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Title: Pulp Steam Shovel WIP
Post by: Bob Murch on 02 March 2014, 08:06:11 PM: I’m beginning preparations for my Rugged Adventures Pulp game at the Trumpeter Salute (http://Trumpeter Salute) Con in Vancouver, April 4th, 5th & 6th. This year’s scenario will require that some of the participating scoundrels dig into places they should better have left alone. As such I need a steam shovel so I decided to scratch build one up using a Leddo lorry as the basis. I thought it might be fun to post the progress.

Here is the basic start. I’ve used hobby brass and corrugated styrene sheets to build the basic box. The rear wheels of the lorry have been replaced with tracks from a 20mm scale French tank from Rafm. The top of the steam engine is a cap from a bottle of eye drops with some brass tubing. So far I’ve glued everything together with epoxy.

(http://pulpfigures.com/files/steamshovel.1.jpg)
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Post by: Mr. Peabody on 02 March 2014, 08:11:28 PM: Oho! That's looking mighty fine.
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Post by: Mad Lord Snapcase on 02 March 2014, 08:14:50 PM: Oh yes, I do like the look of this, keep the photos coming! :-*

I like the chair in the back, is that where the operator sits when he's on his tea-break?
Title: Re: Pulp Steam Shovel WIP
Post by: Amalric on 02 March 2014, 08:17:46 PM: Quote from: Mr. Peabody on 02 March 2014, 08:11:28 PM
Oho! That's looking mighty fine.

Quote from: Mad Lord Snapcase on 02 March 2014, 08:14:50 PM
Oh yes, I do like the look of this, keep the photos coming! ....

What they said!
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Post by: FramFramson on 02 March 2014, 08:35:54 PM: Oh lordy, now this is going to be good!
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Post by: d phipps on 02 March 2014, 09:47:05 PM: Looking good! ;)
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Post by: warlord frod on 02 March 2014, 09:56:41 PM: Hey I really "dig" this idea :o :o :o (sorry I could not resist) I look forward to seeing your future progress in pictures
Title: Re: Pulp Steam Shovel WIP
Post by: Wirelizard on 03 March 2014, 05:49:16 AM: That looks like a good start!

This is looking increasingly like the Trumpeter Salute that I don't make it too, after being at five of the last six, because work is likely shipping me up to northern Alberta to help run a project there from about mid-March to mid-April...

Somebody take lots of good photos of Mr. Murch's game, please!
Title: Re: Pulp Steam Shovel WIP
Post by: Peter@BattleScape on 03 March 2014, 12:40:16 PM: That is looking mighty fine so far Bob.

Pete
Title: Re: Pulp Steam Shovel WIP
Post by: joroas on 03 March 2014, 01:39:46 PM: Nice work, does this mean that you will be creating a pack of engineers and crew to go with it 8)
Title: Re: Pulp Steam Shovel WIP
Post by: Bob Murch on 03 March 2014, 04:34:13 PM: I'm working on some construction workers. The jackhammer guy is done as is an older fig with a sledge hammer but I haven't begun the others. I should do that...

Any suggestions on characters? A guy leaning on his shovel and a riveter are my thoughts right now.
Title: Re: Pulp Steam Shovel WIP
Post by: joroas on 03 March 2014, 05:39:07 PM: ... a foreman and an overseer with a clipboard.
Title: Re: Pulp Steam Shovel WIP
Post by: Bob Murch on 03 March 2014, 07:10:40 PM: I found a nice Company B (http://www.companyb.biz/) fig to be my shovel operator.

(http://pulpfigures.com/files/steamshovel.2.jpg)
Title: Re: Pulp Steam Shovel WIP
Post by: Bob Murch on 03 March 2014, 07:20:07 PM: I just noticed that Company B (http://www.companyb.biz/) make a bulldozer! I'm adding that to my Trumpetor scenario as well. Now I need to call Bruce at Company B to order one.

(http://035f399.netsolhost.com/D7_dozer.jpg)
Title: Re: Pulp Steam Shovel WIP
Post by: marianas_gamer on 03 March 2014, 07:48:39 PM: Great start on the build! Really looking forward to seeing how this turns out.
LB
Title: Re: Pulp Steam Shovel WIP
Post by: Bob Murch on 03 March 2014, 08:24:30 PM: Steam shovels are cool! Just what the doctor ordered for battling those pesky lost world dinos.

(http://www.greatdreams.com/war/red-steam-shovel-1923-bucyrus-eire.jpg)

(http://www.greatdreams.com/war/red-steam-shovel-1928-osgood.jpg)
Title: Re: Pulp Steam Shovel WIP
Post by: Bob Murch on 05 March 2014, 08:15:48 PM: The build is almost done. I'll add some rivets here and there and then its on to painting.

