I finished the Classical Indians and am quite pleased with how they have turned out. Now, I have started on the Greek Hoplites, 72 stands which equates to 36 elements in DBMM. It is slow going considering all the bronze that is on show but I find it a struggle! I am painting them as Early Greek Hoplites so I can also use them with my Early Achaemenid Persians if required. It looks like Irregular miniatures have made them as Later Hoplites but they will suffice as the look is the thing in this scale.
I am not in favour of using the Greeks really as I prefer to use the Persians without them. Plenty of bow and spear infantry with good cavalry. But it gives me nearly an extra 100 points to play with and have a new army of around 150 points which , naturally, I will have to increase!

Usually around this time of year I try to visit some historic sites or towns in the U.K or in Europe. Preferably, this will be places with something to do with ancient history. Nothing too modern. Italy is always a desired destination. Rome, especially, as you can never get enough of a good thing.
I must try to get to Greece again soon though, before it closes!

Favourite sites in the UK include Stokesay-castle, a small but lovely place in Shropshire. It is a fortified medieval manor house.
If you get some time take a visit.

Happy travels!

A quick update on the Classical Indians I am painting.
Things are going well, I am nearing completion on painting and basing them. So, I decided to undercoat some Irregular Miniatures Hoplites. These, another Ebay purchase, can be used for either a Greek Hoplite army or to aid the Achaemenid Persians against more substantial foe like Romans.
Below are a few pictures of the armies in the paint tray.

 

 

Two of the references used for army figure choice, colours etc.