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Monday, 25 April 2022

Summa Rudis and Mystery Boxes

 Just in case  you're wondering what a "Summa Rudis" is (or was), he's the civilian umpiring a gladiator combat, with the iad of his stick and no doubt a stern look.
In keeping with my continued play.testing of "Blood in the Sands" and with my renewed enthusiasm for gaming I decided to convert a figure to represent this figure and for the first time this year, picked up a scalpel and paintbrush. Although he's not finished yet, I needed to show that I'm doing something hobby-related. In the photograph on the right, he's the chap in the middle (with the stick).
He started out as a HaT Celeberian light infantryman with helmet, spear, dagger and buckler.
 
Pegasus gladiator on the left alonside my gladiator

I also found my only metal gladiator, an Irregular 54mm iirc. 
Although currently he too, is only half-finished and I've shown him alonside the left-hand gladiator  for scale puproses. I think he's a tad on the small size, but still more or less compatible with other 54mms.









Scratting around the various bits of Byran's (Vampifan) collection, I'm still finding bits and piecesthat have yet to be shown.
First up is a bag of ten bases:
Rubble strewn bases (I think)
Next up are the three mystery boxes:
Boxes marked, Zombies, Dead Bodies and ...well...
Contents of the 'Zombies' box, German WW" heads and figures

Contents of the 'Dead bodies' box

Contents of the last box marked... well.,,
The last box had a strange, elf-like, Pinochio figure (2nd left above) armed with a bent pitchfork on his shoulder, whom I have no idea of what he is, save for being  peasant. The others are Germans, as is the legless chap on the right.

Not in a box, but in a bag (in a box) were the following esoteric collection of bits and pieces, mostly architectural, gargoyles and the like.
No idea who the manufacturer of these pieces is.
That's it then for another week hwere I;ll be busy re-doing new quick reference sheets for the adjusted rules and trying to find an opponent to try out the new rules (version 1.2 !)

I've already sent out two packages (one of which has arrived and I'm still awaiting payments for postages from others.

Thanks for taking the time to visit and as ever, your comments are always welcomed and truly appreciated.

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28 comments:

  1. Dave Stone25 April 2022 at 05:56

    Great conversion Joe, and great to see this game has got you motivated to pick up brush and scalpel again. I do like your gladiator as well, as he's wearing one of my all time favourite gladiator helms.
    More treasures from Bryan on display, showing just how varied his tastes in miniatures were.

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    1. Zabadak25 April 2022 at 07:06

      Thanks Dave, Bryan;s collection still amazes me at both its vastness and its variety.
      The helmet in question is probably a Murmllo's (fish-man, because of the fin).

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  2. Roy Williamson25 April 2022 at 06:18

    Soon as I receive your PP request Joe, I'll get the postage payment sent. You have received my reply email, with the account address and postal address, right?

    The "'dead bodies' box" 28mm naked Greek women and shield is a Hasslefree Miniatures sculpt. I know as I used to have one - used the model as a Gladiatrix -type (if there ever was such a gladiator).

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    1. Zabadak25 April 2022 at 07:03

      Thanks Roy a payment request was sent to the email addy you game me. I'll send you an email.
      Thanks for the info on the Greek-styles warrior, Whilst there were female Roman gladiators I very much doubt any had bare breast and were quite a prudish lot.

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    2. Roy Williamson25 April 2022 at 08:02

      Got your email Joe. I've replied to it.

      Yes, I've read of the very conservative (prudish) nature of the Romans and agree with you that female entertainers (gladiators included) would have been covered up in public.

      One question I like to visit, for myself, is should I have been in the position of being able to choose a gladiator fighting style, what would I have chosen?
      I've a thing for the Hoplomachus, so I'd certainly have tried the spear and hoplon. I don't think I'd have the dexterity for sword play, so I think I'd be more of a thruster of a spear/dagger or using the spear's shaft and reach to impede movement or to trip an opponent.
      Just got me thinking about the size of 'my' hoplon and the weight of it in comparison to the larger, rectangular/square shields that other gladiator-types used. Something to try, if I was an aspiring gladiator, comparing a hoplon with a scutum, for sake of interest.

