{"product_id":"34820-mars-72103-turkish-artillery-xvi-xvii-century-172","title":"Mars 72103 TURKISH ARTILLERY. 16th - 17th Century (1\/72)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMars 72103 TURKISH ARTILLERY. XVI - XVII Century (1\/72) – Plastic model kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nMars 72103 TURKISH ARTILLERY. XVI - XVII Century in 1:72 scale is an excellent set of plastic Turkish artillery figures from the 16th and 17th centuries, designed for assembling and painting. This product was created for historical model enthusiasts who wish to recreate the realities of battles fought by the Ottoman Empire at the height of its military power.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe set includes finely detailed soldier figures and a cannon, which was an icon of the Ottoman Imperial army. The models are made of high-quality plastic, which ensures not only ease of processing but also excellent paint adhesion. Each element features precise details such as traditional uniforms, turbans, and artillery equipment from the \"powder and iron\" era.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale: 1:72\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry of use: Ottoman Empire (Turkey)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeriod of use: 16th-17th century (late Middle Ages, Early Modern period)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe set includes cannon models, artillery crew, and period accessories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: high-quality plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlue and paints not included – modeling accessories required for assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCategory: historical plastic figures for assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nOttoman artillery played a key role during the sieges of cities such as Vienna in 1683 and during earlier imperial expansions in the Balkans and Central Europe. Large bombards and cannons became symbols of the sultans’ military strength, and artillerymen were considered the elite of the contemporary army.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe Mars 72103 product is recommended for both beginner and advanced modelers wanting to enrich their dioramas and collections of historical figures with exotic artillery units from the Early Modern era. It’s an excellent choice for those interested in the Early Modern period or the exoticism of the Ottoman army. We rate the construction difficulty as 2\/5 due to the model’s assembly-friendly design and high quality sprues.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nBy choosing this set, you will enrich your collection with unique figures that will work perfectly in dioramas, wargames, or for educational purposes, capturing the spirit of the great battles of the Ottoman Empire.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Mars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54720921764174,"sku":"MARS72103","price":10.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/5149\/0638\/files\/d2ea50b8becb77c3b28386d019cbfed9.jpg?v=1755509019","url":"https:\/\/plastmodel.com\/products\/34820-mars-72103-turkish-artillery-xvi-xvii-century-172","provider":"Plastmodel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}