tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4202191777127653648.post586481476941485913..comments2024-03-27T06:39:54.735+13:00Comments on 1866 and all that: Ottoman Nazim-i Cedid infantryMark Strachanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05988775093525037168noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4202191777127653648.post-35709893301897286962021-04-07T12:11:37.864+12:002021-04-07T12:11:37.864+12:00I can’t speak to the Steve Barber models, but the ...I can’t speak to the Steve Barber models, but the are fine with the Perrys, albeit that the Brigade are more expensive.Mark Strachanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05988775093525037168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4202191777127653648.post-59548108403526997572021-04-06T09:19:06.223+12:002021-04-06T09:19:06.223+12:00How do these figs, compare in size with say Perry&...How do these figs, compare in size with say Perry's and Steve Barber modelscash strapped gamerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07981185159228928578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4202191777127653648.post-7339509241326093882019-06-18T11:55:13.218+12:002019-06-18T11:55:13.218+12:00In truth I can't recall. Most likely if there ...In truth I can't recall. Most likely if there was conflicting evidence I chose what looked best!Mark Strachanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05988775093525037168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4202191777127653648.post-58914154315983798022019-06-18T00:40:03.463+12:002019-06-18T00:40:03.463+12:00Hello. Where you find the information about color ...Hello. Where you find the information about color of belts (black). Some plates show only black leather ammunition, other - only white. Pelikenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03547601813801906030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4202191777127653648.post-77386425463367791102018-07-02T21:13:41.927+12:002018-07-02T21:13:41.927+12:00Yes you are right...that IS another three hat type...Yes you are right...that IS another three hat types and there are some more coming with the next group of Ottomans.<br /><br />The 54 years 9 months is less red tape and much more apathy on my part.Mark Strachanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05988775093525037168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4202191777127653648.post-63877928492083378232018-07-02T18:40:59.411+12:002018-07-02T18:40:59.411+12:00Some very nice additions to your growing novelty N...Some very nice additions to your growing novelty Napoleonic hat project...<br /><br />Congratulations... 54years and 9 months... that is some serious red tape...<br /><br />All the best. AlyAly Morrisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12178180028439005095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4202191777127653648.post-81075590366693223892018-07-02T16:59:41.203+12:002018-07-02T16:59:41.203+12:00I have done the janissaries now and will finish th...I have done the janissaries now and will finish the bases tonight. The rest of that army will be a slow build - even more so since our dollar has plumetted against the US.<br /><br />I am keen to fight the Russsians, but that would mean a lot more Ottomans and then some early Russians...the latter could of course be used against my future Swedish army project.<br /><br />Significant day today - became a Kiwi...it has only taken 54 years and 9 months!Mark Strachanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05988775093525037168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4202191777127653648.post-39122122820894640432018-07-02T12:13:23.251+12:002018-07-02T12:13:23.251+12:00Nicely done Mark, they will round out your Egyptia...Nicely done Mark, they will round out your Egyptian project very nicely. Do you have any plans to pit them against Russians at any stage? That must be quite a tempting proposition.Lawrence Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11626386564817082992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4202191777127653648.post-5921774552015077462018-06-30T22:45:36.622+12:002018-06-30T22:45:36.622+12:00Thank you Phil. Its nice to work on something that...Thank you Phil. Its nice to work on something that is completely different.Mark Strachanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05988775093525037168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4202191777127653648.post-46368603278701794192018-06-30T22:39:42.790+12:002018-06-30T22:39:42.790+12:00I concur, Iain, this small force concept is hard t...I concur, Iain, this small force concept is hard to grasp.Mark Strachanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05988775093525037168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4202191777127653648.post-26817679220910592022018-06-30T21:09:05.643+12:002018-06-30T21:09:05.643+12:00Lovely looking Ottomans, nice sculpts, great shoes...Lovely looking Ottomans, nice sculpts, great shoes! So tell me about this small force concept,Im having trouble getting my head around that!<br />Best Iaincaveadsum1471https://www.blogger.com/profile/02174163740406928172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4202191777127653648.post-30579500734776250492018-06-30T19:03:26.665+12:002018-06-30T19:03:26.665+12:00I do like the mix of red and blue shades, an atmos...I do like the mix of red and blue shades, an atmospheric and wonderful unit!Philhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08913029478686087197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4202191777127653648.post-83194301904189457832018-06-30T18:53:56.776+12:002018-06-30T18:53:56.776+12:00Yes they are a bit of fun these Ottomans.Yes they are a bit of fun these Ottomans.Mark Strachanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05988775093525037168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4202191777127653648.post-88251472475142722732018-06-30T18:51:22.418+12:002018-06-30T18:51:22.418+12:00Yes got in before the exchange rate plunged and ma...Yes got in before the exchange rate plunged and made them even dearer. They certsinly are very nice. Tonight I will finish the janissaries.Mark Strachanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05988775093525037168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4202191777127653648.post-53270642454763254522018-06-30T16:34:27.170+12:002018-06-30T16:34:27.170+12:00They look great Mark - bit the bullet and bought t...They look great Mark - bit the bullet and bought the expensive Brigade Games figures eh....if its any consolation, they do look like very nice figures!rrosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07316317334203888350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4202191777127653648.post-35062499832035212882018-06-30T14:27:48.718+12:002018-06-30T14:27:48.718+12:00Like the shoes...good job on the figures!Like the shoes...good job on the figures!pancernihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09108442113999809459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4202191777127653648.post-27664936914311139722018-06-30T10:56:58.702+12:002018-06-30T10:56:58.702+12:00Thanks Stu, they were fun (and quick) to paint. I ...Thanks Stu, they were fun (and quick) to paint. I should have the janissaries finished tonight.Mark Strachanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05988775093525037168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4202191777127653648.post-63330411268088495002018-06-30T09:37:35.705+12:002018-06-30T09:37:35.705+12:00They are great Mark, I have some of Old Glory'...They are great Mark, I have some of Old Glory's which are OK.<br />True they are fun to paint and make for a very different gaming experience.<br />Cheers<br />StuStuart Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01213577814388355407noreply@blogger.com