I want to make a small vignette featuring a group of generals standing around a table making plans with maybe a camp fire and a sentry on guard duty in the back-ground for the Seven Years War period. Although this will be Austrian in flavour I am sure a combination of a scalpel, filler and a paint job can get over most nationalistic problems with uniforms. So, in the Pendraken range, are there any standing Generals with either tricorns or bare-headed/wigs which are not waving their arms about and getting excited?
Chris
The civilians set is a must for that sort of thing ;)
One chap is 'doffing' and is great on command bases. I will try a get a piccie up if I can.
I even have one on a VBCW base for the mayor of Kingston upon Thames in his role of English Mystry command.
Quote from: republic of tolworth on 06 August 2012, 12:32:29 PM
The civilians set is a must for that sort of thing ;)
One chap is 'doffing' and is great on command bases. I will try a get a piccie up if I can.
I even have one on a VBCW base for the mayor of Kingston upon Thames in his role of English Mystry command.
Here you go:
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f175/nikharwood/STA40192640x443.jpg)
Many thanks
Chris
Cheers Nick, that was fast! ;)
Quote from: republic of tolworth on 06 August 2012, 01:35:21 PM
Cheers Nick, that was fast! ;)
Working from home - I'm so much better at multi-tasking here :)
No. 3 would do for a Boxer with a shouldered glaive,or is this a trick of the light?
You may have problems fitting the milkmaid with the yoke in though..... :D
Quote from: Hertsblue on 06 August 2012, 03:17:08 PM
You may have problems fitting the milkmaid with the yoke in though..... :D
True. Chinese are not great ones for dairy products. But I've always felt the need of a few wenches in my ECW Royalist baggages train.
Quote from: FierceKitty on 06 August 2012, 11:38:40 PM
But I've always felt the need of a few wenches in my ECW Royalist baggages train.
"...felt the need
of a few wenches..."
or
"...felt the need
for a few wenches..."?
:-\ ;) :D ;D
Quote from: nikharwood on 07 August 2012, 06:43:32 AM
"...felt the need of a few wenches..."
or
"...felt the need for a few wenches..."?
:-\ ;) :D ;D
I'm sure a reliable therapist could help you, Nick.
Quote from: FierceKitty on 07 August 2012, 06:59:09 AM
I'm sure a reliable therapist could help you, Nick.
Whereas a reliable linguist could help you. :P
Cheers,
Aart
Quote from: FierceKitty on 06 August 2012, 11:38:40 PM
True. Chinese are not great ones for dairy products. But I've always felt the need of a few wenches in my ECW Royalist baggages train.
I've sometimes felt the need of a few ECW Royalist baggages myself. :D
Quote from: Hertsblue on 07 August 2012, 07:53:27 AM
I've sometimes felt the need of a few ECW Royalist baggages myself. :D
I feel your need! ;)
Cheers,
Aart
Quote from: Aart Brouwer on 07 August 2012, 07:04:28 AM
Whereas a reliable linguist could help you. :P
Cheers,
Aart
Heard Chomsky speak once. Phew! Newbury rules are nothing to modern linguistics, I tell you. The danger sign was changing the name from "philology", a far more humane term.
Which said, if anyone fancies a duel on the subject of prepositions, be warned. I'm dangerous on this one, in all modesty.
Quote from: Hertsblue on 06 August 2012, 03:17:08 PM
You may have problems fitting the milkmaid with the yoke in though..... :D
I'm sure I could fit in the right milkmaid...
Quote from: FierceKitty on 07 August 2012, 08:42:12 AM
Which said, if anyone fancies a duel on the subject of prepositions, be warned. I'm dangerous on this one, in all modesty.
I was taught the King's English at school, I picked up various dialects on British streets as well as Estuary English by listening to
Have I Got News For You, which makes me immune. For a duel, my opening move would be Webster's:
Quotein need of
â€" used to say that someone or something needs to have something ▪ The program is in desperate/dire/urgent need of financial support.▪ More important things were in need of her attention.▪ The trucks are in constant need of repair.
no need
â€" used to say that something is not necessary ▪ “I'll get someone to help you.†“No need. I can do it myself.†â€" often followed by to + verb▪ There's no need to get excited.▪ There's no need to apologize.▪ There's no need to shout. I can hear you.â€" often + for▪ There's no need for him to apologize.▪ There's no need for you to shout. = There's no need for shouting.▪ There's no need for that kind of behavior.▪ The doctor says that there's no need for surgery.
Cheers,
Aart
In that case I move to Shadwell Place using the non-return Oyster card bonus...
Oh, it's not Mornington Crescent we're playing... :D
Webster's, eh? An admirable reference work for American.
Quote from: FierceKitty on 07 August 2012, 10:36:03 AM
Webster's, eh? An admirable reference work for American.
A classic repartee, and thoroughly predictable: "British and Americans have lots in common except the language."
Let's see how you wiggle your way our of the Oxford dictionary:
Quoteneed
[mass noun] circumstances in which something is necessary; necessity:
the basic human need for food [with infinitive]: there’s no need to cry
in need of
needing (something): he was in desperate need of medical care
I guess your next move will be the familiar dilettante gambit: "Language is a living phenomenon which can't be captured by dictionaries."
Cheers,
Aart
Quote from: Aart Brouwer on 07 August 2012, 12:15:56 PM
A classic repartee, and thoroughly predictable: "British and Americans have lots in common except the language."
Let's see how you wiggle your way our of the Oxford dictionary:
I guess your next move will be the familiar dilettante gambit: "Language is a living phenomenon which can't be captured by dictionaries."
