Kit Review - Cavalieri Italiani del XIV secolo

[Calvin]

Hello,
a friend give me the opportunity to take a look at this kit, so here comes the review.

Manufacturer: Pegaso Models
Article: LE0154 - "Cavalieri Italiani del XIV secolo"
Casting: white metal
Scale: 54mm
Sculptor: Andrea Jula
Painter (boxart): Pietro Balloni
Pieces: 21
Box weight: 507 gr.
Box size: 20,5 x 15,5 x 4,5 cm.
Retail price: 125 euros - considering the 7% discount for web orders over 100 euros and the enclosed discount bonus of 15 euros, the final price will be 101,25 euros.

This is a limited edition kit (600 units) celebrating the tenth anniversary of Pegaso Model. Currently (as reported on the page's product) there are 89 pieces left.

The box is made by heavy cardboard and the content is wrapped by heavy foam.

The enclosed documentation include:

- a discount bonus of 15 euros for the next purchase of a Pegaso figure (must be delivered to the Pegaso's stand during any expo to get the discount) - Fig.A

- the certificate of authenticy, signed by Andrea Jula and with the edition number of the item (#193 for this kit) - Fig.B

- a card (to be filled with personal data) ensuring the buying preference on the next limited editions - Fig.C

- a short reference card about XIV century Italian Knights - Fig.D

- a card reproducing the heraldry of some Italian Houses - Fig.E

- a card reproducing the sketchs for the figures by Andrea Jula - Fig.F

Fig.A

Fig.B

Fig.C

Fig.D

Fig.E

Fig.F

The kit is composed by two Italian Knights (XIV century) and a setting for the figures. There are a total of 21 pieces (5 for the setting and 16 for the figures).

 

[Calvin]

The base of the setting is aprox. 3,3 x 3,3 cm, with a total height of 11 cm. The back of the setting is signed with a reference to the limited edition by Andrea Jula. In spite of the first impression seeing at the box art, the kit requires a very small room, a 4x4 cm base will be enough.

The figures are real 54mm. pieces, measuring exactly 54mm from the base of the foots to the eye line, reaching a total height of 61mm on the top of the head.

The fundition is made with a very clear and light white metal, seam lines are almost absent of very thin. There are no misalignment, depression and/or shrinkage. The level of smallest details is very high, with no blemish.
All the joints (including the setting) works fine, requiring no additional work.

 

[Calvin]

From the books I have, the following can be used as a reference for the period/topic related to the kit subject (not a complete bibliography, just the titles I know):

- "Medieval Heraldry", by T.Wise and R.Hook, Osprey publishing
- "Medieval European Armies", by T.Wise and G.Embleton, Osprey publishing
- "Italian Medieval Armies", by D.Nicolle and G.Embleton, Osprey publishing
- "Medieval Military Costume", by G.Embleton, Crowood Press
- "Medieval Arms and Armor, A Pictorial Archive", by J.H. Hefner - Alteneck, Dover publishing
- "Armes medievales", by Viollet Le Duc, Heimdal

 

[Guy]

Fantastic Review Luca. I linked the review to our home page and News page. Thanks for posting the review.

 

[Kisifer]

That's a hell of a review Luca. Thanks a lot for sharing it with us. A trully amazing piece from Pegaso.

Xenofon

 

[megroot]

Thanks Luca,

A great revieuw. Expensive piece but i think it is worth the money. I almost paint Pegaso and Elite figure's and was never disapointed.
So, take the brushes and show us more.

Marc

 

[Anders Heintz]

Excellent review!

I had the great honor to acctually pick up and study the masters for this kit when Pegaso were here in Mo at MasterCon.

Andrea Jula is one of the few true artists of our hobby.

 

[Roc]

Signor Luca, bella revista e molto interessante.


Ciao
Roc.

 

[garyjd]

Definitely a work of art for sure. Thanks for the review. what beautiful kit.~Gary

 

[Major_Goose]

This is an awsome setup from Andreas Master hands and i hope i will some time soon get down to paint !

 

[Graywolf]

Great review for Pegaso masterpiece from Andrea... congrats Luca for doing such a good one..