Gaius Papirius Tenebris Builds a Gang - A Gangs of Rome Project

I’m a software developer by training, and a software architect by accident. As such, I plan. A lot. When trying to build and paint 40+ models as a single project, I have to plan or I won’t get it done. So, here’s what I did….

First, what are my requirements?

• As much as possible I want to be able to play with the models during the process.
• I want to use the resin cobbled bases from War Banner, but I don’t want to just glue the model to that base as they generally have a metal oval(ish) base.
• I want to get them done.

Generally, when I paint large groups I identify 3 main groups: models I want to be painted as well as I can (think heroes or commanders), models that I want painted well, but not spend that much time (think lieutenants), and models that I just want to look decent (think fodder). Gangs of Rome, however, only has 2 levels – the fighters and special characters to be the best I can do, and the mobs who are the fodder. That gives me the plan.

Step 1 – Do the Fighters: These models are kind of required to play the game, so I want to get them moving first.

• Cut the models off the base
• Pin and Assemble the models
• Paint/base?

Step 2 – Do 1/2 the Mobs: Not specifically required (you can just use a disk to represent the mob), but they add a nice visual element to the game. Switching to do a couple of mobs provides a nice break from the fighters.

Step 3 – Do the Special Characters (and Sons of Orcus): Back into the more detailed painting.

Step 4 – Finish the Mobs

Let’s see how this goes….