FeR Miniatures January New Release: General “Stonewall” Jackson, 1863

[FeR Miniatures]

Series: Fahrenheit Miniature Project
FAH00016 - General “Stonewall” Jackson, 1863

Sculpture: Eduard Pérez
Painting: Fernando Ruiz
Material: Resin
Number of parts of the kit: 14 plus photoetched parts
Scale: 75 mm
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[akaryu]

Interesting figure, but knowing next to nothing about horses, I wonder if the neck is OK. Come on equine experts, I look forward to your advice.
Cheers,
Pierre

 

[Blind Pew]

I know what you mean, the horse's neck doesn't look quite right somehow. It could just be the camera angle, I have seen this before, especially with mounted figures. The angle is from very low down, to compensate for the kepi that Jackson wears.

But let's not take away though - this is a superb looking figure and would make a project that I for one would relish. Overall I really do like this one. Overall, it's another hit for FeR.

 

[ometz]

Looks great. Agree that this is another fine offering by Fer Minis.

 

[Red Five]

The horse looks huge!

But

Like dogs

Horses come in all shapes and sizes.

Andrew.

 

[clrsgt]

I like the figure, but I have to agree about the horse's neck and he does look a bit large for Little Sorrel. This could be the result of photography.

 

[Martin64]

possible inspiration for this miniature
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/eb/Stonewall_Jackson_Bendann.jpg

and some interesting info on the looks of the real Little Sorrel
http://militaryhistorynow.com/2017/...all-jacksons-trusty-but-improbable-war-horse/

that indicate that the horse miniature might not be too close to reality if it should represent Little Sorrel.

Cheers, Martin

 

[tomifune]

Little Sorrel resides at Virginia Military Institute. I have seen it and it looks like a normal size horse....whatever that means.

Bob

 

[JGREEN]

Have to agree - the head and neck of the horse do not look right. Otherwise an attractive figure.

Jason

 

[megroot]

Stonewall Jackson is some amazing figure.
As far as the horse concern: It looks not right. Looking at the pictures of this figure on the site of FeR miniatures. Every picture give's a strange horse.
The head is to much bend into the neck.
It looks like they took a seahorse as example for the horse.

Marc

 

[Richard Baxter]

I see what you all mean. Think I'll reserve judgement until I've seen one in real life at a show.

 

[valiant]

The head of the real horse in the museum looks more like a mule's

 

[Martin Antonenko]

Concerning Stonewalls horse I think, the head/neck transition is sculpted anatomically wrong.

And his only warhorse, "Litte Sorrel" was not only a fox, but for a horse also extrem small!

And "Little Sorrel's" neck looked cpmpletely different...:









Unfortunately, I do not know the English term for it - in German is called such a neck "Hirsch-Hals" ("deer neck")


Summary: Horse..

- is too large
- has the wrong color
- has the wrong neck form.


My recommendation: Re-sculpt the horse - based on "Traveller" of General Lee, where the height seems right...:



Only neck and and tail would have to be changed!

Cheers

 

[Reptor]

Great work! another beautiful miniature by FeR! Thank for the news!

 

[Red Five]

A big problem with some mounted figures is that they are just put on a horse. I didn't this was a specific horse in which case it is wrong.

Horses vary greatly from breed to breed. My favourite are Lusitanos which are generally fearless and rounded with a Roman nose and are a favourite for stunt work. Game of thrones is full of them. You have Arabians that have a concave head profile and are fine in shape. Andalusians can vary but are similar to Lusitanos but can have a slight Arabian look. It goes on forever like dog breeds.

Andrea do a good 90mm cowboy on a quarter horse which whilst a but scraggy is spot on.

Friesans are another example. A black heavy set horse, good for driving and dressage and are often seen on film with Knight in armour. The most recent Lloyd’s advert had one.

Must get a Lusitano in the next year or two.

Andrew.

 

[Martin Antonenko]

Yeaaah - Friesians!

I had one years ago! His name was "Fritz".





The best horses of all! Friesland, the home region of the Friesians is not far away from where I live...


Cheers

 

[billyturnip]

Nice to see that here the concern is with the horse and not the rider, unlike in the real world.

 

[JasonB]

Nice to see that here the concern is with the horse and not the rider, unlike in the real world.

Well, as you know, we put up with all kinds around here. SS, Confederates, Klingons...

 

[billyturnip]

Well, as you know, we put up with all kinds around here. SS, Confederates, Klingons...

Most of us most of the time.

 

[Martin Antonenko]

SS, Confederates, Klingons...

Or - much easier - all in one...!




Cheers