"I am proud of my lead mountain. Why?" Topic
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Gunfreak | 14 Aug 2016 6:56 a.m. PST |
So this annoys the helt out of me. When reading military books. And suddenly the word rifles shows up. One thing is say during Napoleonic period where the where quite a few rifles in use. But when I for instance read the great northern war compendium. Suddenly one of the articles referred to swedish rifles with no explanation. So then it's either the standard "any long gun is a rifle" syndrome or a few selected swedes might have had them? Since the article doesn't go into detail I don't know. But I've not seen any other references to swedes using rifles. So they first possibility seems most likely. Same thing happened in Charles Spencer's Blenheim. Suddenly prussians had rifles that helped fend of bravarian/French attacks. .. Given that Spencer's book is "light on the military aspects" it might be the first option. But it was the only mention of rifles in the book. With muskets been mentioned many times. He also wrote something like; with effective use of rifles they drove the attackers back" And that makea it sound like there was rifles and they where "unique" and gave an advantage. But with the author not giving any explanation I don't know. But rifles where not very common in the early 18th century. |
TMP Reader2 | 14 Aug 2016 7:02 a.m. PST |
(1)I get to spend time with my family preparing, painting then playing with the miniatures. I introduced my only child to the hobby when he was a tween as well as my husband. They are now both hooked for life. My lead mountain helped to keep me occupy and out of my son's hair – allowing him growing room to learn self-reliance, independence and self-awareness. Our son earned his Eagle Scout at 15; is a senior this year and will be going off to college in 2018. My lead mountain will help to ease my motherly worries when my son will be away at the university. 2) My lead mountain has led me to historical and non-historical information that are interesting and some have changed the way I view life, and world history as well as culture. 3) My lead mountain has enabled me to share the joy of miniature gaming with others who do not have miniatures for our monthly gaming events. 4) My lead mountain has enabled me to introduce other women to miniature gaming in a non-competitive environment. 5) My lead mountain has allowed me to "make an excuse" to give away miniatures to others who cannot afford them, but have shown sincere interest in the hobby and the discipline to follow through with projects. 6) My lead mountain has enabled me to share the camaraderie at miniature wargaming conventions. I am proud of my lead mountain. How about you? |
14Bore | 14 Aug 2016 7:20 a.m. PST |
I don't rate them as museum peices like many I see here, its still a large body of work with literally thousands of hours put into them. Alas I play solo and have only shown examples to a few people. |
Kevin C | 14 Aug 2016 7:30 a.m. PST |
I agree with you wholeheartedly. I especially like what you have to say concerning #5. I too have given away a lot of "extra" miniatures over the years; and in so doing have introduced a number of other people to the hobby. Many of these people have gone on to stick with the hobby and passed on the pleasures of painting and playing miniatures with others. I truly believe that the research that we pursue studying the periods that we game opens peoples eyes to areas of history of which they would otherwise remain ignorant. In addition, unlike many other modern hobbies, miniature gaming and painting is very social and helps foster interpersonal skills so lacking in the contemporary world. Kevin |
Dynaman8789 | 14 Aug 2016 7:46 a.m. PST |
Darn bug got me this time. I had to read a few lines of the "first" post to figure out it was the bug and not some strange twist kinda post. As for the lead pile – I hardly ever game with my own miniatures but painting them is a relaxing hobby all its own. |
TMP Reader2 | 14 Aug 2016 7:52 a.m. PST |
Gunfreak, it seems somehow our posts have gotten mixed up. Must be a bug. I am not a rifle expert so I'm sorry I won't be able to contribute to your conversation. Kevin, I experienced and witnessed during my first few visits to a local hobby store when I was just entering the hobby and that is what pushed me into the hobby wholeheartedly. It is thanks to the generous and compassionate gamers like yourself, that I am in this hobby. I hope to carry that spirit of camaraderie forward. |
TMP Reader2 | 14 Aug 2016 7:57 a.m. PST |
Dynaman8789, I also find painting relaxing. I know it probably sounds weird, but I actually look forward to painting dark age shields. I'm not very good at it -- bifocals, but I'm "tickled pink" when they look decent. |
olicana | 16 Aug 2016 3:54 a.m. PST |
Like all mountains, they are there to be conquered. I like playing big games with big armies so my lead mountain only serves to fulfil that aim. I tend to do projects in a certain way. This usually involves buying all the lead at the start, then working through it until its finished. I did that with this lot – a big mountain that took a little over two years to paint.
Since I did that lot I've painted 2,600 SYW chaps but I don't have a shot of all of the armies together. I've recently taken delivery of over 30 KG of Napoleonic stuff for the Peninsular and I'm working through that. There are a few odds and sods to buy, and the Spanish of course at some point. I'm more proud of having conquered my mountains than looking at them. There is nothing like standing at the summit! |
Hafen von Schlockenberg | 16 Aug 2016 7:42 a.m. PST |
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