Medieval - Bowmen, 11 to 15th century, Generic Medieval ranged archers longbow, 28mm Historical Wargame, Saga... Medbury miniatures
$5.45
Printed in solid non-hollowed resin (no holes).
Good quality resin (40€/kg).
Bases not supplied.
Randomly packaged.
28mm scale (for Saga/Lotr/D&D).
These models were made by Medbury miniatures and are sold under license.
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The longbow was a critical weapon in medieval Europe, particularly during the Wars of Scottish Independence and the Hundred Years' War. The English longbowmen, in particular, were famous for their skill and devastating accuracy. Longbows were made from a variety of woods, but yew was considered the best because it was flexible yet strong. The bowstring was made of hemp or flax and was treated with wax to help prevent moisture from weakening it.
In the Wars of Scottish Independence, the longbow was instrumental in the English victory at the Battle of Falkirk. However, it was at the Battle of Bannockburn that the longbow truly shone. Despite being heavily outnumbered, the English army was able to hold off the Scots for several days, largely thanks to the longbowmen who were able to keep the Scottish cavalry at bay with their long-range accuracy. However, the longbow was not just effective against cavalry. At the Battle of Crecy during the Hundred Years' War, the English longbowmen were able to decimate the French knights with their arrows, even piercing their armor.
The longbow required significant skill and strength to use effectively. Archers had to train from a young age and were expected to be able to fire at least ten arrows per minute. The arrows themselves were also specially designed. The bodkin point, for example, was a type of arrowhead that was designed to pierce armor. The longbow was also a relatively cheap weapon to produce, making it accessible to a wider range of soldiers than other weapons like the crossbow.
Despite its effectiveness, the longbow began to lose its importance on the battlefield as firearms became more prevalent. However, the legacy of the longbow continued long after it was no longer in use. In England, for example, archery was made mandatory by law to ensure a steady supply of skilled archers for the military. Even today, archery remains a popular sport, and the longbow continues to be a symbol of medieval warfare and English military prowess.
The longbow has been a key element in many medieval battles, where it was used with great effectiveness. At the Battle of Agincourt in 1415, English archers inflicted heavy losses on the French thanks to their longbows. Similarly, at the Battle of Crecy in 1346, English archers helped decimate the French forces with their longbows and contributed to the English victory. English archers also played a crucial role in the Battle of Poitiers in 1356, where their longbows allowed the English forces to hold their ground against the much larger French forces. In the Battle of Falkirk in 1298, English archers used their longbows with great effectiveness against the Scottish forces. Finally, at the Battle of Courtrai in 1302, Flemish archers used their longbows to inflict heavy losses on the French forces and contributed to the Flemish victory.
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Estimated shipping times
- France : 7 - 10 business days
- North America : 12 - 20 business days
I'll do my best to meet these shipping estimates, but can't guarantee them. Actual delivery time will depend on the shipping method you choose.
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Returns & Exchanges
I gladly accept returns and exchanges
Just contact me within: 14 days of delivery
Ship items back to me within: 30 days of delivery
I don't accept cancellations
But please contact me if you have any problems with your order.
Conditions of return
Buyers are responsible for return shipping costs. If the item is not returned in its original condition, the buyer is responsible for any loss in value.
Frequently Asked Questions
Return policy?
We apply, the satisfied or refunded. So we do not accept returns. If there is a problem with the order we will resend or refund you, it's easier.
Production time?
In general, articles are produced in series to have stock available and to send orders within 2 to 3 days. However, some items with less sales may take 1 week. It is therefore better to allow one week on average for shipping. Do not hesitate to contact us if your order is urgent, for example for a work commission.
Lost packages?
It sometimes happens that the package is lost, damaged or amputated by the carrier. In these cases we will offer you either a reshipment or a refund.
PLA or Resin?
We mostly use SUNLU PLA+, and good quality resin (arround 50$/L). The FDM printed PLA is printed at 0.2mm / layer (usually 0.1 for high quality) and is cheaper than Resin (0.05mm/layer). We strongly advise you to choose Resin printed article to get the best quality on small details. But in most case PLA gives a good enough tabletop experience.
Resin miniatures quality?
The evolution of technology has made possible to have a quality that is far superior to failcasting, although still inferior to last generation plastic injection.
The miniatures that we print are full to avoid all the problems that could cause non-solidified resin inside.
We try to harden the miniatures enough but not too hard to keep them easy to rework / customize. We remove the vast majority of supports, but a small part may remain, especially on small, very thin parts.
Our pricing policy does not allow us to have perfect quality control, so we prefer to add a little content to compensate in case of problem on a miniature. However do not hesitate to contact us in case, we will resend the damaged miniatures as soon as possible.
Resin miniatures treatment?
Once you have received your figurines run them in hot water and trim them before exposing them to the sun for a few minutes. Usually these steps are optional but they only take a few minutes. If some parts are slightly bent, run them in hot water and you can straighten them easily.
Then make sure you have a very strong glue to assemble them, or use milliput/greenstuff in addition at the intersections. The best glue is GW's. Unlike plastic, the parts must be tightened very hard for at least 20 seconds. The best method is to use a thin layer of greenstuff at the intersections; the green stuff sticks well to the resin and sticks well so it solves the problem.
Customization?
We're happy to consider customization requests, and some of our products are designed with customization in mind. However, due to time constraints, we're unable to take on modeling requests for strictly personal projects at the moment.
Team and synergy?
As the project grows, the team widens and specializes. Everyone remains very free and brings their specific know-how. We would prefer to share the profits if we can provide you with better service in return. And we still have a lot of projects in the pipeline, which will require new skills.
Current collaborations?
At the moment, we're collaborating with several YouTubers from France who generously provide us with feedback and expose us to their audience. In the upcoming months, we're planning to expand our services to other wargame channels that speak English. Specifically, our game accessories can significantly improve the readability of online battle reports. Moreover, we aim to collaborate with other 3D modeling artists. If you possess the necessary skills and are interested in contributing to the growth of the Damocles world, or if you're considering starting a YouTube channel and would like a free set to begin with, please don't hesitate to contact us.