      I won't even begin to discuss my weapon of choice as a WW2 infantryman (it is the USA's M1 Carbine, if anyone is interested).

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    3. Zabadak25 April 2022 at 09:52

      Choosing a Gladiator type isn't something I've thought about, but spear v large scutum type of shield has ended many times with a spear to the face !

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  3. Michal DwarfCrypt25 April 2022 at 07:18

    Fantastic work sir!

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    1. Zabadak25 April 2022 at 09:52

      Thank you Michal, very much appreciated.

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  4. Maudlin Jack Tar25 April 2022 at 07:43

    I do like the bits and pieces in the last pic - where did he find those?

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    1. Zabadak26 April 2022 at 03:49

      Thanks MJT, they are some nice archetural bits but I haven;t a clue as to their provenance.

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  5. Douglas225 April 2022 at 09:29

    You can never judge a box by its label, or a man by his toys
    Good to see your mojo is returning.
    Nice work on the referee, perhaps adding glasses would help.
    PM sent re invoice. seems like something somewhere disappeared into the ether.

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    1. Zabadak25 April 2022 at 09:54

      Thanks Douglas, don't all umpires and refs come equipped with glasses that they never use ?
      I'm really enjoying this minor comback of enthusiasm.

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  6. Ray Rousell25 April 2022 at 09:34

    Great looking Gladiators Joe.

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    1. Zabadak25 April 2022 at 09:55

      Thanks Ray, the heavy weight of this new guy takes one by surprise when compared to the plastics.

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  7. Terry Silverthorn25 April 2022 at 13:26

    Glad to see you've gotten your mojo back to hobbytime!

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    1. Zabadak26 April 2022 at 03:51

      Thanks Terry, the longer daylight hours has helped a lot along with the bit of sunshine we've had, but more importantly having some face to face gaming !

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  8. Matt26 April 2022 at 04:07

    Really happy to read that you've got your painting and playing mojo back, Joe! I'm looking forward to seeing more gladatorial carnage LOL!

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    1. Zabadak27 April 2022 at 04:23

      Thanks Matt, I think that there's a good chance of some more carnage this week.

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  9. Frank O Donnell26 April 2022 at 13:30

    Good for you Joe getting back into the Grove and a nice little conversion, Bryan was a collecter of all type of models and really had a great love of them.

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    1. Zabadak27 April 2022 at 04:25

      Thanks Frank, painting up two figures over two weeks, I doubt means I'm "back in the groove", but I'll take it.
      Bryan did have a vast ecletic collection eh?

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  10. Roy Williamson27 April 2022 at 05:39

    ""I've already sent out two packages (one of which has arrived and I'm still awaiting payments for postages from others.""

    You can make that another package posted out and received Joe. Postman delivered yesterday's parcel just after 1300hrs.

    Thank you for the time and effort spent on my behalf.

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    1. Anonymous27 April 2022 at 13:18

      Thanks for letting me know

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  11. Ivor Evans27 April 2022 at 05:54

    Great stuff Joe! Really like the look of "Blood in the Sands" and happy to see it's captured your enthusiasm, looking forward to seeing more 😀

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    1. Zabadak28 April 2022 at 03:18

      Thanks Ivor, as time goes on and the rules are tested and revised they are getting better ad better. I'm very excited that these will be the rules I'll be using for my glaidator games when they're complete.

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  12. Furt28 April 2022 at 21:43

    Nice conversion Joe!
    Frank

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    1. Zabadak29 April 2022 at 10:19

      Haha, thanks Frank, it didn't take that long and I only managed to stab myself twice.

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  13. caveadsum14711 May 2022 at 02:27

    Great looking conversion and glad to hear it's fired your enthusiasm, more interesting stuff from Bryan's varied collection !
    Best Iain

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    1. Zabadak2 May 2022 at 05:33

      Thanks I aiain, there's nothing like playing with our toys to raise enthusiasm is here ?
      Bryan's collection continues to amaze me as even now I keep discovering new items.

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