Monday 2 October 2023

Mamelukes

This is the first of several units of Ottoman cavalry that will be making their appearance in these pages. And what lovely figures these are. They are also and great value for money because with all their flowing capes, these are heavy figures (probably double the bulk of a standard figure), but are still sold at the usual price.




One of the standard bearer figures in the command set has a full caparison at is based on one taken as a prize at the Battle of the Pyramids and in is display in the Musee de l'Armee in Paris (below that I photographed in 2018). Such detailed work is far beyond my capability so I have simply painted mine red with a gold fringe. Observant readers will notice the return of lots of red pants...an unintended consequence of painting Mamelukes.

I really like these figures and am keen to do more.








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  1. pancerni2 October 2023 at 15:17

    Gorgeous units.

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    1. Mark Strachan2 October 2023 at 16:21

      Thanks Joe...I really enjoyed these. I had been looking forward to working on the since they arrived two weeks ago.

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  2. Jonathan Freitag2 October 2023 at 17:53

    Impressive work, Mark. Love the vibrant colors.

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    1. Mark Strachan2 October 2023 at 19:24

      Yes it is nice to be working with a variety of colour again.

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  3. rross2 October 2023 at 18:07

    The red and blue bridle and reins in the last image are pretty nifty work, Mark!

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    1. Mark Strachan2 October 2023 at 19:23

      Yes I will need to find another combination for the next unit.

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    2. rross3 October 2023 at 21:17

      You are doubtless already aware - but this will be of interest http://wargameterrain.blogspot.com/2023/10/perry-miniatures-new-ottoman-napoleonic.html

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    3. Mark Strachan3 October 2023 at 21:57

      All ready included in the plan...

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  4. Aly Morrison2 October 2023 at 19:23

    Lovely looking toys Mark…
    When they are all done they will look magnificent…

    All the best. Aly

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    1. Mark Strachan2 October 2023 at 20:03

      Thanks Aly...They sure will look good when done, but with another big bunch of red trousered Frenchmen about to arrive that may not happen until the New Year.

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  5. Neil Scott3 October 2023 at 07:24

    These are superb

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    1. Mark Strachan3 October 2023 at 13:44

      Certainly agree they are great figures to work with.

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  6. Lawrence H3 October 2023 at 09:09

    Great job Mark, they look terrific. You really can't fault Perry Miniatures for value, especially once the VAT is removed and with free postage. Their Ottoman range is expanding nicely.

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    1. Mark Strachan3 October 2023 at 14:06

      Yes that free postage takes a lot of beating. I looked at another range from Europe the other day and it was going to cost me $NZ84 plus postage for a unit of 24 figures, or a landed cost around $NZ 100 per unit and I would want 12 units. With retirement a mere 360 days away now I need to start watching the pennies!

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  7. caveadsum14714 October 2023 at 06:21

    Splendid looking Mamelukes! Lovely painting on what seem excellent sculpts, nice red trousers!
    Best Iain

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  8. Steve J.4 October 2023 at 19:10

    Simply stunning work there Mark and love the variety of colours and the patterned turbans too!

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    1. Mark Strachan4 October 2023 at 21:06

      Thanks Steve. I'm really keen to do some more now!

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