tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227525544754109991.post8959639905918947726..comments2024-03-25T03:23:47.241-05:00Comments on Twin Cities Gamer: Strategos and his menMontyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16094254709103687259noreply@blogger.comBlogger63125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227525544754109991.post-68390580185910612892013-11-19T14:00:49.472-06:002013-11-19T14:00:49.472-06:00Thanks Peter! I appreciate it!Thanks Peter! I appreciate it!Montyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16094254709103687259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227525544754109991.post-78112714271204180272013-11-19T14:00:23.215-06:002013-11-19T14:00:23.215-06:00Thanks sis!Thanks sis!Montyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16094254709103687259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227525544754109991.post-49929239230792681942013-11-19T11:17:51.319-06:002013-11-19T11:17:51.319-06:00Eyecatchers indeed! Lovely colour combination on t...Eyecatchers indeed! Lovely colour combination on the horse!<br /><br />Greetings<br />Peterpeterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09450643635236807442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227525544754109991.post-90745960906815333182013-11-17T07:07:55.806-06:002013-11-17T07:07:55.806-06:00Great work!Great work!Sylvia, Reed and Kidshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10821926616109759016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227525544754109991.post-69930309759175594862013-11-17T01:10:52.511-06:002013-11-17T01:10:52.511-06:00I know what you mean. I have been there myself. Wo...I know what you mean. I have been there myself. Worst are those who make clever comments what you should have different, but never realise you already did so, since they did not care to read your post in whole.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227525544754109991.post-26192795957008605542013-11-16T07:48:52.593-06:002013-11-16T07:48:52.593-06:00Bright is beautiful, baby! Well, that was my the...Bright is beautiful, baby! Well, that was my theme here and I'm very happy with the results. <br /><br />That one is on me. I was a bit rushed getting the pics done and left the small dice out of the frame!<br /><br />Gripping Beast offers Viking and Norman casualties. I know there are other makers but here in the US, I can get GB easily and at a good price so they make up most of my warbands. <br /><br />Derail alert...I finally got my video card and my main functioning PC is back up and running! This calls for a celebration of some sort! Montyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16094254709103687259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227525544754109991.post-90162824930311493042013-11-16T07:43:29.457-06:002013-11-16T07:43:29.457-06:00Thanks Kev!Thanks Kev!Montyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16094254709103687259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227525544754109991.post-17135156779675245992013-11-16T07:43:17.419-06:002013-11-16T07:43:17.419-06:00Thanks Ray! And thanks to you and Fran for introd...Thanks Ray! And thanks to you and Fran for introducing the term "budgie smuggler" into my house. Its a big hit and as a swimmer, I want to make clear that speedos are ok to wear at the pool for lap swimming. ;-)Montyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16094254709103687259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227525544754109991.post-87932868451943723242013-11-16T07:41:12.841-06:002013-11-16T07:41:12.841-06:00Thanks Kiwi! Dark Ages is almost all I've pai...Thanks Kiwi! Dark Ages is almost all I've painted in 2013. Its a big change for me because before 2013, I paint exactly zero Dark Age figures. I have a lot of catching up to do!<br /><br /> Montyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16094254709103687259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227525544754109991.post-19351083507004331012013-11-16T06:23:44.694-06:002013-11-16T06:23:44.694-06:00Superb brushwork MontySuperb brushwork MontyKevhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02296421155011055301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227525544754109991.post-86555633393054292162013-11-15T23:08:55.019-06:002013-11-15T23:08:55.019-06:00Monty, thanks so much for these pics, they are exc...Monty, thanks so much for these pics, they are excellent. The strategos is a riot of colour, matching the bold palette of the rest of the warband. Clearly, camo wasn't an option back then, and why should it be, when you can look this fabulous?<br /><br />The fatigue markers are a great idea as well, although for one lunatic moment there, I was wondering why each dead guy had a small blackboard easel next to him. "Hmmm, is that so you can chalk in the fatigue figure, perhaps...?" Then it dawned on me, "No, you idiot, that's a space for a die." And yes, it's been a long week!<br /><br />Who made the casualty figs, BTW?Evan Hugheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18107866906860803155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227525544754109991.post-8075979524358441092013-11-15T21:05:52.081-06:002013-11-15T21:05:52.081-06:00Beautiful painting....so colourful!Beautiful painting....so colourful!Ray Rousellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07352596392520905197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227525544754109991.post-57779333295657966222013-11-14T22:53:51.596-06:002013-11-14T22:53:51.596-06:00Great work. Like you I have found I really enjoy p...Great work. Like you I have found I really enjoy painting dark age figures.