17th century Polish project

[Doom Beard 78]

eagle eyed manic Miner- you are correct. 3 GW Kislev winged lancers on TAG horses .  I bought those a long time ago; these days ebayers seem to think that they have a value of £25-30 each

Otherwise the Polish cavalry is TAG, the Ratjat/Reitar  cavalry are a mostly Bicorne ECW with a few TAG added in for some variety. The artillery is Bicorne as well.

[Friends of General Haig]

... these days ebayers seem to think that they have a value of £25-30 each

I saw that recently and was very surprised. I wonder if those prices are achieved?  I suppose if you were really desperate to finish a unit?

[Doom Beard 78]

I think many of the ebay buy it now prices are wildly optimistic . I finished the first 6 of the Krakow Militia unit. This unit will take a while.

[Doom Beard 78]

cossack foot with muskets flying a banner of the Archangel

[FierceKitty]

In the campaign we're running, the Swedes are investing Krakow and the Cossacks are putting a lot of pressure on the Turks. It's a jolly entertaining period.

[Doom Beard 78]

latest editions are the Noble Levy

In later life Jan Sobieski reflected on his experiences of commanding the  Noble Levy, he remarked how the levy had taught him to weep and to moan and said to his mother that

Now, crying won't help you, praying won't do you no good
When the levy breaks, mama, you got to move

first unit is arrayed 9x3, the second 9x2 . I had briefly considered getting another 9 so that both units would be of equal size, but I feared that path led to a certain madness.

[Friends of General Haig]

Another great addition.  They look very flashy, as nobles 

[Freelancer]

These miniatures are great to see painted and in all of their glory.

[Doom Beard 78]

Krakow Militia x`18. I still have another 5 figures to do  plus, there is no command for this unit

I have to say that this was one of the most tedious units I have ever painted, all that fiddly yellow trim.

[Friends of General Haig]

They may have been fiddly to do, but they look splendid 👍

[Thaddeu]

The Krakovians look great, but I can't blame you for complaining about getting them there. I've been putting off acquiring any for years...

[Emir of Askaristan]

Excellent figures, and musical choice

[Doom Beard 78]

I suspect that Emir may be the only one to have spotted the reference to Memphis Minnie.  Here is the last unit of the Polish army. A unit of guard infantry from the guard of Jan Sobieski . These are inspired by Richard Brzinski claim that Sobieski had a unit  equipped in Janissary attire. The osprey illustration shows them in sky blue coats however, they were more likely in green. iI ended up fudging it and wanted to go for a turquoise  greatcoat. This army is now finished. Now, lets see if I can find an opponent, usually the hardest part of this hobby

[Emir of Askaristan]

Another excellent unit.

Don't let the dust gather under your broom whilst you look for an opponent though.....


Paint the other side too !

[Friends of General Haig]

Congratulations on completing the last unit (is an army ever complete?!  .)

They look really good - an interesting touch to have some “Imitation-Jannisaries” 👍