(Ottoman Turkish Feudal Spahis and Delis, heavy and light cavalry and a War Wagon for their massive Renaissance Range. Available from 49 Channel View Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN22 7LN, UK)

I will list the figures and comment. I find war wagons particularly exciting. In fact, long ago, I made several from card - using wood axles for Spencer Smith plastic wheels, which he used to sell in packs for scratch builders. Now we don't need all that labour. I'll review it first:

RX36 War Wagon: (@ £15.00) As used by the Turks and some other Eastern European armies [Hussites used masses of them too]. A four wheeled wagon with sliding shutters, a dropping ramp and a light gun with three crew, drawn by a pair of oxen. A big bag full of all the bits, with a diagram provided to show you where all the bits go. It's a good idea to offer up even these well cast items, in case minimal cleaning up is needed with a fine file. The diagram explains itself. the designers had some fun working it out. One could exchange the turbaned crew for other Renaissance gunners to make it a Hussite war wagon. See "Renaissance Armies" by George Gush.

RX37: Deli with booty ( @£5.00) A deli returning home after a successful raid, his horse laden with plunder and a human head on the point of his shield, leading a file of three captives. A great vignette for a painting competition, mantel piece conversation item or campaign marker, i.e. living off the country, etc.

TMX8: Table set, for the Three Musketeers, ECW or even Renaissance ranges. A large four legged table with plates of food, jugs, bowls, vases, candlesticks and a sitting dog. Various generals, princes and other leaders were attacked while relaxing over their evening meal - think of the 30 Years' War and Pizzaro for a few examples (£5.00)

For the next figures, use horse RH17 & RH18 for the Spahis and RH19 & RH20 for the light Cavalry.

R610: Qapakula (court slave) superior armoured Spahi, riding with hand raised and open to take spear or lance, shield. He has a plumed turban and ribbed jacket over mail.

R611: Feudal Spahi riding with hand upright and open to take spear or lance, shield, cloak. On his head is a (long pause to look up spelling !) zizagge, a helmet with adjustable nasal bar, lobster neck guard and a container for a plume at the back. (cf. p.78 "Renaissance Armies, 1480-1650", George Gush, published by Patrick Stephens Ltd).

R612: Feudal Spahi charging, hand open to take spear or lance, shield, cloak. The weapon is in the couched position.

R613: Feudal Spahi with bow at side, shield, cloak. Bow case is on left side, quiver on right. All these figures have a mailed bridle hand and forearm protection.

R614: Feudal Spahi with sword upraised, shield, cloak. Delis (Madmen) Light Cavalry with lance and spear, Panzerschrect sword, bow, leopard skin hat and cloak with eagle feather decorations, shield, also with eagle feather decoration.

R615: Deli riding open handed to take lance or spear. Lots of feathers sticking out of his turban.

R616: Deli with panzerschrect sword on separate arm. The panzerschrect sword was a very long sword, the point could be used, or both sides of the blade. With the separate sword arm, you can "customise" this figure to a certain extent and make several different looking figures.

R617: Deli firing bow, two part casting and so figure may be turned in various directions. A bunch of "tough nuts" !

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