The Glory of Rome (3 Viewers)

[Currahee Chris]

Bonn was also one of the only forts/Roman communities that was able to hold an entire legion in it's walls- the camp covered a surface area of about 60+ acres.

 

[Sahara]

Hopefully the individual pictures of the figures will be up soon.

 

[Spitfrnd]

This is a fantastic line- Legio I- Great for the Dacian wars!!!!!

Ok- so if you read closely, it says 1/30th scale??? I was always under the impression that they are either a.) 1/32nd scale or b.) a small 1/30th scale- is this a size increase??

Also, did anyone notice the circular bases- those legionaires look ready to bust up some chumps!! Great poses!!!

AND AN OPTIO!!! NO ONE HAS GIVEN US AN OPTIO!!! GREAT JOB GUYS!!!

LEGIO UNUS VICTRIX!!!

See Chris, I told you Matt's passion for Rome would eventually carry the day.^&grin I am thrilled to see these as well of course.

On the size, the FL figures are true 60 mm sole to head; at least all mine are. They are smaller than K&C but about the same size as Britains. There are many figure comparison shots on this site. Assuming these are the standard FL size, they will fit with the old Conte Romans and Barbarians. I don't know about the new ones, I don't have any of those. I do not think they will fit with the rather smallish EoI Persians though. I know my EoI Romans look rather like children beside my FL Naps.

I love the Optio too; you know who that lads is of course.:wink2:^&grin

 

[villagehorse]

Yes I will be looking at these, will be my first FL purchase, I hope they are 1/30 as stated to blend in with my Conte and K&C and finally bolster the few figures that I have to date. Please post photos when they land. Cheers, Robin.

 

[VIRIATO]

Hello Paulo-

welcome to the obsession that is Rome ^&grin You truly need to get out into your beautiful country and see the marvelous Roman history there and especially that in the country that neighbors you.

To recommend a list would be rather exhaustive, as there are many many different eras and topics out there. If Roman military history is your thing, I would grab the osprey books- men at arms series for the soldiers and then the Campaign books to give you a good introduction. I always recommend this forum to up and coming Roman fans:

http://www.romanarmytalk.com/

that's a great forum with guys who REALLY REALLY know Rome. There are book reviews and the like on that forum.

Cheers
CC

Hi Chris,
Thanks for the tips, very much appreciated.


Regards,
Paulo

 

[marco55]

Congrats to all the Roman collectors.I'm sure you will all have a great collections.
Mark

 

[Andanna]

In the event someone is interested: the battles against the Germanic tribes were discussed before:

For a photo of a reconstructed Germanic fortification, please see post no.31

http://www.treefrogtreasures.com/fo...e-Teutoburger-Wald!/page4&highlight=Kalkriese

http://www.treefrogtreasures.com/fo...rest-2000th-Anniversary&highlight=Teutoburger

 

[fmethorst]

These new Romans really do look fantastic. So many of the FL ranges are tempting. Must remain focused...

 

[Spitfrnd]

Yes I will be looking at these, will be my first FL purchase, I hope they are 1/30 as stated to blend in with my Conte and K&C and finally bolster the few figures that I have to date. Please post photos when they land. Cheers, Robin.

If they are the FL standard, they will match the old Conte but maybe not the K&C. I have heard that K&C Romans are smaller than their NAPs. If that is true then they might be OK for size.

 

[sammy719]

These new Romans really do look fantastic. So many of the FL ranges are tempting. Must remain focused...

Agree with you on that Frank, sooo many good things happening with First Legion right now, even though I'm holding to just WWII right now, I would like to have just one other line to collect, just don't know which one that would be?...Sammy

 

[Gebhard]

Hi guys ,
Did someone mention Kalkriese :wink2: I was very happy to have made my pilgrimage to Osnabruecker Land last September and spend the day visiting the museum and walking the Battlefield. I would highly recommend it anyone with an interest in the Battle :salute:: . Here are a few pictures a took at the Museum . The first addition to the Glory of Rome line although from a different period will give me countless hours of enjoyment can I pre-order the pre-order .. Best Regards Gebhard

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[marco55]

How about The Mongol Hordes destroying the Russian armies?

 

[Gebhard]

I can beat that:

1) I became American citizen
(The US apparently has real issues with Immigration laws)

2) Finally- FL gives us Germanic Warriors!!


^&grin

WOW Andreas ... with all the excitement i almost missed this announcement :salute:::salute:::salute:: I want to Congratulate you on becoming a Citizen . The US only has real issues with people who attempt it Legally :wink2: . I live in MD which has become a sanctuary state ... I'll just leave it at that not a topic fit for this forum . anyway Congratulations .. Regards Gebhard

 

[Sahara]

I would like to suggest the magazine "Ancient Warfare" (one of many) as a good source of information on different periods of the Roman empire. The magazine also covers numerous other topics and battles outside of the Roman empire. Also the magazine website provides podcast where different topics are discussed in detail. I have been getting this magazine for a little over a year and enjoy it. Here is the site.

http://www.ancient-warfare.com

 

[Spitfrnd]

I would like to suggest the magazine "Ancient Warfare" (one of many) as a good source of information on different periods of the Roman empire. The magazine also covers numerous other topics and battles outside of the Roman empire. Also the magazine website provides podcast where different topics are discussed in detail. I have been getting this magazine for a little over a year and enjoy it. Here is the site.

http://www.ancient-warfare.com

Thanks Sahara, they look quite interesting. I will have to pick up several of the back issues if I can.

 

[Fusilier]

I would like to suggest the magazine "Ancient Warfare" (one of many) as a good source of information on different periods of the Roman empire. The magazine also covers numerous other topics and battles outside of the Roman empire. Also the magazine website provides podcast where different topics are discussed in detail. I have been getting this magazine for a little over a year and enjoy it. Here is the site.

http://www.ancient-warfare.com

Yes, that certainly does look like a worthwhile publication. Right off the bat, I saw a number of the contributors are also authors for various Osprey titles on the Roman era.

Noah

 

[marco55]

Any place to get it in the states?
Mark

 

[Sahara]

Any place to get it in the states?
Mark

Hi Mark,

I noticed that Barnes and Nobles just started carrying "Ancient Warfare" about 2 or 3 months ago. The magazine is really intriguing and always has alot of excellent articles. The artwork on the cover usually coincides with main article. So if you see a past magazine that has something your interested in on the front cover then you can go back and special order that issue if you want.

 

[marco55]

Thank Sahara.
Mark

 

[Gebhard]

Man these look better and better everytime I check em out .. When is the pre-order again ?? does anyone know if the detail on the shields is hand painted ??

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