Thursday 19 November 2015

We're Doomed, Doomed I tell ya!

The title tells you how this is! I nearly entitled it "My sister dolly wants to knit you some armour!" Which is of course a quote from Godfrey. Again painted for Matt and from Bolt action in 28mm size. All the figures came without cast on metal bases or "slotta base" tabs so I have drilled and pined them to MDF bases. Needless to say this is not ideal but the only other option was to glue them to the base, but without the pinning. I found the Fraiser sculpt to be least like the character, still a load better than I could do so I cannot complain too much. While Godfrey was one of my absolute favourites and a real joy to paint. Overall I am enjoying painting the figures and 2 more will get finished today and shown tomorrow.

Other News.

As I continue to play !World of tanks " I was astounded to set another new high score in the game. I hasten to add that I am not a brilliant player, there are many that are much better. It was just a case of getting lucky and not making any silly mistakes (for a change).  But clearly the more I play the better I get.

This time the tank in question was the Tier 5 German Heavy tank the VK 30.0. H I believe the Wehrmacht only made 12 of them and they were the tank that was the prototype for the prototype of the Panther!  But I may have gotten that wrong so do not take that as gospel in any way.

The last screen shot shows the full story. It should be noted that I am NOT a player on a Premium account. But it was my first game of the day so I did get the xp bonus so divide the total xp by 3 to get the true number. But clearly still a good score and it makes me happy. Which you will understand if you play the free downloadable game.

Right that's my boasting over.... bet I do not do as well in the future!

All the best Clint

16 comments:

  1. Brilliant! Now I definitely want this back, lovely work Clint.

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    1. They are a good set, Walker and Cpl Jones are just about finished as well. So expect them tomorrow.

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  2. Nice work old man, what are they like compared to the foundry set I wonder?

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    1. Thanks Fran. I do not own the foundry set, but have in the past painted them. Overall I would say these were fractionally better.

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  3. Terrific stuff. Great eyebrows on Frasier :-) Do you actually ever paint anything for you though Clint?

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    1. Thank you Blax. Yes I do paint for myself as well. I am currently working on some treasure tokens for Frostgrave. They should be finished either Sunday or Monday. Probably Sunday.

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  4. Really enjoying seeing these guys Clint!

    Best wishes on your next World of tanks game!

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    1. Thank you Anne. I do not have the civvie versions to paint at present, we shall have to see what Father Christmas brings!

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    2. I think you will like the civvies. They've so much character.

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    3. Thanks for the luck in World of Tanks... yes I got another record score!

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  5. Wow, you've got those spot on just as I remember them from watching the show as a lad with my Dad. Looking forward to seeing "They don't like it up 'em" Jones!

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    1. Thanks Paul. I think I will use the title "Don't Panic! Don't Panic!" for Jones Just because he is a seasoned veteran of the Sudan wars and yet strangely flustered! A duality of his personality that I really like!

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  6. Loverly work mate. I'm a big fan of this TV series.

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    1. Thanks Lee I suspect most of us are fans.

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  7. And they just keep coming; really great stuff Clint.

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    1. Thanks Joe 2 more today. They just keep coming.

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