and your blog with great interest. I don't know anyone who plays ancients in 28mm locally, or else I'd buy Kasper's sets and join you in the fun. Dang it! Montyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16094254709103687259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2591229843590982581.post-68066323936792737372014-09-02T04:24:44.267-07:002014-09-02T04:24:44.267-07:00Thanks, I hope someone will see the good deal that...Thanks, I hope someone will see the good deal that I'm offering.Kaspar Olesenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18441882954959118638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2591229843590982581.post-9234358505988493082014-09-01T23:41:51.628-07:002014-09-01T23:41:51.628-07:00Hi Kaspar, welcome to the blog and thank you. Than...Hi Kaspar, welcome to the blog and thank you. Thanks for the offer, but I have the core of my Roman/Dacian collection. You may well have had a deal six months ago. Still your offer is here on the blog and hopefully might "flag" it up to other potential buyers.carojonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11826580638291659193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2591229843590982581.post-30244721163436931252014-09-01T11:09:05.417-07:002014-09-01T11:09:05.417-07:00Hi there,
I have been looking at your blog for so...Hi there,<br /><br />I have been looking at your blog for some weeks now, since I want to get into Napoleonics and your blog is a an excellent source :-)<br /><br />Then I suddenly see that you also have an ancients project. I have a large collection of Hail Caesar Warlord Games Romans and Dacians that I looking to sell.<br />If you're interested have a look at this thread: http://www.lead-adventure.de/index.php?topic=70245.0Kaspar Olesenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18441882954959118638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2591229843590982581.post-28581389731397306332014-08-27T03:22:16.042-07:002014-08-27T03:22:16.042-07:00Cheers Phil, thanks for your commentCheers Phil, thanks for your commentcarojonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11826580638291659193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2591229843590982581.post-91473925049972874932014-08-27T02:53:20.781-07:002014-08-27T02:53:20.781-07:00Great looking Early Imperial Romans, very nice job...Great looking Early Imperial Romans, very nice job!Philhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08913029478686087197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2591229843590982581.post-40889112506119361362014-08-27T00:00:47.931-07:002014-08-27T00:00:47.931-07:00Hi Kiwi, thank you. Scarrow is easy reading and ce...Hi Kiwi, thank you. Scarrow is easy reading and certainly gets the "creative juices" going when the mind starts to wonder about potential scenarios.carojonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11826580638291659193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2591229843590982581.post-73236582003182781552014-08-26T18:24:39.357-07:002014-08-26T18:24:39.357-07:00Macro and Cato...read them all. Great novels for t...Macro and Cato...read them all. Great novels for the wargamer.<br />Your Romans look really good.<br />cheersThe Kiwihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06829184068503627810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2591229843590982581.post-8683105405726296282014-08-26T11:10:41.065-07:002014-08-26T11:10:41.065-07:00Thanks Jon, I'm really enjoying working out ho...Thanks Jon, I'm really enjoying working out how to do these and I'm looking forward to getting them out on the table.carojonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11826580638291659193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2591229843590982581.post-54705062952266835462014-08-26T10:27:22.595-07:002014-08-26T10:27:22.595-07:00Diversifying from 18mm Napoleonics to 28mm Romans ...Diversifying from 18mm Napoleonics to 28mm Romans is an excellent choice. I like what you have done with these Romans very much. Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2591229843590982581.post-69947072922836265052014-08-26T09:47:25.460-07:002014-08-26T09:47:25.460-07:00Cheers Vince. I think I am going to have to get in...Cheers Vince. I think I am going to have to get into mixing shades. Up to now I have tried to keep to a triad of colours to avoid mixing but when you have a major part of the figure in one colour ie flesh I think you need more subtle shifts in shade than you can get with a simple three colour option. That means taking a bit more time over the job.<br /><br />I think more than enough has been said about Captain Black, although I can see he sets the standard when it comes to an all day five o'clock shadow.carojonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11826580638291659193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2591229843590982581.post-88723928108114813032014-08-26T09:26:44.645-07:002014-08-26T09:26:44.645-07:00Very nice JJ. I look forward to seeing the Bar-bar...Very nice JJ. I look forward to seeing the Bar-bars. Flesh tones are never easy on these half naked types. I find mixing in some red to tanned flesh works well, especially for Mediterranean dudes. <br />As I found out when I painted "Captain Black", there are whole articles on painting stubble on the web, be it on the face or head.<br /><br />VinceVincehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03691369848035290908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2591229843590982581.post-68705677291901626732014-08-26T09:16:33.317-07:002014-08-26T09:16:33.317-07:00Hi BP, thank you. Yes I reckon three ranks of thes...Hi BP, thank you. Yes I reckon three ranks of these will look quite intimidating to any barbarian commander. <br />Good spot on the beard shade, I wanted to capture the "Latin on campaign" look.carojonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11826580638291659193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2591229843590982581.post-67280768696448011152014-08-26T03:43:29.688-07:002014-08-26T03:43:29.688-07:00Oh, these are nice, and a good sized unit as well ...Oh, these are nice, and a good sized unit as well certain to leave a visual impression on the gaming table. Talking about painting flesh, I really like that you've opted to paint on a beard shade on some of the faces, really adds to the look of a unit ion campaign. Black Powderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04811405795071310375noreply@blogger.com