Essex RO16 Legionary pilum & shield

[Ferb]

Hi all,

After a 10 year break FoG has got me interested in wargaming again. I'm looking at the Essex FoG starter army packs but a couple I'm interested in both use the RO16 figure.

http://www.essexminiatures.co.uk/gal_ro15.html

The pose is a little strange and I was wondering if any one used the model and could tell me if you're supposed to cut the Pilum off and attach it to his hand?

Thanks

P.S. I've e-mailed Essex but not had a reply

[Strategos69]

Actually, yes, you have to cut the pilum and glue it, like in their hoplites, by the way. In my opinion, there are far better options for Romans of that time than Essex. In particular, Alain Touller has very nice models, so do Warmodelling, Old Glory and you can even go for some Xyston ones cutting the plumes from the helmet. Regarding cavalry, Essex horses are the best in the market in my opinion so you will be well served with the cavalry.

http://www.atoufigs.com/PBSCCatalog.asp ... %20C%E9sar
http://www.warmodelling.com/index.php?cPath=239_267

[Ferb]

Thanks for the reply. My skills are a bit too rusty to be cutting and glueing Pila so I'll check out those recommendations.

Thanks

[titanu]

Hi all, After a 10 year break FoG has got me interested in wargaming again. I'm looking at the Essex FoG starter army packs but a couple I'm interested in both use the RO16 figure. http://www.essexminiatures.co.uk/gal_ro15.html
The pose is a little strange and I was wondering if any one used the model and could tell me if you're supposed to cut the Pilum off and attach it to his hand?

I would advise that you try to get two points of contact between the pilum and the figure. E.g. hand and top of shield. The best tool is a pine vice, a miniature drill. The best ones have a rotating plate at te top of the handle -

http://www.wonderlandmodels.com/product ... leShopping

Use it as a reemer to cut a channel in the top of the sheild and the hand. Then use Araldite rapid to attach the pilum.

I always clean figures in detergent and rinse well before glueing.

[Ferb]

Thanks for the tip.