Chezzie
Well-Known Member
Hello
We are all getting familiar now with the high quality of sculpting and casting from Dmitry Fursov of Medieval Forge Miniatures. This piece is no exception.
The piece I’m presenting to you is:
Medieval Forge Miniatures
Archer Veteran 15th Century
Sculpted by Ableev Nikita
I purchased mine in the UK from El Greco Miniatures and was with me within two days of ordering. Always excellent customer service.
The Archer is an essential part of Medieval Warfare and the English Archers in particular was quite rightly feared, especially by the French Knights!
Although other factors were part of the victory on the battlefield at Agincourt the Archers proved a crucial part in the defeat of the French.
The Longbow, or Warbow, as it was known then, was made mainly of yew although elm and ash could be used. The bow measured around 6ft long and would fire a 3ft arrow. It was an everyday part of the Englishman’s life at that time with the law stating that males were to carry out archery practice if ‘bodily able’. In fact, skeletons found of archers from the time have what appears to be abnormally large left arms from drawing the 6 ft with above 100lb of draw weight and a range of around 300m and would easily pierce chainmail. On a lighter note it’s always said that the ‘two finger’ salute so well known and use was developed by English Archers in the battlefield towards the French to show that they still had the essential fingers necessary to pull the bow back. The French allegedly cutting them off of captured!
Enough of English victories!!!
Although knowing some of my family history we were on the receiving end of this weapon at Agincourt!
The Bust
The figure comes in a sturdy white cardboard box and safely packed in zip lock bags, foam and bubble wrap.
The figure itself is cast in grey resin of a high quality with minimal clean up (I’ve not cleaned the parts up in the photo to purposely show what needs to be done).
The face is a lovely character subject and I can’t wait to paint it. All the different types of fabrics are replicated beautifully and the details even show realistic cuts and wear and tear etc. The steel helmet underneath the hood with add a nice contrast to the cloth / hessian around it.
The hands are nicely sculpted and will come out well when painted.
The kit comes with three arrows to put in the quiver and also included is the top part of the archers sword.
The longbow itself is beautifully reproduced and not warped etc. You will have to supply the string for the bow though. I will be looking at what’s the best to use.
It’s quite a big piece when completed and will make a lovely focal point of any collection.
I can’t do anything but recommend this bust.
I can’t wait to get painting!!!!
Regards as always
Chez
We are all getting familiar now with the high quality of sculpting and casting from Dmitry Fursov of Medieval Forge Miniatures. This piece is no exception.
The piece I’m presenting to you is:
Medieval Forge Miniatures
Archer Veteran 15th Century
Sculpted by Ableev Nikita
I purchased mine in the UK from El Greco Miniatures and was with me within two days of ordering. Always excellent customer service.
The Archer is an essential part of Medieval Warfare and the English Archers in particular was quite rightly feared, especially by the French Knights!
Although other factors were part of the victory on the battlefield at Agincourt the Archers proved a crucial part in the defeat of the French.
The Longbow, or Warbow, as it was known then, was made mainly of yew although elm and ash could be used. The bow measured around 6ft long and would fire a 3ft arrow. It was an everyday part of the Englishman’s life at that time with the law stating that males were to carry out archery practice if ‘bodily able’. In fact, skeletons found of archers from the time have what appears to be abnormally large left arms from drawing the 6 ft with above 100lb of draw weight and a range of around 300m and would easily pierce chainmail. On a lighter note it’s always said that the ‘two finger’ salute so well known and use was developed by English Archers in the battlefield towards the French to show that they still had the essential fingers necessary to pull the bow back. The French allegedly cutting them off of captured!
Enough of English victories!!!
Although knowing some of my family history we were on the receiving end of this weapon at Agincourt!
The Bust
The figure comes in a sturdy white cardboard box and safely packed in zip lock bags, foam and bubble wrap.
The figure itself is cast in grey resin of a high quality with minimal clean up (I’ve not cleaned the parts up in the photo to purposely show what needs to be done).
The face is a lovely character subject and I can’t wait to paint it. All the different types of fabrics are replicated beautifully and the details even show realistic cuts and wear and tear etc. The steel helmet underneath the hood with add a nice contrast to the cloth / hessian around it.
The hands are nicely sculpted and will come out well when painted.
The kit comes with three arrows to put in the quiver and also included is the top part of the archers sword.
The longbow itself is beautifully reproduced and not warped etc. You will have to supply the string for the bow though. I will be looking at what’s the best to use.
It’s quite a big piece when completed and will make a lovely focal point of any collection.
I can’t do anything but recommend this bust.
I can’t wait to get painting!!!!
Regards as always
Chez
