Assemble & Paint Macedonian Phalangites for 28mm

By Victrix Limited 28mm miniatures | Published: 2026-10-18

Category: How-to Guides

Learn how to assemble and paint Victrix Limited's 28mm Macedonian Phalangites. This guide covers cleaning, assembly, and painting steps for a realistic ancient Greek pike unit.

Quick answer

Start by cleaning mold lines and assembling the multipose figures, then paint in a consistent ancient Greek scheme to bring your 28mm Macedonian Phalangites to life.

Why multipose figures matter

The Victrix Limited Macedonian Phalangites set includes 27 hard plastic multipose miniatures. This means you can vary arm and head positions to create a more dynamic phalanx. The trade-off is that you need to assemble each figure carefully to avoid gaps or weak joints.

Painting consistency across your unit

For a realistic ancient Greek pike unit, choose a limited palette of linothorax, shield, and flesh tones. Painting each figure with the same base colors but varying shield designs or helmet crests keeps the unit cohesive without looking identical.

Assembly and painting steps

Clean mold lines: Use a hobby knife or file to remove mold lines from each part. Pay attention to the arms and sarissa (pike) ends. Check fit by dry-fitting before gluing. Skipping this step causes visible seams that ruin the final look.
Assemble the figure: Glue arms and head to the torso using plastic cement or super glue. Hold each joint for 10-15 seconds. For the sarissa, attach it after painting to avoid breaking it during handling. Attach the sarissa after painting to prevent snapping the thin pike.
Prime the miniature: Apply a thin coat of spray primer (gray or black works well). Let it dry fully for at least 2 hours. This gives paint a surface to grip and reveals any remaining mold lines. A good primer coat prevents paint from chipping during gaming.
Paint the flesh and linothorax: Paint exposed skin with a flesh tone and the linothorax (armor) with a light buff or off-white. Use a wash of thinned brown or black for the linothorax to create depth in the folds. A wash over the linothorax adds realistic shadows without extra highlighting.
Paint the shield and helmet: Paint the shield in your chosen base color (e.g., bronze or red). Add a simple geometric design or a star for a Macedonian look. Paint the helmet bronze or iron and highlight the crest. Keep shield designs simple to finish the unit quickly and maintain consistency.
Base and final details: Apply sand or static grass to the base for a battlefield look. Paint the base rim in a neutral brown. Seal the figure with a matte varnish to protect the paint during handling. A matte varnish reduces glare and protects your work during games.

Product facts

Macedonian Phalangites: This set contains 27 x 28mm hard plastic multipose miniatures in 1/56th scale. You get enough figures for a full phalanx unit, and the multipose design lets you customize each pose for a more natural battle line.
Macedonian Phalangites