1:72 Stradioti. 16th century. Set 2

Stradioti, 16th century, set 2, figures 1:72 (Red Box)

Mounted historical figures in 1:72 scale from the maker Red Box. The set carries the designation Set 2 in its name and complements the set 1 of the same name, which is sold separately. Supplied unassembled and unpainted.

What the set depicts

The subject is light cavalry of the 16th century. Two sets on the same subject make sense above all when you are building a larger mounted group and want to avoid repeating identical stances side by side. The two sets are told apart by the number stated in the name, so order according to that.

Assembly: the stability of a rider on a base

A mounted figure has a high center of gravity and a small mating surface, so it tips over easily. The surest solution is a pin: drill a hole into the hooves with a fine drill, glue a piece of wire into it and pass that through the base. The joint is then held not only by glue but also mechanically. Check the vertical while you do it; a rider leaning barely perceptibly backward is more conspicuous in a finished scene than a mistake in the color. Once dry, cover the wire at the base with terrain compound.

Who the set is for

• Builders of dioramas who are expanding a mounted group already under construction
• Players of historical tabletop games with larger mounted units
• Modelers who want to anchor figures with a pin instead of glue alone
• Collectors of figure sets that come in two parts

The figures are supplied unassembled and unpainted. Glue, paints, wire and bases are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.