Footsore Miniatures – Mortal Gods Mythic Wild Centaurs
After we've already taken a closer look at the civilized centaurs, today we're taking a look at the wild version of the four-legged gentlemen. All models are intended for the Mortal Gods Mythic game and, like the civilized version, were modelled by Trish Carden.
I didn't include the bag pictures this time, but I would like to mention again that the models don't come in blister packs, but in plastic bags with pressure seals.
There are three different versions of the wild centaurs, one with a hammer, one with a spear and shield and one with a bow and arrow.
All three variants come with the usual equipment sprue, which includes a separate quiver, a bow and quiver combination and two different short swords, which can also be attached to the model. Each mini comes with an MDF oval base.
The number of small parts is pleasingly low for all three variants. The archer has a separate arm for the bow and the spearman has one arm with a shield and one with a spear. The version with the hammer has no separate parts for the armament, which makes assembly and painting somewhat easier.
As with the civilized version, there are two different horse bodies. The distribution in the bags supplied is random and may differ from the product images on the homepage. In terms of style, the bodies resemble rather cold-blooded horses, as they are noticeably beefier than the civilized version.
What was once again noticeable with the parts was the sometimes mediocre casting quality. Not only were the clearly sticking out mold lines very present, but also uneven surfaces and some holes in the casting spoiled the fun a little while assembling.
Yes, it took some nerve to deburr and assemble the centaurs, but the end result is very rewarding. The centaur with the hammer was the easiest to assemble as it didn't have any separate parts.
I added an additional quiver from the accessory sprue to the archer. Later, when he is painted, it will look as if he is wearing it on his hip.
The centaur with spear and shield was the most challenging. The arm with the shield had to be brought into a natural-looking position and the spear had to be bent into a straight shape. Spears made of pewter are generally a nasty thing for me - it is almost guaranteed that they will bend during transportation and therefore break off sooner or later or ruin the paint job. Fortunately, I managed this quite well here and the model now looks quite nice.
The centaurs also look good as a whole. Robert, from Wolpertinger Miniatures, was kind enough to smoothen the surfaces a little for me with modeling clay and fill in one or two gaps so that nothing of the rather raw cast was visible after zenithal priming.
Conclusion
At first I had my doubts about the models, but once they were assembled, they won me over. Despite the flaws in the cast, the wild centaurs are really beautiful designs. The spearman in particular looked a bit emo with his shaved head and long hair falling to one side, until I realized that I could paint it in the same color as the horse's mane. In addition, all the centaurs also fit very well into other settings. So if you don't play Mortal Gods Mythic, don't worry, they also make very good companions or bosses for other systems.
However, I can't say much good about the casting quality at this point - I definitely caught myself cursing a few times. I would therefore say that the models are less suitable for beginners and you definitely need some experience to remove the mold lines to prepare them for painting. On the other hand, all three models offer a lot in regards to painting. More talented painters will be able to try their hand at horse patterns and blending between the human and animal half of the body or even tattoos on the upper body.
In price terms, we are once again at the upper end for individual models. Compared to last year, the centaurs have also become a little more expensive, coming in at a proud €18.95 per model. So when buying them, you will most likely decide to do so with a project already in mind. However, they are well suited for this, whether for use in a diorama or as an eye-catcher on the field. All in all, a pretty well-rounded product if you can get to grips with the post-processing of the cast.
Greetings from the Chaosbunker
Mortal Gods is a brand by Footsore Miniatures
The reviewed product item was provided by the manufacturer.
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