tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5646957692024896369.post7686390171724146036..comments2024-02-01T21:16:47.721+13:00Comments on Colonel O'Truth's Miniature Issues: Bunkers, Boards and BulkheadsColonel O'Truthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04731907825527012393noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5646957692024896369.post-46081763023082645382013-03-20T22:09:56.034+13:002013-03-20T22:09:56.034+13:00Ah, the old 12'x6' Napoleonics, eh?! Over ...Ah, the old 12'x6' Napoleonics, eh?! Over a thousand miniatures on the table... Epic days, my friend - and twenty years ago!<br /><br />The elven temple was never finished, sadly. I left it behind with the rest of Sheffield... It was certainly huge, though - perhaps a hint of the scale of things to come?Colonel O'Truthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04731907825527012393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5646957692024896369.post-43061122414604918062013-03-20T20:04:17.976+13:002013-03-20T20:04:17.976+13:00After writing about the ruined city I went on a ra...After writing about the ruined city I went on a random reminisce about the other stuff you built early on....The ones that stick in the mind are the gaming table we recreated various elements of Waterloo and the huge elven temple that sat half finished for so long!Kanamorfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00170526948527863609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5646957692024896369.post-30768610640221757272013-03-20T17:16:43.614+13:002013-03-20T17:16:43.614+13:00'Ello, 'ello, Old Fella! Been a while!
Ye...'Ello, 'ello, Old Fella! Been a while!<br /><br />Yep - that old city was a bit of a practice for bigger and better things, I suppose. In fact, I recently found the slides of the Warhammer 3rd Ed. table I made for the twins even earlier than that! Oh, to be young again!<br /><br />(Sorry - turned forty this week!)<br /><br />For your info., the walls of the pit ARE painted! I see your powers of perception are mighty... It will all only come apart if I have an unexpected hammer incident...<br /><br />Colonel O'Truthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04731907825527012393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5646957692024896369.post-32146087636447661272013-03-20T09:10:49.045+13:002013-03-20T09:10:49.045+13:00Awesome work as always, you have come a long way s...Awesome work as always, you have come a long way since the first ruined city you built and I inherited. How are you going to paint the walls in the pit now that it is all assembled? Or will it still all come apart?Kanamorfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00170526948527863609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5646957692024896369.post-31822870990828460962013-03-19T20:36:45.404+13:002013-03-19T20:36:45.404+13:00Well, if you do call them, ask them to bring more ...Well, if you do call them, ask them to bring more glue. I'm running out.<br /> <br />Never fear - I wouldn't dare lose my last few remaining marbles without completing this monstrosity! All in good time, my friend!Colonel O'Truthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04731907825527012393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5646957692024896369.post-87077919438981144722013-03-19T20:34:48.308+13:002013-03-19T20:34:48.308+13:00Why, thank you, A J! I hope that it shall!Why, thank you, A J! I hope that it shall!Colonel O'Truthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04731907825527012393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5646957692024896369.post-6499501758601476942013-03-19T20:34:08.174+13:002013-03-19T20:34:08.174+13:00Thank you as ever, Scott.
The wood is balsa in th...Thank you as ever, Scott.<br /><br />The wood is balsa in this case, prepared as per Leadwood and my Old West Tutorial... Plastic would have been far too expensive for such a big piece of floor.<br /><br />Hmmm... 'relatively empty areas'... I wonder if you and I are imagining somewhat different machines, my friend? The detail has hardly begun!Colonel O'Truthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04731907825527012393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5646957692024896369.post-80368890141320772152013-03-19T20:31:44.493+13:002013-03-19T20:31:44.493+13:00Thanks, Jay - all contributions welcome!
Rivet Ma...Thanks, Jay - all contributions welcome!<br /><br />Rivet Man, eh? It's been a long time since anyone threatened to munch on my rivets... I may have to respond with pliers, superglue and a very long plastic rod...Colonel O'Truthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04731907825527012393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5646957692024896369.post-29686069208962851562013-03-19T20:28:50.305+13:002013-03-19T20:28:50.305+13:00Thanks, Frank!
