This range covers the wars of the Prophet and his immediate successors: the Rashidun and Umayyad Caliphates.
The figures can also be used for the early Abbasid Caliphate.
The standard formation until 638 was an infantry centre and two infantry wings, with any cavalry grouped into an extra command used for outfianking or as a reserve. After 638 a large quantity of captured horses and armour was available and initially about half of the new permanent "Jund" forces became cavalry. Jund were settled in large permanent military encampments in conquered territory intended to insulate the Arab fighting men from less warlike natives and prevent them being absorbed and diluted. However, multiple native wives producing children had somewhat the same effect as well as greatly increasing Jund numbers in the following period. Little use was yet made of non-Arab troops. Even rich city Arabs had their children fostered by nomads and the poor often worked as caravaneers.

To quote an Arab general in 635, "In the days of the Ignorance, 100 Persians could put to flight 1,000 Arabs, but now, God be praised, 100 Arabs can put to flight 1,000 Persians."

This range has been realized by Red Copper Miniatures, based on their own study and research before sculpting. The handmade individual design and 3D printing technology allows them to develop their own characteristic style, versatile for 15mm and 28mm, with great detail and functionality, but without losing the personality of each model. Red Copper Miniatures models combine respect for historical rigor and the freshness and epic of attractive designs, with new, varied, dynamic and unique poses.
We print them on demand with very high definition machines using our own blend of different resins to achieve superb detail and
plastic like material properties.

Red Copper Miniatures are LARGE 15mm that would mix well with Xyston and Legio Heroica (sometime referred to as 18mm).
If you prefer we can reduce them in size to "standard" 15mm to match our own or Essex miniatures!

Also available as 1:72 or 28mm on demand!

Code: RCARA01
Arab mounted command

These figures can be used to represent the Prophet or any of his immediate successors: the khalifs Abu Bakr, Umar, Othman and Ali, from the "hijra" or flight of the Prophet to Medina until the establishment of the Umayyad Caliphate by Mu'awiya. Except in civil war the commanders typically charged at the head of their army, often bearing the army banner, which was the symbol of their authority.

Pack include four 15mm mounted commander and/or standard bearers:

EURO€ 4.90 Quantity:

For 28mm or other sizes just
All figures are sold unpainted and some models may require a little assembly.

Code: RCARA02
Arab warband

Infantry are described in contemporary accounts as swordsmen, often mailed, although the armour was generally worn under the kaftan. They are usually mentioned resisting stubbornly rather than charging wildly, except for exceptional individuals, often the commanders, throwing themselves into the enemy seeking martyrdom.

Pack include a random mix of 8 x 15mm figures out of five different poses:

EURO€ 4.90 Quantity:

For 28mm or other sizes just
All figures are sold unpainted and some models may require a little assembly.

Code: RCARA03
Arab spearmen

The spear was the weapon of choice for cavalry and also commonly used by infantry, although there is no evidence at this time for bodies of infantry fighting in a cohesive spear armed formation.

Pack include a random mix of 8 x 15mm figures out of five different poses:

EURO€ 4.90 Quantity:

For 28mm or other sizes just
All figures are sold unpainted and some models may require a little assembly.

Code: RCARA04
Arab bowmen

The Prophet himself is described as using a bow in battle. Massed archers were grouped at least in on one occasion to protect the exposed flank of the army against enemy cavalry.

Pack include a random mix of 8 x 15mm figures out of five different poses:

EURO€ 4.90 Quantity:

For 28mm or other sizes just
All figures are sold unpainted and some models may require a little assembly.

Code: RCARA05
Arab skirmishers

Skirmishers fought with javelin in a loose formation hanging around enemy foot, running away when charged. They were useful to delay enemy, using their agility to dodge massed infantry and avoid contact, excellent for occupying difficult terrain and to support friendly troops in combat, but were extremely vulnerable to enemy cavalry.

Pack include a random mix of 8 x 15mm figures out of five different poses:

EURO€ 4.90 Quantity:

For 28mm or other sizes just
All figures are sold unpainted and some models may require a little assembly.

Code: RCARA06
Arab Heavy Cavalry

Citizen cavalry was composed of the richer inhabitants of Arab trading cities or oases, on horses, in mail and armed with long spears used in a fencing style, but seeking individual combat rather than delivering a cohesive charge.

Pack include a random mix of 4 x 15mm mounted figures out of five different poses:

EURO€ 4.90 Quantity:

For 28mm or other sizes just
All figures are sold unpainted and some models may require a little assembly.

