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by Old John
Tue Oct 04, 2022 10:51 am
Forum: Wargaming the period 1660-1721
Topic: Killiecrankie/Dunkeld 1689 uniforms?
Replies: 3
Views: 3459

Re: Killiecrankie/Dunkeld 1689 uniforms?

again maybe of use

Osprey Publications

MAA 261 18th century Highlanders
Warrior 21 Highland Clansman 1689-1746
History Jacobites Rebellion

also see

Battle of Killiecrankie 1689 (last act of the killing times) by Stuart Reid

cheers Old John
by Old John
Tue Oct 04, 2022 10:33 am
Forum: Wargaming the period 1660-1721
Topic: Killiecrankie/Dunkeld 1689 uniforms?
Replies: 3
Views: 3459

Re: Killiecrankie/Dunkeld 1689 uniforms?

following books maybe helpful Helion Century of the Soldier series No 52 I am minded to rise, clothing and weapons of Jacobites 1689-1719 by Jenn Scott No31 Battle of Killiecrankie 1st Jacobite Campaign 1689-1691 by Jonathan Oates also What really happened at Killiecrankie by Nancy Foy Cameron (publ...
by Old John
Sat Jan 22, 2022 12:24 pm
Forum: SKANE WARS/GREAT NORTHERN WAR
Topic: Waking the Bear
Replies: 9
Views: 70515

Re: Waking the Bear

contacted Colonel Bill, this morning and ordered some of those "funeral Horses" , many thanks for all info, just have finish building drum carriage and start painting it ready for arrival of horses

again very many thanks for inspirational photo, much appreciated
cheers Old John
by Old John
Fri Jan 21, 2022 4:53 pm
Forum: SKANE WARS/GREAT NORTHERN WAR
Topic: Waking the Bear
Replies: 9
Views: 70515

Re: Waking the Bear

Hi Chas
my pleasure and thanks also to Frederick A
"funeral horses ??" had a look on Colonel Bill's website but can't find any, have got any idea where i could find some, maker?

already have drum carriage, part built

thanks again
Old John
by Old John
Fri Jan 21, 2022 9:50 am
Forum: SKANE WARS/GREAT NORTHERN WAR
Topic: Waking the Bear
Replies: 9
Views: 70515

Re: Waking the Bear

WOW!!!! fantastic picture , just what i was looking for, very many thanks indeed, now onto building & painting, will be a great addition to my GNW Swedish forces
again very many thanks for posting photo, really and truly appreciated
stay safe out there
cheers Old John
by Old John
Sun Dec 26, 2021 5:09 pm
Forum: SKANE WARS/GREAT NORTHERN WAR
Topic: Waking the Bear
Replies: 9
Views: 70515

Re: Waking the Bear

Hi Chas
very many thanks for sending reply, as to posting pics i haven't a clue:)) am bit of a technophobe, hopefully someone out there will help you

have you posted a pic anywhere else, like a blog etc
again many thanks
cheers Old John
by Old John
Fri Dec 10, 2021 4:47 pm
Forum: SKANE WARS/GREAT NORTHERN WAR
Topic: Waking the Bear
Replies: 9
Views: 70515

Waking the Bear

just received the above book from Helion, looks extremely useful, one suggestion there got me thinking, Russians versus Chinese, something i'd never thought of!!, Great illustrations of figures for many GNW armies and very good reading lists, only criticism i have is the picture on Contents page par...
by Old John
Mon Jan 25, 2021 10:08 am
Forum: Wargaming the period 1660-1721
Topic: Battle of the Boyne questions
Replies: 11
Views: 10055

Re: Battle of the Boyne questions

some years back i walked the Boyne battlefield, well worth seeing, stood where Schomberg was killed on right of Jacobite forces in open ground, below suggested books which might help Osprey Campaign 160 battle of the Boyne by Michael McNally Marshal Schomberg by Matthew Glazier Battle of the Boyne b...
by Old John
Tue Jan 05, 2021 9:13 am
Forum: Wargaming the period 1660-1721
Topic: French regt Angoumois at Blenhiem
Replies: 2
Views: 4738

Re: French regt Angoumois at Blenhiem

many thanks for info, if you find anything else would be very much appreciated
stay safe, cheers Old John
by Old John
Mon Jan 04, 2021 10:40 am
Forum: Wargaming the period 1660-1721
Topic: French regt Angoumois at Blenhiem
Replies: 2
Views: 4738

French regt Angoumois at Blenhiem

i'm looking for any info on above regt 2nd battn to see if was actually engaged at Blenhiem, which brigade etc?? only info i've found so far is on a Wagner plate where noted 2nd battn at Blenhiem & Landau in 1704
many thanks in advance
Happy new year to all
stay safe
cheers Old John
by Old John
Sun Jun 21, 2020 8:02 am
Forum: Wargaming the period 1660-1721
Topic: Ottoman Project
Replies: 21
Views: 47446

Re: Ottoman Project

got my copy yesterday too , agree look very informative, great colour plates, nice intro by Barry Hilton there too

cheers Old John
by Old John
Tue Jun 16, 2020 3:21 pm
Forum: Wargaming the period 1660-1721
Topic: forces of the Covenanter Rebellions in 1666 and 1679
Replies: 2
Views: 4806

Re: forces of the Covenanter Rebellions in 1666 and 1679

http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/BTL5 http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/BTL21 https://www.paintinghistory.co.uk/covenanter-rebellion-gallery http://www.battlefieldstrust.com/resource-centre/stuart-rebellions/battleview.asp?BattleFieldId=58 https://drmarkjardine.wor...
by Old John
Thu Apr 02, 2020 8:03 am
Forum: Wargaming the period 1660-1721
Topic: PDF On Marlborough's amphibious campaign released
Replies: 1
Views: 5357

Re: PDF On Marlborough's amphibious campaign released

got it !! Brilliant, inspiration for painting figures in these dark times, my compliments, recommended to all

cheers Old John
by Old John
Sun Mar 15, 2020 12:02 pm
Forum: SKANE WARS/GREAT NORTHERN WAR
Topic: Talon & Claw uniform query
Replies: 10
Views: 15109

Re: Talon & Claw uniform query

yes very helpful , many thanks, again has anyone info on Maltese troops in Venetian Service

cheers Old John
by Old John
Sat Mar 14, 2020 8:46 am
Forum: SKANE WARS/GREAT NORTHERN WAR
Topic: Talon & Claw uniform query
Replies: 10
Views: 15109

Re: Talon & Claw uniform query

should have mentioned

Dan Schorrs Notes on Saxon Army and his Saxon Polish Army in GNW Editions Brokaw in Wargaming in Age of Marlborough series

cheers Old john