Kneeling Crossbowman Loading - 15th century crossbowman kneeling to span his crossbow, 1:35 scale grey resin miniature.
Kneeling Crossbowman Loading - 15th century crossbowman kneeling to span his crossbow, 1:35 scale grey resin miniature. - size reference with ruler.

HISTORY · CONTEXT

Kneeling Crossbowman Loading

A crossbowman down on one knee, foot in the stirrup of his weapon, hauling the string with a belt hook or windlass. Slow to load, brutal at the shot. Period: Battle of Grunwald, 15 July 1410.

Both sides at Grunwald fielded crossbowmen - Polish and town levies for the Crown, Bohemian, Moravian and Pomeranian mercenaries for the Order. Steel-prod crossbows were the heaviest missile weapon of the field, capable of defeating mail and even plate at close range.

Painting tips

  • Tunic: muted natural wool or town livery.
  • Mail or brigandine: dark steel, sepia wash, optional studded rivets.
  • Crossbow stock: warm wood; prod: dark steel; string: pale linen.
  • Bolt quiver at the belt: dark leather with off-white feathers.

Historical sources & further reading

  • Medieval crossbow studies (Payne-Gallwey)
  • Grunwald order-of-battle reconstructions

⚠ Small parts. Not suitable for children under 14.

IN THE BOX

What you receive.

01

The figure

Resin-printed on our 16K MSLA printer in tougher ABS-Like resin. Washed, UV-cured, quality-checked, separated from supports by hand.

02

Foam-in-box packaging

Every order ships in die-cut protective foam inside a branded cardboard box. Thin parts do not snap in transit — guaranteed.

03

Studio gift

Every order ships with a small surprise — a miniature diorama prop from the studio. A crate, a shield stand, a shell casing, a scatter piece. Something extra to stage your figure on the shelf.

SCALE TABLE · KNEELING CROSSBOWMAN LOADING

How tall this figure stands.

We offer five scales. Scale is a ratio (1:35 = 1/35 of life-size), not a flat number — actual figure height depends on the sculpt. Heights below are for this specific figure. 1:35 is the default shown in the main product photo.

Scale This figure Use case
1:32 55.9 mm Showcase · 1:32 vehicles
1:35 · default 51.0 mm Classic military diorama
1:43 41.6 mm Diecast · model railway
1:48 37.2 mm Collector · 1:48 kits
1:72 24.8 mm Wargaming · mass battle

ADDITIONAL TREATMENTS

Primer — pick your finish.

NO PRIMER

Raw dark-grey resin. Fully usable as-is for display. Default option.

BLACK PRIMER

Stynylrez matte black, applied at the studio. Ready for zenithal highlighting or dry-brush painting.

WHITE PRIMER

Stynylrez matte white, applied at the studio. Maximum visibility of sculpted details under paint.

PRIMER SELECTED AT CHECKOUT

VOICES · EARLY ACCESS

From the hobby bench.

Λ
Detail on the shield rim and the helmet crest is genuinely museum-grade. Primed straight out of the box and painted it the same evening.
— Hobby modeler, Warsaw
Ω
I've been building dioramas for fifteen years. This is the first 3D-printed Spartan where the proportions and the cape drape look right.
— Diorama builder, London
†
Three days to Berlin. Packaging is proper foam-in-box, figure arrived with zero damage and the primer finish is crisp.
— Wargamer, Berlin

SHIPPING & RETURNS

Straightforward.

PRODUCTION

Up to 5 business days.

Every figure is printed after you order, not pulled from stock. Wash, UV-cure, hand-support removal, QA — then it ships.

SHIPPING

Worldwide tracked.

Poland 1–2 days · Europe 3–6 days · US · Canada · Australia 7–12 days. Total order time typically 5–17 days depending on region.

RETURNS

30-day money back.

Don't like it? Return within 30 days of delivery for a full refund — no explanation required. Original packaging preferred, return shipping on you. Damaged on arrival? We cover everything.

WHY DIORAO

Four reasons, no marketing.

01

16K precision

Detail down to 0.05 mm. Chainmail, laurel, leather stitching — printed cleanly, nothing hand-finished.

02

ABS-Like resin

Tougher than standard hobby resin. Spear shafts, banner poles, horns — they don't snap.

03

30-day guarantee

Not happy? Send it back within 30 days for a full refund. Zero questions.

04

Studio-crafted

Printed, cured, packaged in-house by the team. Every figure goes through human QA before it ships.

PAIRS WITH · MEDIEVAL

Complete the set.

Torn Banner Standard - 15th century torn heraldic banner on a snapped pole at Grunwald, 1:35 scale grey resin miniature.

1:32–1:72·ENVIRO

Torn Banner Standard

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Bohemian Pike Infantryman - 15th century Bohemian mercenary pikeman at Grunwald, 1:35 scale grey resin miniature.

1:32–1:72·FIGURE

Bohemian Pike Infantryman

€6,00 →

Loose Warhorse Reeling - 15th century riderless warhorse reeling on the Grunwald battlefield, 1:35 scale grey resin miniature.

1:32–1:72·FIGURE

Loose Warhorse Reeling

€5,00 →

Fallen Shield Bearer - 15th century shield bearer fallen on the battlefield at Grunwald, 1:35 scale grey resin miniature.

1:32–1:72·FIGURE

Fallen Shield Bearer

€6,00 →