Updating an old blog post as I've picked up a bunch of variant sculpts...
Back in the late 70s and early 80s, Bob sculpted a number of (now long out of production) fantasy pieces for various companies. I am led to believe he first sculpted for Wargames Publications (Scotland) Ltd. He sculpted a large amount of historical, both in 15mm and 25mm under 'Naismith Design' label which were distributed by Navwar Productions Limited. The 15mm are mostly still available however the 25mm are long gone and Navwar have never been able to supply any information regarding the masters etc. I would assume they are gathering dust in one of Bob's Highland hideaways... the man is a true Scot through and through. He has sculpted for many different companies over the years including being responsible for the first Games Workshop Space Marines (should I insert a 'TM' there?) - the old classic Womble helmeted ones. He left GW around 1990 to become freelance. He sculpted a large Sci Fi range 'Cobalt' that has recently been picked up by Black Hat Miniatures (since sold on). He is currently producing plastic for both Fireforge Games and Mantic Games along with his latest venture where he's turned to 3D computer modelling... https://www.bobnaismith.com/
These are what I have of the fantasy he released under Naismith Design.....If anyone has any more variants please let me know!
F1 Dungeoneer Duck
F2 Adventurer Elf ready to travel
Version 2
F3 Superhero in cape & tights
Version 2
F4 Thief Adventurer with loot and pack
F5 Skeleton Warrior with sword and shield
F8 Unarmoured troll advancing
F10 Troll with shoulder plate marching
F13 Knight of the Order of the Chaotic Ant
(carded one is the 2nd version)
F14 Wizard casting spell
F15 Witch, invoking the spirits
F16 Orc standing guard
F17 Orc marching, half armoured
F18 Orc in chainmail & plumed helmet advancing
F19 Dwarf with Axe
F20 Armoured Dwarf drawing dagger
SD1 Dragon - Something Special
And an unknown hunchback...
Two different base inscriptions. One had the code added which is always useful....
The original post is here;
http://www.deartonyblair.co.uk/2014/05/bob-naismith-old-fantasy-sculpts.html
I also recently picked up a Naismith Designs Roman Chariot... this is a seriously nice sculpt although a little fiddly as a kit.
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5 comments:
These look great!
So many gorgeous, characterful sculpts! Thanks for sharing!
Great stuff, the chariot horses are wonderful.
Great post, few bits on the Lost Minis Wiki will need updating 😉
I know! I've been meaning to for a long time!
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