It is a superb box set and mine arrived earlier in the week and they fit in perfectly with Footsore Miniatures Barons Wars and looking forward to seeing the next sets. They are useful for so many different forces
Definitely will be picking these up... curious to see more for this line from WGA and with Hicks & Hobday doing some "fantasy" Baron's war with Elves and Orcs, I wonder if we'll see some plastic Elves and more "classic fantasy" crossover too.
So not so much historical, but the Quar models (from Zombiesmith) that Wargames Atlantic are producing I believe DO come with bases... which is interesting... as I thought these might come with 25mm bases to match with the Baron's War game by Footsore... interesting... that said, WGA does now make their own bases... so depending on where you order from, might be able to grab bases. in theory.
Interesting, I wonder what the business arrangement is with both the Quar and Reptilian Overlords sets. Almost seems like the designers gave WGA the sculpts as part of some kind of royalty agreement, but got to maintain some degree of control over box contents/price point since they deviate from the normal pattern.
Interesting! I actually thought serjeanty specifically granted land in exchange for service (often non-military) as an option for non-nobles, though the land would be much smaller in area than a fief. Regardless, I’m very excited to see what WGA does in terms of equipment. Hoping for spears and pole arms, and a variety of armour types to potentially blend in with my Foot Knights.
I think there was a difference between France where land was granted in exchange for service. In England they tended to be the younger sons of families where there was only land for the eldest to inherit, so the younger sons would enter the church or take a 'military post'. Certainly the sons of landowners, perhaps not always sons of knights.
Thanks for the video. I am mostly a fantasy miniature skirmish game player (frostgrave, dungeon dives, etc.) & am looking for a templar type mini or kit (metal or plastic are fine -as long as they are close in size to my other citadel & frostgrave miniatures). I bought a sprue of these knights & found them to be too small for my collection. Any recommendations?
Cheers, as far as historical plastics go WGA is actually among the larger/more heroically proportioned. Fireforge and Perry both have boxes that could reasonably be used as Templars/Knights, both I found both to be smaller in scale, especially with regard to weapon sizes. I know Frostgrave has a Knight kit that looks like it might fit the bill, but I haven’t dealt with it. Is that box on your radar?
@@Dan-ds8sf Thanks -that is what I thought. The Frostgrave knight kit is decent (lots of kit bashing options for sure) but I find the poses & armor to be a bit goofy. Cheers
Not sure I’d call those Dane axes, actually. The shafts are too short, and while the axe heads certainly came in different shapes, they’re missing the long sloping of the top that you’d see in a quintessential Dane Axe (like you’d find in the Victrix Huscarl set, which I also highly recommend).
Wargames Atlantic do fantastic figures but I would not recommend them to new hobbyists. They can be a real pain as quite often the pieces do not fit snug and if you are like me a real nerd you have to use green stuff and a lot of hobby knife work. Victorix and fire forge are a suitable substitute if you do not have the patience to assemble these.
its good to know the historical background. Oathmark has nice elves for fantasy gaming too, very nice sculpting and paint up nicely.
I love the oathmark models they are fun to paint
Great review thanks! Serjeants and Levy coming next followed by Mounted Knights and Mounted Serjeants and then who knows where after that!
Looking forward to reviewing them!
It is a superb box set and mine arrived earlier in the week and they fit in perfectly with Footsore Miniatures Barons Wars and looking forward to seeing the next sets. They are useful for so many different forces
Yeah the are great. But they are a tiiiiny bit smaller than e.g. Perrys English Soliders Box. But in the Table it is not notable.
Great review on a very nice kit,just subbed
They're a joy to paint up! Loved this box.
Definitely will be picking these up... curious to see more for this line from WGA and with Hicks & Hobday doing some "fantasy" Baron's war with Elves and Orcs, I wonder if we'll see some plastic Elves and more "classic fantasy" crossover too.
Wargames Atlantic is very impressive! Thanks for the video!
So not so much historical, but the Quar models (from Zombiesmith) that Wargames Atlantic are producing I believe DO come with bases... which is interesting... as I thought these might come with 25mm bases to match with the Baron's War game by Footsore... interesting...
that said, WGA does now make their own bases... so depending on where you order from, might be able to grab bases. in theory.
Interesting, I wonder what the business arrangement is with both the Quar and Reptilian Overlords sets. Almost seems like the designers gave WGA the sculpts as part of some kind of royalty agreement, but got to maintain some degree of control over box contents/price point since they deviate from the normal pattern.
Another great review, thanks!
Nice review! Looks like a great kit.
Seeing a few build and painted would have been nice.
Great suggestion, and I’m planning to do a separate hobby video where I’ll do just that.
@@Dan-ds8sf cool. Will be looking forward to it.
Great review
Such a promising box!
Nice review!
I just cut the Fireforge lances down pinch the end with flatnose pliers and cut a new lance head, works just fine.
A serjeant was a landless Knight in the employment of a Lord or institution, so a Knight, but maybe not so well equipped
Interesting! I actually thought serjeanty specifically granted land in exchange for service (often non-military) as an option for non-nobles, though the land would be much smaller in area than a fief.
Regardless, I’m very excited to see what WGA does in terms of equipment. Hoping for spears and pole arms, and a variety of armour types to potentially blend in with my Foot Knights.
I think there was a difference between France where land was granted in exchange for service. In England they tended to be the younger sons of families where there was only land for the eldest to inherit, so the younger sons would enter the church or take a 'military post'. Certainly the sons of landowners, perhaps not always sons of knights.
@@carolynekershaw1652 Great historical context and information, thank you.
Thanks for the video. I am mostly a fantasy miniature skirmish game player (frostgrave, dungeon dives, etc.) & am looking for a templar type mini or kit (metal or plastic are fine -as long as they are close in size to my other citadel & frostgrave miniatures). I bought a sprue of these knights & found them to be too small for my collection. Any recommendations?
Cheers, as far as historical plastics go WGA is actually among the larger/more heroically proportioned. Fireforge and Perry both have boxes that could reasonably be used as Templars/Knights, both I found both to be smaller in scale, especially with regard to weapon sizes.
I know Frostgrave has a Knight kit that looks like it might fit the bill, but I haven’t dealt with it. Is that box on your radar?
@@Dan-ds8sf Thanks -that is what I thought. The Frostgrave knight kit is decent (lots of kit bashing options for sure) but I find the poses & armor to be a bit goofy. Cheers
1.6k views. My boy has made the big time
I mount mine on nickels.
Neat idea, probably about the same price as a plastic base but has good weight behind it.
Dane axe! Dane Axe!! DANE AXE!!!
Not sure I’d call those Dane axes, actually. The shafts are too short, and while the axe heads certainly came in different shapes, they’re missing the long sloping of the top that you’d see in a quintessential Dane Axe (like you’d find in the Victrix Huscarl set, which I also highly recommend).
@@Dan-ds8sf but I saw a documentary that said Richard the lion heart had a Dane axe
I just need mounted versions
Cool name, and they’re coming!
Hi there. Are the circular bases provided ? Thanks
They are not
WGA sells some separate bases, you should see on their site .
Wargames Atlantic do fantastic figures but I would not recommend them to new hobbyists. They can be a real pain as quite often the pieces do not fit snug and if you are like me a real nerd you have to use green stuff and a lot of hobby knife work. Victorix and fire forge are a suitable substitute if you do not have the patience to assemble these.
Stop waffling and open the fking box!!!! I don't want to know about the box, I want to know whats IN the box.
I mean honestly at that point there are sprue shots on the Wargames Atlantic page, save yourself some time and aggravation.
Im just here for the waffles