tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083471581529421888.post2754635260964358957..comments2024-03-21T06:24:32.595-07:00Comments on Black Powder Games: Prussian Pincers at the battle of Woerth - 1870Black Powderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04811405795071310375noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083471581529421888.post-60691440853877200942014-09-05T02:12:33.089-07:002014-09-05T02:12:33.089-07:00Excellent work as always :-)Excellent work as always :-)Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09480914097085753969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083471581529421888.post-33556250457312224192014-09-04T07:56:26.345-07:002014-09-04T07:56:26.345-07:00Cheers Jonathan, I've got some Napolenics up n...Cheers Jonathan, I've got some Napolenics up next - and (following up on our Vuelta theme) I actually think they were in Spain, at least until Austria started making trouble again... Black Powderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04811405795071310375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083471581529421888.post-73970414299725791302014-09-03T14:15:33.093-07:002014-09-03T14:15:33.093-07:00Another fantastic battle tour and figure display!Another fantastic battle tour and figure display!Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083471581529421888.post-38258199138862177872014-09-01T13:15:55.638-07:002014-09-01T13:15:55.638-07:00Thank you very much Moiterei! Indeed it is an inte...Thank you very much Moiterei! Indeed it is an interest and very important part of German and European history. I really enjoy painting the German units of the Pikkelhube-era, I only wish there were some Bavarians available from the same range.<br />You're right about Froeschwiller - and it added to the "museum" feeling of the whole place, like the housing was almost untouched since the battle. Looking down on the battlefield from that watchtower, you felt like you'd travelled back in time.Black Powderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04811405795071310375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083471581529421888.post-28466691502548334872014-09-01T10:36:24.887-07:002014-09-01T10:36:24.887-07:00What a striking looking unit! I think you hit the ...What a striking looking unit! I think you hit the nail with the dark navy blue. I'm pretty interested in the war of 1870/ -71 myself so it's always a pleasure to read about it and look at such beautifully painted figures. Some nice photos also. Seems like time stopped ticking in Froeschweiler.Moiterei_1984https://www.blogger.com/profile/13808567081733803572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083471581529421888.post-24455058562869147982014-09-01T06:44:19.106-07:002014-09-01T06:44:19.106-07:00Thank you Jonas, really appreciate the visit and g...Thank you Jonas, really appreciate the visit and glad you liked the chosen basing style - you've been following this project since the beginning, so an additional thanks for staying tuned as it develops. I do hope we'll get a chance at a game before you're off on the "family business". Perhaps my hard hitting league of feminists and pole dancers will see you at the Pulp-table come next weeks club night?Black Powderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04811405795071310375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083471581529421888.post-36640323392273558682014-09-01T06:25:48.338-07:002014-09-01T06:25:48.338-07:00Well Sidney, I'm a great admirer of your excel...Well Sidney, I'm a great admirer of your excellent WW1 collection, so those kind words are well appreciated, coming from an astute painter like yourself! And you're absolutely right about these villages and regions across the French border. They've seen some trouble in the past. You've probably been to Verdun, and that ghostly feeling of the "lost generation" still lingers in the air when you look across the landscape. By the way, I'm looking very much forward to your opinion on and painting of the FG Miniz!Black Powderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04811405795071310375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083471581529421888.post-83325078375373221362014-09-01T05:32:36.383-07:002014-09-01T05:32:36.383-07:00Another spectacular addition to your wonderful col...Another spectacular addition to your wonderful collection! The painting is of your usual high standard, but I also want to highlight the careful placing of the miniature on their bases – a really well-composed unit with great interaction between the miniatures. Top-notch stuff!Jonas Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03104129336412766484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083471581529421888.post-10522283233943101402014-09-01T04:47:42.883-07:002014-09-01T04:47:42.883-07:00What a wonderful post. It has everything. Splend...What a wonderful post. It has everything. Splendid figures, imense history, a lovely anecdote and references to wine. Can it get any better.