tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3279786472578722137.post3163939396404219406..comments2024-03-15T02:55:43.872+00:00Comments on Roundwood's World: African Autumn: "...and you bought HOW many Tirailleurs...?"Sidney Roundwoodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03440705981976797774noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3279786472578722137.post-513608959612266432014-09-23T20:39:30.921+01:002014-09-23T20:39:30.921+01:00Wow, that's a lot of lead in that box. Looking...Wow, that's a lot of lead in that box. Looking forward to seeing the progress. I'll see if I have any books that might be of used to you, as you say books about the Tirailleur Senegalais aren't exactly commonplace - but I have a feeling I might have something hidden away somewhere.Kieran Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04191062526187270925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3279786472578722137.post-64959277597813571102014-09-23T10:20:00.310+01:002014-09-23T10:20:00.310+01:00That looks like an interesting new project. I'...That looks like an interesting new project. I'm looking forward to seeing more of it.<br />Stefan (aka. Monty)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03298066752782204072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3279786472578722137.post-36710753433572900032014-09-23T09:59:10.403+01:002014-09-23T09:59:10.403+01:00My family would be delighted to exile me to the pa...My family would be delighted to exile me to the painting table or, better, still the garden shed! Sidney Roundwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14795563060856586670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3279786472578722137.post-48568248585737234542014-09-23T09:57:23.599+01:002014-09-23T09:57:23.599+01:00A welcome dose of inspiration thank you, Curt. To...A welcome dose of inspiration thank you, Curt. Tough love indeed! I'm clearly lacking the lash of the Challenge to inspire me! Sidney Roundwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14795563060856586670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3279786472578722137.post-61765295657845440562014-09-22T20:35:22.746+01:002014-09-22T20:35:22.746+01:00Mr. Roundwood it seems like you'll be pretty b...Mr. Roundwood it seems like you'll be pretty busy in the coming few months. Already said goodbye to your family and told them were to place the meals so you can take a little snack in between? I hope your painting chair is comfortable also if you should need a nap.<br />I also suspect that anything you produce will be nothing less than spectacular as your other stuff. So fasten your seatbelt and let the journey begin.Moiterei_1984https://www.blogger.com/profile/13808567081733803572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3279786472578722137.post-32396495697058235582014-09-22T19:13:02.342+01:002014-09-22T19:13:02.342+01:00Ah, quit your winging, Roundwood, and put you back...Ah, quit your winging, Roundwood, and put you back into it!<br /><br />Methinks you need a Challenge to help chivvy you along...<br /><br />(Seriously Sid, I very much look forward to seeing this project come to fruition. We spectators have a lot to look forward to!) Curthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03202047917371080576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3279786472578722137.post-19467788384595935382014-09-22T13:55:54.877+01:002014-09-22T13:55:54.877+01:00Thanks Christopher! I'll give it a good shot!...Thanks Christopher! I'll give it a good shot!Sidney Roundwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14795563060856586670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3279786472578722137.post-10858543790417716212014-09-22T11:34:02.056+01:002014-09-22T11:34:02.056+01:00You can do it! I wish you the best of luck!
Chris...You can do it! I wish you the best of luck!<br /><br />ChristopherChristopher(aka Axebreaker)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13205928451375232865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3279786472578722137.post-71969120774647786102014-09-22T11:15:17.227+01:002014-09-22T11:15:17.227+01:00You're right, Matt. It's just a hobby. N...You're right, Matt. It's just a hobby. Not an obsession. OK...maybe a small obsession.... I'll get back to the hacksaw, mate!Sidney Roundwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14795563060856586670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3279786472578722137.post-71366055941201270142014-09-22T11:13:46.632+01:002014-09-22T11:13:46.632+01:00Thanks Sander! I'm going to take your advice ...Thanks Sander! I'm going to take your advice in the future and never count hem again!!Sidney Roundwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14795563060856586670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3279786472578722137.post-16472024569499928482014-09-22T11:13:11.434+01:002014-09-22T11:13:11.434+01:00Thanks Monty! Only 68 heads left to swap after la...Thanks Monty! Only 68 heads left to swap after last night. Oh dear, that does still sound rather insane, doesn't it.... :)Sidney Roundwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14795563060856586670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3279786472578722137.post-34426004074338921612014-09-22T11:11:17.552+01:002014-09-22T11:11:17.552+01:00Thanks Millsy. A car without brakes is kind of ex...Thanks Millsy. A car without brakes is kind of exactly how I feel right now! Brilliant!Sidney Roundwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14795563060856586670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3279786472578722137.post-56072943185179899822014-09-22T11:10:48.943+01:002014-09-22T11:10:48.943+01:00Paracetamol