Monolith Designs

 

28mm Villagers

Reviewed By: Steve Crofts

 

First Thoughts

 

Now here’s something I do like to see, that is of use not only in the wargaming scene but also in R.P.G’s and these fit the bill nicely,  for Wargamers they will make a nice little diorama and add life to the battlefield, you know the sort of thing, empty space that looks bare with not a lot going on, put a few minis in a scene and hey presto nice window dressing type, and for R.P.G’ers a few NPC’s to liven up a village encounter and help set the scene, yep some handy minis.

 

What are they like, well, they are certainly full of character, each can be used as a single item or as with the pointing chap as a pair or group.

The mini’s stand at 25mm from base of the foot to the eye, pretty decently detail, the guy taking a leak is actually sculpted whistling whilst he relieves himself, a nice touch I thought.

The clothing has a decent hang and with folds fairly well suggested, hair is well cut and defined and overall detail is pretty crisp, even down to the lacing on the shoes.

These look to be a type of mini that should accept full blown painting and picking out, as well as using dry brushing techniques, so the choice is there for the painter to choose.

 

 

Flash

 

Well there was some, and mould lines too in varying degrees from a little to an intermediate of acceptability, but as no real work was needed to clean them up, I did considered this to be no chore, so I reckon they are quite ok on this score.

 

Painting

 

With the undercoat on it was time to let the brushes and paint loose,  I did use the two methods on different minis to see if my initial thoughts were correct and I’m pleased to say yes they were, Both styles gave a pleasing result and once completed really brought out the characters that the minis had to offer.

 

Final thoughts

 

A nice set of minis that are very much worth a look, as I mentioned in my first thoughts they can be used in a number of rolls so are quite cost effective and will brighten up a village or a battlefield rather nicely.