WSS British Cavalry

Started by Orcs, 02 July 2017, 08:32:45 PM

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Orcs

02 July 2017, 08:32:45 PM
Well I have finally finished painting my first unit of British WSS Cavalry. Not only do they take 4 times as long as the infantry I found it very hard work . While I am happy to put them on the table its no where near what some of you lot achieve.

My problem is to match the Infantry I have I probably need another 6 or so units.  Mrs Orcs came into my den  to see/ distract me while I was doing this, and the conversation went like this

Mrs Orcs .  "How are you getting on they look fiddley?"

Orcs : " Yes I hate painting cavalry they have taken me an age."

Mrs Orcs: " Well why do it then?"

Then without thinking I replied

Orcs: "Thats why I am sending the rest away for someone else to paint them" (OOPS I thought- but)

Mrs Orcs: "Good Idea then you can paint something you enjoy painting"

:-bd :-bd

So now when they arrive and Mrs Orcs raises her eyebrows at my purchase i can blame her for encouraging me  :) I think this is what you call a WIN WIN situation

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Leman

02 July 2017, 08:43:45 PM #1
Nice one! how often does something like that happen.
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Duke Speedy of Leighton

02 July 2017, 11:03:46 PM #2
Well played Mrs Orcs!
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fsn

03 July 2017, 06:29:02 AM #3
She's a keeper!
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DFlynSqrl

03 July 2017, 12:39:20 PM #4
Sound logic.  I like it.

Ithoriel

03 July 2017, 12:45:15 PM #5
"Who can find a wife of noble character? For her value is far more than rubies." - Proverbs 31:10

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What has she just bought that you don't know about yet? ;)
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SV52

03 July 2017, 03:44:24 PM #6
Obviously cost matters were not discussed... yet ;)
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Orcs

03 July 2017, 08:18:05 PM #7
Quote from: Ithoriel on 03 July 2017, 12:45:15 PM
"Who can find a wife of noble character? For her value is far more than rubies." - Proverbs 31:10

alternatively

What has she just bought that you don't know about yet? ;)


I agree, and no she has not bought anything yet

Quote from: SV52 on 03 July 2017, 03:44:24 PM

Obviously cost matters were not discussed... yet ;)


Cost matters not an issue as separate bank accounts  :)
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Last Hussar

25 August 2017, 05:17:57 PM #8
How many years.

Don't worry I can tell you over 6.
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Womble67

25 August 2017, 06:21:42 PM #9
Definitely a keeper there my friend a woman who encourages you to spend money on wargaming what more could a man want

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Orcs

27 August 2017, 02:31:54 PM #10
Quote from: Last Hussar on 25 August 2017, 05:17:57 PM
Don't worry I can tell you over 6.

Is that all?

It beats the 2 15mm Battle Honours Waterloo Napoleonic Armies I have in my Loft - Bought I 1987 - 30 Years
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