Today marks the second anniversary of '28mm Victorian Warfare', an off-shoot of this most wholesome of hobbies that has demanded more and more of my time of late but has given me such a great deal of pleasure. The wonderful sense of camaraderie that seems to exist in this corner of the blog-o-sphere has been such a great boon and as a result I feel that it is high time to give something back to the greater community and as giveaways seem to be en vogue at present I've decided to embrace the concept.
To that end there are a series of prizes on offer ranging from the mundane to the mildly ridiculous. In order to qualify you must be a public follower and express which prize draws you would like to enter (you may enter as many as you like) by leaving a comment below. I hope to make the draw on the 31st March at which point I will ask the winners to make contact via email to discuss distribution.
So in no particular order the prizes on offer are:
1. Have some frivolous fun on me with this Usborne Activity sticker book.
2. 'Britain's Forgotten Wars' a must have reference book for all of Victoria's little wars.
3. James Thomas Brudenell, 7th Earl of Cardigan, a Wargames Foundry miniature painted by your truly complete with a miniature Crimea War Campaign medal.
5. Finally a 'Command Stand'! Some may remember mention of me starting a bespoke painting service, focussing on one off command stands - I can't every imagine painting an amy to order! Well this prize is for one of those, simply supply the miniatures you want in the stand, with some ideas as to how you envisage it working and I'll do my best to realise your requests. I imagine the stand to comprise of a couple of mounted miniatures, or perhaps up to four foot soldiers, a vehicle or pretty much anything else, just please remember that I paint at a snail's pace!
Best of luck everyone!
I would like to enter draw No.2 and Draw No.4, Thanks
ReplyDeleteNot a problem David consider it done.
DeleteDraws 2 & 3 for me, thanks! Cheers - Roly
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely Roly.
DeleteHurrah for free stuff! Blimey those really are smashing comp prizes, put me down for No. 2 please.
ReplyDeleteAlready done Sir.
DeleteWhat a great draw - most kind of you. 2, 4 and 5 for me please!
ReplyDeleteNot a problem my good man.
Delete2 years well done. No prises required by me. I just want to wish you luck and hope that it goes well.
ReplyDeleteThat is incredibly sporting of you Clint and thank you for the kind words.
DeleteHappy blog-birthday Michael! :)
ReplyDeletePut me in the hat for 1 and 2 please :)
Thank you Tamsin and of course Ma'am.
DeleteHappy blog birthday Michael – congratulations on the two years. Maintaining a wargaming blog is quite a commitment and time investment so two years without significant gaps is no mean feat. I didn't manage it.
ReplyDeleteAs for your prize draws, numbers 4 and 5 interest me greatly :)
Thank you Mike although I am stating to worry just how much time the blasted thing demands! A command stand for the Dark Templar - who knows what that might involve!
DeleteHappy Anniversary Michael! I would be most honoured to win any of these items sir.
ReplyDeleteBut the thing I need most is number 2. Yes, I do need to improve my knowledge of history.
Thank you Anne, but I am I to put you down for all or just number two? I think all unless I hear otherwise.
DeleteYes, please put me in for all of them. Do I get more chances for more comments. I'll swamp more page like I did Ray's!
DeleteI'm not sure we want to be encouraging that sort of behaviour now do we young lady!
DeleteOh, you never let me have any fun. *sticks lip out and stomps foot*
DeleteHappy 2nd Birthday Victorian Warfare!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteNumber 2 for me please, I have become enthralled by this period.
Thank you Simon and consider it done Sir.
DeleteTwo years - well done sir - well done.
ReplyDelete2 and 5 please and thank you.
Thank you and great choices my good man.
DeleteCongrats on the 2 years blogging Michael! A hearty pat on the back for you kind Sir! I quite fancy No 5
ReplyDeleteThank you Ray and it would be great fun to paint something for you Sir!
DeleteHappy 2nd Blog Birthday Michael. I am sure there will be many more.
ReplyDeleteThank you Rodger and I do hope so.
DeleteHappy birthday, 28mm Victorian Warfare!
ReplyDeletePut me down for no.2, please Michael.
