tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2839601747923375105.post6546159588622926694..comments2024-03-28T01:22:13.683-03:00Comments on Battle Game of the Month: Finding the FantasiansRoss Mac rmacfa@gmail.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04053555991679802013noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2839601747923375105.post-485202609203637442018-06-14T08:54:02.739-03:002018-06-14T08:54:02.739-03:00Thanks.Thanks.Ross Mac rmacfa@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04053555991679802013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2839601747923375105.post-15353798170245041602018-06-13T23:21:44.791-03:002018-06-13T23:21:44.791-03:00They look great Ross. A superb 'flight of fanc...They look great Ross. A superb 'flight of fancy', haha!James Fisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17897755636246185173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2839601747923375105.post-50203906674043331532018-06-13T07:37:54.330-03:002018-06-13T07:37:54.330-03:00Yeah but they only move at 1/2 speed?
Anyway, th...Yeah but they only move at 1/2 speed? <br /><br />Anyway, they learned it from the Brits, they've had kneeling and prone figures for 20 years.Ross Mac rmacfa@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04053555991679802013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2839601747923375105.post-5679312147138265372018-06-12T23:42:10.576-03:002018-06-12T23:42:10.576-03:00It looks like the Fantasians already have a bit of...It looks like the Fantasians already have a bit of an edge tactically speaking; they have learned to have half of the men kneel whilst in formation, thus presenting only 75% of their battalion front to the Canadians. I would expect that they might get a saving throw when using this cleaver ploy, say save on a 1 or 2 on a D6?Captain Nolanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12258683012806342747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2839601747923375105.post-65185189502963096412018-06-12T20:03:13.892-03:002018-06-12T20:03:13.892-03:00Probably not, have neither the patience nor the im...Probably not, have neither the patience nor the imagination.Ross Mac rmacfa@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04053555991679802013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2839601747923375105.post-69014379378995109472018-06-12T20:02:33.897-03:002018-06-12T20:02:33.897-03:00Lots of possibilities.Lots of possibilities.Ross Mac rmacfa@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04053555991679802013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2839601747923375105.post-17693534455513675432018-06-12T20:02:03.604-03:002018-06-12T20:02:03.604-03:00It seems to have been common with volunteers so do...It seems to have been common with volunteers so doubly fit my purposes as well as looking good. Ross Mac rmacfa@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04053555991679802013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2839601747923375105.post-34706751811909965982018-06-12T20:01:02.295-03:002018-06-12T20:01:02.295-03:00Khaki or Butternut would be an interesting contras...Khaki or Butternut would be an interesting contrast. Ross Mac rmacfa@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04053555991679802013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2839601747923375105.post-31210540841073266612018-06-12T20:00:04.195-03:002018-06-12T20:00:04.195-03:00To be more precise they are Miniature Molds homeca...To be more precise they are Miniature Molds homecast copies of Britain's. The appropriate precast parts can be bought from London Bridge or Dorset. Ross Mac rmacfa@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04053555991679802013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2839601747923375105.post-11477701291607083742018-06-12T19:58:08.734-03:002018-06-12T19:58:08.734-03:00We're 20 years on from coatees, not sure yet i...We're 20 years on from coatees, not sure yet if I have space for another bearskin cap unit. Once I get the Zouaves and other planned units done, I'll see.Ross Mac rmacfa@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04053555991679802013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2839601747923375105.post-63268994511347030182018-06-12T19:56:02.574-03:002018-06-12T19:56:02.574-03:00Always liked the look. Always liked the look. Ross Mac rmacfa@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04053555991679802013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2839601747923375105.post-73870625018488922052018-06-12T19:55:15.738-03:002018-06-12T19:55:15.738-03:00Both rather out of place in the East in the 1870&#...Both rather out of place in the East in the 1870's but out west there will be some Metis in hunting shirts and First Nations.Ross Mac rmacfa@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04053555991679802013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2839601747923375105.post-20615225371575237642018-06-12T19:53:41.064-03:002018-06-12T19:53:41.064-03:00Me too.Me too.Ross Mac rmacfa@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04053555991679802013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2839601747923375105.post-28430468084971687472018-06-12T19:53:13.383-03:002018-06-12T19:53:13.383-03:00One can always hope but best breathe while you are...One can always hope but best breathe while you are doing so,Ross Mac rmacfa@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04053555991679802013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2839601747923375105.post-22958363479706208212018-06-12T19:52:16.370-03:002018-06-12T19:52:16.370-03:00Me too!Me too!Ross Mac rmacfa@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04053555991679802013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2839601747923375105.post-63090556248952440272018-06-12T14:36:59.959-03:002018-06-12T14:36:59.959-03:00Classic Toy Soldier look.
Will you have back-stor...Classic Toy Soldier look.<br /><br />Will you have back-story and tales for the individual men and units as well?MurdocKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08693711825249632305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2839601747923375105.post-89940059372472181552018-06-12T09:04:53.020-03:002018-06-12T09:04:53.020-03:00Yes- a great start - I can see where you are going...Yes- a great start - I can see where you are going with this fine Project.KEV. Robertson.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03057624752614080866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2839601747923375105.post-42400680669695716692018-06-12T08:43:55.246-03:002018-06-12T08:43:55.246-03:00Think my armies will probably get another 'gre...Think my armies will probably get another 'grey' unit or two - it looks good.Rob Younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02533996736711014752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2839601747923375105.post-76599061153993695872018-06-12T08:30:58.265-03:002018-06-12T08:30:58.265-03:00BritainsBritainsQuantrilltoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03824237942276969880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2839601747923375105.post-19136527436711162262018-06-12T08:29:29.591-03:002018-06-12T08:29:29.591-03:00I like the result. I have been thinking of paintin...I like the result. I have been thinking of painting these figures in khaki but they look good in grey. I have already painted some grenadiers in blue for my Ruritanians.Quantrilltoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03824237942276969880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2839601747923375105.post-37292058785553732242018-06-12T06:57:40.799-03:002018-06-12T06:57:40.799-03:00Ah Ross those Bearskins :) May I ask what make tho...Ah Ross those Bearskins :) May I ask what make those Guardsmen are, they are such lovely figures.'Lee.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02728400013024811279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2839601747923375105.post-50941002144341124002018-06-12T06:53:44.851-03:002018-06-12T06:53:44.851-03:00That is a great looking unit. If you look at pre A...That is a great looking unit. If you look at pre ACW militia units, many of them wore bearskins; however they usually wore swallowtail coats. Still, they might give ideas for other Fantasian units.jhnptrqnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11011208263053721255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2839601747923375105.post-88460123288253283262018-06-12T05:15:16.053-03:002018-06-12T05:15:16.053-03:00Clever idea - I like the Bearskinnd (?) Chasseurs ...Clever idea - I like the Bearskinnd (?) Chasseurs The Good Soldier Svjekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08749564052124659180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2839601747923375105.post-8979871519109420842018-06-12T02:04:47.647-03:002018-06-12T02:04:47.647-03:00I really enjoyed the back story and the figures lo...I really enjoyed the back story and the figures look splendid in their grey uniforms. Are we to see irregulars in the army in hunting shirts etc or perhaps some First Nations allies?<br />Alantradgardmastarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13116967655904601740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2839601747923375105.post-67806618939610121322018-06-11T21:15:57.960-03:002018-06-11T21:15:57.960-03:00Looking forward to more of this. Looking forward to more of this. Dan Foleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08162537595366441464noreply@blogger.com