In the Ottoman Turkish language Deli basically meant fanatical, and they appear to have dressed accordingly wearing a variety of furs and skinned animals. To this is end I found that I have ended up painting a mixture of furs, including foxes and a lioness skin:
Sheepskins:
Bearskins, which I did in black and dark brown, and leopard hides:
The lion pelt actually reminded me a bit of the pink panther, and I wondered for a moment whether I should have done it that way for a laugh, but thankfully thought better of it:
This represents the last of the Ottoman cavalry, with nine units of twelve figures each. Just two more foot units and some artillery to go, so the end of the project is well and truly in sight now.
Outstanding. I especially enjoy how 'irregular' they look.
ReplyDeleteThanks Greg, I was pleased with the way they turned out. They were a lot of fun to paint.
DeleteBeautifully done, they look dynamic and superb!
ReplyDeleteThanks Phil, much appreciated.
DeleteAnother excellent unit Lawrence
ReplyDeleteThanks Mark, only three more to go.
DeleteThe Delhis are very distinctive. The painting on the "skins' is outstanding!
ReplyDeleteCheers Peter. The animal skins were very enjoyable, and it was good there was such a variety across the figures.
DeleteGorgeous looking cavalry unit, well gorgeous looking army! The animal skins have come out particularly well!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Thanks Iain. I'm actually only a couple of units away from completion, so am looking forward to seeing how it all looks lined up.
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