Tuesday 25 January 2022

A look at the new Newline Late Romans

Fairly recently Sean at Newline Designs released some new codes for the Late Roman range. There seems to be quite a few new codes so hopefully there will be some more to come to cover the Late Roman era further (Horse archers for example or more enemies). I acquired a few of the new codes to add to the codes I previously had and have set about getting some painted examples of them all. 

It's been a struggle to keep on top of the online aspects of the hobby and I apologise for not being engaged as much as I would like to be on forums, groups and the amazing blogs of my fellow hobbyists. Recent times have been challenging and when the opportunity arises I take to the workbench which is overflowing with an overwhelming amount of tasks. One of which being the rest of the Newline Late Romans I have undercoated, and another task is a backlog of photographing. I am still getting used to the new camera on my phone so these and the following posts will be a bit trial and error with regards to the focus, lighting and colour of the pictures (of which I am very dependent on automatic features). I really want to get cracking with my Classical Mediterranean project and the rebasing but I also have to make a start on my friends Heroquest miniatures. The plan is to get the Late Roman examples done then work between the Classical and Heroquest miniatures.      

I still don't have much direction with regards to a Late Roman project, but I am veering towards a more fantastical "Dark Age" Britain or Europe, painting and forming armies as I feel, without much historical precedent. With that in mind these examples are just random schemes and designs if came across on search engines. Each code from what I can gather from the examples below feature two rider poses and three horse poses:

Equites Dalmatae



Moorish Light Cavalry


Light Cavalry bareheaded 


Light Cavalry in Helmets


Legionaries

These have been available for a few years now and I love these miniatures. I will end up getting quite a few more and will make up some well equipped units in the "Dark Age" project not only as Romans but by swapping out shields or some simple greenstuff work I could use them as generic Dark Age warriors, even if its just a fantasy interpretation of my own. The third warrior is wielding a sword made from plasticard, originally I was going to give him a spear but the position of the arm was calling out for a sword.   



Overall some very welcome additions to the Late Roman collection and the light cavalry are well covered! I have the brand new General and Draco bearer set part painted along with the Roman Heavy and Gothic Heavy cavalry codes so the next sessions at the desk will be about getting them finished. Then the rest of the Roman and Gothic foot codes I have here will be getting done. If you like the look of these it's an ideal time to grab some from the 28th of Janurary  there is a 25% off sale running for the month I believe check out https://newlinedesigns.co.uk/ from that date to see.

10 comments:

  1. Excellent brushwork, Tony! Good to see these product lines expanding. Newline sale beginning on 28 JAN? I am lining up now!

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    1. Thanks Jonathan, hopefully more to come one day, Sean is quite similar to me with lots of projects on the go however we differ in that he gets loads done :-D

      Yes get stocked up with that nice chunk off the price!

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  2. Very nice indeed. A sale at Newline is always a pleasant experience I have found!

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    1. Thank you Matt! Pleasant indeed and expensive with all that choice :-) I need to add some more Late Romans to the lead mountain and the new Skythian Range is on the list!

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  3. Very nice, welcome reinforcements for 1/72 Late Roman armies. I have to check this range to see if there is a good figure to represent a general, may plastic army needs one :)

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    1. Very welcome Phil! There is both a Roman and Barbarian general and standard bearer I have the Roman one and is currently being painted!

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  4. Lovely work! I'm sure you've sold a fair few sets with that showcase. Can I ask what the shield design is on the crested light cavalry? Is it something from the Notitia or a generic (meant without any negative connotations!) design?

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    1. Hi thank you! When it came to the shields I googled late Roman shield designs... I have seen that particular one used on other hobbyists figures mainly infantry, I believe it is from the ND but I couldn't tell you what unit (an elite infantry unit I think). From my persective I just wanted a simple and effective design! I am playing fast and loose with the historical details 😂

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    2. Ah well it works great - really striking colour combo on those figures. Will definitely have to pick some up myself and do the same! Look forward to seeing more!

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    3. Thanks again, I'm slowly painting examples of the Romans and Goths all lovely crisp figures, you can't go wrong with them!

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