"Cedric of Wessex" - Nocturna Models Review

[Guy]

HL-4
"Cedric of Wessex"
54mm resin
7 resin parts

I recently saw this figure posted in one of the European show galleries and found it was produced by Nocturna Models. Although most of their line is fantasy I believe this figure is more historical than fantasy. I waited until The Red Lancers got theirs in and ordered one for myself. Having the same waist armor as the Latore Saxon I thought it might be a good figure to pair up with the Saxon for a vignette.

When my package arrived from Chuck I was surprised to see the kit in a loose clear plastic box without any cushioning at all. I held my breath and turned the figure over and looked through the clear plastic and all parts were intact. I was lucky.

Above you see the 7 resin parts out of the box for inspection. Cleanly cast in a light gray resin with the smaller parts still attached to the casting block.

Above are various views of the torso and head which are cast together. I was amazed at the fine detail sculpted into this figure. From the chainmail on the shoulders to the long hair of the warrior.......awesome detail.

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[Guy]

Above is a close-up of the upper portion of the torso with the head showing the fantastic detail sculpted into this figure.

Above is the lower portion of the cape which fits snugly up underneath the chain mail. The stitching and detail are beautiful. There are some casting lines to remove on each side as you can see in the photos.

Above is the front and back of the sword scabbard and waist knife.

Above are the front and back views of the arms and hands which fit up and underneath the chain mail armor at each shoulder.

A small resin base is supplied with the figure.

Conclusion:
A fantastically detailed resin figure loaded with potential for the painter. Due to the poor packaging I can not give it a "Highly" recommended but just a recommended as it is a superb figure.

Nocturna Models web-site
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The Red Lancers web-site
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[chippy]

This is pure fantasy ,as I live in the part of the UK this figure claims to originate from believe me there has never been a period in history when a character looked like this , I think you'll find this is a character from the film King Arthur starring Clive Owen and the chracter of Cedric was play by Stellan Skargard , it's set in the time just after the romans left Briton and every thing was up for grabs , having said all that it's a nice figure if you take it for what it is .
chippy

 

[dinovision79]

Thanks for the review Guy, interesting pose and especially nice, characteristic facial details, cool figure!

Denes

 

[megroot]

I also like this figure.
Seen the movie several times and the likeness with Stellan Skargard is absolutely amazing.
Fantasy or not, this figure cries for painting.

Marc

 

[Kirtles]

Guy,

Thanks a great review as always.

I have a stock of this range (including this figure) in the UK as well. Happy to ship worldwide.

Steve
www.skminiatures.co.uk

 

[Cvikings67]

Nice figure. I think him and the Latorre Saxon would look good together. Chris