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Title: Proxy Figures Section
Post by: Orcs on 24 October 2020, 07:14:41 PM
This was mentioned on a recent thread, and I think it would be very useful.

I have spoken to Leon before about models that should be in more then 1 list - the FT17 for example.  Apparently this is quite fiddly to do on the website, so a proxy list would be excellent.

Not sure the best way to organize it. Perhaps in periods like the resources section of the forum.

In fact it could be a subsection of the resources forum

Rescources -
                 Proxy Figures/Models
                                                 Ancient/Dark Ages
                                                 Medieval / Rennaissance
                                                 Firelocks to Maxims
                                                 20th Century
                                                 Modern
                                                 Fantasy /Sci-Fic
Title: Re: Proxy Figures Section
Post by: Leman on 25 October 2020, 07:42:38 AM
An interesting point. I was thinking about an 1840s Dutch army using a mix of figures from the First Schleswig War and possibly some Napoleonic figures. Very little to go on at the moment as there is very little on Google probably as Dutch home forces were not involved in conflicts between 1839 and 1940. There is a tiny  bit of information in Knotel and Knotel.
Title: Re: Proxy Figures Section
Post by: Shedman on 25 October 2020, 08:24:49 AM
I've got a couple of proxy lists on my blog

Russo-Japanese War https://twomarshals.blogspot.com/p/russo-japanese-war.html (https://twomarshals.blogspot.com/p/russo-japanese-war.html)

Algeria 1837 https://twomarshals.blogspot.com/p/algeria-1837-figures.html (https://twomarshals.blogspot.com/p/algeria-1837-figures.html)
Title: Re: Proxy Figures Section
Post by: Sunray on 25 October 2020, 11:34:29 AM
Very useful.  My 1970 African Bush Wars are 99% proxy figures - the 1% being Irregular Minatures.

The recent Korean range was designed with max proxy in mind. 

Yes, a Proxy Figures section would be a win-win.  A useful resource for gamers, and extra sales for Pendraken.  Gets my vote.
Title: Re: Proxy Figures Section
Post by: Lord Kermit of Birkenhead on 25 October 2020, 12:23:17 PM
Unfortuneatly we have to get one of the moderators to set it up - had a look yesterday. Leomn and Will shoiuld be fine - PHIL and tech  X_X
Title: Re: Proxy Figures Section
Post by: OldenBUA on 25 October 2020, 02:22:40 PM
Quote from: Leman on 25 October 2020, 07:42:38 AM
An interesting point. I was thinking about an 1840s Dutch army using a mix of figures from the First Schleswig War and possibly some Napoleonic figures. Very little to go on at the moment as there is very little on Google probably as Dutch home forces were not involved in conflicts between 1839 and 1940. There is a tiny  bit of information in Knotel and Knotel.

https://www.nmm.nl/zoeken-in-de-collectie/ let's you search the archives of the Dutch national military museum. Searching with 1840 shows a number of prints that may be useful.
Title: Re: Proxy Figures Section
Post by: Leman on 25 October 2020, 06:47:41 PM
Thanks, will give it a try.
Title: Re: Proxy Figures Section
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 25 October 2020, 11:57:33 PM
I dont have that authority.  .. sorry.
Title: Re: Proxy Figures Section
Post by: Leon on 26 October 2020, 01:30:36 AM
All done!  I've not split it into genre/period sections just yet, we can do that if the board proves popular.  So, head over and add your proxy lists: http://www.pendrakenforum.co.uk/index.php/board,145.0.html
Title: Re: Proxy Figures Section
Post by: Lord Kermit of Birkenhead on 26 October 2020, 07:18:02 AM
Thanks Leon
Title: Re: Proxy Figures Section
Post by: Techno II on 26 October 2020, 07:20:11 AM
Quote from: mad lemmey on 25 October 2020, 11:57:33 PM
I dont have that authority.  .. sorry.

I wouldn't have tried...even if I could. (I'm fairly certain I can't do anything 'there' anyway.)

As Ian says......... X_X

Cheers - Phil
Title: Re: Proxy Figures Section
Post by: Leman on 26 October 2020, 07:24:31 AM
This sounds like an excellent idea. At the moment the Schleswig Brunswick and Saxon infantry look promising.








Title: Re: Proxy Figures Section
Post by: Sunray on 26 October 2020, 09:10:28 AM
Quote from: Leon on 26 October 2020, 01:30:36 AM
All done!  I've not split it into genre/period sections just yet, we can do that if the board proves popular.  So, head over and add your proxy lists: http://www.pendrakenforum.co.uk/index.php/board,145.0.html

Thanks Leon. We will bill you commission fees on sales.  ;D

Seriously, I do hope it has a positive retail impact for Pendraken.
Title: Re: Proxy Figures Section
Post by: DaveH on 26 October 2020, 10:10:51 AM
Great, I think I can add a fair amount of stuff for the Spanish Civil War as there is a lot of artillery used in it from WW1 and armour from WW2.

Title: Re: Proxy Figures Section
Post by: steve_holmes_11 on 26 October 2020, 02:52:23 PM
Quote from: OldenBUA on 25 October 2020, 02:22:40 PM
https://www.nmm.nl/zoeken-in-de-collectie/ let's you search the archives of the Dutch national military museum. Searching with 1840 shows a number of prints that may be useful.

