19 February 2013

"Joey, do you like movies about gladiators?"

Who doesn't? Even if they are badly done, as most of them have been. . .

But I digress. This posting is really about MiniArt's awesome--and ambitious!--lineup for 2013. I strongly suspect some/many? will not make the cut this year--or rather, there will be a spill-over into 2014. Which is fine, as long as they are released!

One that will be released in 2013, and soon at that (25/02/2013), is a gladiator. . . a murmillo, to be precise. This appears to be an outstanding piece that will satisfy OOB--or, as the basis of a super-detailing project. Either way, it should make for a handsome addition to any collection-- AND it won't strip the wallet. It should also go a long way to helping us forget the disaster that is the Samurai! Regarding the latter, MiniArt has stepped-up and accepted the responsibility for this "thing", and have placed the sub-series on hiatus for the time being.

MiniArt's 15th c. lineup has been enhanced with the addition of a man-at-arms and 3 infantry. Personally, I was not overly impressed with their initial foray into the subject as represented by four "knights" (16001-16004), but these new pieces look extremely promising, especially the infantry.

Finally, I am jonesing for the German Kanonen, especially Udet and Goering!

Before closing, I would point out that these are injection-molded polystyrene model kits. The detail, in my experience, is quite good, as is the fit. Anyone with moderate modelling experience can easily handle these kits; and if a beginner, they are a great introduction into the hobby!

Good stuff!

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