Yermak and the Conquest of Siberia

[cuprum]

OK. But we will need some time to create this series of figures.

[cuprum]

I agree. But this line of miniatures may well go to the beginning of the 17th century. The same  "Time of Troubles".

Of course, but not for the streltsi. Cossacks (Don, Urals, city) in the first half of the 17th century could well preserve this appearance. Also, these figures are outstandingly suitable for the creation of the Russian army era of Ivan the Terrible.

[marco55]

Sounds good.If you do a Yermak figure do one with armor and one without the armor.
Mark

[marco55]

OK. But we will need some time to create this series of figures.

That's fine.Gives me time to grow my bank account.
Mark

[Andrei1975]

In the 17th century, the streltsi already have a characteristic ax-berdysh, a heavy musket and a bandolier "twelve apostles". Their appearance changes markedly.

Here is the reconstruction of Oleg Fedorov for 1610, for the museum:

[cuprum]

Well, it is quite possible that the transition period was captured at the very beginning of the 17th century. Especially on the periphery.

For the illustration with the image of the city strelets, special thanks! I searched for information about the length of a spear used by infantry, but could not find.

[Andrei1975]

I am glad to help! And by the way, if you do gunners, here's a good picture:

[cuprum]

Thank you. Most of the reconstructions Fedorov I know.

[Andrei1975]

Here is another drawing of a foot warrior with a spear:

[cuprum]

Yes, thank you. I am more interested in Siberian warriors of the late 16th century.

[marco55]

The Siberians will look great I'm sure.
Mark

[marco55]

For such a game, first of all, models of river ships will be needed, since Ermak's army moved exclusively along the rivers. For the same reason, the part of the images cited above, in cavalry armor, is not suitable for creating an army of Russian Cossacks.
The Ermak expedition was a private enterprise of the Ural merchants, the brothers Stroganov. Their money was hired and armed with Cossacks. The detachment also employed a significant number of captured Litvin captured during the Livonian War and sent to settle the Urals.
Ermak's detachment, like a commercial expedition, was superbly armed with the most modern European weapons, including light naval artillery. The opponents of the Cossacks had no firearms.

I planned to make a ruler of figures for this period, but the idea was abandoned as commercially unpromising. This is a little-known conflict in the West, and, accordingly, there will be no great demand for such figures. One Russian demand will not cover the cost of work.

I even still have unfinished Cossack rowing boat:



Although this game promises very interesting scenarios. For example, the river was blocked by a chain, on both banks there are Tatars, and to the Cossacks in order to break through, it is necessary to unhook the chain on one of the banks.

Hope the boats will be done also.
Mark

[cuprum]

Work on the boat goes. Without this model it will be impossible to make a part of the crew figures.

[marco55]

I figured you would but just wanted to make sure.A boatload of Cossacks going down a river with Siberians attacking from both sides would make a great diorama.
Mark

[M.P.]

Those minis look great, can't wait to see more of them.