(http://pulpfigures.com/files/steamshovel.3.jpg)
Title: Re: Pulp Steam Shovel WIP
Post by: Mad Lord Snapcase on 05 March 2014, 08:25:18 PM: That is magnificent, love it!
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Post by: Alfrik on 05 March 2014, 08:32:07 PM: Interesting build :)
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Post by: Wolf Girl on 05 March 2014, 08:35:35 PM: Looks awesome! ;D
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Post by: Mr. Peabody on 05 March 2014, 09:16:23 PM: Built in record time. Looks spot on, too. :-* :-*
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Post by: FramFramson on 05 March 2014, 11:48:38 PM: Looking really good!
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Post by: pacarat on 05 March 2014, 11:57:53 PM: Love it... bring on the Alien Queen!
Title: Re: Pulp Steam Shovel WIP
Post by: warlord frod on 06 March 2014, 03:19:11 AM: At the risk of repeating myself - I really dig it :-* :-* :-*

Marvelous work as always.
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Post by: Valerik on 06 March 2014, 05:56:48 AM: Simply marvelous!!

A well crafted undertaking, I'm impressed.
I am quite close to declaring this the feline posterior.
I Like it!! A LOT!!

Though I have one small concern: she seems a bit nose light...
The truck front end seems a bit truncated, unfinished. With all the weight, and work, in the rear perhaps you might consider something to offset all that, a winch, or a weight rack or a plough blade?

In art, as in life, balance is as important as she is delicate...

(http://woldfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/donkey-in-air-cart.jpg)

Gotta agree with everyone else, this is good work!!

Valerik
Title: Re: Pulp Steam Shovel WIP
Post by: Wirelizard on 06 March 2014, 06:44:36 AM: Quote from: Valerik on 06 March 2014, 05:56:48 AM
In art, as in life, balance is as important as she is delicate...

It's a terrible thing to be stuck with your ass in the air.

What?

:D

Very cool steam shovel!
Title: Re: Pulp Steam Shovel WIP
Post by: marianas_gamer on 06 March 2014, 07:07:41 AM: Ass kicking lol lol...and so quick! Great work Bob.
LB
Title: Re: Pulp Steam Shovel WIP
Post by: FramFramson on 06 March 2014, 07:08:47 AM: The heaviest part of any Steam Shovel will be the boiler. In this case, you can see the boiler is pretty clearly right over the main treads which bear the weight. The truck front is a rather unconventional add-on, but is interesting and simply adds a set of steering gear and a better driving position for those times the steam shovel needs to drive down regular roads. The tracks are still the main weight-bearing and driving element though.
Title: Re: Pulp Steam Shovel WIP
Post by: pocoloco on 06 March 2014, 08:03:06 AM: Wonderful build! :-*
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Post by: TheOlivant on 06 March 2014, 09:43:18 AM: Love the steam shovel, splendid work.

Wolt
Title: Re: Pulp Steam Shovel WIP
Post by: Peter@BattleScape on 06 March 2014, 01:31:23 PM: Steam Shovels really are the greatest. When I was a wee lad there was a TV show called "Mr Squiggle" and on it was puppet steam shovel that would squirt white powder from his stack when he was excited....it would go all over the female host.

Pete
Title: Re: Pulp Steam Shovel WIP
Post by: joroas on 06 March 2014, 01:34:16 PM: Quote
When I was a wee lad there was a TV show called "Mr Squiggle" and on it was puppet steam shovel that would squirt white powder from his stack when he was excited....it would go all over the female host.

I foresee a court case soonish! :o
Title: Re: Pulp Steam Shovel WIP
Post by: Bob Murch on 06 March 2014, 06:04:08 PM: Quote
The truck front is a rather unconventional add-on, but is interesting and simply adds a set of steering gear and a better driving position for those times the steam shovel needs to drive down regular roads

Or if its going to drive into the deep jungle in search of a mysterious lost temple. The truck front is a little unusual but the truck model gave me a base to start building onto which made the job much faster. There might be precedent in the real world but so far all I have found is this picture of an old toy steam shovel/truck combo:

(http://media.liveauctiongroup.net/i/5427/8500340_1.jpg?v=8CB932516635BD0)
Title: Re: Pulp Steam Shovel WIP
Post by: Mad Lord Snapcase on 06 March 2014, 06:24:44 PM: Quote
Or if its going to drive into the deep jungle in search of a mysterious lost temple.

