Thursday, 17 December 2015

Parthian Camp

It is set up in an ancient ruin in the arid region near Palmyra. I thought I'd put up some camels loaded with quivers getting ready to resupply their Light Horse archers.

I like to create some kind of mini topography on the drastically constricted area allowed by the DBA rules. Consequently, most of my camps turn out to be maximum size. Tactically I don't mind because my playing style is aggressive enough to keep the opponent preoccupied (which doesn't mean I win!) The material is simple modelling clay from DAS. But I have to say it is not ideal because
a) it takes ages to dry (this camp took one week!!!),
b) it shrinks about 1/8 an
c) deforms while drying
I had to do all kinds of cover up jobs like file the bottom level with sandpaper, fill cracks with putty etc. I have to find an alternative. Can you help me here?
After drying I cover it with a putty from NOCH.
I'll try to remember to make some pictures next time :-)

6 comments:

  1. Great work and use of the Baueda Egyptian tent.

    Can I have your permission to cross post these to my gallery at http://gallery.vexillia.com/

    I will provide both a text and a back link.

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  2. Thanx for your replies! @ Vexillia: yes please, feel free. :-)

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  3. Thanks Menic. Gallery post now online.

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  4. I hope more post of this type. Thanks for shareing this kind of valuable post.

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  5. Really beautiful army and camp. Makes me want to build a Parthian army. Thanks for posting.

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