Byzantine Archer 13th Century - Athens Miniature Review

[Guy]

Athens Miniatures AM-01
Byzantine Foot Archer, 13th Century
65mm white metal
Sculpted & painted by Kostas Kariotellis
15 parts

The above figure represents a Byzantine Foot Archer in the late 13th Century. The kit is comprised of 15 white metal parts all well cast with crisp details throughout.

Above you see the kit parts spread out. The main torso is one piece with the head and arms cast separately. The accessories and white metal base make up the remainder of the figure kit.

Above you see the four different views of the head showing the attention to detail of the eyes and hair.

Above we have the main torso section of the figure with the head and arms cast separately. I was amazed at the crispness of the uniform and this detail should paint up beautifully.

Above are the front and back of the separately cast arms with the hand being attached to the right arm.

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[Guy]

Above you see the separately cast arrows and a two piece quiver. The painted arrows will insert into the quiver upon painting.

Above you see the sword and bow with the hand cast to the bow and a peg on the wrist to attach into the socket of the left arm.

Above you see both sides of the quiver and shield.

Above you see the groundwork textured white metal base slotted to fit the figure.

Above is the color guide in English showing the front and back of the figure.

Additional Box Art Photos

Conclusion:
An excellent kit depicting the Byzantine era of the 13th century. Excellent detail with light seam lines down the arms and body which can easily be removed. Highly recommended.

Athens Miniatures web-site
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R229
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[megroot]

Good revieuw Guy,
Thanks.

marc

 

[Tommi]

Nice review Guy, looks a nice figure, just another one of many I have been looking at
Many Thanks
Tommi