Author Topic: Last of the Mohicans (Read 30482 times)

Aaron · « **Reply #75 on:** March 14, 2011, 12:03:45 PM »

Thanks again Frank. Truly inspiring pictures!

@Fergal, If you want some additional pictures to aid you I have these two collections of Griffing prints I frequently turn to: http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=art+of+robert+griffing They are good sources for beadwork and clothes in addition to warpaint.

former user · « **Reply #76 on:** March 14, 2011, 12:10:04 PM »

nice!
reminds me of an old movie with Spencer Tracy I recall

former user · « **Reply #77 on:** March 14, 2011, 12:16:25 PM »

was it authentic?

former user · « **Reply #78 on:** March 14, 2011, 12:26:27 PM »

like Holling de Vincour

I always wondered about the green outfits

Aaron · « **Reply #79 on:** March 14, 2011, 12:28:26 PM »

"Northwest Passage" is decent cniema, but horrible history.

fergal · « **Reply #80 on:** March 14, 2011, 01:15:42 PM »

@Frank, an artist and a true gentleman! Thank you so much, I'll wait with anticipation.

ps
I'm just about to start a thread for my first attempt at war paint with my Huron.

former user · « **Reply #81 on:** March 14, 2011, 01:23:55 PM »

sorry for the diversion
the movie is on Youtube

well, the uniform looks a bit like Robin Hood and the use (afaikT wrong) bayonets, but otherwise?

Aaron · « **Reply #82 on:** March 14, 2011, 01:43:28 PM »

Saint Francis itself was largely undefended at the time the rangers struck IIRC. They still bungled their surprise attack and the action was far less heroic than portrayed since it was basically burning out/killing defenceless women and children. Stephen Brumwell's "White Devil" is a pretty good read if you are interested in the events behind the movie.

I guess it is all down to how you view history, though. Last of the Mohicans could be considered close enough since it has French, Brits, and Indians, I guess.

Sorry for the digression Frank!

Frank · « **Reply #83 on:** March 14, 2011, 02:17:43 PM »

Quote from: Aaron on March 14, 2011, 01:43:28 PM

Sorry for the digression Frank!

No problem at all! It was very interesting also for me.

Aldramelech · « **Reply #84 on:** March 14, 2011, 02:52:38 PM »

Quote from: Frank on March 14, 2011, 11:49:50 AM

@fergal: Your wish is my command! I will make some close ups within the next days…

@Aldramelech: The Conquest miniatures are true 28 mm (form base to eyes) and as big as the Perry miniatures. I don’t know the Black Scorpions, but I would guess they are taller.

Cheers mate.

Ignatieff · « **Reply #85 on:** March 14, 2011, 03:30:40 PM »

Fabulous stuff!

Tremendous painting, but for me the imagination that goes into the setting and scenarios is the genius - well done! Any chance of of some insight into your terrain making? It looks to die for!