Soooo ....
I've been working on the Russian 1941. T28, T35, BT7, Komso ... Komsolong ... Somko ... mini tractors ... and so, of course, the latest package from Pendraken had some lovely North Africa buildings from Total Battle Miniatures.
Obviously now, my interest and attention has just dropped 1000 miles south and 20 years later.
:(
Still. There are Centurions.
Oh I know that feeling only too well..... :D
I reckon a lot of wargamers have written a chapter in that book.
I just finished the last of my Irregular 6mm FPW stuff and now I'm wading through...yep, you guessed it, Irregular 6mm Samurai. Go figure, as they say.
Quote from: fsn on 12 April 2015, 05:42:55 PM
Soooo ....
I've been working on the Russian 1941. T28, T35, BT7, Komso ... Komsolong ... Somko ... mini tractors ... and so, of course, the latest package from Pendraken had some lovely North Africa buildings from Total Battle Miniatures.
Still. There are Centurions.
Don't forget the T35's from ANOTHER MANUFACTURER !!! :o
FSN - butterfly - NOW I KNOW WHY THE WEATHER is TERRIBLE. STOP FLAPPING
IanS
;D Didn't think of the chaos theory. =D>
[When I read the title, "Butterfly fsn?" I thought, "That's a bit extreme. Has Techno finally lost it with Nobby!" X_X ]
Ahem !
Though I would say, that I think both Nobby and I have lost the plot completely sometimes ! :P ;)
Cheers - Phil
I'm flapping because everyone keeps mentioning
T35s!
:-S
Quote from: Techno on 13 April 2015, 03:51:25 PM
Though I would say, that I think both Nobby and I have lost the plot completely sometimes ! :P ;)
Not me. Never had it.
So having painted a number of middle east based tanks, buildings and one platoon of infantry ...
SOMEBODY who shall remain anonymous (but may live in Wimbledon, recycle, and have an interest in the 6 Day War) posts a thread* about basing trees and I've spent the last three days making copses, coppices and avenues.
:(
I am expecting a transfusion of Zil trucks which will inevitable slide me back to more southerly climes.
On the plus side, I've used static grass rather than flock and may never flock again. (Been flocking for nearly 6 months.)
*http://www.pendrakenforum.co.uk/index.php/topic,12096.0.html (http://www.pendrakenforum.co.uk/index.php/topic,12096.0.html)
Well you are far too old to flock :o :o
IanS
So gentle readers, I left you with my enthusiasm bubbling for temperate scenery. Indeed I managed to maintain this persuasion for full on a week, and had carefully based some 50 or so trees in a most decorous manner - I may with some little pride that I have a avenue of pink blossom that Mr Inago Jones would have remarked on most favourably. Having finished for the time with the fauna, I turned my attentions to the architecture and coloured a few black and white building to a scheme I recalled from many excursions to the delightful town of Chester.
The arrival of the aforementioned Zil trucks tore me from my path and hurtled my affections back into the Barbary of some half century ago. I fell to with a will and cleaned, under-coated and base-coated a goodly number of both foot and vehicles last weekend. This state of bliss I was sure would last until I could, with a light heart, dispose of the project as completed.
This then was my plan, and I could not know as I applied pale sand onto some 3/4 ton Land Rovers that my good intents would fall by the wayside in an unusual way.
You may know that I am on occasion called upon to travel for my business. On Monday last it fell to me to ride the railway to London, there for some purpose of my education which I will not tire your patience by describing. My affairs being completed by half past four of the clock, I found that I had some little time before my return journey, so determined to enjoy that part of the great city that I had at one time known so well and loved not a little.
I am not sure by which power my steps were decided, but by happy chance I found myself by the old University Bookshop. Many a happy hour I had in there, and in an attempt to recollect those halcyon days, I entered the premises. You will not be surprised that I soon found myself in the history section, head bobbing from side to side like some demented parakeet as I captured the titles offered. In the shelves marked for British History, I was quite enchanted to find a volume on the life and times of King Stephen. Twice doubled was my pleasure on finding it remarkably reduced in price, being the last of its kind in the establishment.
Perhaps I should have considered more the possible consequences of such a purchase, but most cheerily did I make my way to the terminus at Euston, and thence speedily homeward. The time, though short, was well spent and I was consumed with the tales of the politicking and warring of that early dynasty.
Alas, dear reader, when I arrived home, I appraised the Zil trucks on the drying board, and knew that my fickle heart had again withdrawn, however temporarily, its affections and transferred them to a new belle. This evening, I have been scaling my lead mountain in search of the early medieval and Norman figures that I had purchased some months ago.
I ask not for pity, but for understanding from sympathetic souls.
