Ottoman Infantry

[Friends of General Haig]

My latest blog post is on the start of my Ottoman army for the Khotyn 1621 campaign.  You can read about the approach I’m taking for the infantry, including a revised painting technique, here:

https://theviaregia.blogspot.com/2024/02/ottoman-infantry.html

[Paul Richardson]

Really nice. The new painting technique is very successful. It's nice to see Janissaries other than in full dress uniform.

[Friends of General Haig]

Thanks, Paul  .

I expect I will eventually have some fancy Janissaries, but I like the idea of having most in their rougher campaign dress. 

[Paul Richardson]

Yes. It also allows you to use some of the lovely 'Islamic' figures around, which I personally prefer to the figures available for Janissaries in full dress.

[Sparrow]

Very nice

[SJWi]

Quite inspirational. I've been thinking of early 17th century Poles and Ottomans ( plus Swedes), but will almost certainly go 10mm. What ruleset do you plan to use for the period?

[Grumpy Gnome]

Looking good! 👍

[Friends of General Haig]

Many thanks, Grumpy, SJWi and Sparrow 👍.

@SJWi - I mostly use Pike & Shotte (Warlord Games) as it is the set I remember best  .  I think some more tweaks will be needed for Ottomans - we’ll see after more games.  I also really like For King & Parliament, Twilight of Divine Right and The Warre Game. I’ve got lots of other sets that look interesting, but not played them yet  .

I am finding the Sweden, Poland, Ottoman, Muscovite, etc. conflicts absolutely fascinating, so I would heartily recommend it. 

[AdamPHayes]

Nice looking Janissaries!

[Friends of General Haig]

Many thanks, Adam