Review Medieval knight from RP Models

[Nap]

Hi to all

Following on from my look at a previous RP release here : https://www.planetfigure.com/threads/viking-bust-from-rp-models.673747/

Announced in 2023 here by Hugo https://www.planetfigure.com/threads/medieval-knight-xiv-century.598206/ where you’ll see some pictures from the company

Details of release ( this can be used to represent many different knights from many countries , the inspiration was Battle of Aljubarrota 1385 in Portugal )

Title: Medieval Knight XIV Century ( from Medieval Ages Series )

Reference: RP-02-B-0001

Scale: 1/12th

Material: Dark Gray Resin

No of parts: 8 plus information insert

Sculptor: 3D

Casting : In House

Box Art: N/A

Note:
As with previous release this is a limited run of 150 worldwide

All stock is with RP partners only with UK stockists being SK MINIATURES and EL GRECO Miniatures

Non UK suppliers include include BERLINZINFIGURE, WENDY's and many more

Some of the references you might find of interest

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Opening the box

As with all of RP products the packaging is good with the parts being located within a bag , the longer pieces being placed at the bottom of the box

All the parts have been sanded so there’s hardly any ...if any prep to do apart from building the piece

Parts consist of Torso , 2 Arms , head/shoulders , visor , pole axe , sword and dagger

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Some good and interesting books to have a look at

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Torso

As with the Viking bust , the build is similar in the breakdown of the parts

Again the largest of the pieces , good cutouts at the neck and shoulders to locate the parts accurately, wearing a surcoat with a hauberk/ mail shirt underneath , the mail looks good looking at the references

The surcoat is plain with could be easily decorated with the knights coat of arms or insignia

Around the waist a decorated sword belt , tied up nicely , personally I would define the edging more with a sharp knife
Below this a wider belt with small squared sections all the way round ...adding interest

There’s cutouts to fit the sword and dagger as with Viking , on the underside a centrally located hole to fit a mounting post to your chosen base

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Onto the remainder of the resin

Head

Cast as previous with a good fit to the torso shoulders with no filling needed , the shoulders are covered on mail which continues up the side of face , again the mail looks good

Around the neck hanging proudly a chain which has nicely shaped tiny shields , there’s a nice buckle leading down to a circular piece ....perhaps a badge of office ......plenty to paint and detail up

The helmet is a good shape with a option to fit a visor , there’s rivets on the lower edge

The face is enclosed by the mail , looking slightly left , the facial features are good and access to the eyes is easy with the option to fit a visor or not

Underneath a good location post fitting easily into the cutout on the neck area

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Visor

A pointed version is depicted

Separate as said with the option to fit up or down or leave off showing off the face , there are 2 small holes to locate this on

Some might wish to open out the eye cutouts and drill out the air holes

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With visor

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Arms

As with the Viking , the right arm is without a hand the left has a fingered armoured gauntlet in place

On both the elbow is protected by a well shaped piece of armour , the edges being scalloped in shaping as is the sleeve edges

The gauntlet has well defined fingers , being separated on the length of each as in originals to allow full movement

Both arms have sharply worked fitment posts ....lovely fit

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Pole Arm

This lethal weapon is one of many types used , this has a pointed end with a axe piece , opposite this a 4 sectioned hammer , there’s a small pointed ( sharp ) piece ...again another dangerous area !!

The actual pole shows wood effects ...this will come out even more with washes

In the centre of the pole the left gauntlet , same good details , he’s really holding the weapon , fit is spot on to the wrist

Sword/Dagger

Both sword and dagger are in their scabbards, nothing fancy in style , the sword handle is a good shape , you might want to drill out the strap rings

The dagger has a nicely styled twisted handle

Fit on both is easy to the cutouts on Torso by the belts



Final Thoughts

A subject that’s popular , this has plenty of paint options , RP continue to give the modeller a minimum prep build , this still happens with the more recent releases .
Customer Service is highly regarded by those that have a need , something Hugo should be rightly proud of without doubt

Thank to you all from RP for the support and assistance everyone here on PF gives Hugo and his team

For me it’s a deserved 4/5



**Just a reminder RP releases are cast in limited numbers so get this while you can**

For more details on RP releases contact via

[email protected]

Facebook: www.facebook.com/RPmodels

E mail: [email protected]

or you can contact Hugo via this site using PM

Thanks from me for looking in .....Enjoy whatever you paint

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[VerSacrum]

Thanks for the review. I ordered the "75mm" version from ElGreco a while ago which unfortunately came in 60mm and with some missing detail on the visor.

Also, in the original post of the sculptor it says it represents a Knight at the Battle of Visby, not Aljubarrota. I suppose it would work for anything in the second half of the 14th Century, though.

 

[Redcap]

Excellent review Kev - thank you.

 

[Nap]

Thanks for the review. I ordered the "75mm" version from ElGreco a while ago which unfortunately came in 60mm and with some missing detail on the visor.

Also, in the original post of the sculptor it says it represents a Knight at the Battle of Visby, not Aljubarrota. I suppose it would work for anything in the second half of the 14th Century, though.

Hugo at RP advised ref the battle details so that’s what I quoted

Excellent review Kev - thank you.

Cheers Gary for the comment

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[Hugo Pereira]

Thanks for the review. I ordered the "75mm" version from ElGreco a while ago which unfortunately came in 60mm and with some missing detail on the visor.

Also, in the original post of the sculptor it says it represents a Knight at the Battle of Visby, not Aljubarrota. I suppose it would work for anything in the second half of the 14th Century, though.

Hello Mr. Ver Sacrum

Thank you so much for your answer... I quote the figure, body more helmet and they have 81mm. We normally put the 75mm from foot until the eyes... Do you mind to check it?

Send me your email and I will send you a new visor...

About Aljubarrota... This knight can be use in different kingdoms... Like French, Portuguese in Aljubarrota Battle... Different knights...

Thank you so much for believe in RPmodels
With best regards
RPmodels Team

 

[Hugo Pereira]

Hello BIG GUY

Thank you so much for this nice review...

Big hug and a kiss to Carole
Hugo

 

[BRAN]

Excellent review as always Nap, thank you very much !!

 

[VerSacrum]

Hello Mr. Ver Sacrum

Thank you so much for your answer... I quote the figure, body more helmet and they have 81mm. We normally put the 75mm from foot until the eyes... Do you mind to check it?

Send me your email and I will send you a new visor...

About Aljubarrota... This knight can be use in different kingdoms... Like French, Portuguese in Aljubarrota Battle... Different knights...

Thank you so much for believe in RPmodels
With best regards
RPmodels Team

Hello,

Sorry for the late response, only now have access to the bench again.
So here's the figure next to another 75mm, guess it's about 65mm eye to foot. Since I was planning to display this one single anyway I don't really mind, however I have now ordered the 120mm version which arrived today and it's just minutely bigger! Surely that's a packaging mistake?

As for the visor, that's kind of you to offer but on second glance the casting imperfection isn't that big of a deal and should be easy to mask on my end.

However, I really would like the proper 120mm version of this, since I like the sculpt so much (I also got the bust). Should I check back with the vendor...?

Regards
Cyrill

 

[Hugo Pereira]

Hello Mr. Cyrill

Thank you so much for you answer... Can you send a mail to [email protected]

Thank you Sir.
With best regards
RPmodels Team