Pointy Sticks, Macedonians!
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Re: Pointy Sticks, Macedonians!
From the few bits of Macedonian armour we have, and descriptions, there is evidence for them being painted, so they are Historically fine. They are on a Sabot base so separate out easily, so I am waiting to get all 48 done, then transfer them together.
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Very nice indeed, Fred.
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Iain would like to hear about the evidence for the length of the pikes, and how they used to fight with them. He's got some theories of his own on this of course....
Lovely work Fredd.
Lovely work Fredd.
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Alexander was famous for his skirmishing pikes crossing the GranicusWorld2dave wrote: ↑Thu Jun 11, 2020 5:28 pm Iain would like to hear about the evidence for the length of the pikes, and how they used to fight with them. He's got some theories of his own on this of course....
Lovely work Fredd.
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Re: Pointy Sticks, Macedonians!
Finally the last 12 of my 48 man pikeblock.
Note, shield transfers now applied (pic of the whole unit when I finish the transfers job).
Note, shield transfers now applied (pic of the whole unit when I finish the transfers job).
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Very nice. The transfers look good.
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The Complete 48 man pikeblock. In future all pikes will be 45 degrees...
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Excellent ! they are splendid