<br />cheersThe Kiwihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06829184068503627810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227525544754109991.post-48703734059758761332013-11-14T18:14:49.005-06:002013-11-14T18:14:49.005-06:00I'm frankly afraid to paint Napoleonics and ha...I'm frankly afraid to paint Napoleonics and have a world of respect for those like you that do. I've seen too many critics pop in over the most lovely eye candy and rip them because "the sleeves aren't right for the 1813 campaign." Grognards indeed. It is the most lovely painting in 28mm but with a high cost to morale. Montyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16094254709103687259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227525544754109991.post-11947847424773097742013-11-14T17:57:35.628-06:002013-11-14T17:57:35.628-06:00Ah well, Napoleonics have a certain appeal of thei...Ah well, Napoleonics have a certain appeal of their own. I think the worst thing with them is that even thought it is only 200 years in the past, some things can not be verified either, which unfortunately does not keep some people from knowing better! ;-)<br /><br />At least you have the option to do some other SAGA Warbands... I have had the minis for my Saxons for over a year now, but right now I am not in the mood to work on them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227525544754109991.post-23507108045891730312013-11-14T11:37:39.783-06:002013-11-14T11:37:39.783-06:00Thanks Andrew, and it looks like you all had a bla...Thanks Andrew, and it looks like you all had a blast at Blog Con! Montyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16094254709103687259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227525544754109991.post-31205869423504215512013-11-14T11:36:24.083-06:002013-11-14T11:36:24.083-06:00Thanks Moiterei! I appreciate it. Thanks Moiterei! I appreciate it. Montyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16094254709103687259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227525544754109991.post-84181837774004783252013-11-14T11:36:04.710-06:002013-11-14T11:36:04.710-06:00Thanks Dean! Love that Rhino, BTW!Thanks Dean! Love that Rhino, BTW!Montyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16094254709103687259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227525544754109991.post-28151331415048076972013-11-14T11:31:09.266-06:002013-11-14T11:31:09.266-06:00There is the answer, right in front of my nose! There is the answer, right in front of my nose! Montyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16094254709103687259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227525544754109991.post-81601697608001020392013-11-14T11:30:42.209-06:002013-11-14T11:30:42.209-06:00Thanks Michael! I love the new project you're ...Thanks Michael! I love the new project you're firing up!Montyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16094254709103687259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227525544754109991.post-56510792590741566732013-11-14T11:29:58.660-06:002013-11-14T11:29:58.660-06:00Thanks Monty! If I could do it a 2nd time, I thin...Thanks Monty! If I could do it a 2nd time, I think I'd go checkerboard pattern. Montyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16094254709103687259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227525544754109991.post-9737540641970510772013-11-14T11:29:30.959-06:002013-11-14T11:29:30.959-06:00Paul! Thanks sir, I appreciate it!Paul! Thanks sir, I appreciate it!Montyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16094254709103687259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227525544754109991.post-12457039669495870652013-11-14T11:29:05.612-06:002013-11-14T11:29:05.612-06:00Simon, thanks! Yes, and I'm a bit embarrassed...Simon, thanks! Yes, and I'm a bit embarrassed to be so late to the Byzantine fan table. Montyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16094254709103687259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227525544754109991.post-75827125484192005922013-11-14T11:28:31.946-06:002013-11-14T11:28:31.946-06:00Burkhard! It is being dodgy, isn't it? I lov...Burkhard! It is being dodgy, isn't it? I love your Byzantines! Here, I got free rein to try something different. The beauty of painting ancients and medievals is that we're not "restricted" like Napoleonic painters are. But you know that better than most anyone! <br /><br />And on to your second point, a friend gave me his Scots to paint. One more war band, one more war band. Always one more. Montyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16094254709103687259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227525544754109991.post-83780516311160107502013-11-14T11:24:47.358-06:002013-11-14T11:24:47.358-06:00Thanks Jonas and that is a good point. I always t...Thanks Jonas and that is a good point. I always think I can come back and paint up my own one day. But of course, I can't really assume that. Knock on wood!Montyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16094254709103687259noreply@blogger.com