Medieval - England - English Archers in Gambeson, 100 Years War, 28mm Historical Wargame, Saga... Medbury miniatures
$8.70
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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English Archers in Gambeson
During the 14th century, English archers became a formidable force on the battlefield, renowned for their skill with the longbow. Clad in gambesons—a type of padded defensive jacket—these archers were both mobile and well-protected. The gambeson, made of multiple layers of linen or wool stuffed with horsehair or scrap cloth, offered protection against cuts and arrow strikes while allowing freedom of movement. English archers were instrumental in key battles like Agincourt and Crécy, where their long-range volleys decimated enemy forces before they could engage in close combat.
The gambeson was typically worn underneath plate armor by knights, but for archers, it often served as their primary protection. The combination of gambeson and longbow was lethal; archers could maintain a rapid rate of fire while staying relatively protected from enemy attacks. In wargames, these archers are depicted firing volleys from a distance, embodying the lethal efficiency that made them legendary in medieval warfare.
14th Century Billmen
Billmen were essential infantry troops in 14th century England, armed with the bill—a pole weapon with a hooked blade. The bill was effective against both cavalry and infantry, capable of piercing armor, dismounting riders, and cutting down foot soldiers. These soldiers wore a mix of protective gear, often including a gambeson, mail, and sometimes pieces of plate armor. Their role on the battlefield was versatile: they could hold the line, protect archers, and engage in brutal close-quarter combat.
The billhook's design allowed it to hook and pull enemies off their horses or to deliver devastating chopping blows, making it a feared weapon in medieval combat. Billmen often formed the core of English armies, supporting knights and archers, and were crucial in battles like Towton and Agincourt. In wargames, billmen are depicted in defensive formations or advancing in concert with other troops, showing their importance in maintaining the structure and effectiveness of medieval armies.
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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.