Consider it done my good man.
DeleteThank you Mr Awdry, for two years of cool figures and fun banter! Please put me down for 1. (For my daughter), 2. (For my friend Mr Hoare), and 5. (For my colleague Mr Faulconbridge).
ReplyDeleteCheers
Dave
Thank you Dave, it is such a thrill to know that someone else other than me reads this drivel other than just me! Your choices have been recorded Sir.
DeletePut me down for numbers 1 and 5 please!
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday to a cracking blog!
Thank you my good man and choices now logged.
DeleteCongratulations on an enjoyable blog! I look forward to more to come...
ReplyDeleteCould I have a go at No 2 please?
Edwin
Thank you Sir and of course you may.
DeleteTwo years is a very long time for many a blog, so many become stale or lost in time. Yours remains fresh and regular so congrats
ReplyDeleteI'd love to be in for 1 and 5 please
Ian
Thank you Ian that is incredibly kind of you and wonderful choices Sir.
DeleteI follow your blog and am not ashamed to say so in public
ReplyDeletePlease enter me for all of them please!
Cheers
PD
I'm jolly glad to hear it Sir and an excellent tactic!
DeleteCongratulations Michael on your blog's anniversary. I don't need a prize so I'll just say chive on with your good work here.
ReplyDeleteThank you Michael, much appreciated Sir.
DeleteCongratulations, 2 years of great minis and painting, here,s to many many more, your work is quite inspirational.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to be put in the draw for 2, 3 and 4 please.
Thank you Derek; kind words and great choices!
DeleteCongratulations! A very good blog it is. I like 2 and 3 but as I'm in the US of A and it might be prohibitive to mail a prize so I respectfully bow out of the drawing.
ReplyDeleteScott that is very kind of you, but I'll put you in none the less.
DeleteCongratulations! You have wonderfully entertained me for almost 2 years now. Thanks. I would like #6...Another year of Lord Awdry's Blog!
ReplyDeleteThank you Jay and number 6 is a lovely idea - I shall endeavour to do my very best.
DeleteHappy birthday 28mm Victorian Warfare!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Michael!
Panagiotis!
Thank you my good man.
DeleteHappy birthday!
ReplyDeleteIf you could enter my name for prize number 2 ;)
Thank you and of course Sir.
DeleteA lifetime's work in a two year blog Michael. Top quality from start to finish. I'd love to enter your draw (3-5 please). Best wishes. Aye, Rusty
ReplyDeleteRusty that is incredibly kind of you; your choices have been logged Sir.
Deletecongrats!
ReplyDeleteI'd love to be entered in draws 2,3 and 4
cheers
Absolutely Sir and thank you.
DeleteExcellent choices Andrew.
ReplyDeleteCongrats, I would want to enter for 2, 3 and 4! As I would like to own some of those well-painted miniatures and the book looks also interesting.
ReplyDeleteCheers
That is incredibly kind of you and good choices Sir.
DeleteWell done mate - "Happy Blog-Birthday!". Its been a pleasure watching your work.
ReplyDeleteI'd be interested in No.2
Ta
Scott
Thank you Scott and I'll put your choice in the hat Sir.
DeleteHappy Blog birthday Michael! Your work is really one of the best in 'our' sphere. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Thanos, very kind of you Sir.
DeleteHippo birdy 2 ewes! Congrats. Draw 2 if you wou
ReplyDeletePlease.
Absolutely Sir!
DeleteHappy anniversary! Put me down for draw #1 please!
ReplyDeleteIt will be my pleasure.
DeleteHappy Birthday. I have really enjoyed your blog, so I'm looking forward to at least another two.
ReplyDeletePlease put me down for number 4.
Thank you my good man and your request is safely logged.
DeleteHappy Birthday! Please stand your good self and Mr Burnaby a drink on my tab.
ReplyDeleteA chance to OWN an Awdry original?!? Awesome stuff! Count me IN for draws 3-5 please mate.
;-)
Haow in credibly sporting of you old chap; your requests have been actioned by the staff!
DeleteHappy Birthday to you...Happy Birthday to you
ReplyDeleteThank you Sir.
