Miniart 1/16 Roman Legionary

[Guest]

After the disappointment of the ICM centurion, I thought I'd revisit this Miniart offering. I've built all of the Miniart Romans before (essentially the same kit with a sprue change for each version) so I know they are do-able. The sculpting isn't as good as ICM's, but the detail is generally better.

The box contents:



Not a bad moulding, though there is a bit of flash and some heavy mould lines. The Lorica Segmentata armour is particularly well done. I kept some of the better parts from the ICM figure, such as the sword, dagger and shield, which I may swap in. Another big advantage of this kit is that you get a decal for the shield.

[Steve Jones]

A decal for the shield! Surely not Mr Day? I'm sure you will be able to come up with an outstanding design of your own LOL

Hope you have some fun with this one and that the sculpt doesn't hold you back

[Jim R]

Hi Peter
I like your Romans and other ancients.
Steve - he'll paint that shield to his own design :tongue-out3:
Jim

[Guest]

Very nicely painted Peter :smiling3:.

[Andy Belsey]

WROMAN!! Don't worry I'll behave (but he does have a lovely looking sheath for his Gladius!)
Andy

[wotan]

Romanus eunt domus.....!

John

[Steve Jones]

...and what has he ever given us.

[Tim Marlow]

Like it centurion, like it......

[Guest]

Oh, every time, you wowdy webel wabble! Mandy says you're all very naughty boys. and that I should get my good fwend fwom Wome to sort you all out.

Re the shield - definitely the decal.

He's ready for paint:

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As with all Miniart figures, this took a lot of sanding and filling to lick into shape. I've swapped the kit sword and dagger for the ICM ones and added the purse from the same kit. Miniart supply small medallions to attach to the shoulder armour, but they're poorly done, so I used the centurion's medallions instead - they're a bit ostentatious for a mere legionary, but they do look good.

I also decided on a different arm configuration (two sets are supplied), so he'll be holding the shield and resting the pilum at an angle. Finally, I swapped the kit head, which looks like Sid James in 'Carry on Cleo' for a Dragon example.

[Guest]

Looking forward to this Peter :smiling3:.

[Tim Marlow]

Don’t mention the carry on films Peter, we’ll get the infamy joke next LOL....
looking good by the way,

[Guest]

Ralph - Welcome aboard.

Tim - It's all the 'Tony' and 'Julie' stuff that kills me.

[SteveH]

Morning Peter

Carry on ..............Modelling/Painting, seems like a good theme for the weekend with the forecast Storm Jorge's impact!

Along with "The Life of ..............." we better be careful or we could be put in the naughty corner/step!

The figure does seems to be well muscularly sculpted, so scope for some painting definition too.

With all the metalwork, should be a jolly painting weekend ahead.

Hopefully the substitute head passes muster.

Enjoy the painting

Regards

Steve H

[Guest]

Morning Steve

Very stormy here, so a weekend indoors. The figure has cleaned up quite well, so I'm not too apprehensive about the finish (famous last words). There's a lot of detail on the armour to consider, but that's the kind of thing I enjoy doing.

Not sure about the colour scheme yet. The Romans didn't wear standard 'uniforms' like you see in Hollywood movies. They were self equipped, often with second hand armour and weapons and wore their own clothing. These reenactors have got it right:



A mix of chain-mail, lamilar armour and lorica segmentata, and a variety of shield designs.

[Guest]

Well now........

I painted the head:



A big pile of pooh. The quality is just not there with these Miniart kits, so I'm going to call it a day with this one.