Circus Minimus, checking re-use of arena parts ...

the chariot racing arena, laid out using the arena parts and the two extra seating modules I made - looks much better - a gap at the back - may make a suitable section up to fill it in later ....

 looks good with the chariots ...

Gladiator Arena - finishing off the build ...

Final stage was to add some trim to the new crowd seating modules, using some thin cardboard

All the sections together,  not overlarge and fits nicely on my gaming table (central arena approx. 75cm x 55cm)

 Before I get on with painting it all up I'm going to check on how much can be re-used for the chariot racing 'circus minimus'.  The arena itself will need a suitable sandy surface as well.

Gladiator Arena - crowd stands, adding seats ...

A little bit of trim added to the base of the new modules to match them in with the Playmobil sections

adding some basic seats to the crowd stand modules. Each module had a lift piece added to provide a 'floor' to build up the seats

 floor in place ...

 the supports for the rear seat ...

seat added to the supports and another one lower down then added in the same way. A quick check with some seated figures ...

Gladiator Arena - getting started

The Playmobil roman arena sections/parts I plan to use laid out on the gaming table...

 the gates on basic bases with inner part covered to improve the look  ...

 with the basic end gates in place worked out the bases of the centre pieces for the sides...

 The basic shells for centre pieces, two more built and all four together will be used for the chariot racing circuit

 checking that the modules fit ok ...

some acquisitions ...

picked up an assorted lot of 12 Italeri Fabri 1/32 roman figures of Ebay; the contents didn't quite match the auction photo, but no problems with that as I'd primarily bought them for conversions and to get some nice horses for a couple more mounted officers...

 the foot figures to my pleasure had a ballista and crew; very difficult to find

 out of the packaging and assembled - a lovely model and figure set

The Xth Legion starts its march back ...

Legio X has completed their tour of duty on the northern frontier, the troops are leaving one of the  forts near the border and are just about to start their march back south to Condimentium.

 

 Some troops have been assembled outside the fort and will join onto the end of column when commanded ....

 baggage carts and pack horses on the move ....

The wives of the officers, who had been staying in a villa a few miles away will travel back in a coach ...

The head of the column, with standards and legionary mascot...

 

The column is now formed up on the road and the order to move off has been given .....