tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170582445870210697.post3213997505821446850..comments2024-03-28T14:16:30.007-04:00Comments on Blunders on the Danube: Indian Summer: 25mm Minifigs Mauryan Indian ArmyGonsalvohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16531623280789478092noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170582445870210697.post-15241671071049317902014-11-10T23:55:16.902-05:002014-11-10T23:55:16.902-05:00Thanks, Peter; glad you enjoyed them!Thanks, Peter; glad you enjoyed them!Gonsalvohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16531623280789478092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170582445870210697.post-28680436308396330122014-11-10T15:44:12.773-05:002014-11-10T15:44:12.773-05:00Very much like the pictures of your armiesVery much like the pictures of your armiesKhusruhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03512587253133355625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170582445870210697.post-43545264203338964972014-10-26T08:38:03.435-04:002014-10-26T08:38:03.435-04:00Thanks, and glad you enjoyed it, Alan!Thanks, and glad you enjoyed it, Alan!Gonsalvohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16531623280789478092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170582445870210697.post-67521236659725988242014-10-26T03:01:43.204-04:002014-10-26T03:01:43.204-04:00Interesting post ,enjoyable photographs and great ...Interesting post ,enjoyable photographs and great Minifigs.Thanks for sharing all this with us.<br />Alantradgardmastarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13116967655904601740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170582445870210697.post-15525079500611422452014-10-22T20:16:33.898-04:002014-10-22T20:16:33.898-04:00Thanks, Lawrence... I think! :-)Thanks, Lawrence... I think! :-)Gonsalvohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16531623280789478092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170582445870210697.post-7077007877102218932014-10-21T09:00:35.836-04:002014-10-21T09:00:35.836-04:00This has confirmed what I have always suspected ab...This has confirmed what I have always suspected about you Peter, in that as an owner of a "vintage" Minifigs Indian ancient army, you have always been slightly ahead of the "curve"...<br />Lawrence Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11626386564817082992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170582445870210697.post-88622523602529894662014-10-19T09:13:56.143-04:002014-10-19T09:13:56.143-04:00Thanks, Dean. I think Minifigs look best with a fa...Thanks, Dean. I think Minifigs look best with a fairly straightforward paint job. <br /><br />It is a beautiful area, pretty much any time of year except mud season! <br /><br />The Masonic lodge building, certainly is rather unusual. From the lodge's website: "In 1963 the Lodge acquired the All Saints Church on Aspetuck Ave. This is a stone church of Gothic design built in 1885 by the Episcopal Church." I've added a picture of the interior from the site.<br /><br />There are no mason's that I know of in my family, but my wife's Paternal grandfather was a very active Mason - his gravestone has Masonic symbols on it. Her Father was a Mason but was inactive after young adulthood. Gonsalvohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16531623280789478092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170582445870210697.post-23073736816821452312014-10-19T04:19:25.954-04:002014-10-19T04:19:25.954-04:00A classic looking army. That is a wonderful area o...A classic looking army. That is a wonderful area of the US you live in. Full of history and historic sites. That Masonic temple looks like something from the Old World.DeanMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07724268555970663130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170582445870210697.post-54985020363407714562014-10-18T20:14:36.238-04:002014-10-18T20:14:36.238-04:00Thanks so much, Phil. Glad that you enjoyed it. Thanks so much, Phil. Glad that you enjoyed it. Gonsalvohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16531623280789478092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170582445870210697.post-88235869762264759452014-10-18T16:18:19.493-04:002014-10-18T16:18:19.493-04:00This posting is a great work of writing and learni...This posting is a great work of writing and learning, a joy to read...marvelous!Phil Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02369365598439913360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170582445870210697.post-40929870653733739272014-10-18T07:46:50.278-04:002014-10-18T07:46:50.278-04:00Thanks, John. I think today will be close to the e...Thanks, John. I think today will be close to the ephemeral "peak color" here in the CT Berkshires. Gonsalvohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16531623280789478092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170582445870210697.post-39996544744898409182014-10-17T22:41:54.567-04:002014-10-17T22:41:54.567-04:00Nice town and beautiful Autumn leaves!Nice town and beautiful Autumn leaves!Grenzer Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07294380876807418037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170582445870210697.post-86797838539722537152014-10-17T13:41:45.824-04:002014-10-17T13:41:45.824-04:00It is a beautiful area. The next town North, Kent ...It is a beautiful area. The next town North, Kent CT has a covered bridge, Kent Falls, and a great stretch of the Applacian Trail for hiking (of which there is plenty in New Milford and Bridgewater as well), and in the spring white water rafting on the Housatonic River. <br /><br />I had to look up The Palouse when I first started following your blog, and it seems a lovely area as well!<br /><br />Ill have to post a few "post wash" pics as well. <br /><br />Jon, you and I are both fast becoming vintage, LOL!<br /><br />The brown paper has held up well - it is pretty thick and the paint (and spray fixative) helps too. On several of the other similar mats I made, I used masking tape all along the edges to prevent tearing. The biggest issue is the creases, actually. In addition to the grid issue, I wanted a smooth surface rather than felt because it is much easier to slide the troops on it. <br /><br />Do take some pics of your own local sights! If the weather is nice this weekend, I'll snap a few of the small town of Bridgewater that I share with Barry (who lives in a "vintage" house right on Main street). Gonsalvohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16531623280789478092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170582445870210697.post-55411401764462804702014-10-17T13:33:08.389-04:002014-10-17T13:33:08.389-04:00Thanks Phil.
That's a shame - the Indians are...Thanks Phil. <br />That's a shame - the Indians are a pretty varied army with the archers, 2 handed swords, Elephants, Chariots and cavalry; what more could you want?Gonsalvohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16531623280789478092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170582445870210697.post-1265478960974622352014-10-17T13:31:42.967-04:002014-10-17T13:31:42.967-04:00Hi Rich,
I think our area is pretty beautiful year...Hi Rich,<br />I think our area is pretty beautiful year round, but it surely shines brightest in October. Yes, there is still the M-3 Tank, the iconic Bandstand, the Lincoln Civil War monument, the Ship's bell monument and more on the Green as well, not to mention a variety of restaurants!Gonsalvohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16531623280789478092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170582445870210697.post-38855010975455912692014-10-17T12:47:08.586-04:002014-10-17T12:47:08.586-04:00I always miss New Milford this time of year.
Is th...I always miss New Milford this time of year.<br />Is there still an M3 light tank on the green?richhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10417725173703983323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170582445870210697.post-48247949325867745772014-10-17T12:41:54.472-04:002014-10-17T12:41:54.472-04:00Great post Peter, beautiful landscapes...Love your...Great post Peter, beautiful landscapes...Love your Indian army, we have no more this kind of army in our club, unfortunatly...Very nice job!Philhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08913029478686087197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170582445870210697.post-67882354236752823712014-10-17T10:10:41.483-04:002014-10-17T10:10:41.483-04:00Wow, Peter! Much to digest in this posting!
Firs...Wow, Peter! Much to digest in this posting!<br /><br />First, beautiful area of the country in which you live. Exactly what I envision when I think of small-town New England. As I was out cycling yesterday afternoon, I thought, "hey, I should bring a camera along to snaps of shots of our NW fall scenery."<br /><br />Second, your Indian army looks great! I bet a wash or staining will make them look state of the art with little effort.<br /><br />Third, "vintage bookcase games?" I have many of those too. I must be "vintage!"<br /><br />Fourth (and finally!), interesting idea to use brown paper as a ground cloth. My first impression would be that it would be too brittle and fragile with repeated play. The mottling effect is outstanding.<br /><br />Excellent stuff! Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.com