Perry Miniatures Wars of the Roses Infantry 1455–1487 28mm (1/56) Scale Plastic Figures

This premier 28mm (1/56) scale plastic model kit contains 40 highly detailed figures, allowing historical wargamers to construct forces for the bloody English dynastic civil wars between York and Lancaster.

Step onto the decisive battlefields of 15th-century England with the iconic Wars of the Roses Infantry 1455–1487 set by Perry Miniatures. The Wars of the Roses were a series of brutal civil wars fought between the rival houses of York and Lancaster for control of the English throne. This set forms the core foundation of any late-medieval European army, capturing the quintessential tactical pairing of deadly English longbowmen and heavily armored billmen.

Masterfully sculpted, this box set offers exceptional assembly flexibility across 5 figure frames and 1 unit base frame. You can build up to 30 bowmen drawing or loading their longbows, up to 18 billmen holding the line, and includes 4 fully armored command figures to lead your retinues. Complete with a detailed uniform guide and a sheet featuring 8 historical flags, this kit provides everything needed to recreate the clash of heraldic livery on the tabletop.

Specifications

• Scale: 1:56 (28mm)
• Product Type: Infantry Box Set
• Era / Faction: Late Medieval / Wars of the Roses – House of York & House of Lancaster (1455–1487)
• Material: Unpainted Gray Plastic
• Figure Count: 40 figures total (Build up to 30 bowmen, up to 18 billmen, and 4 fully armored command)
• Frame Breakdown: 5x figure frames, 1x unit base frame
• Inclusions: Plastic bases, uniform guide, and 8 historical flags
• Packaging Dimensions: 8.8” L x 5.9” W x 1.8” D
• Recommended Age: 14 years and above (Assembly with glue and paint required)

Tip: When assembling longbowmen, ensure the bowstring arms align naturally across the chest; for billmen, mix helmet types like sallets and kettle hats across the front rank to reflect the mixed armaments of livery-and-maintenance retinues.

Recommended Finishing Essentials

The Professional Palette (Realism & Detail)

• Plate Armor & Steel: AK11212 Gun Metal shaded with dark washes provides the burnished sheen for fully armored command plates and bill blades.
• Livery Jackets (Yorkist/Lancastrian): AK11189 Dark Prussian Blue, AK11213 Red, and AK11002 Offwhite to paint iconic split-color retinue coats (e.g., Murrey and Blue for Lancaster or Blue and Crimson for York).
• Bowstaves & Shafts: AK11102 Deep Brown for dark yew longbows and wooden bill shafts.
• Leather & Gear: AK11029 Black and rich browns for archer bracers, quivers, and belts.

The Speed Painting Path (Fast-to-Table)

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

Basing, Tufts & Scenics

• Terrain Foundation: Use Krautcover Scenics Meadows of Purity (KCS-91008) to recreate the lush, muddy fields of Towton or Bosworth.
• Foliage & Tufts: Add Gamers Grass wild tufts (such as Dry Green or Wild Flowers) to bring realistic medieval countryside terrain to life on your unit bases.
• Battlefield Mud: Apply AK Interactive European Earth weathering pigments to the boots, hose, and hems of the billmen to simulate the grueling mud of 15th-century winter campaigns.