This is the Hand Bombardier kit from IL miniatures in the livery of the Earl of Oxford at Bosworth in 1485. It is an excellent kit with super fine castings, there is a choice of 2 salets this and a closed one. Both are almost see through they are so thinly cast. I have a plan hatching for the closed one I haven’t used.

All in acrylics.

By this time in the Middle Ages hand guns were fairly well established but a mix of designs was evident. It was still seen as a prestigious weapon, though it’s effectiveness was questionable. Prestigious or not it was a dirty and dangerous weapon to use, with burns and blindings not uncommon. There are historical accounts of how the Gonners appeared covered in soot and black powder. Many were of continental origin or even mercenary’s. I see our man here coming from Southern Europe and finding himself in the ranks of Oxford during the various battles culminating at Bosworth.

Cheers

Neil

  • alienius

    so good, gold!

    • Kilsh

      Thanks Alienius!

  • Melnikov Ivan "Nakatan"

    gold!

    • Kilsh

      Cheers Ivan

  • Poliakov_Andrii

    Gold !

    • Kilsh

      Thanks you Andril!

  • eric wolfsPLUS

    Great job ! Gold

  • WojciechBober72

    Great work, perfectly captured on the character's costume, exquisite detail - Gold

    • Kilsh

      Thanks for your kind comments and vote! Please check out my crossbowman, he needs 1 more vote to get a score. https://www.puttyandpaint.com/projects/26975 Regards Neil

  • jparkdr

    gold

    • Kilsh

      Hi thanks for your vote much appreciated! Please check out my crossbowman he needs 1 more vote for a score https://www.puttyandpaint.com/projects/26975 Regards Neil