Casting Room Miniatures (an arm of Wargames Foundry) recently offered a 20% discount. Having never given them much notice, the offered discount, favorable exchange rate, and free shipping were too much to resist. Frequently on the look out for Reconquista, Great Italian Wars, and Trojan War era figures, I found all available at Casting Room.
Figures do not maintain the same crispness of sculpting as other Foundry figures. Some, as in the arquebusiers shown here, have arms seemingly too rounded at the joints. Anatomy appears a little "off" on some figures as well especially in facial features. Could be simply my personal preferences in sculpting style coming to the fore.
I can't see much wrong with the figures Jonathan?........it must be you lovely paintjob hiding it all??
ReplyDeleteYou are right! They are good figures! As always, Ray, you are very kind.
DeleteGreat looking Mounted Arquebusiers Jonathan, highlighted by the base...excellent!
ReplyDeleteGlad you like both figure and base! Much appreciated.
DeleteGreat painting and the figures themselves look fine, I to have never given much consideration to Casting Room but recently I've been looking at their Napoleonic Portuguese and I may have to dip my toe.
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Thank you, Steve! As mentioned in my post, several other offerings were picked at the same time. I look forward to giving them a smack with the brush.
DeleteLovely work Jonathon! I hav looks at these figures many times. I may have to bite!
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Thanks, Peter! Do give them a try. Taken on sale and with free shipping, they represent good value.
DeleteReally great work Jonathan!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Michal!
DeleteA great looking stand Jonathan!
ReplyDeleteChristopher
Thanks, Christopher!
DeleteNice looking unit, they are maybe a bit stiff but you've done a lovely job on them.
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Thanks, Iain! Yeah, a little stiff looking but a nice a addition to a mix of manufacturers for the project.
DeleteThey came out fine, and an essential troop type for t\he Great Italian Wars./ I do see what you mean; to me the arms are too thick compared to the torso, and lack detail/definition. Having said that, they are perfectly serviceable and no one will notice from more than a foot away! Nice paint job!
ReplyDeleteAppreciate your critique, Peter. Of course, I agree!
DeleteMore firepower is always welcome!
ReplyDeleteIndeed!
DeleteLovely stuff Jonathan.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Mark!
DeleteGreat paint jobs Jonathan, they fit the bill well for mounted arquebusiers - there arent'many suitable figures out there for them.
ReplyDeleteI have been tempted to have a look at their Landsknecht Archers (odd I know) to use for early Tudors, I may give them a try.
Thanks, Oli! Glad you find the Casting Room figs agreeable. Perhaps make a small order from them as a test?
DeleteLovely mounted arquebusiers Jonathan! Casting Room Miniatures do have some great ranges.
ReplyDeleteThanks!
DeleteAnother great looking unit, I have the same pack waiting for some paint as well.
ReplyDeleteThanks! I await seing your results. Better yet, I look forward to facing your collection in battle!
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