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Preview 𐍈 Mounted Teutonic Sergeants

Hi everyone, here's a preview of the Mounted Teutonic Sergeants, coming soon for March:

In medieval religious military orders such as the Templars or the Teutonic Knights, sergeants were integral members of the organization, playing crucial roles in supporting its activities. These individuals, while lacking the noble status of knights, fulfilled various responsibilities within the order's hierarchy. Sergeants were typically recruited from commoner backgrounds, often coming from peasant...

MARCH RELEASE (PART 1) 𐍈 Hermann von Salza, Grand Master of the Teutonic Order (Hochmeister)

Hi everyone, here's the first part of the March release! As more characters were requested here we have Hermann von Salza, the Hochmeister of the Teutonic Order during the Prussian crusade.

This kit includes:

• 2 bodies (with/without helmet)
• 1 horse
• 1 lance

During the Prussian Crusade, Hermann von Salza emerged as a pivotal figure: as the Grand Master of the Teuto...

March 50% MMF Store Discount Code 𐍈

Here's the 50% discount code for our MyMiniFactory Store for March:

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March Release Preview 𐍈 Update on release schedule

Hi all, I'm already thinking about what we could do for the next release.

I was thinking on doing a single unit so that I can focus on a couple of characters for the Teutonic order, namely Hermann von Salza and a couple of retainers.

Along with them I thought could come a unit of mounted sergeants. Below you will find links to some images to give you an idea of what I'm thinking: one is a quick paintover I did while the other a picture of some reenactors I found online.

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FEBRUARY RELEASE 𐍈 13th century Mounted Prussian Warriors, Prussian Archers and Baltic Leather Tanners

Hi all, the February release is here and it focuses on the Prussian tribes: 

The Prussians, also known as Baltic Prussians or Old Prussians, were a tribe within the Baltic peoples who inhabited the region of Prussia along the southeastern shore of the Baltic Sea, situated between the Vistula Lagoon to the west and the Curonian Lagoon to the east. They spoke an Indo-European language called Old Prussian and practiced pre-Christian religious beliefs. 

The initial attempts ...

Preview 𐍈 Baltic leather tanners in the forest outskirts

As hunting  was a primary form of sustenance in the medieval Baltic region, tanning  was a common profession: tanners were craftsmen skilled in preparing and  treating animal skins, in turn providing them to cobblers, saddlers,  and other artisans for making various items like footwear, garments,  bags, and wineskins.

Though necessary, tanning was an unpleasant  job. It involved quickly removing fat from the skin and preserving it to  prevent decay, o...

Preview 𐍈 Prussian Archers for the February Release

Hi guys, here's a preview of the Prussian  archers for the next release coming out in the next few days. The bow  held significant importance in the Baltic regions, particularly among  the hunting communities in these less populated areas. It served as both  a weapon of war and a tool for survival in challenging climates. Unlike  Scandinavia or Continental Europe though, the crossbow didn't gain as  much popularity here among the locals. Though not well-represent...

UPDATE 𐍈 Mounted Teutonic Knights

I'm starting a  new series of posts where I'm going to update most of my models to fix  historical inaccuracies and optimize some parts that can result in a  better printing experience.

To begin, I'm updating the mounted  teutonic knights: I'm removing all round top enclosed helmets, since  pictorial sources of the 13th century depict flat top enclosed helmets,  and the same goes for the great helms; at the same time I'm tightening the slits for  the ...

Warsteel Miniatures Collaboration - Free Armored and Unarmored Billmen and Crossbowman

Hi everyone, today I would like to present to you a cross promotion with Warsteel Miniatures.

They are offering our subscribers a free sample model (1 armored billman) from their live kickstarter Late 15th Century Medieval Gewalthaufe...

Preview 𐍈 Prussian Cavalry for the February Release - 2

Hi guys, here are the changes I was talking about yesterday: since the riders looked a bit too rus, I decided to switch the noseguard for the baltic visor.

I think this way their baltic origin is clearer and there's less ground for misinterpretation, since I plan on also making kievan rus warriors in the coming future.

Let me know what you think.

Preview 𐍈 Prussian Cavalry for the February Release

Hi everyone, here's a preview of the Prussian cavalry for February. 

Historical sources are scarce for any of the Baltic states in the 13th century, but there are some points we can take into consideration while designing some of their equipment: for example, we know that the baltic region experienced influences from Russia and from the Eastern steppes that weren't felt in other parts of Europe. 

For this reason, I decided to go with variations on a dome-shaped helmet fr...

POLL 𐍈 FEBRUARY RELEASE

Hi everyone, here's the poll for the february release. This time we'll focus on some of the pagan forces. To do that, I'm not including western units otherwise they would surely win again, but you can still pick between one of the following:

(Click on the links below before voting to see some visual representations of what each unit could be. Keep in mind that these are just quick edits to give you a rough idea, they won't exactly represent the final models.)<...

