ECW and TYW Miniatures size comparison

[Codsticker]

Are the Bicorne/Renegade Horses sculpted by the same guy who did the original Artizan Designs before North Star Nick started distributing for them?

Could be, hard to tell; as I have those figures as well I will dig them out and have a look. The Bicorne horses have the best combination of detail, weight bearing, body proportion and hoof/leg placement of any of the historical ranges I have (with the possible exception of the Ebob Mongols, now defunct). Some horse sculpts are awful but I realize that sculptors may have to make compromises for casting reasons. I probably pay more attention to those kind of details as I work in the horse industry.

[Atheling]

Could be, hard to tell; as I have those figures as well I will dig them out and have a look. The Bicorne horses have the best combination of detail, weight bearing, body proportion and hoof/leg placement of any of the historical ranges I have (with the possible exception of the Ebob Mongols, now defunct)

To name a few, the eBob Mongol horse dollies are now used by Gripping Beast, Artizan designs, 1st Corp and Crusader so their legacy lives on

Some horse sculpts are awful but I realize that sculptors may have to make compromises for casting reasons. I probably pay more attention to those kind of details as I work in the horse industry.

Ah, you will certainly have a better idea of what a horse should look like (micro and macro) than me as I've only ever ridden the donkeys at Blackpool when I was very small

[Captain Blood]

Are the Bicorne/Renegade Horses sculpted by the same guy who did the original Artizan Designs before North Star Nick started distributing for them?

Darrell, I'm pretty sure Nick Collier did all his own horses for the Bicorne, Renegade and TAG ECW / TYW ranges (They vary a lot in look though).

Artizan Designs was Mike Owen's own brand before Nick E took over sales. I'd imagine these are Mike's horse sculpts, but I don't know. They don't look like Collier horses to me.

[Atheling]

Darrell, I'm pretty sure Nick Collier did all his own horses for the Bicorne, Renegade and TAG ECW / TYW ranges (They vary a lot in look though).

Thanks Richard. I've got models from all three ranges and I think they match up stylistically. I hadn't realised that nick had sculpted the horses though.

Artizan Designs was Mike Owen's own brand before Nick E took over sales. I'd imagine these are Mike's horse sculpts, but I don't know. They don't look like Collier horses to me.

I don't know why but I keep thinking they are of a similar style..... probably all in my head   

[jcspqr]

How do the former Bohemia Miniatures now sold through Empress compare size wise.  I am primarily interested in how their TYW pike and shotte  would mix in with TAG, Avanpost or 1898 miniates foot.

Jim

[westwaller]

Jim,
I've only just spotted this, sorry. There are some comparisons of the Bohemia miniatures pike on page 2 of this thread. I think there might be a comparison on the Empress miniatures page too as they picked up the Bohemia/Horcata TYW range.
There are a few links to other comparisons on page 1 too.

[v_lazy_dragon]

Does anyone know how Essex 28mms scale up with some of the other ranges? Thinking about using a couple as dolies for conversions...