new basing style

I decided I need to change the base style of my army. The bright khaki color without highlights just isn't working. Originally I was planning a beach themed base style but it never panned out.

After a little research, I found a simple approach using a dark base color with a lighter color dry brushed on the high spots of the texture. I tested this out with my next unit of archers. The plan is to add some grass flock to finish them off. I am using Americana Dark Chocolate as the base color and dry brushing Americana Khaki Tan on the high spots of the sand.

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drybrushing trial

Tried my first serious drybrushing attempt this evening. This is an old metal swordmaster model I am going to use as a spearman champion.

escalation plan

Here is the plan for the escalation campaign...

Round 1 (250 point limit - Win vs Brettonia)
(24) Archer Champion - General
(220) 20 Spearmen
Total: 244 pts

Round 2 (500 point limit - Loss vs Brettonia - Massacre)
(90) Commander - General, longbow, extra hand weapon, dragon armor
(283) 23 Spearmen - Full command
(120) 10 Archers
Total: 493 pts

Round 3 (550 point limit)
(130) Mage - General, Level 2
(294) 24 Spearmen - Full command
(120) 10 Archers
Total: 544 pts

Round 4 (600 point limit)
(130) Mage - General, Level 2
(349) 29 Spearmen - Full command
(120) 10 Archers
Total: 599 pts

Round 5 (700 point limit)
(130) Mage - General, Level 2
(25) Random magic items / honors
(305) 25 Spearmen - Full command
(120) 10 Archers
(120) 10 Archers
Total: 700 pts

Round 6 (1000 point limit)
(90) Commander - General, longbow, extra hand weapon, dragon armor
(130) Mage - Level 2
(97) Random magic items / honors
(283) 23 Spearmen - Full command
(120) 10 Archers
(120) 10 Archers
(160) 10 Swordmasters - Full command
Total: 1000 pts

unit of archers

Here is a recently completed unit of archers.