Achamenid Persian Camels

davel
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Achamenid Persian Camels Apr 6, 2019 17:12:48 GMT

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Post by davel on Apr 6, 2019 17:12:48 GMT

Hi,

I wonder if a you can help please.

I've bought 4 toy camels (Bactrian with 2 humps) so I can have a unit for my Persian army facing Alexander.
I bought Bactrian because they're slightly bigger (Ex-Force figures are 60mm) and I feel the Persian Empire extended far enough East to allow these more oriental camels to be used.

I've seen some lovely figures of Persian war camels, and these have a howdah on them with 1/2 figures inside.

My question is, would I be able to use this for the Persian army that faced Alexander, or were they earlier/later than this period.
Or, just because it looks good, does it matter?!!!!

Thanks.
Best Wishes Dave

macscrooge Corporal Posts: 73	Achamenid Persian Camels Apr 6, 2019 19:06:32 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by macscrooge on Apr 6, 2019 19:06:32 GMT Don’t overthink it Dave. Go with what feels and looks right to you. And don’t forget to post photos of whatever you end up with!
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Achamenid Persian Camels Apr 6, 2019 20:40:00 GMT

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Post by davel on Apr 6, 2019 20:40:00 GMT

Thanks, I will.
I suppose I just needed a prod.
They certainly look good on Google so will go ahead with it.

My mate's doing the elephants first for Me, so it may be later in the year before I get round to them, but they'll look great on the table.

I'll certainly post photos.

Thanks.

Best Wishes Dave

gonefishing Captain Galloping Outward Into the Weather! Posts: 275	Achamenid Persian Camels Apr 6, 2019 22:13:54 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by gonefishing on Apr 6, 2019 22:13:54 GMT Excellent advice. Looking forward to seeing what you come up with!

tradgardmastre General Posts: 698	Achamenid Persian Camels Apr 7, 2019 5:54:43 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by tradgardmastre on Apr 7, 2019 5:54:43 GMT The camels sound awesome and l really look forward to seeing how they turn out. I am glad the little prod encouraged you to proceed with them.

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