Also known as Parthian cataphract camels, or 'camelphracts':
Figs by Navigator Miniatures. There is only one pose of the armoured camels, but I tried to vary the look by painting two types of metallic armour, and colouring the straps and reins.
The riders are the same ones used for the cavalry. I painted them in a variety of rich tones to reflect their status.
I bought twelve of them for use in our campaign armies.
I hope the view from the back shows the cloaks. I already have four Old Glory camelphracts; adding this lot will give me all I will need, I think.
28mm Napoleonic French: 19th Legere, 1st and 2nd battalions.
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I have painted these in 'almost' full dress. I say 'almost' because
although they have their plumes, and some have their epaulettes as well,
none of...
4 hours ago
Very, very impressive! Amazing what they must've been on the battlefield.
ReplyDeleteSplendid, I love this unit! And your title too.
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ReplyDeleteGreat looking unit!
ReplyDeleteSplendid work indeed!
ReplyDeleteVery nicely done, good to see something out of the ordinary.
ReplyDeleteLovely work on the camel cataphracts!
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