JANUARY RELEASE 𐍈 13th century Teutonic Knights on foot with Winged Greathelms and Faussarts

Hi everyone, the January release is finally here, and it focuses on a highly requested unit: 13th century Teutonic Knights on foot with winged greathelms and two handed weapons.

Evidence of two handed weapons in use during the 13th century is scarce, since armor wasn't yet that advanced to justify not using shields, but my research into this topic led me to the faussart: the faussart  is a long-bladed, two-handed weapon, sometimes referred to as a warbrand  (by modern reproduc...

UPDATE 02 January Release

Hi everyone, sorry for the wait and lack of news.

I will finally be able to get back to work tomorrow, and hopefully I'll manage to finish the january release and get it to you before the end of the month.

I wanted to thank you for your continued support even when I wasn't here, I highly appreciate it and hope I can repay it going forward.

Thank you for sticking with me

UPDATE January Release

Hi guys,

I'm sick for the second time this month, so unfortunately the January release will have to be postponed a bit.

I'm very sorry about this, hopefully though I can get back to work as soon as possible.

Hope that you're having better holidays than me.

Talk to you soon.

POLL N.2 𐍈 JANUARY RELEASE

Hi guys, so the Teutonic Knights won overwhelmingly once again, so the january release will consist of the Teutonic Knights on foot with winged greathelms and faussarts. As I anticipated before, it's now time to decide if you would like them to have capes or not. Thank you for your input.

POLL 𐍈 JANUARY RELEASE

Hi everyone, this month I won't be able to replicate one of the bigger releases of 2 units like we had in the last few months, I had a few problems and have even less time because of the festivities, I hope you will understand. Nevertheless, I can offer you a 12 model release of a infantry unit between:

• 13th century Teutonic Knights on foot with Winged greathelms and Faussart : The Faussart is a l...
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December 50% MyMiniFactory Store Discount Code for Patrons

Hi everyone, here you will find the discount code for December: use it on our MyMiniFactory Store to get 50% on all of our store items!

The code is:
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DAO Miniatures Collaboration - Free Mounted Heavy Samurai

Hi guys, for December we are doing a collaboration with DAO Miniatures.

You might have recently seen their new Kickstarter, Wraith Warlords of Wano: Infinite Samurai Battalion Builder, and they've been kind enough to offer the members of...

DECEMBER RELEASE 𐍈 13th century Polish Knights and Polish Infantry

Hi everyone, the December release is here, and it's all about Polish knights and crusaders during the 13th century and more specifically the Prussian Crusade:

While many medieval scholars are aware of the Scandinavian and German crusades in the Baltic, Poland's contributions often remain overlooked. The medieval era proved challenging for the Polish kingdom, marked by the division of dynastic lands leading to perpetual rivalries. Krakow fell victim to Mongol invasions, Lithuanian pagans...

Release date update

Hi guys, the new release is coming on December 1st and will be thus called December Release.

From now on I'm going to start releasing on the 1st of the month like everyone else so that people don't get confused. Sorry for the hassle

Preview 𐍈 Polish Knights for the November Release

Hi everyone, here's a preview of the Polish Knights for November. Taking inspiration from the illuminated Morgan-Maciejowski Bible, I've introduced a new helmet design. In addition to this one, some of the other knights will be sporting variations of flat-top greathelms. This round I've also opted for a more tailored and fitted surcoat. Would love to hear your thoughts on this one!

Preview 𐍈 Polish Infantry for the November Release

Hi all,  here's a small preview of the Polish Infantry for November: this guy will be the  leader of a formation of spearmen. I will show more soon! In the  meantime I would love to know what you think about him.

November 50% Store Discount Code for Patrons

Hi everyone, if you missed some of the past releases here you will find the discount code for our MyMiniFactory Store for November: use it to get 50% on all of our store items!

The code is:

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POLL 𐍈 NOVEMBER RELEASE

Hi everyone, here's the poll for the November Release. Keep in mind that it's supposed to come out at the end of November.

(Click on the links below before voting to see some visual representations of what each unit could be. Keep in mind that these are just quick edits to give you a rough idea, they won't exactly represent the final models.)

This month I'm bringing back some options from the last poll with updated images, while adding the Polish crusadi...

OCTOBER RELEASE 𐍈 13th century Mounted Teutonic Knights, Teutonic Crossbowmen and Lithuanian Warriors

Hi all, the October release is here!

It includes: 

• 13th century mounted Teutonic Knights modular kit: 

      10 separate Horses

      10 separate Riders

      3 separate Shields

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