Thank you: already found some superb colonial wallguns.

https://www.nmm.nl/zoeken-in-de-collectie/?q=lantaka (https://www.nmm.nl/zoeken-in-de-collectie/?q=lantaka)
Title: Re: Proxy Figures Section
Post by: Shedman on 27 October 2020, 08:08:39 AM
Quote from: Leon on 26 October 2020, 01:30:36 AM
So, head over and add your proxy lists: http://www.pendrakenforum.co.uk/index.php/board,145.0.html

I get this when I click on the link

The topic or board you are looking for appears to be either missing or off limits to you.
Title: Re: Proxy Figures Section
Post by: steve_holmes_11 on 27 October 2020, 09:26:14 AM
Quote from: Leon on 26 October 2020, 01:30:36 AM
All done!  I've not split it into genre/period sections just yet, we can do that if the board proves popular.  So, head over and add your proxy lists: http://www.pendrakenforum.co.uk/index.php/board,145.0.html

I think that's wise.
Some post-hoc reshuffling once we know the size and content ought to take care of any bloat.
Title: Re: Proxy Figures Section
Post by: sultanbev on 27 October 2020, 10:22:56 AM
Quote from: Shedman on 27 October 2020, 08:08:39 AM
I get this when I click on the link

The topic or board you are looking for appears to be either missing or off limits to you.

Me too!
Title: Re: Proxy Figures Section
Post by: John Cook on 27 October 2020, 11:01:09 AM
Try going to Resources and clicking on Proxy Figures/Models.  The link and the route I've described both seem to work OK at the moment.
Title: Re: Proxy Figures Section
Post by: Leon on 27 October 2020, 02:10:43 PM
Quote from: Shedman on 27 October 2020, 08:08:39 AM
I get this when I click on the link

The topic or board you are looking for appears to be either missing or off limits to you.

Quote from: sultanbev on 27 October 2020, 10:22:56 AM
Me too!

No idea what's happening there, it's working fine for me on computer and mobile?  http://www.pendrakenforum.co.uk/index.php/board,145.0.html
Title: Re: Proxy Figures Section
Post by: Techno II on 27 October 2020, 03:06:18 PM
If it's saying 'off limits', does that mean only 'mods' can use that particular link ?

The original link works fine for me, but then I can go almost anywhere.

Cheers - Phil :-\

Title: Re: Proxy Figures Section
Post by: Ithoriel on 27 October 2020, 03:10:07 PM
I can get in OK so not "mods only"
Title: Re: Proxy Figures Section
Post by: Techno II on 27 October 2020, 03:48:27 PM
You're right, Mike.
I've just tried, as a guest....without logging in at all......and the link worked fine.  :-bd

Cheers - Phil :)
Title: Re: Proxy Figures Section
Post by: Lord Kermit of Birkenhead on 27 October 2020, 04:16:23 PM
It's not talking to - Missing or incorrect permissions or similar

Phil's obviouly blocked me for being rude to him !  :'(
Title: Re: Proxy Figures Section
Post by: Ithoriel on 27 October 2020, 04:29:49 PM
Serves you right!  :P :) :)
Title: Re: Proxy Figures Section
Post by: Leon on 27 October 2020, 04:48:08 PM
I've fiddled with the access settings, can we see if it works now?
Title: Re: Proxy Figures Section
Post by: Techno II on 27 October 2020, 04:58:57 PM
Well.....This time, I've had a go on the tablet, rather than the PC...(without signing in)....and it works from that, as well.

Quote from: ianrs54 on 27 October 2020, 04:16:23 PM
Phil's obviouly blocked me for being rude to him !  :'(

Oooooh  :o......As if I would. (Or more realistically, if I knew how to. :D)

Cheers - Phil. :)
Title: Re: Proxy Figures Section
Post by: Shedman on 27 October 2020, 06:18:33 PM
Quote from: Leon on 27 October 2020, 04:48:08 PM
I've fiddled with the access settings, can we see if it works now?

Is "fiddled" a technical term?  ;D

It works for me now
Title: Re: Proxy Figures Section
Post by: Leon on 27 October 2020, 07:49:58 PM
Quote from: Shedman on 27 October 2020, 06:18:33 PM
Is "fiddled" a technical term?  ;D

Yep, along with 'squiffy', 'wonky' and 'b*ll*cksed...'! 

Good to hear it's working now.
Title: Re: Proxy Figures Section
Post by: Lord Kermit of Birkenhead on 28 October 2020, 07:19:17 AM
Not a term I've heard kiddo.....all worked today
Title: Re: Proxy Figures Section
Post by: Techno II on 28 October 2020, 07:59:50 AM
Quote from: Leon on 27 October 2020, 07:49:58 PM
Yep, along with 'squiffy', 'wonky' and 'b*ll*cksed...'! 

What about 'waffy' ?......and FUBB ?

Cheers - Phil ;)


Title: Re: Proxy Figures Section
Post by: sean66 on 28 October 2020, 08:37:49 AM
Worked for me yesterday and today  8)
regards
Sean
Title: Re: Proxy Figures Section
Post by: John Cook on 28 October 2020, 11:49:33 AM
Sounds like operator error to me!
Title: Re: Proxy Figures Section
Post by: sean66 on 28 October 2020, 01:56:02 PM
Quote from: John Cook on 28 October 2020, 11:49:33 AM
Sounds like operator error to me!
a bad workman always blames his tools  ;D
regards
Sean