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Miniatures Adventure => Pikes, Muskets and Flouncy Shirts => Topic started by: Freelancer on February 04, 2021, 10:39:46 PM

Title: 17th Century Ottoman army
Post by: Freelancer on February 04, 2021, 10:39:46 PM: I thought I'd post some shots of the Ottomans I have been painting (during various lockdowns). Mostly TAG, but some Perry's and Gripping Beast minis as well
(https://i.ibb.co/PFmBGRp/Janissary.jpg) (https://ibb.co/rF7n2gP)
Janissaries with their regimental Kazan (TAG)
(https://i.ibb.co/CVVzzKP/Tufecki.jpg) (https://ibb.co/vLLHH4X)
Tufecki musketeers (Perry Zouaves with GB heads and Perry Afghan weapons)
(https://i.ibb.co/RSX1bxL/Cavalry.jpg) (https://ibb.co/JdYNtfX)
Arab light cavalry (GB) and some Delhi Lancers in the background (TAG)
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Post by: Thew2 on February 04, 2021, 11:51:16 PM: Excellent stuff! The plastic conversions look great.
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Post by: Grumpy Gnome on February 05, 2021, 02:43:52 AM: Great stuff, especially the conversions.
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Post by: Thaddeu on February 05, 2021, 02:29:40 PM: Love to see Ottomans, especially when supplemented by clever plastics repurposing!
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Post by: Metternich on February 05, 2021, 03:20:38 PM: Simply lovely.
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Post by: valerio81 on February 05, 2021, 07:24:54 PM: Impressive!!
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Post by: AdamPHayes on February 05, 2021, 11:14:37 PM: Great looking army, those TAG figures paint up really nicely.
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Post by: Freelancer on February 06, 2021, 03:33:37 AM: Thanks, here are a few more units and command
(https://i.ibb.co/rwQTk5p/OLYMPUS-DIGITAL-CAMERA.jpg) (https://ibb.co/cryMJ28)
Azabs fighting for the empire and paid with the spoils of war (based on Perry Afghans)
(https://i.ibb.co/9gsDPYn/OLYMPUS-DIGITAL-CAMERA.jpg) (https://ibb.co/54B0ZcT)
Ottoman Guns
(https://i.ibb.co/7GXYVpv/OLYMPUS-DIGITAL-CAMERA.jpg) (https://ibb.co/ZhVLKgd)
The Sultan looks on (TAG)
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Post by: Stecal on February 06, 2021, 04:15:33 AM: these are really great
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Post by: FierceKitty on February 06, 2021, 05:08:01 AM: You've heard that purple was considered an unlucky colour for battlefield wear?
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Post by: Freelancer on February 06, 2021, 07:07:21 AM: Why do you think he’s at the front of an Ottoman ~~cannon fodder~~ Azab unit ;)
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Post by: FierceKitty on February 06, 2021, 07:46:02 AM: Good point!
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Post by: Friends of General Haig on February 06, 2021, 10:05:51 AM: Fabulous Ottomans! :o Very nice paint jobs, and love all of the kit bashed units. Very inventive, especially using the Zouaves.

