I have been considering this for a while.
I have the Poles and I have the Ottomans.
And I've added Imperial and Bavarian Foote to play out the relief of Vienna in 1683. Many of my WSS Imperial Cuirassiers will be fine...and I have lots of them!
I need some Saxon Foote and Horse ( I might cheat and use some of my GNW Saxons...but don't tell anyone).
I guess it's one of those battles that all gamers have heard of and many have played, and I think as I have had the Ottomans for so long it's time to give it a crack.
It will mean a table with the Kahlenburg heights...and maybe a section of the walls of Vienna....and a Turkish camp.
Hmm.....time to get started.
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The first of my Imperial regiments. ( I have to confess I didn't paint this unit!)
The battle is too big for me to cover comprehensively on a good sized table- by 'good' I mean the maximum I can fit in my garage! But I figure that if I can get 20- 25 Foot units for the Imperials and Poles as well as a similar number of Horse, I might get a reasonable facsimile of the battle.
Four Bavarian Regiments ( I painted these!)
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All the relieving force so far- Bavarians on the left . 9 Battalions in total. I have a few more to paint up!
I can use my existing Bavarian and Imperial Cuirassiers....... (pics from my Oudenarde game for the Imperials)
The Ottomans will probably need a few more infantry as they have more than enough cavalry!
and of course...these guys are ready to go:
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Splendid brushwork, John!
ReplyDeleteThanks Jon- I can't take the credit for all of them!
DeleteThey look great. Now you've given me an idea as I have loads of Poles Ottomans and Imperialist painted up
ReplyDeleteThanks Neil- I recommend giving it a go, I am enjoying the research!
DeleteA beautiful collection....so far! Look forward to seeing how you progress this concept, John.
ReplyDeleteThanks Keith- I hope to get it all together soon!
DeleteGreat work!
ReplyDeleteThanks Michal!
DeleteReally impressive looking collection.
ReplyDeleteThanks Richard- I appreciate your comments.
DeleteYou're a nutter!! And I have just acquired the lead to do it in 10mm - a way down the priorities at the moment though.
ReplyDeleteYes Rich- certified and committed! 10mm? ooo...now that would be awesome!!
DeleteThanks Ray...I've got to get them on the table!
ReplyDeleteLovely looking regiments !
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteNice flags and figures. What range are the figures? and the flags?
ReplyDeleteThanks John- flags are all Warfare miniatures. Figures are North Star 1672 ( the light grey regiments) and the red coated regt. The Bavarians ( in grey) are Front Rank. Other Bavarians are North Star 1672.
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