Cheers,
Aart
No, I detest that one. The truth it actually contains is too obvious to be worth stating, and the way it's used as a stalking horse for any gibberish is an insult to the intelligence. It reminds me of an American colleague who insists that his own semi-literacy means the word "decimate" denotes destruction.
That aside, have I inadvertently trodden on your toes? I scent a whiff of acrimony in the recent tone.
Quote from: FierceKitty on 07 August 2012, 12:36:54 PM
No, I detest that one. The truth it actually contains is too obvious to be worth stating, and the way it's used as a stalking horse for any gibberish is an insult to the intelligence. It reminds me of an American colleague who insists that his own semi-literacy means the word "decimate" denotes destruction.
That aside, have I inadvertently trodden on your toes? I scent a whiff of acrimony in the recent tone.
No acrimony at all, my friend. On the contrary, I enjoy your contributions. I should probably have added a smiley there! :-[
But a duel implies a degree of opposition, doesn't it? Some 'Aha!' and 'Gotcha!' and 'Did you think I'd fall for that one?' - uttered of course in broken Spanish, exaggerated German or ridiculous Italian dialect and with fitting cloak-and-dagger gestures and knowing smiles.
So
en garde: what have you to say in the light of the Oxford dictionary lemma? Hm? What? Aha! :>
Cheers,
Aart
Quote from: Aart Brouwer on 07 August 2012, 12:56:06 PM
No acrimony at all, my friend. On the contrary, I enjoy your contributions. I should probably have added a smiley there! :-[
But a duel implies a degree of opposition, doesn't it? Some 'Aha!' and 'Gotcha!' and 'Did you think I'd fall for that one?' - uttered of course in broken Spanish, exaggerated German or ridiculous Italian dialect and with fitting cloak-and-dagger gestures and knowing smiles.
So en garde: what have you to say in the light of the Oxford dictionary lemma? Hm? What? Aha! :>
Cheers,
Aart
Probably something snide about the no. two university in the UK. But since I'm not sure what point is being made anyway, the game's not worth the candle.
Mehaps this should be continued in a new topic perchance? ;)
I just want to know how the generals will turn out! :P
Quote from: mad lemmey on 07 August 2012, 01:33:14 PM
Mehaps this should be continued in a new topic perchance? ;)
I just want to know how the generals will turn out! :P
Second sentence contains a timely reproof. The hijack was not intended. Sorry.
Quote from: mad lemmey on 07 August 2012, 10:33:48 AM
In that case I move to Shadwell Place using the non-return Oyster card bonus...
Oh, it's not Mornington Crescent we're playing... :D
Diagonal moves are limited by the use of Webters, rather than the OED
=O
Quote from: FierceKitty on 07 August 2012, 01:22:45 PM
Probably something snide about the no. two university in the UK. But since I'm not sure what point is being made anyway, the game's not worth the candle.
The point is that you said you were in for a duel. Oh well, perhaps some other time.
Cheers,
Aart
Quote from: FierceKitty on 07 August 2012, 06:59:09 AM
I'm sure a reliable therapist could help you, Nick.
Quote from: FierceKitty on 07 August 2012, 08:42:12 AM
Which said, if anyone fancies a duel on the subject of prepositions, be warned. I'm dangerous on this one, in all modesty.
I'm much more dangerous in a duel on the (mis)spelling of my name... :d
And I'd still like clarity on which particular need you were expressing:
of or
for wenches? Significantly different, methinks... ;)
Quote from: nikharwood on 07 August 2012, 11:38:40 PM
I'm much more dangerous in a duel on the (mis)spelling of my name... :d
And I'd still like clarity on which particular need you were expressing: of or for wenches? Significantly different, methinks... ;)
Let me put it on record, however, that I ardently support your campaign for Aztecs.
Same use as Queen Elizabeth in Richard III, though quoted from memory: God send we never may have need of thee!
Orthography has never been my strong suit. Does an apology about misspelling satisfy honour?
No duel? Rats! I'd just got the tickets printed... :(
Rats at dawn at twenty paces: Ready...aim....SQUEAK!
Then we can accuse both of them of having cheesy lists? :P
Quote from: FierceKitty on 08 August 2012, 09:14:50 AM
Rats at dawn at twenty paces: Ready...aim....SQUEAK!
;D ;D ;D ;D
My second's ready !
(http://i1118.photobucket.com/albums/k611/technodestructorman/Killersheep.jpg)
I'll take you all on at the same time !
Quote from: Techno on 08 August 2012, 12:57:33 PM
My second's ready !
(http://i1118.photobucket.com/albums/k611/technodestructorman/Killersheep.jpg)
I'll take you all on at the same time !
No, it's "I'll take ewe all on at the same time."
Quote from: Techno on 08 August 2012, 12:57:33 PM
My second's ready !
(http://i1118.photobucket.com/albums/k611/technodestructorman/Killersheep.jpg)
I'll take you all on at the same time !
That's one of those evil buggers at the Great Orme isn't it? (thieving sandwich pinching herbivores.)
Quote from: FierceKitty on 08 August 2012, 01:00:00 PM
No, it's "I'll take ewe all on at the same time."
=O =O =O NICE one FK !!
Should have seen that one coming !!
(or INCOMING !!)Cheers - Phil.
You clearly don't have to be mad to post here... >:< =O 8-}
Quote from: FierceKitty on 08 August 2012, 09:14:50 AM
Rats at dawn at twenty paces: Ready...aim....SQUEAK!
Here you go:
Weird!
Nice to hear some Aphex Twin, been a while! ;)