Painted Plastic

This set contains nine painted Persian light skirmish infantry and heavy infantry shown, in authentic costume, arms and armor. Basic Paint Job: these models have only the details painted on: flesh, facings and/or decorations, eyes, weapons, belting, shoes, hair and, where applicable, other lesser elements. We leave the basic color of the plastic untouched to represent the uniform color. According to varying accounts of Persia's battlefield methodology, this hybrid unit of Persian infantry seems to have been the second line in their battle formation. Placed behind the archers and slingers, the Kardakes, axe-wielding heavy infantry, were established as a force meant to oppose Greek hoplites in the battle line. The unit was reinforced with lighter troops armed with javelins, who were meant to disrupt advancing troops as they closed for hand-to-hand combat.The set is  in perfect scale to Expeditionary Force's Greeks, as well as Toy Soldiers of San Diego's and Fencibles' ancient-era figures.