and bandages for the fingers!!!! Chee...Paracetamol and bandages for the fingers!!!! Cheers Ray!Sidney Roundwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14795563060856586670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3279786472578722137.post-41924482438371574822014-09-22T11:10:22.806+01:002014-09-22T11:10:22.806+01:00Haha! That's precisely the support which fits...Haha! That's precisely the support which fits the period, Monsieur Mangin!!Sidney Roundwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14795563060856586670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3279786472578722137.post-87979362970812115492014-09-22T11:09:59.141+01:002014-09-22T11:09:59.141+01:00Thanks Jonathan!Thanks Jonathan!Sidney Roundwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14795563060856586670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3279786472578722137.post-76625266323396636432014-09-22T11:09:49.157+01:002014-09-22T11:09:49.157+01:00Phil, thanks so much, mate! I never doubted you g...Phil, thanks so much, mate! I never doubted you guys for a second. Great to have you with me on the journey!Sidney Roundwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14795563060856586670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3279786472578722137.post-30014832656395892952014-09-22T11:09:11.218+01:002014-09-22T11:09:11.218+01:00Thanks Phil! Much appreciated! I'm hoping yo...Thanks Phil! Much appreciated! I'm hoping you're right!Sidney Roundwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14795563060856586670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3279786472578722137.post-36639800656568783902014-09-22T11:08:44.120+01:002014-09-22T11:08:44.120+01:00Thanks Matt! Expect a distress flare rising into ...Thanks Matt! Expect a distress flare rising into the Autumn night skies any time soon!!!Sidney Roundwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14795563060856586670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3279786472578722137.post-5196617769017211912014-09-22T11:08:08.711+01:002014-09-22T11:08:08.711+01:00Thanks Dean - and yes, I fully agree. Whether you...Thanks Dean - and yes, I fully agree. Whether your chose rule-set is "Bolt Action", "Flames of War", "Price of Glory", "Through the Mud and the Blood", or whatever, the First World War has a huge amount to offer the wargamer across many different locations and theatres of the conflict. Great to hear you're getting a lot out of the period!Sidney Roundwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14795563060856586670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3279786472578722137.post-15398138428073245792014-09-22T11:06:10.651+01:002014-09-22T11:06:10.651+01:00"Valor y al toro" - magnificent, Benito!..."Valor y al toro" - magnificent, Benito! That's the fighting spirit I love to hear!<br /><br />Although the Tirailleurs Senegalais are the West African troops of the L'Armee Coloniale, the whole of the Great War in Africa is something I'm enjoying finding out more about. How on earth did I miss this part of the conflict for so long? <br /><br />As for rules - yes, we'll be fielding the Tirailleurs Senegalais on the wargames table using "Through the Mud and the Blood". More to come in that regard here shortly!Sidney Roundwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14795563060856586670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3279786472578722137.post-47636721822090304172014-09-22T11:02:52.035+01:002014-09-22T11:02:52.035+01:00Ha !! That joy lasted for three hours last night ...Ha !! That joy lasted for three hours last night until I could not feel my fingers! Still, the first conversions are done. On the plus side, they look OK. On the minus side, by my count, I still have 68 heads to swap!Sidney Roundwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14795563060856586670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3279786472578722137.post-66542117912665974452014-09-22T10:34:38.323+01:002014-09-22T10:34:38.323+01:00Blimey, good luck with the lead pile. Don't fo...Blimey, good luck with the lead pile. Don't forget it's a hobby (not THE hobby as GW insist on calling it) and it is supposed to be fun and something you enjoy.<br /><br />Now stop slacking and get cutting and painting! ;)Ubique Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04595735455445658424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3279786472578722137.post-59035522777081761852014-09-22T08:11:34.302+01:002014-09-22T08:11:34.302+01:00Buck up old chap! You've done many more than t...Buck up old chap! You've done many more than that already so up and at them! Seriously: this is precisely why I never count my unpainted mini's pile... so I do feel for you mate.Sanderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11115340279941888622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3279786472578722137.post-61060972889173289282014-09-22T00:14:27.522+01:002014-09-22T00:14:27.522+01:00Good luck, you do it! I can't wait to see it....Good luck, you do it! I can't wait to see it. Montyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16094254709103687259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3279786472578722137.post-40368300763025344672014-09-21T23:31:33.762+01:002014-09-21T23:31:33.762+01:00There's a crazy mix of excitement and being ov...There's a crazy mix of excitement and being overwhelmed that goes with kicking off a new project like this. It's like being in a car with dodgy brakes and you're just *barely* in control. I rather enjoy it. :-)Millsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17580692168847505881noreply@blogger.com