Fans of Mikes Models 15mms

[SimonC]

I've set up a FB discussion group for any like minded folk that enjoy the characterful sculpted miniatures. Entitled in homage to the Yahoo group, this has a wider remit for any of those figures from bygone time. So if you like strip minifigs or valley of the four winds come and have a look

https://www.facebook.com/groups/581736646550619

thanks

Simon

[Leslie BT]

I'll be over to join you Simon. Still have some Seven Years war stuff. And lots of Hinchliffe Landschneckts or are you trying to keep it to 15mm figure?

[Administrator]

No anything 'old school' is fine

[sukhe_bator (Neil)]

Since I'm of a certain age to fondly remember Mike's Models and Minifigs old school figs from my teens, I'll be interested to see what you guys are chatting about...

[Leslie BT]

I can find some Mikes models for some picturses during the week.
Might have some other as well, some may have to be a comp to decide who the maker was!!

[Leman (Andy)]

Apparently if you request it you can still get Mike's Models from Essex Miniatures. I fondly remember my first Renaissance armies in the early 80s from Mike's Models.

[Colonel Kilgore]

I had thought I'd heard that only certain Mikes Models moulds were still in use - maybe it's that Essex can only cast from the Renaissance range (which I really like - my first 15mm army)?

Simon

[SimonC]

Essex can only cast from the Renaissance range

that is correct - Essex have some , but not all of the Renaissance range. You can order then from the site. However, the horses are the Essex horses, so only 'half a job'

[John Watson]

I also understand that the moulds are not being renewed/replaced, so once a mould has broken down irretrievably the figure will be withdrawn. I ordered some arquebusiers a few years ago and it was clear that part of the mould had broken off as there was an irregular lump of lead under the armpit.
John

[martin goddard]

Was the original sculptor Dave Mason or similar?
When they came out, the MIKES models had impressive detail which was great for painters.


martin

[Colonel Kilgore]

They did indeed, Martin.

I got sent a Mikes Models 15mm French Grenadier of the Guard sample and was sorely tempted (their loan seemed so broad).

But I persevered with 25mm Prince August figures instead (albeit with rather less detail) for several years 

I have of course now learned my lesson.

Simon

[SimonC]

Was the original sculptor Dave Mason or similar?

Funnily enough I was speaking to Aly Morrison today. I had though that Dave Mason was the sculptor, alongside Leon Locke. I was told by Aly that he sculpted the Renaissance range and Medievals , but the rest sculpted by Mike Burton. Pre internet these things are hard to track down!

thanks
Simon

[Sean Clark]

So Aly's Models would be more accurate.

[Leman (Andy)]

Probably depends who funded the original venture.

[Noggin]

I still have some lovely Mikes Models ECW figures and also my original, first buy, mini figs ECW on a strip