Alternative bodies compatible with War of the Roses Perry Miniatures (new Swiss)

[Hupp n at em]

Ah man, a few sets of these would surely extend the mileage of my medieval plastic mountain even further.    Results so far are absolutely excellent, great sculpting! 

[Captain Harlock]

I started 3 full minis in fancy Romanesque armours, they are still in the ''naked stage'' as I call it. Usually I making the broad strokes of a naked body and then ''dress it up''. Thats my way of remaining consistent and avoiding anatomical accidents 

Here are 2 pics of the 7 bodies so far




I will add one in hauberk and I like the idea of some bringandine combo. The only issue are those bloody rivets

[Charlie_]

They look great all together!

If you're still thinking about doing more and open to having random suggestions thrown at you, I'd love to see....

- A fully armoured man-at-arms in a tabard, in a walking pose. So armoured legs with covered torso (a tabard as opposed to a coat or jacket). The two like this in the Perry plastic sets are both in stationary poses, I want one advancing!
- A pose suitable for a well-equipped archer. Some combination of brigandine, mail, or jack, with perhaps plackart or livery jacket over the top, with EITHER armoured legs or riding boots, in a suitably realistic shooting posture.


You really should check out the latest book in Tobias Capwell's series which Simon linked earlier. I've just finished reading it, and it's been really eye-opening. Made me understand different forms of European armour more than just the classic 'Milanese' and 'Gothic' styles we all know. It covers European armour in England, particularly Italianate and Western European forms (he makes the point that there is no real evidence of German styled armour in England during this period). These can be roughly categorised as:
- Italian 'heavy cavalry' armour (the familiar Milanese style optimised for mounted combat).
- Italian export armour (more 'budget' armour, roughly Italian in appearance but adapted for Western European and English tastes, so better suited for foot combat and a little bit more fluting).
- The 'Western European Fluted Style' (quite unique and ornate, could be confused with either English or German, but seems to have been more of a French or Burgundian style).
- Flemish (Italian in appearance with smooth clean surfaces, but with differences, notably one-piece breastplates).
Point is, if you take a look in that book, you'll get plenty of inspiration should you want to try out some more fully-armoured figures in the future ; )

[GulKelan]

You really should check out the latest book in Tobias Capwell's series which Simon linked earlier. I've just finished reading it, and it's been really eye-opening. Made me understand different forms of European armour more than just the classic 'Milanese' and 'Gothic' styles we all know. It covers European armour in England, particularly Italianate and Western European forms (he makes the point that there is no real evidence of German styled armour in England during this period). These can be roughly categorised as:
- Italian 'heavy cavalry' armour (the familiar Milanese style optimised for mounted combat).
- Italian export armour (more 'budget' armour, roughly Italian in appearance but adapted for Western European and English tastes, so better suited for foot combat and a little bit more fluting).
- The 'Western European Fluted Style' (quite unique and ornate, could be confused with either English or German, but seems to have been more of a French or Burgundian style).
- Flemish (Italian in appearance with smooth clean surfaces, but with differences, notably one-piece breastplates).
Point is, if you take a look in that book, you'll get plenty of inspiration should you want to try out some more fully-armoured figures in the future ; )

i can only agree. all 3 books but particully the last of them are phenomenal. all the details and "little" things you learn is great value for sculpting.
it also gives a impression on how these people were thinking about armorstyles.

[commissarmoody]

All 7 look great. looking forward to seeing the Roman Romanesque figs as well.

[Captain Blood]

They look fabulous. Looking forward to getting some Perry heads and arms on them in the future!
Have you decided on how you’re going to produce them?

[Tonhel]

Beautiful sculpts!

[MaleGriffin]

Fantastic! I'd love to get my hands on these!

[David H]

Great idea, and fantastic sculpts!
I'll add my name to the list of people who would like to get their hands on them. 

[commissarmoody]

Any new updates? 

[Charlie_]

Any new updates? 

Have a look at his instagram, looks like he put up a new one today....

[commissarmoody]

Thanks 

[Captain Harlock]

2 more bodies and the 10th and last for this set is coming soon

This is inspired by the French Scots Guard






And a plain hauberk wearing poor guy, hoping for some upgrade from the spoils

[Charlie_]

Hurrah, more bodies! The one with plate armour and livery coat looks particularly useful.

Do you think you will sell these without the arms and heads first, or wait until they are done as well before releasing them?

[magyar]

What a treat! They all look fantastic, I especially like the hauberk lad.