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Author Topic: ROUND 2 Hanoverian Artillery 1815 vs Crusaders  (Read 6323 times)

Offline Captain Blood

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ROUND 2 Hanoverian Artillery 1815 vs Crusaders
« on: April 26, 2009, 11:06:33 PM »



Offline Mancha

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Re: ROUND 2 Hanoverian Artillery 1815 vs Crusaders
« Reply #1 on: April 27, 2009, 01:31:06 AM »
An inexplicable pose among those knights, but undoubtedly very well painted.

Offline Pil

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Re: ROUND 2 Hanoverian Artillery 1815 vs Crusaders
« Reply #2 on: April 27, 2009, 06:23:17 AM »
I love the Crusaders, somewhat comical looking and definately well painted and well photographed. The artillery looks good too but the Crusaders win for me 8)
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Offline Raz

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Re: ROUND 2 Hanoverian Artillery 1815 vs Crusaders
« Reply #3 on: April 27, 2009, 06:26:12 AM »
Both really nice entries. But in the end the paintjob on the knights was the deciding factor, my vote goes to the knights. Is it me or do they look a bit like halflings/people with too short legs?

Offline Malebolgia

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Re: ROUND 2 Hanoverian Artillery 1815 vs Crusaders
« Reply #4 on: April 27, 2009, 07:05:12 AM »
Okay, the second one made me laugh real hard with that rediculous pope-knight. What a goofy model...right up my alley :D. Love the painting on the knights too.
I like the first one too but it's a bit busy and it could use a bit more light. Great painting but in the end I voted on the knights for sheer comedy value :)
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Offline carlos marighela

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Re: ROUND 2 Hanoverian Artillery 1815 vs Crusaders
« Reply #5 on: April 27, 2009, 08:57:22 AM »
I'm not sure whether it's a case of " Is that a mace you have in your baldrick or are you just pleased to see me?' or 'Red Knight's Crazy Clearance, everything must go!' with the chap in the middle.

Nice paint job though. Actually nice work on both.
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Offline argsilverson

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Re: ROUND 2 Hanoverian Artillery 1815 vs Crusaders
« Reply #6 on: April 27, 2009, 09:00:52 AM »
A very tough choice!
Very nice job both, now what? Flip the coin?
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Offline Bugsda

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Re: ROUND 2 Hanoverian Artillery 1815 vs Crusaders
« Reply #7 on: April 27, 2009, 09:46:03 AM »
Actually the bishop has been caning the communion wine and has just broken into a rousing rendition of "we will rock you!". lol

 
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Offline Svennn

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Re: ROUND 2 Hanoverian Artillery 1815 vs Crusaders
« Reply #8 on: April 27, 2009, 09:47:37 AM »
Crusaders for me. Essex?
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Offline Bugsda

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Re: ROUND 2 Hanoverian Artillery 1815 vs Crusaders
« Reply #9 on: April 27, 2009, 11:54:01 AM »
Yep Essex, bought from The Rye Stamp Shop nearly 30 years ago.

Just got round to painting them, but then the LAF comp is all about reducing the lead mountain lol

Offline Captain Blood

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Re: ROUND 2 Hanoverian Artillery 1815 vs Crusaders
« Reply #10 on: April 27, 2009, 11:59:13 AM »
The terrifying thing is that I too bought a load of these from The Rye Stamp & Hobby Shop about 30 years ago!
They may look funny now, but believe you me, at the time these characterful little sculpts - Essex's very first 25mm figures - were revolutionary compared to the relatively crude or bland offerings of the then mainstream manufacturers.

I think they're lovely. Wish I hadn't sold mine now  ;)

Offline Hitman

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Re: ROUND 2 Hanoverian Artillery 1815 vs Crusaders
« Reply #11 on: April 28, 2009, 01:35:12 AM »
The photo in the first entry doesn't really do justice to the figures, so it is hard to tell. The knights have a very nice shaded look to them. Good luck to you both. I am sure this will be a hard one to decide a winner on!!
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Offline Mancha

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Re: ROUND 2 Hanoverian Artillery 1815 vs Crusaders
« Reply #12 on: April 28, 2009, 02:20:38 AM »
It puzzles me that every single comment seems in favor of the knights, but the artillery piece is winning.   ???

Offline dodge

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Re: ROUND 2 Hanoverian Artillery 1815 vs Crusaders
« Reply #13 on: April 28, 2009, 06:08:44 AM »
An inexplicable pose among those knights, but undoubtedly very well painted.

Yes I think he's saying, Lay down your weapons brothers we can all be friends, and his two mates on the left are thinking, ' he's bloody at it again'  lol

I thought both entires were excellent, but voted for the gun crew as it encapsulated the melee of the battle as well as being well painted in a rugged looking style too.

very difficult choice though

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Re: ROUND 2 Hanoverian Artillery 1815 vs Crusaders
« Reply #14 on: April 28, 2009, 07:06:47 AM »
Both are fabulous but I had to chose these guys

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