{"product_id":"erik-of-the-scarlett-road-crossbow-knight-bust-by-dm-stash","title":"Crossbow Knight (Erik of the Scarlett Road) Bust by DM Stash","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHe doesn't announce himself — he simply lines up the shot, and by the time you've spotted the bolt, the deed is already done.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✔ Large-scale display bust — significantly bigger than standard 32mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✔ Resin printed fresh to order in the UK\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✔ Supplied unpainted — ideal as a centrepiece painting project\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✔ Designed for display shelves and painting competitions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eErik of the Scarlett Road is a crossbow knight from DM Stash's \u003cem\u003eThe Dire End\u003c\/em\u003e collection — a figure carved from grim purpose and road-worn resolve. This large-scale bust captures him mid-draw: crossbow raised, bolt levelled, the whole silhouette taut with held breath and cold intent. A chainmail coif sits close over his head, framing the hard lines of his armoured helm and the shadows beneath its brim. A broad, heavily textured fur-trimmed cloak drapes his shoulders and falls across the plinth base, sculpted with extraordinary surface variety — layered feather-like fur at the collar, intricate filigree patterning across the flowing cape beneath, and pauldrons detailed with spoke-wheel medallions and articulated plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe crossbow itself is richly detailed — a weighty war weapon with visible stirrup, carved stock, and taut string — held with the kind of practised ease that says this isn't his first ambush. The ornate plinth base features a bold cross-in-triangle motif and repeating inlaid relief work, giving the whole piece the gravitas of a trophy or commemorative piece as much as a gaming aid.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a painting project, Erik rewards time. The fur collar alone offers a dozen textures to explore, the chainmail coif is crisp enough to dry-brush cleanly, and the cloak's filigree patterning sits perfectly for a contrast wash. Whether you're entering a painting competition or anchoring a display shelf dedicated to dark fantasy knights, this bust has the presence to earn its place.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a multipart bust, supplied with a decorative plinth base, in both pre-supported and unsupported formats so you can choose your preferred approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWell suited for adventurers who:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaint display busts as a centrepiece or competition project\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWant a dark fantasy ranged warrior for a narrative display diorama\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAre collecting from DM Stash's \u003cem\u003eThe Dire End\u003c\/em\u003e range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLove richly textured sculpts that reward advanced painting techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEncounter Hook\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe party crests a ridge on the Scarlett Road just as the last merchant wagon burns below — and a single bolt cracks off a boulder inches from the lead character's head. Erik of the Scarlett Road doesn't want gold. He wants them to turn back. Whether they do is entirely up to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge-scale display bust — multipart construction with decorative plinth base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplied unpainted and unassembled, ready to prime\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in pre-supported and unsupported variants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSculpted as part of DM Stash's \u003cem\u003eThe Dire End\u003c\/em\u003e collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eSculpted by \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dm-stash\"\u003eDM Stash\u003c\/a\u003e — visit their collection to see more of their work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePairs well with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/npcs-townsfolk\"\u003edark fantasy NPCs\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/wasteland-post-apocalyptic\"\u003ewasteland road campaigns\u003c\/a\u003e — or explore the full range from \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dm-stash\"\u003eDM Stash\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMitz \u0026amp; Simz — the cats maintain concentration on their Nap spell regardless of what is happening around them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReady to add this adventurer to your collection? 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