Back in the early 80's Bob Naismith sculpted a massive range of figures in both 15 and 25mm for Navwar, under the umbrella of Naismith Design. Until recently the 15mm were still available but unfortunately the owner, Tony Anderson, passed away in May this year.
It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of Navwar founder, Tony Anderson, who left us on 12/05/2024 at the age of 78. Tony spent over 55 years building his wargaming and ships business and his passion and attention to detail has been second to none. He will be greatly missed.
The business will continue to be operated by Tony's wife (Noshi Anderson) with the casting of models to continue. Please have patience with us whilst we transition at this difficult time.
(Via TMP) - The company was originally a partnership between Bob Naismith and Navwar, with casting taking place sometimes in Glasgow and sometimes in London. It was never more than a part-time income for Bob, however, so he instead moved on (around 1984) to work with Bryan Ansell at Citadel Miniatures and Naismith Design became wholly owned by Navwar.
Bob is (obviously!) notable for his original sculpts of the Citadel / Games Workshop Space Marines... started with a limited edition (limited to how many they could cast I think) and the followed up with the wonderful C100 range (image c/o Stuff of Legends, link to the page below).
I bought a few of the Aztec baggies back in the day, not sure where from, possibly mail order however then, more recently, picked up a load with a veiw to getting them up on the blog and the Lost Minis WIKI! Greater love hath no man. He did Aztecs, Mayans, Inca and Conquistadores for this genre... lots of others such as Roman, Ancient Greek, Medieval etc which were all in the same lovely style.
AZTECS
AZ1 Novice Warrior, Spear and Shield at Ease
AZ50?
PA2 Aztec General in Human Skin Suit with Back Banners
There is an eleven pack Conquistador range that I'll put up at some point. I'll also take some pics of my loose ones.
Some of the Naismith Design packs are up on the WIKI, these will follow at some point.
https://www.miniatures-workshop.com/lostminiswiki/index.php?title=Naismith_Design
You can find a bunch of other images and stuff on Bob on the blog via the Naismith Design label;http://www.deartonyblair.co.uk/search/label/Naismith%20Design
There's a great Osprey book on Aztecs etc on Amazon available below (associate link so I'd get a penny or so if you do purchase)
Aztec, Mixtec and Zapotec Armies: v. 239 (Men-at-Arms)
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