Description: NEW/USED 1475 German (Nuremberg) "The Gothic Knight" (90mm), by Hinchliffe Models Ltd. (#PKO/1) Packaging Condition: NO original packaging (substitute box), but comes with literature (Unsealed, will be secure)This white metal figure (w/accessories) is partly unassembled and painted (see pics)Made in 1979 (UK)Sculpted by Dave JarvisHand-painted by original owner (USA)1:18 scale (90mm/9cm)This figure depicts a German Gothic Knight (Nuremberg style), circa 1475While the term "Gothic" in art history covers the 12th to 15th centuries, Gothic plate armor develops only during 1420–1440s, when the technological development of armor reached the stage where full plate armor (including movable joints) was made, and national styles of "white armor" began to emerge, specifically German ("Gothic") and Italian (Milanese). Centers of armor production in the period included Augsburg, Nuremberg and Landshut. Gothic armor was often combined with a Gothic sallet, which included long and sharp rear-plate that protected the back of the neck and head. Maximilian armor of the early 16th century is characterized by rounder and more curved forms, and their ridges were narrower, parallel to each other and covered the entire armor.Frank Hinchliffe began the company Hinchliffe Models in 1967 producing larger scale artillery and equipment. These were often monstrous heavy cast metal kits that required a fair amount of assembly. At some point, figure sculptor Peter Gilder (recently of Miniature Figurines) came on board and began the range of historical figures in 25mm; apparently meant to look imposing against the then current HO/OO scale figures put out by Airfix (est. 22mm). Initially, Frank's brother Bob handled the commercial aspects of the business from his Cheshire home, whilst Frank handled design and production in Meltham. In 1969, Norman Newton Ltd became sole agents for Hinchliffe Models and Bob Hinchliffe appears to have moved on soon thereafter. The range expanded rapidly to cover artillery and wagons in 54mm, 30mm and 20mm, and these were sold via Rose Miniatures and Tradition. Frank teamed up with Peter Gilder to produce 25mm wargame figures, and the rapidly expanded Hinchliffe Models. Hinchliffe continued to pursue his interest in larger scale models by commissioning pieces from Charles Stadden, Cliff Sanderson, Dave Jarvis, Ray Lamb, Julian Bennassi, D. Roberts and Dave Sparrow to create a healthy inventory of 30/54/75/90 and 150mm figures. Other well known names that passed through Hincliffe during the 1970s include Trevor Dixon and Norman Swales.Your shipment will arrive via USPS Priority Mail (1-4 business days), USPS Ground Advantage (2-5 business days), or UPS Ground Saver (1-6 business days), after the 2-3 day processing time (upon paid purchase)Shipment(s) sent out of Lemon Grove, California, USAWE CAN COMBINE-SHIP - ASK US FIRST!Will be packed very well - READ OUR FEEDBACK!No Returns ***AN INVOICE WILL BE SENT AFTER PURCHASE, WHICH MAY REFLECT A MORE ACCURATE POSTAGE RATE FOR THIS ITEM - DON'T PASS THIS UP YET! Please visit our Backroad Memories ebay store, or visit www.BackroadMemories.com, for more model collectibles added weekly! PLEASE SHARE OUR STORE WITH EVERYBODY YOU KNOW!
Price: 79 USD
Location: Lemon Grove, California
End Time: 2025-01-18T20:00:01.000Z
Shipping Cost: 1.5 USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Unit of Sale: Single Unit
Assembly Status: Unassembled Kit
Size: 90mm (9cm)
Scale: 1:18
Material: Metal
MPN: PKO/1
Year Manufactured: 1979
Set Includes: READ FULL DESCRIPTION
Vintage: Yes
California Prop 65 Warning: California Prop 65 Warning: Warnings about significant exposure to chemicals that cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
Brand: Hinchliffe Models Ltd.
Type: Figure
Era: Nuremberg, Germany (1475)
Sculptor: Dave Jarvis
Packaging: With Packaging
Model: The Gothic Knight
Theme: Militaria
Features: Not Painted, Painted, With Stand, Carefully Packed
Time Period Manufactured: 1970-1979
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