Of course, it's just like it was built for that! lol
Title: Re: Pulp Steam Shovel WIP
Post by: Amalric on 07 March 2014, 01:20:39 AM: Quote from: Bob Murch on 06 March 2014, 06:04:08 PM
(http://media.liveauctiongroup.net/i/5427/8500340_1.jpg?v=8CB932516635BD0)

I love the patina of age and wear on this toy. :-*
For a moment I thought you had painted your incredible model already!
I look forward to seeing how you paint yours.
Title: Re: Pulp Steam Shovel WIP
Post by: Bob Murch on 07 March 2014, 07:24:47 PM: I'm into the painting process now. I decided to use some water-solvable oil paints I received for Christmas. Oil paint will allow for some interesting blending and a more earthy patina I think. The down-side is the drying time which can be several days.
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Post by: d phipps on 07 March 2014, 08:31:49 PM: Cool, I'm looking forward to seeing how the oil paints look.
Title: Re: Pulp Steam Shovel WIP
Post by: War In 15MM on 09 March 2014, 03:15:34 PM: Beautiful!
Title: Re: Pulp Steam Shovel WIP
Post by: Bob Murch on 09 March 2014, 07:59:55 PM: I'm well into the painting. Once the basic oil paint coat is dry I'll be onto weathering.

(http://pulpfigures.com/files/steamshovel.5.jpg)
Title: Re: Pulp Steam Shovel WIP
Post by: FramFramson on 09 March 2014, 08:46:06 PM: That's already looking MIGHTY fine.
Title: Re: Pulp Steam Shovel WIP
Post by: syrinx0 on 10 March 2014, 04:25:19 AM: Looks fantastic! I am surprised though that no one has asked when you will be releasing a steam truck? You are going to be making this a mold right? lol
Title: Re: Pulp Steam Shovel WIP
Post by: D@rth J@ymZ on 11 March 2014, 05:37:52 PM: Looks fantastic Bob. Great build. :o :-*
Title: Re: Pulp Steam Shovel WIP
Post by: Amalric on 11 March 2014, 05:58:26 PM: Quote from: D@rth J@ymZ on 11 March 2014, 05:37:52 PM
Looks fantastic Bob. Great build. :o :-*

What he said!
Title: Re: Pulp Steam Shovel WIP
Post by: Bob Murch on 11 March 2014, 06:36:47 PM: A pack of figs to the first person who can explain the name.
Title: Re: Pulp Steam Shovel WIP
Post by: wolfen on 11 March 2014, 06:49:27 PM: Quote from: Bob Murch on 11 March 2014, 06:36:47 PM
A pack of figs to the first person who can explain the name.

Mike Mulligan and his Steam Shovel!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZtXtbZn5f0
Title: Re: Pulp Steam Shovel WIP
Post by: Bob Murch on 11 March 2014, 07:21:57 PM: You got it Wolfen! Congrats! Send me your address and which pack you would like.

murch@pulpfigures.com
Title: Re: Pulp Steam Shovel WIP
Post by: wolfen on 11 March 2014, 08:10:53 PM: Quote from: Bob Murch on 11 March 2014, 07:21:57 PM
You got it Wolfen! Congrats! Send me your address and which pack you would like.

murch@pulpfigures.com

Email sent. Thanks for the generosity Bob!
Title: Re: Pulp Steam Shovel WIP
Post by: Peter@BattleScape on 12 March 2014, 12:41:17 PM: That really is looking great Bob.

Pete
Title: Re: Pulp Steam Shovel WIP
Post by: Patrice on 12 March 2014, 01:08:24 PM: Magnificent! :o

(...although the lorry cabin would probably prevent the rotation of the machine to put the earth in heap on the side... but hey, it would dig holes all right anyway).
Title: Re: Pulp Steam Shovel WIP
Post by: Bob Murch on 14 March 2014, 06:24:43 PM: My bulldozer from Company B arrived! It's a beautiful model. The heavy construction equipment is coming together. I'll be painting Mike Mulligan this weekend. More pics soon.
Title: Re: Pulp Steam Shovel WIP
Post by: Bob Murch on 14 April 2014, 01:21:49 AM: Mike Mulligan & Mary Ann along with the Company B Bulldozer saw action at the Trumpeter Convention last week in Vancouver. Thuggee cultists pretending to be laborers at the dig waited for an opportune moment to bring out the strangling scarves and attack the hard-hats. Mary-Ann scooped up the Mad Guru and placed him on the roof of the ruined temple.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BkriyfdCcAESUZb.jpg)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BkrjPWPCEAEhYTQ.jpg)

Bob
www.pulpfigures.com
Title: Re: Pulp Steam Shovel WIP
Post by: Traveler Man on 14 April 2014, 01:29:52 AM: Lovely stuff! The steam shovel is a nice piece of work. :-*

(Um... the face of that statue in the lower picture looks remarkably like the late Richard Briers (Good Life/Good Neighbours) to me.) lol
Title: Re: Pulp Steam Shovel WIP
Post by: gary42 on 14 April 2014, 01:54:03 AM: That was one fun game Bob! Many thanks! I'm about halfway through painting my Radon Zombies which are a treat to paint.