I like bits. I can see that you do...Thanks, Frank!<br /><br />I like bits. I can see that you do too. Aren't bits great?<br /><br />Cheers to bits!Colonel O'Truthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04731907825527012393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5646957692024896369.post-23310940084088283122013-03-19T20:27:45.458+13:002013-03-19T20:27:45.458+13:00Indeed it is, Sir! But I'll fight the urge to ...Indeed it is, Sir! But I'll fight the urge to polish it!Colonel O'Truthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04731907825527012393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5646957692024896369.post-73171041114584052742013-03-19T20:27:12.043+13:002013-03-19T20:27:12.043+13:00He does indeed! And what with inflation, uppity en...He does indeed! And what with inflation, uppity engineers, and the disapproving glances one suffers at the club when one brings up the topic of slave labour, oomph is becoming increasingly difficult to procure in sufficient quantities!<br /><br />Still, we soldier on, what?Colonel O'Truthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04731907825527012393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5646957692024896369.post-30223970219664384672013-03-19T20:23:58.516+13:002013-03-19T20:23:58.516+13:00Actually, I achieved my rank by attacking my super...Actually, I achieved my rank by attacking my superiors with a rivet gun - but it amounts to the same, I suppose.<br /><br />Thank you. I enjoy updating my updates for you to enjoy 'em, for me to update 'em again... and the whole crazy cycle goes on and on and on...Colonel O'Truthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04731907825527012393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5646957692024896369.post-74760759276518000882013-03-19T09:57:05.192+13:002013-03-19T09:57:05.192+13:00I am not sure whether I should applaud or ring the...I am not sure whether I should applaud or ring the men in white coats. Either way, before you go completely ga-ga - please get it finished:)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5646957692024896369.post-3357984059149287982013-03-18T15:42:26.898+13:002013-03-18T15:42:26.898+13:00A work of art, dear sir! The whole will be a thing...A work of art, dear sir! The whole will be a thing of beauty once 'tis done. A Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07834159033854153921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5646957692024896369.post-5748431978406308132013-03-18T12:59:04.827+13:002013-03-18T12:59:04.827+13:00Great work Joe!
Love the wood grain effect of the...Great work Joe!<br /><br />Love the wood grain effect of the floor. Is that the sandpapered plasticard again?<br /><br />As for progress and deadlines, hopefully once you get the detail of the engine room finished, the rest of the structure should be easier and quicker, as other areas will be relatively 'empty' compared to this!? Scottswargaminghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00581220877007982139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5646957692024896369.post-41779695520495709232013-03-18T11:26:13.903+13:002013-03-18T11:26:13.903+13:00Super job, Col. I should be paying admission to vi...Super job, Col. I should be paying admission to view your modeling work!<br />BTW: I hear from sources that the super villain Rivet Man is headed your way. He has a penchant for plucking and munching on early-boiler rivets. Beware, Sir! Jayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12601444762722458674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5646957692024896369.post-76800935451489831762013-03-18T10:45:28.680+13:002013-03-18T10:45:28.680+13:00Just amazing!! Great use of "bits" - ama...Just amazing!! Great use of "bits" - amazing!!<br /><br />Frank<br />http://adventuresinlead.blogspot.com.au/Furthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14674100385672908858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5646957692024896369.post-89645361710587854552013-03-18T02:29:23.964+13:002013-03-18T02:29:23.964+13:00Ooh, that really is lovely wood. Oo-er, as they sa...Ooh, that really is lovely wood. Oo-er, as they say.Peter Ballhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07151357767975663350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5646957692024896369.post-10628046459324972312013-03-18T00:26:45.109+13:002013-03-18T00:26:45.109+13:00Certainly worth the wait.
The Vacational Domici...Certainly worth the wait. <br /><br />The Vacational Domicile is coming on impressively. His Lordship certainly likes to have an engine with oomph!<br /><br />DiplomatistDiplomatisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04154642903216207181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5646957692024896369.post-67536312456976658522013-03-17T21:57:47.013+13:002013-03-17T21:57:47.013+13:00That just looks fantastic, Colonel. Clearly you ac...That just looks fantastic, Colonel. Clearly you achieved your rank by demonstrating true pluck and a willingness to overcome adversity. Wonderful stuff - I always enjoy seeing your updates.LittleArmieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05633965168690644134noreply@blogger.com