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I have set up this blog for my wargaming interests in the Muscovite-Tartar Wars, Reconquista Wars, the Barbary Coast Pirates, and the early campaigns of the Ottoman Turks and Saracens. Some lesser known crusades will also be covered. Miniatures are mainly 28mm with a growing collection in 54mm. If my photographs serve to encourage others to complete their collections I shall be pleased. I will also be mentioning other sites with interesting collections on the above. Do join the 'Friends' if you like what you see.

I prefer to use my own rules which are kept simple and involve eight-sided dice. These allow for fast results with various types of weaponry. Morale dominates my games.


Thursday, 13 July 2017

MORE MUSCOVITE BOYAR CAVALRY 1400-1650

In preparation for an upcoming game, finally got round to clearing another batch of Muscovite cavalry. Eighteen more are now ready for service, this now gives a total of 44, but I'm planning to increase several of the units with banner carrying figures, to a strength of sixteen per unit. MGB
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10 comments:

  1. Phil13 July 2017 at 12:33

    Splendid cavalry, more, more!

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    1. MGB13 July 2017 at 14:19

      Thanks for the support, Phil. Staging a living history display this weekend, but some members fight war-games and will be joining me on Friday for a game or two. Yes, I like the Boyar cavalry but I'm aiming to stop with about 80 cavalry for the Muscovites, including Cossacks. At the moment I have about 60 complete.
      Michael

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  2. Independentwargamesgroup13 July 2017 at 18:14

    Well done. The later, post Peter Gilder figures werent my favourites, but to be honest you have done a lovely job with these boyars.

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    1. MGB13 July 2017 at 19:40

      Although we normally agree on most things, Robbie, on this one I must differ, preferring the later renaissance castings. Can't comment on other Hinchcliffe ranges which you will know much more about than I. What I like is the high numbered Renaissance figures can often be mixed with such fine castings as TAG, and others, with little to catch the eye.
      Michael

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  3. Jonathan Freitag14 July 2017 at 05:22

    Your Russian horse look fantastic! The detailing painted on is remarkable. Great job!

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    1. MGB14 July 2017 at 09:35

      Thats very kind of you, Jonathan, I appreciate the encouragement, helps me to clear the lead pile.
      Michael

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  4. John19 July 2017 at 02:57

    Great looking game. Troops look spectacular. Loads of colour- Fantastic stuff!

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    1. MGB21 July 2017 at 20:39

      Cheers John, appreciate the support!
      Michael

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  5. Chris28 November 2017 at 23:46

    I like both your use of the Gilder figures (e.g., Muscovites) and those later codes, which I agree, are excellent. I think they were sculpted by the same fellow who did QT, yes? Either way, your paint work and basing prove that even old castings can look every bit as good as newer sculpts. Just superb and full of character.

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  6. Chris28 November 2017 at 23:47

    Are these riders actually Russians or are you pressing into service another Hinchcliffe code? The horses are Hinchcliffe, of course.

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