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Corvus Belli Competition (closed) |
Nov 30, 2002 |
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In the north-western corner of Spain is a region called Galicia.
It is a land steeped in history through which it has developed a quite unique
cultural personality. During the stone age, Galicia became an epicentre
of early megalithic civilisation. Much later the region was colonised by
the Celts, followed by the Romans and - in due course - the Visigoths. In
medieval times the land became a subkingdom of Castile. Perhaps the most
important coastal town in the region is the port of La Coruna. It was from
here on 26 July, 1588 that the Spanish launched their ill-fated Armada.
Galicia is also the home of Fernando Liste - a man imbued with the
same history as the land that surrounds him. Fernando is the craftsman behind
Corvus Belli, and the creator of some of the finest miniatures you will
ever see. Indeed, the tantalising quality of his figures goes almost unsurpassed.
Currently, the company produce miniatures in two different scales:
The foundations of Corvus Belli are built around a core range of 15mm figures.
They are available in several different flavours, including Celts,
Early Imperial Roman and Mercenaries. There is also a small
collection of Baggage items, in which you will find sheep, peasants,
carts, etc. The 15mm range is aimed, principally, at players of the De Bellis
Antiquitatis and De Bellis Multitudinis (DBA & DBM) wargame rules - but are equally suited to other similar
pursuits.
There is also a small - but soon to be expanded - range of 28mm figures.
At present the main feature is an excellent line-up of War of the Roses
miniatures. This includes everything from Heralds and Trumpeters, through
loyal Men-at-arms and Halberdiers, to Crossbowmen, Archers and Handgunners. The 28mm range is
sculpted exclusively by Antonio Zapatero Guardini.
This month Corvus Belli are sponsoring a competition. They're offering you
the chance to win not one but two entire boxed sets of 15mm miniatures
- plucked from the ranks of the Celtic and Roman armies. The usual rules
apply - and if you can answer a simple question you could be the proud beneficiary
of a belated Christmas present!
This competition is now closed. It was won by James Culshaw from Dumfires in Scotland. He correctly identified that the handgunner's nickname was Henry "the Deaf"!
Corvus Belli website
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