Introduction
In this review I present you another August release from Pegaso Models. Legio I Flavia Minerva, 193-211 A.D. at 54mm. A very interesting figure, from the Master sculptor Gianni La Rocca, I would say that will surely satisfy anyone who decided to purchace it. So lets move on with the historical notes.
Historical Notes
According to the Greco-Roman historian Cassius Dio, the First legion Minervia was founded by the emperor Domitian. Year and month are unknown, but 82 is very likely, because in the next spring, Domitian launched a full-scale war against the Germanic Chatti. Although there is no evidence to support this hypothesis, it is very tempting to connect the recruitment of this legion with the transfer of XXI Rapax from Bonna (modern Bonn) to Mogontiacum (Mainz) in 83.
The new legion was stationed in Bonn in the province of Germania Inferior, a day's march south of the capital of Germania Inferior, Cologne. The legion's full name seems to have been I Flavia Minervia: Flavia being the family name of Domitian, Minerva being his favorite deity. According to coins from the third century, the emblem was a statue of this warrior goddess. Another emblem was the Ram, the sign of the zodiac that is ruled by Minerva.
In 193, civil war broke out in the Roman empire. The First Minervian legion immediately sided with Lucius Septimius Severus, which was certainly courageous because another pretender, Clodius Albinus, was closer at hand. In 196/197, the legion was involved in the actual fighting between these two men. Severus was victorious and must have rewarded the soldiers, but we do not know how.
(more info: http://www.livius.org/le-lh/legio/i_minervia.html )
The kit
Article 54-233
Sculptor: Gianni La Rocca
Painter: Emiliano Iacobacci
Material: white metal
Pieces: 10
Weight: 180 gr.
Size: 54 mm.
The usual dark blue hard carton box of Pegaso for figures of this size contains the usual 2 dark grey foams that hold all 10 pieces. Also in the box the buyer can find 2 leaflets with historical notes from Marco Giuliani in 4 different languages, along with painting guide.
Below you can see all the pieces and admire the quality of them.
For more pictures of the finished bust please visit Pegasos website:
http://www.pegasomodels.com/details_en.asp?code=54-233#
Quality and Detail
When you hear the name of Gianni La Rocca you know what to expect as soon as you open the blue box and this figure is not an exception. The details on the wolfskin, chainmail, head, belts and drapery are exceptional. Along with all those details the fitting and clean casting, will make your life easier and save you time from cleaning.
Painting
The painting of the boxart it's really a dream, made from the Master Emiliano Iacobacci. This figure has a good number of different materials, wolfskin, skin,metals, clothing, leathers etc... so the painter has to tackle and test his skills with this figure. I believe that it's a good practice for everyone.
Conclusion
In conclusion I would say that this beautiful figure will make a nice addition to every figure modeller and of course the lovers of that era. Surely another great work from Pegaso Models.
Finally I would like to Thank again Pegaso Models, Luca Marchetti and Pietro Balloni for providing this kit.
Xenofon
In this review I present you another August release from Pegaso Models. Legio I Flavia Minerva, 193-211 A.D. at 54mm. A very interesting figure, from the Master sculptor Gianni La Rocca, I would say that will surely satisfy anyone who decided to purchace it. So lets move on with the historical notes.
Historical Notes
According to the Greco-Roman historian Cassius Dio, the First legion Minervia was founded by the emperor Domitian. Year and month are unknown, but 82 is very likely, because in the next spring, Domitian launched a full-scale war against the Germanic Chatti. Although there is no evidence to support this hypothesis, it is very tempting to connect the recruitment of this legion with the transfer of XXI Rapax from Bonna (modern Bonn) to Mogontiacum (Mainz) in 83.
The new legion was stationed in Bonn in the province of Germania Inferior, a day's march south of the capital of Germania Inferior, Cologne. The legion's full name seems to have been I Flavia Minervia: Flavia being the family name of Domitian, Minerva being his favorite deity. According to coins from the third century, the emblem was a statue of this warrior goddess. Another emblem was the Ram, the sign of the zodiac that is ruled by Minerva.
In 193, civil war broke out in the Roman empire. The First Minervian legion immediately sided with Lucius Septimius Severus, which was certainly courageous because another pretender, Clodius Albinus, was closer at hand. In 196/197, the legion was involved in the actual fighting between these two men. Severus was victorious and must have rewarded the soldiers, but we do not know how.
(more info: http://www.livius.org/le-lh/legio/i_minervia.html )
The kit
Article 54-233
Sculptor: Gianni La Rocca
Painter: Emiliano Iacobacci
Material: white metal
Pieces: 10
Weight: 180 gr.
Size: 54 mm.
The usual dark blue hard carton box of Pegaso for figures of this size contains the usual 2 dark grey foams that hold all 10 pieces. Also in the box the buyer can find 2 leaflets with historical notes from Marco Giuliani in 4 different languages, along with painting guide.
Below you can see all the pieces and admire the quality of them.
For more pictures of the finished bust please visit Pegasos website:
http://www.pegasomodels.com/details_en.asp?code=54-233#
Quality and Detail
When you hear the name of Gianni La Rocca you know what to expect as soon as you open the blue box and this figure is not an exception. The details on the wolfskin, chainmail, head, belts and drapery are exceptional. Along with all those details the fitting and clean casting, will make your life easier and save you time from cleaning.
Painting
The painting of the boxart it's really a dream, made from the Master Emiliano Iacobacci. This figure has a good number of different materials, wolfskin, skin,metals, clothing, leathers etc... so the painter has to tackle and test his skills with this figure. I believe that it's a good practice for everyone.
Conclusion
In conclusion I would say that this beautiful figure will make a nice addition to every figure modeller and of course the lovers of that era. Surely another great work from Pegaso Models.
Finally I would like to Thank again Pegaso Models, Luca Marchetti and Pietro Balloni for providing this kit.
Xenofon
