Rob Shaw
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The primus pilus (lit. "First Spear) or primipilus was the senior centurion of the first Century in a Roman Cohort; The first century was double-strength, consisting of 160 men; he was a career soldier and advisor to the legate. The primus pilus would remain in command until either death, promotion of he achieved his 25 years service. They could continue to serve in the army after their term ended if there was a vacancy in command or if they wished to become an independent commander of an auxilia unit or the praefectus castrorum. Primus Pilus was the highest rank a recruit in the Roman Army could aspire to.
In the Roman army, a centurion; Latin: centurio was a commander, nominally of a century (Latin: centuria), a military unit originally consisting of 100 legionaries. The size of the century changed over time; from the 1st century BC through most of the imperial era it was reduced to 80 men.
A centurion was promoted for being an exemplary soldier and was then expected to become a strict commander of his subordinates, to lead his troops by example, and coordinate his century's actions. They were also responsible for handling logistics and supplies, as well as any discipline that was required. Centurions were led by the primus pilus, who commanded the primi ordines who were the centurions of the first cohort. A centurion's symbol of office was the vine staff.
My models were easy to assemble and paint. Paint used was Vallejo Acrylic Matt colours, with the exception of the Chrome Silver parts which were painted using a chrome silver pen; available from Temu at £1.85. The base was a piece of 0.75mm plastic card, painted and scored to replicate paving. The balustrade behind the figures is home made using 3mm tube and barrel beads begged off the Leader of the Opposition, with a combination of other shapes and lengths of plastic strip. Vegetation was depicted using hair from a shaving brush (badger hair) and sawdust tinted green/yellow. Hope you like it.
In the Roman army, a centurion; Latin: centurio was a commander, nominally of a century (Latin: centuria), a military unit originally consisting of 100 legionaries. The size of the century changed over time; from the 1st century BC through most of the imperial era it was reduced to 80 men.
A centurion was promoted for being an exemplary soldier and was then expected to become a strict commander of his subordinates, to lead his troops by example, and coordinate his century's actions. They were also responsible for handling logistics and supplies, as well as any discipline that was required. Centurions were led by the primus pilus, who commanded the primi ordines who were the centurions of the first cohort. A centurion's symbol of office was the vine staff.
My models were easy to assemble and paint. Paint used was Vallejo Acrylic Matt colours, with the exception of the Chrome Silver parts which were painted using a chrome silver pen; available from Temu at £1.85. The base was a piece of 0.75mm plastic card, painted and scored to replicate paving. The balustrade behind the figures is home made using 3mm tube and barrel beads begged off the Leader of the Opposition, with a combination of other shapes and lengths of plastic strip. Vegetation was depicted using hair from a shaving brush (badger hair) and sawdust tinted green/yellow. Hope you like it.
