Persian Command

These are my test figures for the colour scheme I want to use for my unit of Immortals for Plataea:

I've gone for really bold colours to make them stand out.  I usually avoid yellows and blues because they were relatively expensive and, thus, rare.  Which is exactly why I chose them for the Persians - the more opulent, the better.

I did consider doing some really intricate designs on the clothing, but settled for the bright and bold look.

  I wanted a sort of compromise between full court dress and a campaign look, especially for the unit to follow.

These are the first Achaemenids I've ever painted.  I must say that I am really enjoying them; they make a nice change from regimented Romans or bronzed Greeks.  Figures are by Foundry; the transfer I used for the standard is by LBMS.  It's a 15mm Kardakes shield design, which fits nicely onto the small square standard.