Monkey drive boat! Monkey drive boat!!
Title: Re: Pulp Steam Shovel WIP
Post by: Bob Murch on 14 April 2014, 03:51:12 PM: Thanks for playing!

I love it when BoBo steals the scene. The kids at the Saturday matinee went wild when the chimp took control of the ship and crashed it into the warf.
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Post by: OSHIROmodels on 14 April 2014, 05:55:50 PM: Very nice 8)

cheers

James
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Post by: Andym on 14 April 2014, 08:28:49 PM: Great stuff Bob! :-* :-*

Do you have any more pics of your game?
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Post by: gary42 on 14 April 2014, 10:41:57 PM: Save you the trouble Bob. Here's some... Get ready.

(http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l424/Anjismithphotography/2014-04-05162802.jpg)

(http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l424/Anjismithphotography/2014-04-05153520-1.jpg)

(http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l424/Anjismithphotography/2014-04-05153206.jpg)

(http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l424/Anjismithphotography/2014-04-05153148.jpg)

(http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l424/Anjismithphotography/2014-04-05150039.jpg)

(http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l424/Anjismithphotography/2014-04-05142704.jpg)

(http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l424/Anjismithphotography/2014-04-05142303.jpg)

(http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l424/Anjismithphotography/2014-04-05141846.jpg)

(http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l424/Anjismithphotography/2014-04-05141839.jpg)

(http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l424/Anjismithphotography/2014-04-05141830.jpg)

(http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l424/Anjismithphotography/2014-04-05141816.jpg)

(http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l424/Anjismithphotography/2014-04-05135820.jpg)

(http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l424/Anjismithphotography/2014-04-05135613.jpg)

(http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l424/Anjismithphotography/2014-04-05135545.jpg)

(http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l424/Anjismithphotography/2014-04-05135531.jpg)

(http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l424/Anjismithphotography/2014-04-05135510.jpg)

(http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l424/Anjismithphotography/2014-04-05135341.jpg)

(http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l424/Anjismithphotography/2014-04-05135250.jpg)

(http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l424/Anjismithphotography/2014-04-05123746.jpg)
Title: Re: Pulp Steam Shovel WIP
Post by: FramFramson on 14 April 2014, 10:49:13 PM: Gary, you might want to remove or alter the image with the swastika in it (the gang of assembled nazis - it's on the dog). It its present state it creates a minor legal headache for the forum owners.
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Post by: Amalric on 15 April 2014, 04:01:31 AM: WOW!
What an incredible game!
Great pics too!

Thanks for posting them.
Now I know what I want my games to look like when they grow up.
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Post by: d phipps on 15 April 2014, 06:11:54 AM: Beautiful terrain and figures! :-* :-* :-*

THANKS for sharing.
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Post by: gary42 on 15 April 2014, 06:52:19 AM: Roger that on the emblem! All done. Sorry!
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Post by: Andym on 15 April 2014, 07:08:21 AM: Ohhhhhhhh, I do like the pretty! Nice stuff gents! :-* :-*
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Post by: Patrice on 15 April 2014, 11:47:12 AM: Waoooww wonderful table and buildings! :o :-* Thanks for sharing!
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Post by: Mad Lord Snapcase on 15 April 2014, 04:56:27 PM: Quote from: Amalric on 15 April 2014, 04:01:31 AM
WOW!
What an incredible game!
Great pics too!

Thanks for posting them.
Now I know what I want my games to look like when they grow up.

Totally agree, what a dream table to play on. I love everything. Just going back over the photos now to see what I can ~~steal~~ emulate!!!!! :-* :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: Pulp Steam Shovel WIP
Post by: gary42 on 15 April 2014, 05:19:30 PM: It IS a dream table! So much cool stuff! Will be "emulating" some of it myself:)
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Post by: Traveler Man on 15 April 2014, 09:16:44 PM: Phenomenal set-up! :o :-*
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Post by: Prof. Dinglebat. Phd. on 16 April 2014, 02:13:50 AM: Quote from: Amalric on 07 March 2014, 01:20:39 AM
I love the patina of age and wear on this toy. :-*
For a moment I thought you had painted your incredible model already!
I look forward to seeing how you paint yours.

