Light Cavalry 1450 -1500 (28 mm) Scale Model Plastic Figures

This highly versatile 28mm (1/56) scale plastic cavalry model kit contains 12 multi-part figures, allowing historical wargamers to construct spear-armed coustiliers, hobilers, mounted crossbowmen, or mounted archers for 15th-century European armies.

Field the swift tactical support of late medieval European armies with the Light Cavalry 1450–1500 set by Perry Miniatures. Lighter armored cavalry were deployed extensively across Europe to protect the flanks of heavily armored knights, conduct vital reconnaissance, screen retreats, and exploit gaps in enemy formations.

Engineered with maximum customizability in mind, this set spans 7 figure sprues and 1 base sprue, offering an incredible variety of weapon loadouts and pose options. You can assemble a choice of either 12 spear-armed coustiliers/hobilers, mounted crossbowmen, or mounted archers. The kit also includes essential command components—such as trumpet arms, armorial banners, and sword-wielding officer options—to lead your light horsemen into battle.

Specifications

• Scale: 1:56 (28mm)
• Product Type: Cavalry Box Set
• Era / Faction: Medieval / Late Medieval Light Cavalry (1450–1500)
• Material: Unpainted Gray Plastic
• Figure Count: 12 mounted highly detailed plastic figures
• Sprue Breakdown: 7 sprues of figures and 1 sprue for bases
• Build Options: Build as 12 spear-armed coustiliers/hobilers, mounted crossbowmen, or mounted archers
• Inclusions: Plastic cavalry bases, command options, and mounting components
• Packaging Dimensions: 8.8” L x 5.9” W x 2.2” D
• Recommended Age: 14 years and above (Assembly with glue and paint required)

Tip: Assemble and paint the horse halves and riders separately before final mounting. Leaving the riders unattached allows you to easily reach the interior saddle details, stirrup straps, and cloth doublets without blocking brush angles.

Recommended Finishing Essentials

The Professional Palette (Realism & Detail)

• Light Armor & Helmets: AK11212 Gun Metal shaded with dark washes provides the ideal burnished steel sheen for sallets, open open-faced kettle hats, and breastplates.
• Livery Jackets & Doublets: AK11189 Dark Prussian Blue, AK11213 Red, and AK11031 Buff for painting regional livery colors and cross-sash accents.
• Horse Harnesses & Leather: AK11102 Deep Brown for dark leather reins, saddles, and bow holsters.
• Spear & Bow Shafts: AK11031 Buff for natural ash wood spears and bowstaves.

The Speed Painting Path (Fast-to-Table)

• Base Coat: The Army Painter Speedpaint 2.0 Broadsword Silver for steel armor and Hardened Leather for horse tack.
• Quick Detailing: Use The Army Painter Fanatic Highlord Blue and Slaughter Red for vibrant livery coats over a light gray primer.

Basing, Tufts & Scenics

• Terrain Foundation: Use Krautcover Scenics Meadows of Purity (KCS-91008) to recreate rolling European fields across England, France, and Burgundy.
• Foliage & Tufts: Add Gamers Grass wild tufts (such as Dry Green or Wild Flowers) to cavalry bases to simulate realistic open countryside terrain.
• Campaign Weathering: Apply AK Interactive European Earth weathering pigments to horse hooves and lower legs to capture dust and mud kicked up during a scouting charge.