Hobby | Black Seas Barbary State Reinforcements

I've painted a lot of ship-rigged models, of many different varieties. But, all more or less the same. The most exotic ship I've painted so far has been the xebec, which also belongs to the Barbary States. I've now added a small galley and a trio of gunboats to the force, which should make for some fun pirate actions. 

Hobby | Black Seas Large Xebec

As I mentioned in the very first post of the year, I’m focusing on the various conflicts that the United States Navy fought in during the Age of Sail. While the War of 1812 is arguably the most famous naval conflict for the US during this period, the First and Second Barbary Wars were the first. This conflict was against the Barbary States in the Mediterranean, and as such there are some exotic ship types to cover. The first up is a large Xebec, a resin model from Warlord Games.