Victrix Limited delivers the ultimate skirmishing missile option for Dark Age and early medieval players with this highly customizable 28mm scale plastic set of 24 Scots-Picts Archers. Expertly molded in premium gray polystyrene, this Warriors of Dark Ages collection bridges multiple centuries of warfare, accurately representing northern missile troops from the Late Roman period right through to the Viking Age. For the meticulous hobbyist, this versatile building toolkit provides incredible anatomical detail and fluid pose dynamics, making it an essential core force for ambush tactics, cover-seeking skirmish lines, and combined-arms battle lines.
This multi-part miniature set is engineered to maximize unit variety and kitbashing potential, offering 24 highly detailed figures distributed across six high-density frames. Every single model on the sprue has independent arm options to be equipped with either traditional short bows or early medieval crossbows. With varied anatomical positions covering shooting, loading, resting, and just-loosed poses—complemented by a vast selection of heads, separate cloaks, and hoods—you have complete freedom to build a characterful raiding party where no two specialists look alike.
Features & Specifications
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Brand: Victrix Ltd
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Scale: 28mm (1:56)
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Category: Warriors of Dark Ages / Core Box Sets
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Product Type: Multi-part Plastic Miniatures
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Material: High-Detail Gray Polystyrene
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Contents: 24 Highly detailed figures across 6 identical multi-option frames.
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Weapons Included: Complete sets of bows, early historical crossbows (similar to late Roman arcuballistas), arrow quivers, and bolts.
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Customization: Broad array of specialized heads, warm cloaks, hoods, and multi-pose dynamic arm combinations.
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Packaging: Durable cardstock header attached to a clear plastic bag to keep your sprues pristine during transit.
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Dimensions: Overall package dimensions measure 9.8” W x 15.5” H x 1.5” D.
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Use Cases: Perfect for Pillage (specifically the new supplement The Fall of Rome), Saga, Hail Caesar, Ravenfeast, and high-end historical displays.
Tip: When assembling your crossbowmen and archers pulling thin bowstrings, utilize a premium liquid Plastic Cement. The chemical fusion bond is critical for holding delicate wrists, bow shafts, and separate cloaks securely in place during frantic tabletop movements and skirmish games.
Recommended Essentials
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The Tribal Look: Enhance your models' historical accuracy by pairing them with Gamers Grass highland or dead tufts to simulate the rugged, peat-covered terrain of northern Caledonia.
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Shield Wall Synergy: Deploy these missile troops alongside Victrix Picts and Scots spearmen blocks to shield your ranged lines from heavy cavalry charges.
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Speed Painting Path: Start with a Light Grey Primer to preserve the shallow texturing of the cloaks, hair, and small crossbow mechanisms while giving yourself a clean base for classic plaid or rustic tunic tones.
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Maintenance & Care: Use a sharp Precision Hobby Knife to slice away sprue gates from the bows and delicate arrow shafts to avoid snapping the components during preparation.
