tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1670400813396652991.post7652213230719154680..comments2024-03-18T20:21:32.368+00:00Comments on 28mm Victorian Warfare: The Death of LeonidasMichael Awdryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07049982879661559305noreply@blogger.comBlogger77125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1670400813396652991.post-7946539281869523052013-06-05T20:31:29.935+01:002013-06-05T20:31:29.935+01:00Blooming brilliant!!Blooming brilliant!!Whisperin Alhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09869995901983782880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1670400813396652991.post-30054424886408981432013-05-29T18:14:07.099+01:002013-05-29T18:14:07.099+01:00Pretty creative MichaelPretty creative MichaelCaptain Richard's miniature Civil Warhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17149386738466118837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1670400813396652991.post-51209430556220184232013-05-29T17:37:12.596+01:002013-05-29T17:37:12.596+01:00Fantastic composition, and the idea of the unsurpa...Fantastic composition, and the idea of the unsurpassable brush, good work. Regards.Laranabucanerahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16934038820103727464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1670400813396652991.post-54173122877593873242013-05-29T09:36:16.653+01:002013-05-29T09:36:16.653+01:00Thank you Ev, that is mighty kind of you to say so...Thank you Ev, that is mighty kind of you to say so Sir. Michael Awdryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07049982879661559305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1670400813396652991.post-2680189921360503992013-05-29T02:15:58.691+01:002013-05-29T02:15:58.691+01:00I do love a good vignette, and this is a lovely pi...I do love a good vignette, and this is a lovely piece, tremendously well-executed. The bristles are a stroke of genius, and the composition gives the whole a sense of urgency.<br /><br />Well done!Evan Hugheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18107866906860803155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1670400813396652991.post-19878360677603381232013-05-28T13:26:26.032+01:002013-05-28T13:26:26.032+01:00Thank you Matt, great fun to do too - now let us s...Thank you Matt, great fun to do too - now let us see what's next?Michael Awdryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07049982879661559305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1670400813396652991.post-27315165830863432252013-05-28T13:25:46.987+01:002013-05-28T13:25:46.987+01:00There is a prequel? That sounds like fun, must lo...There is a prequel? That sounds like fun, must look out for that. Michael Awdryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07049982879661559305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1670400813396652991.post-21523089307096803722013-05-28T10:54:59.205+01:002013-05-28T10:54:59.205+01:00Great little vignette, you can't beat a classi...Great little vignette, you can't beat a classical looking Greek warrior, especially one peppered with arrows. I've always enjoy seeing the quote from Dieneces ever since my dad explained, when I was a small kid, what 'laconic' actually meant. Very apt with this model.<br /><br />Regards,<br />MattUbique Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04595735455445658424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1670400813396652991.post-21427493424134101772013-05-27T22:35:32.764+01:002013-05-27T22:35:32.764+01:00Very fun :) Love the addition of the arrows.
I to...Very fun :) Love the addition of the arrows. <br />I too enjoy the Frank Miller's vision of the Spartans, interested to see what the 'prequel' movie will be likeLaughing Ferrethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11649878935225675051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1670400813396652991.post-66840103881809857592013-05-27T18:56:28.523+01:002013-05-27T18:56:28.523+01:00He is definitely intent on leaving a lasting impre...He is definitely intent on leaving a lasting impression!Michael Awdryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07049982879661559305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1670400813396652991.post-10707589931466392942013-05-27T16:45:41.676+01:002013-05-27T16:45:41.676+01:00Nice action scene here, Michael. That ax is gonna ...Nice action scene here, Michael. That ax is gonna hurt!Jayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12601444762722458674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1670400813396652991.post-69649204028180122692013-05-27T07:35:31.845+01:002013-05-27T07:35:31.845+01:00That's incredibly kind of you say so, although...That's incredibly kind of you say so, although I do have some ideas for next winter.Michael Awdryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07049982879661559305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1670400813396652991.post-79684977345485302482013-05-27T07:34:39.030+01:002013-05-27T07:34:39.030+01:00Thank you Monty, I hadn't thought of it as sad...Thank you Monty, I hadn't thought of it as sad before, but of course you are absolutely right; I suppose all sacrifice is. Michael Awdryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07049982879661559305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1670400813396652991.post-45566854524088498542013-05-27T07:33:30.720+01:002013-05-27T07:33:30.720+01:00Thank you Millsy, I was worried about snapping arr...Thank you Millsy, I was worried about snapping arrows so was thrilled when I stumble across this idea - and it's cheap! Michael Awdryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07049982879661559305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1670400813396652991.post-70408260122348070542013-05-27T07:32:27.242+01:002013-05-27T07:32:27.242+01:00Thank you Christopher, I must admit that I really ...Thank you Christopher, I must admit that I really enjoy putting these things together. Michael Awdryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07049982879661559305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1670400813396652991.post-78704349775452411212013-05-27T07:31:35.041+01:002013-05-27T07:31:35.041+01:00Stefan, thank you; your kind words are always appr...Stefan, thank you; your kind words are always appreciated. Michael Awdryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07049982879661559305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1670400813396652991.post-79436620348164637802013-05-27T07:07:32.586+01:002013-05-27T07:07:32.586+01:00It's always a pleasure to look at your work.
T...It's always a pleasure to look at your work.<br />This one's no exception. Great work, mate!<br /><br />Cheers<br />StefanStefan (aka. Monty)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03298066752782204072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1670400813396652991.post-23440436482047988782013-05-27T05:55:33.669+01:002013-05-27T05:55:33.669+01:00Absolutely wonderful! You have outdone yourself s...Absolutely wonderful! You have outdone yourself sir!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1670400813396652991.post-5726010937388565072013-05-27T04:33:34.912+01:002013-05-27T04:33:34.912+01:00Wonderful piece! So powerful and so sad. Wonderful piece! So powerful and so sad. Montyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16094254709103687259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1670400813396652991.post-23914657382761655482013-05-27T04:12:59.241+01:002013-05-27T04:12:59.241+01:00She's a beaut and right up there at your norma...She's a beaut and right up there at your normal amazing standard. The bristles for arrows idea is genius! I've always been worried they would break but these will just bend.Millsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17580692168847505881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1670400813396652991.post-1863542523460296692013-05-26T22:51:55.477+01:002013-05-26T22:51:55.477+01:00Wonderful vignette you have done here! Nice idea w...Wonderful vignette you have done here! Nice idea with the arrows too.<br /><br />Christopher Christopher(aka Axebreaker)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13205928451375232865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1670400813396652991.post-65898616489122961592013-05-26T21:04:15.272+01:002013-05-26T21:04:15.272+01:00Thank you Edwin, it is amazing what you pick up wh...Thank you Edwin, it is amazing what you pick up when researching the background to these miniatures.Michael Awdryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07049982879661559305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1670400813396652991.post-50063112145565195072013-05-26T21:00:08.837+01:002013-05-26T21:00:08.837+01:00Thank you, I knew I'd forgotten something! ;)Thank you, I knew I'd forgotten something! ;)Michael Awdryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07049982879661559305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1670400813396652991.post-57901969696239044892013-05-26T20:59:26.017+01:002013-05-26T20:59:26.017+01:00Thank you.Thank you.Michael Awdryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07049982879661559305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1670400813396652991.post-9494001433586645642013-05-26T20:59:10.713+01:002013-05-26T20:59:10.713+01:00Thank you Phil, wish I could claim it was all mine...Thank you Phil, wish I could claim it was all mine.Michael Awdryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07049982879661559305noreply@blogger.com