Battle of Lake Peipus 1242 – Rus vs Teutonic Knight Diorama | 28mm/32mm STL | 3 Figures & Horses

A light blue 3D-rendered medieval diorama miniature set on a round scenic base. On the left, a bareheaded Teutonic Knight kneels in a last stand with sword raised, wearing scale armour and chainmail. In the centre, a dismounted Kievan Rus warrior in lamellar scale armour stands over him with an axe raised. On the right, a mounted Kievan Rus horseman on a rearing warhorse swings a mace overhead while carrying a heraldic shield with a beast motif. Fallen weapons and debris are visible at the base. Displayed on a black background.

The ice cracks. The battle is decided.

Relive one of the most dramatic moments of medieval Eastern European warfare with this stunning diorama set depicting the climactic close-quarters struggle of the Battle of Lake Peipus, 1242 — the legendary clash between the Teutonic Knights and the forces of Novgorod led by Alexander Nevsky. A downed Teutonic Knight makes his last stand against two Kievan Rus warriors — one mounted, one on foot — in a scene of desperate, visceral combat frozen in extraordinary 3D sculpted detail.

A collector-grade centrepiece equally at home on a display shelf or a wargaming table.

The set includes:

  • Downed Teutonic Knight — kneeling, bareheaded, sword raised defiantly in a last stand pose; scale armour and chainmail coif visible
  • Dismounted Kievan Rus warrior — standing over the fallen knight, axe raised, wearing lamellar scale armour with chainmail and fur-trimmed cloak
  • Mounted Kievan Rus horseman — rearing warhorse, rider in chainmail coif and scale armour with mace raised overhead and heraldic shield on arm
  • Shared round scenic base with ice/ground texture — display-ready straight off the printer

Model highlights:

  • Three dramatically interacting figures with a rearing warhorse — a true narrative diorama
  • Highly detailed Kievan Rus lamellar and scale armour — distinct from standard Western European medieval sculpts
  • Ornate heraldic shield on the mounted warrior with decorative dragon/beast motif
  • Expressive facial sculpts — determination on the fallen knight, fury on his attackers
  • Rearing warhorse with full tack and bridle detail
  • Fallen weapons and debris visible at the base
  • Round display base — perfect for painting competition submission

Designed for:

  • 28mm and 32mm scale tabletop gaming
  • Battle of Lake Peipus, Alexander Nevsky, and Teutonic Wars historical scenarios
  • SAGA, Lion Rampant, and Eastern European medieval wargames
  • D&D, Pathfinder, and dark fantasy TTRPG encounters
  • Russian, Baltic, and Northern Crusades themed collections
  • Cinematic display pieces and painting competition centrepieces
  • Fans of Eisenstein’s Alexander Nevsky and medieval Eastern European history

Availability note: This set is currently available exclusively to Tribe members and will be released to the general store at a later date. Join the Tribe for early access to this and all upcoming releases!

File details:

  • Format: STL (pre-supported and unsupported versions included)
  • Scale: Optimized for 28mm and 32mm
  • Printer: resin compatible