Go for it Nobby , I think its one of the most intriguing periods of British history
Quote from: fsn on 19 May 2015, 08:00:51 PM
I ask not for pity, but for understanding from sympathetic souls.
Oh.....Alright ! ;)
Cheers - Phil
Which Stephen book was it?
I had to read your post twice as I initially read "Pink Bosoms" instead of "Pink Blossoms" :D
I think this has more to do with the fact that I am on the second of 10 consecutive 12 hour night shifts and I am unlikely to see a "Pink Bosum" for nearly a fortnight :)
Quote from: Westmarcher on 13 April 2015, 12:46:05 PM
;D Didn't think of the chaos theory. =D>
[When I read the title, "Butterfly fsn?" I thought, "That's a bit extreme. Has Techno finally lost it with Nobby!" X_X ]
I, too, visualised some grim version of the Norse bloodeagle when I saw this topic heading. :o
And Orcs, you have my deepest sympathy. Reminds me of my days on Heathrow - the only time I've ever fallen asleep on my feet. (:| I-)
Quote from: mad lemmey on 19 May 2015, 10:27:46 PM
Which Stephen book was it?
Probably something to do with a post-apocalyptic society. Or an old haunted hotel up in the mountains or some such.
Quote from: Hertsblue on 20 May 2015, 10:03:55 AM
I, too, visualised some grim version of the Norse bloodeagle when I saw this topic heading. :o
And Orcs, you have my deepest sympathy. Reminds me of my days on Heathrow - the only time I've ever fallen asleep on my feet. (:| I-)
I am finally getting ruthless with myself. Since I sorted out Narnia I made a promise to myself to never have more two ongoing periods worth of figures on the painting table. At the moment I have the last few 6mm Samurai to finish and the 6mm Western Desert infantry are undercoated and ready to go. Apart from that it is completely clear. Harsh but it works for me.
#Herts, I worked at Heathrow as a contract computer operator back in about 1975 or 76 decoding the black boxes (which at that time were dayglo orange, very heavy and could only record up to 6 different attributes). It was a single wire, similar to fuse wire, on a spool that transferred the information onto specially treated graph paper. Stuck it for about 6 weeks.
Quote from: mad lemmey on 19 May 2015, 10:27:46 PM
Which Stephen book was it?
"King Stephen" by RHC Davis, 3rd Edition, Longman, Harlow, 1966 (1992).
It's a second hand book! Who'd have thunk?
Very readable though - except there were only six names to go round at that time, which makes it slightly confusing.
Fab.
May I recommend a slightly more revisionist version:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Reign-Stephen-Government-Twelfth-Century/dp/0415014158
Keith Stringer took one of the Medieval history units when I was at Lancaster in the 90s. I disagreed with him on several occasions and thought he hated me. However, because I could justify my opinions, he gave me my first ever first for an essay! After that things got a lot easier!
Interesting. I'll have a look at that.
I've also got the Jim Bradbury's "Stephen and Matilda: The Civil War of 1139-53" on my kindle ready to go.
So ... whilst reading the Stephen book and getting very excited about early civil war in England, the jolly postman arrived.
"Ding dong" says he.
"I've already opened the door." Replied I. "The ding dong is now redundant." I felt slightly saddened by the crestfallen face on the little chap, but knew batter than to encourage him.
"Have you got a parcel for me or have the Fates just decided to blight my Saturday morning?" I asked.
"Parcel, Mr FSN." He said, brightly.
"Excellent!" I took the proffered package and slammed the door in his face. I'm sure I heard a sob, but closed my ears to his whimpering.
The package contained a box, which contained not one but two MiG 15's by Eduard. These are to be part of my 1960s desert do. I also received some Pendraken camels and assorted Arabic types, so we're back there.
I've also remembered how much I detest making plastic aeroplane kits. I can't even leave the wheels up on he MiGs as I want them for an airport scenario. I've also got a Vickers Vanguard and a Bopeing 707 on the way.
As per everyone's instructions, I've tried using Google to find out more information about a "Bopeing 707".
Still none the wiser. ;)
Can't see why you all rave about this Google thingy !
Cheers - Phil
Quote from: Techno on 24 May 2015, 07:21:46 PM
As per everyone's instructions, I've tried using Google to find out more information about a "Bopeing 707".
Still none the wiser. ;)
Can't see why you all rave about this Google thingy !
Cheers - Phil
Its mispelt its the BoPING 707. Launced by an very large elastic band.
Quote from: Just a few Orcs on 24 May 2015, 07:29:32 PM
Its mispelt its the BoPING 707. Launced by an very large elastic band.
Sounds like crap hospital radio station
:P
:D
Google doesn't tell me how to 'launce' anything either.
Cheers - Phil