<br /><br />The figures are wonderful. I love the way that you've done the navy uniforms. I find dark blue or navy to be a hard colour to pull off, as the temptation is always to keep highlighting it. Great work. <br /><br />Froeschwiller was an incredible fight. So good to see the present day streets. Funny how so many middle European frontiers, once the scene of such carnage, are now so silent and peaceful.Sidney Roundwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14795563060856586670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083471581529421888.post-26903905495941126122014-09-01T02:21:23.260-07:002014-09-01T02:21:23.260-07:00Cheers Monty, it's my old friend the Foundry s...Cheers Monty, it's my old friend the Foundry system yet again :0) Plus I wash them down with Nuln Oil after the grey or blue highlights to really keep them dark but with depth in the colors. Pleased you liked the write up - I hope to cover the virtual massacre of the cuirassiers in more detail, once I have such a unit ready and drafted from the lead pile.Black Powderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04811405795071310375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083471581529421888.post-71187139194382357382014-09-01T02:16:17.687-07:002014-09-01T02:16:17.687-07:00You're very kind to say so Dean - glad you enj...You're very kind to say so Dean - glad you enjoyed the read too. Thanks for dropping by!Black Powderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04811405795071310375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083471581529421888.post-57674156690832941312014-09-01T02:14:39.590-07:002014-09-01T02:14:39.590-07:00Thanks for the nice comment, glad you liked it Ray...Thanks for the nice comment, glad you liked it Ray - the Franco Prussian War has fast become my favorite in terms of dramatic politics and history. It really is the mother of WW1 and WW2.Black Powderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04811405795071310375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083471581529421888.post-30528439477475267342014-09-01T02:12:04.936-07:002014-09-01T02:12:04.936-07:00Thanks Chris, visiting the actual battlefield have...Thanks Chris, visiting the actual battlefield have certainly also added an extra dimension to my insights in this war. In Woerth I met an elderly lady, and after a few polite phrases to investigate the reason for my visit, she gave me a detailed account of the battle and the casualties, something she seemed to know by hard. As she was Alsacian, I asked her what she identified herself as today - French, German or Alsacian. She looked deep into my eyes, and said with all the firmness she could muster "je suis francais" :0)Black Powderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04811405795071310375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083471581529421888.post-7011580474009824352014-09-01T02:04:53.382-07:002014-09-01T02:04:53.382-07:00Thanks Phil, and yes - those bottles are coming in...Thanks Phil, and yes - those bottles are coming in handy already I tell you :0)Black Powderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04811405795071310375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083471581529421888.post-48561342376076585452014-08-31T09:55:35.923-07:002014-08-31T09:55:35.923-07:00Masterful work with black here, and your red just ...Masterful work with black here, and your red just pops on these. Love the historical background as well! Montyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16094254709103687259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083471581529421888.post-44036428663122915642014-08-31T08:52:48.907-07:002014-08-31T08:52:48.907-07:00Museum-quality brushwork on these fine Prussians. ...Museum-quality brushwork on these fine Prussians. Thanks for the background too.DeanMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07724268555970663130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083471581529421888.post-57292758366036720262014-08-31T02:24:07.288-07:002014-08-31T02:24:07.288-07:00A very interesting post, great looking figures too...A very interesting post, great looking figures too!Ray Rousellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07352596392520905197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083471581529421888.post-83142211033372653912014-08-31T01:41:01.153-07:002014-08-31T01:41:01.153-07:00Great work on these figures Soren.I learn more abo...Great work on these figures Soren.I learn more about this conflict every time you post.Chrisfigurineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07698395704599978358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083471581529421888.post-57920808965986142492014-08-31T00:49:23.741-07:002014-08-31T00:49:23.741-07:00Nice bottles, nice regions, great pics and beautif...Nice bottles, nice regions, great pics and beautiful minis...love this post!Philhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08913029478686087197noreply@blogger.com