In Japan they call that Wabi Sabi and Japanese collectors will pay more for a collectible in this condition then one that's mint. ;)

In the pics, which one is Bob ?
Title: Re: Pulp Steam Shovel WIP
Post by: gary42 on 16 April 2014, 04:01:27 AM: He's driving the steam shovel! lol
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Post by: Mr. Peabody on 16 April 2014, 04:44:00 PM: I thought Wabi-Sabi was driving the Steam Shovel? o_o
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Post by: gary42 on 16 April 2014, 09:22:32 PM: I think Wabi-sabi was under the bulldozer...
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Post by: Prof. Dinglebat. Phd. on 17 April 2014, 12:21:38 AM: Quote from: gary42 on 16 April 2014, 04:01:27 AM
He's driving the steam shovel! lol

No,..get with the program...that's Mike Mulligan ::) ;D
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Post by: Prof.Witchheimer on 17 April 2014, 10:46:17 AM: Thanks so much for these pics, it's so great and inspiring to see Bob gaming on his great table. Amazing show!
Title: Re: Pulp Steam Shovel WIP
Post by: gary42 on 17 April 2014, 02:56:38 PM: Quote from: Prof. Dinglebat. Phd. on 17 April 2014, 12:21:38 AM
No,..get with the program...that's Mike Mulligan ::) ;D

That's what he wants you to believe! Power to cloud men's minds... Just saying'.
Title: Re: Pulp Steam Shovel WIP
Post by: Mr. Peabody on 17 April 2014, 05:11:36 PM: Quote from: Prof.Witchheimer on 17 April 2014, 10:46:17 AM
Thanks so much for these pics, it's so great and inspiring to see Bob gaming on his great table. Amazing show!
Indeed! When you get to play with the toys right out of the Pulp Figures catalogue, well it feels pretty darn cool.

Here's to a very modest guy who does a total game build: sculpts, cuts moulds, casts and paints the minis. Then he designs builds and paints the terrain. All of it to a brilliant standard...

Thanks Bob, you really contribute something special to our little Vancouver show.
Title: Re: Pulp Steam Shovel WIP
Post by: Prof. Dinglebat. Phd. on 17 April 2014, 10:54:25 PM: Quote from: gary42 on 17 April 2014, 02:56:38 PM
That's what he wants you to believe! Power to cloud men's minds... Just saying'.

No. Get with the program..that was The Shadow. lol ;D
Title: Re: Pulp Steam Shovel WIP
Post by: gary42 on 18 April 2014, 12:58:56 AM: The steam of crime bears bitter condensation... Mike Mulligan knows!
Title: Re: Pulp Steam Shovel WIP
Post by: Prof. Dinglebat. Phd. on 18 April 2014, 02:16:55 AM: Quote from: gary42 on 18 April 2014, 12:58:56 AM
The steam of crime bears bitter condensation... Mike Mulligan knows!

"The weed of crime bears bitter fruit. Crime does not pay…. The Shadow knows!” ;)
Title: Re: Pulp Steam Shovel WIP
Post by: gary42 on 18 April 2014, 06:55:04 AM: Quote from: Prof. Dinglebat. Phd. on 18 April 2014, 02:16:55 AM
"The weed of crime bears bitter fruit. Crime does not pay…. The Shadow knows!” ;)

Mmmm..nope. Don't recognize that quote....
Title: Re: Pulp Steam Shovel WIP
Post by: FramFramson on 18 April 2014, 07:37:45 AM: Actually, I heard the weed of crime bears smelly odours.
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Post by: Prof. Dinglebat. Phd. on 18 April 2014, 09:38:12 AM: Quote from: gary42 on 18 April 2014, 06:55:04 AM
Mmmm..nope. Don't recognize that quote....

"Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men? The Shadow knows!" These words were accompanied by an ominous laugh and a musical theme, Camille Saint-Saëns' Le Rouet d'Omphale ("Omphale's Spinning Wheel", composed in 1872). At the end of each episode, The Shadow reminded listeners, "The weed of crime bears bitter fruit. Crime does not pay.... The Shadow knows!"

Forward to 28:28.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDTquiIB3vU
Title: Re: Pulp Steam Shovel WIP
Post by: Patrice on 18 April 2014, 09:53:37 AM: Quote from: Prof. Dinglebat. Phd. on 18 April 2014, 09:38:12 AM
Camille Saint-Saëns' Le Rouet d'Omphale (1872)

:-I I have discovered many wonderful wargame pictures on LAF...
...but I never thought that I would also discover (some almost unknown and totally forgotten) French litterature in here! :?