I’m sure I have an Ottoman army somewhere in my future and this is all great for inspiration and kit ideas 👍
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Post by: Freelancer on February 07, 2021, 07:53:36 AM: Cheers, I sent a link of your Polish army to one of my gaming buddies who is working on the same army (so my Ottoman's have a genuine battle opponent.
Here are some of my Kapikulu Sipahis and Command
(https://i.ibb.co/cT9J2Cd/OLYMPUS-DIGITAL-CAMERA.jpg) (https://ibb.co/12NZRdx)
(https://i.ibb.co/HKzrJfF/OLYMPUS-DIGITAL-CAMERA.jpg) (https://ibb.co/df2QhwW)
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Post by: DintheDin on February 07, 2021, 08:00:56 AM: You are doing an impressive job! Congrats!
I'll be following this thread with great interest!
Cheers!
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Post by: Helen on February 07, 2021, 08:38:01 AM: Very impressive. Thanks for sharing your project.
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Post by: Sparrow on February 07, 2021, 09:31:54 AM: Lovely stuff and very inspiring! (Have to ask, what rules will you be using?).
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Post by: Freelancer on February 07, 2021, 09:58:34 AM: Pike and Shotte
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Post by: AdamPHayes on February 07, 2021, 11:23:07 AM: Superb use of a Perry Mahdist on that command stand!
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Post by: Freelancer on February 07, 2021, 08:23:09 PM: Yeah, the advantage of the Ottoman's eclectic mix of troops from the middle east, north Africa and the Balkans is that you can make use of an eclectic range of miniatures and periods (with the odd head swap here and there :) )
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Post by: Leapsnbounds on February 08, 2021, 12:16:19 AM: Where did you get those cannon? They are fantastic!
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Post by: Freelancer on February 08, 2021, 12:44:25 AM: Quote from: Leapsnbounds on February 08, 2021, 12:16:19 AM
Where did you get those cannon? They are fantastic!
https://theassaultgroup.co.uk/product/ottoman-artillery-piece/
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Post by: Sparrow on February 08, 2021, 05:54:48 AM: Quote from: Freelancer on February 07, 2021, 09:58:34 AM
Pike and Shotte

Cheers!
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Post by: Freelancer on February 15, 2021, 12:29:15 AM: A few more additions:
(https://i.ibb.co/pJ2mvrD/OLYMPUS-DIGITAL-CAMERA.jpg) (https://ibb.co/72v9JNc)
Ottoman officer and staff

(https://i.ibb.co/QQmCsj4/OLYMPUS-DIGITAL-CAMERA.jpg) (https://ibb.co/4tNYBgH)
a second Tufecki unit
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Post by: Friends of General Haig on February 18, 2021, 08:07:30 AM: Another cracking unit and command stand :)
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Post by: AdamPHayes on February 18, 2021, 08:13:23 AM: Nice paintjobs! How do you choose what flags to use? I have that same TAG(?) general on my painting desk right now! My take on some re-purposed Perry Miniatures is over here: click here (https://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=88281.msg1643071#msg1643071)
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Post by: DintheDin on February 18, 2021, 09:50:57 AM: First rate paintjobs and an excellent choice of figures in action, unique vignettes each one of them! Congrats!
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Post by: Freelancer on February 18, 2021, 11:52:39 AM: Quote from: AdamPHayes on February 18, 2021, 08:13:23 AM
Nice paintjobs! How do you choose what flags to use? I have that same TAG(?) general on my painting desk right now! My take on some re-purposed Perry Miniatures is over here: click here (https://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=88281.msg1643071#msg1643071)
I just use generic “Islamic” flags of the period (or more likely earlier). There is a lot of contradiction in reference sources (online and osprey books and such). One source stated that the Ottomans only used horse hair Tug banners, then in the next paragraph described the role of flags and banners in the Ottoman army and showed a photo of an embroidered banner captured at the siege of Vienna.... so in a fog of contrary opinion I opted for what I thought looked good for the period... and banners always look good on the table 😊 I reserved the Tug for my cavalry which I think is the source of that style (golden horde origin).
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Post by: bigredbat on February 18, 2021, 02:07:09 PM: Some lovely painting there!
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Post by: Freelancer on March 05, 2021, 11:25:41 PM: An old Fakir.... to inspire the Arab cavalry. Only when giving the models a coat of varnish, did I notice I put the flag on upside down, illiterate fool that I am. So I guess this makes him a silly old Fakir.
(https://i.ibb.co/8byHcZg/OLYMPUS-DIGITAL-CAMERA.jpg) (https://ibb.co/XDnq8Rx)
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Post by: Friends of General Haig on March 07, 2021, 12:03:58 PM: lol

In the words of Kenneth Williams, from Carry On Up the Khyber, “Fakir … off!” :D

It’s one of those flags that looks good either way up! Another nice base 👍