Persian Napoleonics

[Schrumpfkopf]

I had this one mostly made for myself but was wondering if there would be interest in a range for this obscure army.

[Arthur]

Russo-Persian wars of the Napoleonic era ? You're definitely scoring points for originality there, Kawe 

I could be tempted - and so could anyone who already has a Napoleonic Russian army. Lots of colourful possibilities there, methinks, though it's definitely a niche thing :

[Schrumpfkopf]

Cheers,

I meant to make a russian camel drawn gun eventually. :--)

And yes - above is the most well known battle of Persia vs. Russia in 1812. The Persians had British artillery advisors and 24 6Pounders and they did win this one.

[Shipka]

Defo I love obscure just look at my Greek War of Independence figs

[Shipka]

When might some castings be available for the camel and Gunnet

[fastolfrus]

Might be useful for colonial/back of beyond games too.

[tomek917]

Really cool miniature! 

But is it "true"? Did they really fire cannons from camelbacks?
Because, you know, that's crazy... 

[The Gray Ghost]

that's an awesome set
I'd buy one

[starkadder]

Really cool miniature! 

But is it "true"? Did they really fire cannons from camelbacks?
Because, you know, that's crazy... 

http://www.oldglory25s.com/view_product.php?product=RPX-07

and in action:

http://wargamerabbit.wordpress.com/2014/03/25/napoleonic-ottomans-spanish-and-bavarians-aar/img_4947/

The only camel artillery guns I have ever seen were more like a very heavy jezzail on a swivel pintle. Unfortunately, I don't have any pictures of them.

[Leapsnbounds]

I'm duly impressed.  This would be a great addition for my Armies of India with a little tweaking.

[huevans]

Wondering about the recoil for that poor camel!!

Not sure there's a big market, but fascinating stuff to look at.

There were some crazy colonial wars fought by Russia throughout the 1800's. Persia, the Caucasus, Central Asia. Not sure if they are well enough known to ever compete with the Raj for the wargamer's dollar though.

[starkadder]

If you want some amazing non-European leaders and armies of the period:

Nader Shah (aka Nadir), the Shah of Iran (1688-1747). He cared the tripe out of the Russians with a well-trained infantry force of musketeers. He belted the Indians as well.

Ibrahim Pasha (1789-1848, the son of Mehemet Ali, the Wali of Egypt. He came within fifty miles of Istanbul until being recalled by his father who suddenly became nervous about crushing the Ottomans. He crushed the Wah-habist movement (now better known as ISIS or ISIL).   When the Greeks talk about the Turks in the War of Independence, most of the troops were actually Egyptian under Ibrahim's command. The Egyptians were quite effective soldiers and were undercut by the appalling and malevolent Lord Palmerston who ensured the destruction of an independent Egyptian economy. We are still paying the costs for that. 

[The Dozing Dragon]

Looks wonderful. Are you having an gunners variants done?

[gringo]

brilliant addition even as a stand alone piece!!
well done Kawe!

regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com

[janner]

Very cool