Frisian peasant warrior

[Robert Jan de Wit]

Hello,

This is my latest sculpting effort. The figure is now ready to paint.
It depicts a Frisian peasant warrior during the second crusades at Lisbon 1147.
Sculpting is done with Duro and Magic sculpt. The head is from Tank.
The flail is stil loose and still needs some work, and a strap will be attached for his bag during painting.
The figure is fixed on a temperary base.
Scale is 1:35

Kind regards,
Robert Jan

 

[Guy]

He looks great Robert. I look forward to seeing him painted.

 

[1969]

You have done a nice job Robert and an interesting subject also, will he be standalone or part of a vignette ?

Steve

 

[mil-mart]

Robert, nice sculpting with a well balanced natural pose. Will he be wearing a hat or helmet or was that the hair style of the day.

Cheers Ken

 

[John Bowery]

Robert,
Something different. Nicely done.
Cheers
John

 

[Jason W.]

Looks good RJ! Neat subject too.

Jason

 

[Robert Jan de Wit]

Hello all,

Thanks for the kind replies!


Guy, the figure is primed now, first on holiday to the Ardennes, then i will start painting.

Steve, it will be a stand alone. It will be part of a series of Frisian warriors ( I am a frisian myself) that i am making.
Here are some more in progress:

And some information

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Frisia

And this was a battle a kilometre from where I live
http://wapedia.mobi/en/Battle_of_the_Boarn

Ken, no helmet or so. The had a viking kind of hairstyle, sometimes even mohawks.

John, thanks. Sculpting figures gives unlimited freedom in the subjects you want.

Jason thanks.

greets,
RJ

 

[megroot]

Hello RobertJan,
I think you are doing a fine job, bringing the Frisian hystory in model.

Greetings from Zeeland another strange part of Holland.

Marc

 

[Robert Jan de Wit]

Thanks Marc,

Sometimes history is your backyard, now that i found it it is very inspirational.

greets.
RJ

 

[skydive53]

nice sculpt and good idea...
rinaldo

 

[Robert Jan de Wit]

Thanks Rinaldo!

greets,
RJ

 

[Marcel]

Robert Jan good looking figure!!
I'm curious to see the paintwork.

Marcel.

 

[Robert Jan de Wit]

Thanks Marcel,

I am curious too...

greets,
RJ