This premier 28mm (1/56) scale plastic model kit contains 38 multi-part figures, allowing historical wargamers to construct dismounted late medieval knights and men-at-arms in full plate harness for European campaigns.
The fully armored knight or man-at-arms formed the iron backbone of European medieval armies, frequently dismounting to hold the line in decisive engagements. The Wars Of The Roses Foot Knights 1450–1500 kit by Perry Miniatures offers the ultimate flexibility to build 38 dismounted knights with an incredible variety of poses, headgear, and weapon loadouts.
Spanning 6 main sprues, 1 dedicated command frame, and 1 unit base frame, this highly detailed set includes weapon options such as poleaxes, polehammers, single-handed swords, and hand-and-a-half longswords. Designed for maximum versatility across late 15th-century Europe, these figures can represent the armored nobility of England, France, Burgundy, Italy, the Holy Roman Empire, and Scandinavian kingdoms. Complete with an informative uniform sheet and 17 historical flags, this set easily integrates with Perry Miniatures' broader medieval plastic line.
Specifications
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Scale: 1:56 (28mm)
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Product Type: Infantry Box Set (Foot Knights / Men at Arms)
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Era / Faction: Medieval / Late Medieval (1450–1500) – Wars of the Roses & European Kingdoms
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Material: Unpainted Gray Plastic
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Figure Count: 38 multi-part plastic figures
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Frame Breakdown: 6x main frames, 1x command frame, 1x base frame
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Weaponry Options: Poleaxes, polehammers, single-handed swords, and hand-and-a-half swords
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Inclusions: Unit bases, uniform information sheet, and 17 historical flags
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Packaging Dimensions: 8.8” L x 5.9” W x 2.2” D
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Recommended Age: 14 years and above (Assembly with glue and paint required)
Tip: When building poleaxe and two-handed longsword poses, attach the arms to the torso before the glue fully sets; this allows minor adjustments so both hands line up perfectly on weapon staves and hilt grips.
Recommended Finishing Essentials
The Professional Palette (Realism & Detail)
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Polished Plate Harness: AK11212 Gun Metal shaded with dark washes and highlighted with silver creates a brilliant burnished steel finish for late 15th-century plate armor.
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Livery & Tabards: AK11189 Dark Prussian Blue, AK11213 Red, and AK11002 Offwhite for painting colorful heraldic surcoats, jupons, and livery jackets.
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Leather & Strapping: AK11102 Deep Brown for armor buckles, sword belts, and scabbards.
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Gold Accent & Crests: AK11191 Gold for gilded armor joints, sword pommels, and helmet plumes.
The Speed Painting Path (Fast-to-Table)
Base Coat: The Army Painter Speedpaint 2.0 Broadsword Silver over black primer for instant metallic plate harness, paired with Slaughter Red for heraldic trim.
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Quick Detailing: Use The Army Painter Fanatic Matte Black for weapon grips and joint gaps, paired with Hardened Leather for scabbards and straps.
Basing, Tufts & Scenics
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Terrain Foundation: Use Krautcover Scenics Meadows of Purity (KCS-91008) to recreate rolling European battlefields across England, France, and Burgundy.
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Foliage & Tufts: Add Gamers Grass wild tufts (such as Dry Green or Wild Flowers) to unit bases to simulate realistic late medieval countryside terrain.
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Campaign Dust: Apply AK Interactive European Earth weathering pigments to greaves and sabatons to capture mud and dust from the battlefield.
