Perry Miniatures Mercenaries European Infantry 1450–1500 28mm (1/56) Scale Plastic Figures

This highly flexible 28mm (1/56) scale plastic model kit contains 40 unpainted figures, allowing historical wargamers to assemble crossbowmen, handgunners, pikemen, polearms, and command troops used across late medieval Europe.

Equip your late medieval army with Perry Miniatures’ European Mercenaries Infantry 1450–1500, a premier 28mm plastic figure set designed for maximum tactical versatility. During the mid-to-late 15th century, mercenary companies formed the professional backbone of European armies, serving as crucial forces in the Wars of the Roses, the Burgundian Wars, and the early Italian Wars.

This kit provides everything needed to build a well-rounded mercenary infantry unit during the critical transition from medieval to early modern warfare. You can assemble up to 12 crossbowmen with pavises, up to 12 handgunners firing early firearms, and up to 18 pikemen (12 of which can be converted to polearms), alongside 4 command figures featuring officers, musicians, and standard bearers. Complete with plastic bases and a comprehensive uniform guide, this kit easily integrates with Perry Miniatures' broader late medieval and Renaissance ranges.

Specifications

·         Scale: 1:56 (28mm)

·         Product Type: Infantry Box Set

·         Era / Faction: Medieval / Late Medieval Mercenaries (1450–1500)

·         Material: Unpainted Gray Plastic

·         Figure Count: 40 multi-pose figures

·         Build Options: Build up to 12 crossbowmen with pavises, up to 12 handgunners, up to 18 pikemen (12 convertible to polearms), and 4 command figures

·         Inclusions: Plastic bases, uniform guide, and flags

·         Compatibility: Compatible with Perry Miniatures late medieval and Renaissance ranges

·         Recommended Age: 14 years and above (Assembly with glue and paint required)

Tip: When assembling pavise shields for your crossbowmen, paint and weather the wood and heraldic designs on the pavises separately before gluing them to the bases; this makes detailing the front face much easier while creating realistic defensive stakes on the battlefield.

Recommended Finishing Essentials

The Professional Palette (Realism & Detail

• Steel Armor & Helmets: AK11212 Gun Metal shaded with dark washes gives a burnished steel finish to sallets, kettle hats, and breastplates.
• Livery Coats & Fabrics: AK11189 Dark Prussian Blue, AK11213 Red, and AK11031 Buff for painting multi-colored mercenary doublets and heraldry.
• Pikes & Handgun Stocks: AK11102 Deep Brown for dark wooden pikes, polearms, and early firearm stocks.
• Leatherwork: AK11029 Black and rich browns for pouches, boots, and crossbow harnesses.

The Speed Painting Path (Fast-to-Table)

• Base Coat: The Army Painter Speedpaint 2.0 Slaughter Red and Highlord Blue for vibrant mercenary jackets over a light grey primer.
• Quick Detailing: Use The Army Painter Fanatic Broadsword Silver for steel helmets and pikes, paired with Hardened Leather for weapon shafts.

Basing, Tufts & Scenics

• Terrain Foundation: Use Krautcover Scenics Meadows of Purity (KCS-91008) to recreate European battlefields across France, Burgundy, and Italy.
• Foliage & Tufts: Add Gamers Grass wild tufts (such as Dry Green or Wild Flowers) to break up the bases and add realistic vegetation.
• Campaign Dust: Apply AK Interactive European Earth weathering pigments to boots and lower hemlines to simulate long marches across late medieval Europe.