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Post by Simon on Jun 23, 2017 8:26:55 GMT
Does anyone know of manufacturers other than Irregular who make Polish Knights for 13th century with the crested helmet? Preferably available UK.
Thanks
Simon
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Post by colinthehittite on Jun 23, 2017 10:44:54 GMT
Take a look at QR Miniatures figures (Poland). With a weak pound they will cost more than formally, but lovely figures. The infantry really look like they have multi layers of clothing and the detail is excellent. I had very good service from them several years ago when I made a very early Early Polish, an early Polish and a very early Early Russian. They are some of my favourite figures... and the medieval crossbow men...Wow!
Colin
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Post by Simon on Jun 23, 2017 13:50:14 GMT
Thanks Colin. They are indeed very nice figures and I am now considering using the foot figures. I am looking for some later knights circa 1250-1300 that look like drawing 114 in the Heath Armies of Feudal Europe book and so far have only found Irregular. These look nice but am also after a bit of variety!
Cheers
Simon
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Post by colinthehittite on Jun 23, 2017 16:32:38 GMT
I'm away from home at the moment so don't have any reference books to hand - could you remind me of what the Heath illustration shows?
Colin
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Post by Simon on Jun 23, 2017 18:26:27 GMT
Thanks Colin. The picture shows a knight in mail wearing a helm with a sort of Mohican haircut!!! These are from the Irregular Miniatures page.  |
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Post by colinthehittite on Jun 23, 2017 19:10:39 GMT
Ah yes, a peculiar appendage. I don't know of any other manufacturer who makes such a figure.
Colin
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Post by Peter Feinler on Jun 24, 2017 0:45:17 GMT
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Post by paulhannah on Jun 24, 2017 1:38:02 GMT
Simon, I have a few (okay, three) of that Minifigs rider and horse that Peter just referenced. Unpainted surplus. Yours, if you want them. Gratis.
Probably to no one's surprise, I have a goodly number more Mikes Models Polish Knights, sculpted with more of the Mohawk look. Again, unpainted. Dismounts too! (Not that they get to do that in DBA-3.) Want any?
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Post by Simon on Jun 24, 2017 5:53:11 GMT
Simon, I have a few (okay, three) of that Minifigs rider and horse that Peter just referenced. Unpainted surplus. Yours, if you want them. Gratis. Probably to no one's surprise, I have a goodly number more Mikes Models Polish Knights, sculpted with more of the Mohawk look. Again, unpainted. Dismounts too! (Not that they get to do that in DBA-3.) Want any? Thanks Paul - that is very kind and I will send you a message. Simon |
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Post by colinthehittite on Jun 24, 2017 10:16:36 GMT
Ah! The Minifigs figure. I had forgotten about that. It must be around 5 years since I did my Polish - soon after QR began trading and before they added extra poses to many of their packs (annoying). I haven't seen the Mikes Models figure. Compatibility between Irregular, Minifigs and Mike's Models may be an issue, but that could be eased by replacing horses more in style with the one piece casting of the Irregular figure. This may be more of a project than you had in mind - either way I hope to see your Early Polish at a tournament sometime soon!!
Colin
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Post by vodnik on Jun 24, 2017 11:13:34 GMT
...why not using German style knights:  |
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Post by Simon on Jun 25, 2017 19:17:43 GMT
Simon, I have a few (okay, three) of that Minifigs rider and horse that Peter just referenced. Unpainted surplus. Yours, if you want them. Gratis. Probably to no one's surprise, I have a goodly number more Mikes Models Polish Knights, sculpted with more of the Mohawk look. Again, unpainted. Dismounts too! (Not that they get to do that in DBA-3.) Want any? Hi Paul - have sent you a message and hopefully it is in your forum messages! Cheers Simon |
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