SK miniatures: “William the Conqueror”.

[Uruk-Hai]

Hi Figureteers!

Just got this teaser from Mike Blank. Heres the "bastard".

New release from SK miniatures: William the Conqueror, 75mm figure sculpted by Mike Blank.

To be released at Euromilitaire show.

Cheers
Janne Nilsson

 

[brian]

His mail coat looks like it's been knitted.This ones not for me but it will be popular no doubt.
Brian

 

[Helm]

Fan of the period but this one not for me though mail as Brian said and its just bland not sure what he is leaning on, a club possibly?
Steve

 

[ellie]

Hi
I Saw this at the white Rose club on sat along with other future releases for Euro.
It's a nice kit not for me but will sell well. it's a crisp cast very little clean up, and the mail looks better in the flesh.
Yes steve it is a War Club he is resting on.

Ian

 

[Kentish Lad]

This looks to be the most boring depiction of William the Conqueror that I have ever seen.

 

[Mirofsoft]

A nice piece
Not for me, only mail to paint ..

 

[gorgosaurus]

Well, I like it but would like it better if there a kite-shield and helmet as accessories to place near the figure.

Hope Mike Blank does a Harold Godwinson figure and maybe even a Harald Hardraadi to supplement this.

Spike.

 

[Kirtles]

Just to confirm that this model will be available from me at Euro-Militaire this coming weekend.
It's £33 & is 75mm scale cast in resin.
I personally feel that the photos don't do the piece full justice - Mike spent a lot of time to get fine detailing into the chain mail. In the hand, this looks better than in the pics & will paint up well.
Steve

 

[Uruk-Hai]

While I have not seen this piece in the flesh, I do remember how fine the chainmail on Richard I was, and I guess it will be on the same level here as well. In the case of Richard, the fine detail was lost in the pictures.

Cheers
Janne Nilsson

 

[Kirtles]

Janne,
Mike told me that he felt that it was better & more finely detailed. I'll put a casting out on the stand for people to look at over the Euro Weekend & then they can form their own opinion.
Steve

 

[custer760]

Love this peice,its so full of character and a lot of people will swallow their tongues when they see one painted up...Bravo !!
Regards
Pete

 

[Kirtles]

Thanks Pete!

 

[gorgosaurus]

Looked for this piece over at your web- site and couldn't find it, Steve. Is it available yet?
Spike.

 

[Kirtles]

Hi Spike - Mike Blank is sending me a shield & helmet which the modeller can use to place on the groundwork with the figure. As soon as I have these & have them cast up, then we will be good to go! I'll keep you posted. If you want the fugure in the meantime without these additional items, then I can certainly get one to you.
Steve

 

[gorgosaurus]

Helmet, shield - good, Steve, I'll wait.
Spike.

 

[Kirtles]

Hi Everyone,
I've now got castings of the helmet & kite shield that Mike sculpted to accompany this figure. A pic of the raw castings is attached. Also attached are a couple of pics of the undercoated model which give a better view of the chain mail detail.
Model will be on my website in a few minutes....
Steve
www.skminiatures.co.uk

 

[gorgosaurus]

I just bought mine.
Spike.

 

[Ferris]

The mail looks terrific in these pictures. Very fine and probably more to scale than many other depictions.

Adrian

 

[Uruk-Hai]

I agree, incredible detail.

Cheers
Janne Nilsson

 

[Kirtles]

Thanks Guys!