Monday, 22 July 2024

Palmyranesque 2

 My last post on this subject got no comments, something l found interesting, but l thought l would post anyway.

I decided to recruit some of the Eric Knowles figures into my current ancients project. This involved rebasing some and using some of his bases. I will mark the provenance of the figures on the new bases and also retain the old bases.
The work proceeds well and I configured the army for use in Dbm ( for games against my regular opponent) as well as for solo games.

I await some camel guards got off eBay and some resin printed camels to represent a camel train loaded with spices, silk and other exotic merchandise. These l will add to my foot baggage train figures featured in the first photos.


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16 comments:

  1. Maudlin Jack Tar22 July 2024 at 07:33

    Some lovely old figures here Alan - I like the baggage handlers/porters, I haven't seen those before.

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    1. Anonymous22 July 2024 at 07:41

      Thanks. I like the porters too. They were new to me also. Possibly s range Minifigs? They make an excellent baggage element.
      Alan Tradgardland

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    2. Maudlin Jack Tar22 July 2024 at 10:42

      Definitely look like Minifigs. Full of Old School charm as are all of these figures. As David Crook says, great to see them getting used again! 👍

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    3. Anonymous24 July 2024 at 06:11

      Couldn’t agree more!
      Alan Tradgardland

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  2. Neil Patterson22 July 2024 at 08:16

    I think Irregular do a Zenobia figure.....
    The Palmyrans are in the "Personalities" section .
    Neil

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    1. Anonymous24 July 2024 at 06:12

      Thanks for the “ heads up Neil!
      Alan Tradgardland

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  3. David Crook22 July 2024 at 08:44

    Hi Alan,

    Great to see some of Eric’s figures getting a new lease of life!

    All the best,

    DC

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    1. Anonymous24 July 2024 at 06:13

      Thanks, I am delighted to take them on. Watch out for further Eric Knowles developments to come.
      Alan Tradgardland

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  4. Mike22 July 2024 at 11:30

    Looking like a nice wee army. Palmyrans are vaguely on my RADAR as a potential Hyborian army.

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    1. Anonymous24 July 2024 at 06:14

      Thanks. I would say go Palmyran , they really are a fascinating lot.
      Alan Tradgardland

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  5. Donnie McGibbon22 July 2024 at 17:35

    Superb post, great to see those old soldiers get ready for battle again!

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    1. Anonymous24 July 2024 at 06:14

      Thanks! I am so pleased to be getting them ready to fight again.
      Alan Tradgardland

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  6. Rob Young23 July 2024 at 10:06

    Nice project. It's good when figures are put back into use, gives a sense of continuity in things.

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    1. Anonymous24 July 2024 at 06:15

      Thanks. I know exactly what you mean.
      Alan Tradgardland

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  7. Rick Priestley23 July 2024 at 16:33

    Some interesting old figures there, including - if I'm not mistaken - some of the Minifigs A series that preceded the PB range. Chunky spears always a sure sign of early Minifigs - sturdy!

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  8. Anonymous24 July 2024 at 06:17

    I agree. Thanks for identifying the range. I am a sucker for telegraph pole spears.
    Alan Tradgardland

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