Delete3 and 4 for me Sir
ReplyDeleteConsider it done my Captain.
DeleteHi Michael,
ReplyDeletecongratulations for your anniversary!
It's always a great pleasure to come here and take a look at your excellent work and good articles.
For the prize draws I would be happy to join 3, 4 and 5.
Cheers
Monty
Monty you are gentleman and a scholar Sir. All requests safely logged and ready for the draw.
DeleteThanks Michael, I do my very best.
Delete;-)
Happy birthday old boy....
ReplyDeleteJolly generous of you.
2 & 4 for me please.
Cheers
Stu
Consider it done Sir and thank you!
DeleteI can't believe it's only two years. I've found this blog really inspirational, a great read and the paintwork is annoyingly awesome.
ReplyDeleteMy wife loves Zulu! She'd be really chuffed to get the Caine/Baker minis and me too of course, so please enter me in draw 4.
Well done Michael.
Cheers
Mark
Thank you Mark; here's to keeping the wife happy.
DeleteCongrats Michael on your b'day. Forgotten wars , and stand painted by your good self foe me.... so how are you at Cowboys?
ReplyDeleteThank you Dave; cowboys eh? Could be fun though.
DeleteTwo years you say, well congratulations there old boy
ReplyDeleteThank you my good man, can I tempt you with anything from the draw?
DeleteGosh I forgot to say 2,3 or 4 please.
DeleteOf course Sir, already logged.
DeleteSticker-dressing soldiers!
ReplyDeleteMerci :--)
I'm surprised more haven't chosen this star prize!
DeleteCongratulations - 2 years - doesn't time fly etc!
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteI'd like a stab at 4. and 5. Michael and congrats by the way!
ReplyDeleteI was getting worried that you might have missed this - choices logged and best of luck Fran.
DeleteI'm in again for the new Stretch goal Michael!
DeleteConsider it done Sir.
DeleteAlmost missed this, but there's 'almost'. Count me in for 3&5 if you may.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely Andrew.
DeleteHappy Birthday! Would you be so kind as to place my name in the hat for No 2 (the excellent book). God bless you, you are a Gent. an' no mistake.
ReplyDeleteToo kind Sir and consider your requests logged.
DeleteEgads, old boy!
ReplyDeleteI would be most pleased to enter my name into the drawings for prizes 2, 4, and 5, if you would be so kind.
Felicitations on the anniversary of the blog's nativity.
My good my Man, a pleasure to have you aboard.
DeleteHappy 2nd, and I'd like to be considered for 2, 3, and 4. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteAlready logged Andrew.
DeleteHappy 2nd Michael, not sure how I missed this post at the time :)
ReplyDeletePlease put me into the draw for 1 and 2, Ta muchly old chap.
Thrilled to have you onboard Mr Smillie.
DeletePlease put my name down for #2.
ReplyDeleteAlready done Sean.
DeleteHappy birthday good sir! I would be humbled to #2 or any of the others.
ReplyDeleteI'll put you down for all of them my god man.
DeleteI'm in for #3 and #4, some how they will end up in Calamity.
ReplyDeleteIt would be my pleasure Kris.
DeleteTerrific, Michael. Extremely generous of you to be offering some top-notch prizes. May I go for the book #2 and Lord Cardigan at #3 - hard to resist either! Your blog has been a huge inspiration to me in the last year. I love your painting style, and above all the fantastic, all-embracing spirit you do everything in. Certainly on of my top ten favourite blogs, I wish you the very best for many blogging years to come!
ReplyDeleteSidney, what incredibly kind words and it would be my absolute pleasure to include you in the draw.
DeleteVery generous draw you've got going here, glad to see its drawn such a good response, speaking of which, here's mine! I'd love to be entered in for draws 2, 4 and 1, and before anyone gives me any funny looks, 1 would be for my little 4 year old brother, never too early to begin indoctrinating them to our hobby! Finally, congrats on the milestone!
ReplyDeleteMy good Colonel, many thanks and welcome aboard Sir. I shall see your requests logged immediately.
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