Minairons: new figure range to come

[Lluis of Minairons]

Yes I know, 20mm is by no means the cup of tea of most people in this forum, but I thought you'd like to be acknowledged anyway...

After a lot of time spent thinking around (years, actually!), recently I've finally taken the decision to start a new range of War of the Spanish Succession 1/72 figures, dedicated mainly to the too often forgotten peninsular armies; not just Philip d'Anjou's army, but also that one of Charles Habsburg - hopefully extending with time to Portuguese troops too, depending on this new range rate of success.



After some talk with other knowledgeable professionals, I've commissioned this new range to the well-known sculptor Leonid Primachenko, who has already excelled at sculpting horse & musket figures for other manufacturers. If taking a look at the pictures in this post, I believe you'll agree this is going to be a very promising range!

First figures commissioned are the couple of Austro-Catalan Mountain Fusiliers or Miquelets that you can see in pictures, that will be accompanied by another two figures to form a first set of 4 skirmishing fusiliers. A further set to follow shortly afterwards will comprise a Miquelets officer and horn blower.



Figures are to be around 20-21mm tall from feet to eyebrows, so 1/72 scale compatible. Here above you can see how does one of our figures compare to a GNW musketeer from Zvezda.

I'd also like to take advantage of this post for adhering to Peter Pig Appreciation Week. Thanks Martin for all your friendliness and cooperation!

Lluís Vilalta
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[Antioch (Bob)]

Oh well done Lluís.

Sadly I started long ago in 25-28mm... but this is a great period & the Spanish theatre so deserves much more recognition. Looking forward to seeing it develop & wishing you great success with it.

Bob

[martin goddard]

Those are very good sculpts Lluis.

Plastic makers always seem to compromise their firing figures. They put the right arm as gently supporting the musket as there is no recoil. It makes the moulds easier but will surely irritate those who follow this period of warfare?

Your figures correctly have the man ready to absorb the recoil, whilst the plastic chap will be looking behind him to find his musket I fear?


martin