Hi everyone
Following o from Andrey's announcement here: https://www.planetfigure.com/threads/legion-miniatures-news.271005/ of this release in the "New school/Best school" series
A little bit of background on crossbowman and then some reference pics and books as always
Crossbows played a significant role in the warfare of Medieval Europe and East Asia. The first crossbows were invented in ancient China and cause a major shift in projectile weaponry’s role. Unlike the bow, which required considerable training, physical strength, and expertise, the crossbow was simple to use, cheap to make, and physically undemanding
A medieval crossbowman would use his bow often behind a pavise. A hook on the end of a strap on his belt engages the bowstring. Holding the crossbow down by putting his foot through the stirrup, he draws the bow by straightening his legs.
From the mid 12th century horn bows were used, copied from the bows of Asia, this type of bow was made from a wooden core to which the back was attached a thick layer of sinews held together by fish glue, but generally lacking the horn on the belly, see Josef Alm. Goats horns and some ox horns were used in the lands of the Teutonic knights in the 14th century for the cores of composite bows.
Excellent site to look at for mass of details on all aspects
www.themcs.org/weaponry/crossbows/crossbows.
Crossbowmen was in danger of enemy missiles, and so often a shields or Pavise was used. This were large enough for the crossbowmen to shelter behind, then to emerge from behind to shoot. As well as being used in large battles, they also allowed crossbowmen to attempt to approach fortifications that were under siege.
Pavise were often very highly decorated as you can see in the references
Some good reference books for you
Details of the release:
Title: Crossbowman ( in the Old School Best School series )
Reference: LMA90-015
Scale: 90mm
No of pieces: 19
Material: Medium Gray resin
Sculptor: A BLESKIN
Casting: In house
Box Art: N/A on the review box
As usual with Legion parts were in a laser cuts box with pictures in this case of the unpainted piece version
Parts were well packed with pieces in bags and between the foam layers top and bottom
Parts consist of Upper Torso , legs , 2 arms, head , pavise , sword , dagger, crossbow, , 2 pieces of mechanism, 3 straps , quiver , bolts for quiver , base , 2 tree stumps
Prep
Legion do consider the modeller wanting very little prep , and that's what we have here , consisting of removing excess resin under feet , fit arms and torso plus head , fit remaining pieces after removing easily located cast pots
Continued in next post
Nap
Following o from Andrey's announcement here: https://www.planetfigure.com/threads/legion-miniatures-news.271005/ of this release in the "New school/Best school" series
A little bit of background on crossbowman and then some reference pics and books as always
Crossbows played a significant role in the warfare of Medieval Europe and East Asia. The first crossbows were invented in ancient China and cause a major shift in projectile weaponry’s role. Unlike the bow, which required considerable training, physical strength, and expertise, the crossbow was simple to use, cheap to make, and physically undemanding
A medieval crossbowman would use his bow often behind a pavise. A hook on the end of a strap on his belt engages the bowstring. Holding the crossbow down by putting his foot through the stirrup, he draws the bow by straightening his legs.
From the mid 12th century horn bows were used, copied from the bows of Asia, this type of bow was made from a wooden core to which the back was attached a thick layer of sinews held together by fish glue, but generally lacking the horn on the belly, see Josef Alm. Goats horns and some ox horns were used in the lands of the Teutonic knights in the 14th century for the cores of composite bows.
Excellent site to look at for mass of details on all aspects
www.themcs.org/weaponry/crossbows/crossbows.
Crossbowmen was in danger of enemy missiles, and so often a shields or Pavise was used. This were large enough for the crossbowmen to shelter behind, then to emerge from behind to shoot. As well as being used in large battles, they also allowed crossbowmen to attempt to approach fortifications that were under siege.
Pavise were often very highly decorated as you can see in the references
Some good reference books for you
Details of the release:
Title: Crossbowman ( in the Old School Best School series )
Reference: LMA90-015
Scale: 90mm
No of pieces: 19
Material: Medium Gray resin
Sculptor: A BLESKIN
Casting: In house
Box Art: N/A on the review box
As usual with Legion parts were in a laser cuts box with pictures in this case of the unpainted piece version
Parts were well packed with pieces in bags and between the foam layers top and bottom
Parts consist of Upper Torso , legs , 2 arms, head , pavise , sword , dagger, crossbow, , 2 pieces of mechanism, 3 straps , quiver , bolts for quiver , base , 2 tree stumps
Prep
Legion do consider the modeller wanting very little prep , and that's what we have here , consisting of removing excess resin under feet , fit arms and torso plus head , fit remaining pieces after removing easily located cast pots
Continued in next post
Nap
add legs!
