I recently started a 75mm 3D printed kit/set called “El Cid”, called after the famous Spanish commander. I bought it a couple of years ago and at the time it was marketed by Centurion Miniatures, thought it is no longer on their website. However, doing a Google Lens search gave several other options.
This is the set.
Which figure exacty is supposed to be El Cid is not clear, as reportedly he had a large impressive beard. Non of the figs fits that description. Also little historical research has been done, as, what I understood, battlefield planning with a map was not done in the 11th century AD.
The printing is rather impressive as far as details go, specially if you consider the fact that the table is printed in one go. My only gripe is that the belt is way too thick!
I just finished the table:
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If you’re trying to pick out El Cid from that figure set using his sword, here is what to look for based on his historical weapons (Tizona and Colada):
Sword Type: A classic 11th-century knightly arming sword—straight, double-edged, medium-length blade designed for one-handed use.
Hilt & Guard: Look for a figure carrying a simple straight crossguard (cruciform/cross shape) with a rounded disc or brazil-nut shaped pommel at the top of the handle.
Historical Caveat: Ignore the curved Renaissance hilt seen on the museum display sword today—that guard was added in the 1500s. A period-accurate mini will feature the 11th-century straight crossguard.
Blade: Straight blade with a fuller (groove) running down the center.
Quick ID Rule: Find the guy wearing or holding a traditional, straight cruciform knightly sword at his hip—that’s Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar.
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Ok, this must be him then…
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With the later modified hilt that was made well after his death ..
Yes, but I’ll leave it this way. I don’t feel like modifying it, with the fair chance of damaging the figure…
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