Code: RCARA07
Arab Light Cavalry

Before the New Kingdom, the Egyptian armies were composed of conscripted peasants and artisans, who would then mass under the banner of the pharaoh. These soldiers carried a simple armament consisting of a spear with a copper spearhead and a large wooden shield covered by leather hides. Cheap to mass produce and simple to use, during the New Kingdom it remained the weapon of choice for conscripted and mercenary troops. This does not means it was regarded as an inferior weapon however, it was appreciated enough to be depicted in the hands of Ramesses III himself, killing a Libyan!

Pack include a random mix of 4 x 15mm mounted figures out of five different poses:

EURO€ 4.90 Quantity:

For 28mm or other sizes just
All figures are sold unpainted and some models may require a little assembly.

Code: RCARA08
Arab camel riders

Until the capture of herds at the battle of Hunain in 630, settled Muslims had insufficient camels to entirely mount a body of foot, men instead taking turns to ride and the body moving at foot pace. Afterwards however, all foot were often mounted on camels.

Pack include a random mix of 4 x 15mm mounted figures out of five different poses:

EURO€ 4.90 Quantity:

For 28mm or other sizes just
All figures are sold unpainted and some models may require a little assembly.

Code: RCARA09
Arab Civilians

Libyans seem to have been of little concern to the powerful, expansive, and militaristic Egyptian state but in the 13th and 12th centuries B.C. there lead repeated attempts (often partially successful) to invade and occupy Egypt’s western and even central Delta. These invasions may have ultimately failed, but by 1200 BC, substantial numbers of Libyan and Sherden mercenaries were supplanting native Egyptian troops in the army. Libyans, along with other armed foreigners, were even included in the (predominantly Egyptian) military escort of the Pharaoh.

Pack include 4 x 15mm figures and 2 pack camels:

EURO€ 4.90 Quantity:

For 28mm or other sizes just
All figures are sold unpainted and some models may require a little assembly.

Code: RCARA10
Arab camp tent

This camp set contains an open sided black tent complete with internal furnitures and a plastic palm tree.
The tent itself is approximately 80x50mm.
If you like you can use the civilians pack above to add some action to your camp!

Pack include one large black tent and a plastic palm tree:

15mm Plain cast kit (needs assembly and painting) EURO€ 16.90 Quantity:

For 28mm or other sizes just

Code: DBAIII/25a

Save and get everything you need for a DBA 3.0 Early Arab Conquest Army!
This DBA army pack contains at least 50 figures (some handy spares are normally included!) of which 40 foot and 10 mounted, including Commanders.
Include enough figures for all these options:
3Cv or 4Bd gen., 2x3Bw, 7x4Bd, 1x2Ps or LCm, 1xLH or Cm/Bd (15 elements in all)
plus a large tent model for the camp!

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DBA 3.0 III/25a Arab Conquest 622-638 AD army Pack
40 foot, 10 mounted (15 elements) + black tent : EURO€ 47.40
(regular price EURO 53.65 SAVE OVER 10%!)

Quantity:

All our figures do not contain lead and are sold unpainted!

Code: DBAIII/25b

Save and get everything you need for a DBA 3.0 Late Arab Conquest Army!
This DBA army pack contains at least 49 figures (some handy spares are normally included!) of which 29 foot and 17 mounted, including Commanders, plus 3 civilians, 2 baggage camels and a tent model for the camp.
Include enough figures for all these options:
3Cv gen., 4x3Cv, 1x3/4Bw, 5x4Bd, 1x3Ax or 2Ps or LCm (14 elements in all)

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DBA 3.0 III/25b Arab Conquest 639-660 AD army Pack
29 foot, 17 mounted (14 elements) + camp figures and tent : EURO€ 45.37
(regular price EURO 50.48 SAVE OVER 10%!)

Quantity:

All our figures do not contain lead and are sold unpainted!

Code: DBAIII/25c

Save and get everything you need for a DBA 3.0 Khawarij (Kharijites or al-Shurat) Arab Army!
This DBA army pack contains at least 41 figures (some handy spares are normally included!) of which 22 foot and 19 mounted, including Commanders, plus a tent model for the camp.
Include enough figures for all these options:
3Kn gen., 4x3Kn, 1x3/4Bw, 5x3Wb, 1x3Wb or 1x2LH or LCm (14 elements in all)

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DBA 3.0 III/25c Khawarij Arab 658-873 AD army Pack
22 foot, 19 mounted (14 elements) + camp tent : EURO€ 39.37
(regular price EURO 43.75 SAVE OVER 10%!)

Quantity:

All our figures do not contain lead and are sold unpainted!

Logistics

For further detailing your battlefied we suggest to use:
Code LGS1, Code LGS2, Code LGS3 and Code LGS9

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