Looking for large scale (1/10 - 1/12) Arthurian knight figure

[DavidG]

Dear Figure Modellers,

I don't normally post, but I've a friend with learning difficulties who wants to paint an Arthurian knight figure. He's looking for something about 6" high or larger and probably not too expensive (max. £40 I reckon), so I'm thinking 1/12 scale or larger.

I've started to search for possibilities on the internet, but this isn't an area I know much about (I'm mainly into ships, tanks & aircraft).

I thought more experienced figure modellers might be able to point me in the right direction. Any help or advice much appreciated.

Many thanks,

David

 

[Black Knight]

Arthurian knight figure is a loose description 

Plate armour or chainmaille armour?

There plenty of plate armour figures

eg

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Revell-Monogram-1-8-6522-Red-Knight-of-Vienna-Plastic-Model-Kit-Figure/401973406086?epid=1423635607&hash=item5d977b6986:g:ktAAAOSwd9hd5oz2

 

a whole range by IMAI

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/IMAI-B-1394-ERZHERZOG-FERDINAND-II-ARCHDUKE-FERDINAND-II-1-12-MIB-/312779299686?hash=item48d3195b66

[DavidG]

Thanks for getting back so quickly, Black Knight. I'n not sure about the armour question - but I'll check out the links you sent and see what looks most practical.

Appreciate your help.

Best wishes, David

[spruecutter96]

I've bought the Red Knight of Vienna and it's a pretty good kit (maybe not quite up to the standards of the most modern kits, but a nice build, none-the-less). If you want a big Knight to paint, I don't think you'll get better value than that.

 

Chris. 

 

Edited March 6, 2021 by spruecutter96
Amending some information.

[DavidG]

Hi Chris - Thanks for the very helpful feedback. Red Knight looks good.

David

[Richard E]

Hi Dave

 

Would ICM's 9th Century Viking figure give you another option ?

[Black Knight]

Here's the one you want!

King Arthur

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Aurora-King-Arthur/265076688542?hash=item3db7cd469e:g:304AAOSwAgFgKVwF

[DavidG]

Hi Black Knight - The King Arthur & horse set looks good. I ordered the Red Knight of Vienna and am now 'watching' the Aurora King Arthur. Many thanks for all your helpful advice.

Kind regards, David/Dave

[DavidG]

From Richard E:

Hi Dave

Would ICM's 9th Century Viking figure give you another option ?

 

Hi Richard, Thanks for this - I'm going to show him the Viking and some of the other figures in the ICM 1/16 range. (I'm tempted to give one of the figures a go myself!)

Appreciate your help.

Kind regards,

Dave 

[JohnT]

I suppose the old Airfix "Black Prince" is a little later in armour style and the shields etc are perhaps too specific?  Just thought to mention it.  With some fettling it could perhaps do

 

On a light note I believe that King George VI sent a message to Lord Louis Mountbatten when he was made a knight of some order or other for second time.  It said "Dear Louis, once a King always a King but twice a Knight should be more than enough for anybody".  

 

 

[DavidG]

Hi John,

Thanks for this tip (and the joke). I'd forgotten about those 1/12 Airfix figures  (Black Prince, Guardsman, Beefeater, etc.) though I did make & paint them as a boy (lots of Humbrol enamels plastered on!)

Thanks to everyone on the forum I've got lots of options and am awaiting the first delivery. I'll be making & priming the figures as my friend's only into painting.

Kind regards,

David