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Flat Figures Painters Forum => General Discussion => Topic started by: nmrocks on April 23, 2013, 09:04:19 PM

Title: painting reference material
Post by: nmrocks on April 23, 2013, 09:04:19 PM

Hi Guys,
recently picked up a couple of larger sets, one is the siege of Troy, some scaling ladders,archerers firing up etc. and also figures for the top of the wall trying to repel.
The Second is a large group of assyrian chariot, cavalry and assorted infantry.
What would you suggest for reference for painting these sets?
 The input of this estemed body of experts is greatly appreciated  ;D
Ray

Title: Re: painting reference material
Post by: errant49 on April 24, 2013, 02:45:14 AM

For basics in Osprey series :


"Ancient armies of the middle east" by Terence Wise and Angus Mc Bride
"Ancient Assyrians", by Marc Healy and Angus Mc Bride (Elite serie)
"The ancient Greeks", by Nick Segunda and Angus Mc Bride (Elite series)


You will also find very nice painted sets from this period in Gian Paolo Bistulfi web site : www.zinnfiguren-bistulfi.com


Eric

Title: Re: painting reference material
Post by: nmrocks on April 24, 2013, 09:33:41 AM

Thank you Eric, I will follow up.
Ray

Title: Re: painting reference material
Post by: willie on April 24, 2013, 09:02:53 PM

 Ray.  Here are some more books to look at. These should help when you paint.  Willie

                                                             1. Warriors & Weapons Of Early Times In Color by Niels M Saxtorph printed in 1972 nice little book
                                                             2. The Greek Armies by Peter Connolly printed in 1977
                                                             3. Ancient Armies by Tim Newark & Angus McBride printed in 2000
                                                             4. Ancient Armies and Enemies of Ancient Egypt and Assyria by Alan Buttery printed in 1975
                                                             5. Le Costume et les Armes  des Soldats de tous les temps by Liliane and Fred Funcken printed 1966

Title: Re: painting reference material
Post by: nmrocks on April 24, 2013, 10:10:09 PM

Thanks Willie,
 I'll check Amazon on those titles