Okay! So, switching tack from the Grim Dark Future to the sun-kissed Middle Sea, I thought I'd finish off a few more figures for my 1565 Malta project which have been sitting half done since the winter Challenge.
Here are half a dozen spearmen to add to Turgut Reis' slowly growing contingent of fierce Barbary corsairs.
These models are from Footsore Miniatures' excellent Caliphate range. Similar to my previous efforts, I had great fun using a lot of colour with these guys. I may get another pack later to bulk-up the unit, but this group will stand as a good start.
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| The full unit of spearmen. |
I also did up a command stand for one of my corsair archer units which was bereft of one.
The piper and standard bearer are from Brigade Games, while the leader is a Footsore model. I did a small modification to have him holding a crossbow along with a small targe, just to make him a little more distinct from his bow-armed comrades.
The piper and standard bearer are from Brigade Games, while the leader is a Footsore model. I did a small modification to have him holding a crossbow along with a small targe, just to make him a little more distinct from his bow-armed comrades.
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| The archers with their new leader. |
These 9 models will give me another 45 points, for a grand total of 135.
Thanks for popping in for a visit!
-Curt
So good Curt, I just love the colours of this period.
ReplyDeleteThank you Michael, they were a lot of fun to work on.
DeleteThese are great Curt, I love the vibrant colours mixed with the more drab ones. They will fit really well in the besieging forces of Malta!
ReplyDeleteThanks Oli, I'm delighted you like them. Now, on to a big mob of ilayar fanatics - wish me luck!
DeleteBrilliant work. If you've not seen it yet you need to watch ottoman rise of empires on Netflix
ReplyDeleteThanks Martin! Yes, 'Ottoman' was brilliant and provided great inspiration for the project (and also got Greg all riled up to do a bunch of Genoese mercenary defenders).
DeleteWonderful work as ever my friend! Love all those punchy colours.
ReplyDeleteSorry I missed you comment, Nick. Thanks a bunch.
DeleteHi beautifully painted
ReplyDeletethis might be of interest a great siege of Malta dio we worked on as a team https://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2015-08-31/local-interviews/Modellers-painstakingly-recreate-attack-on-the-spur-of-Fort-St-Michael-on-15-July-1565-6736141327
Thank you David. I remember seeing this article a few years back - very impressive! Is the diorama still viewable at the President's Palace? My wife and I visited a couple of years ago and very much enjoyed our time there, but did not get a chance to see the public spaces at the palace.
DeleteThe diorama is at the Maritime museum Birgu
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