tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1335839831734070531.post1549393150440157856..comments2023-12-27T07:20:21.159+11:00Comments on Canister & Grape - A Website for Wargamers: Next up... Dystopian Wars Kingdom of BritanniaMillsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17580692168847505881noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1335839831734070531.post-41972860722202028632016-09-07T01:52:52.169+10:002016-09-07T01:52:52.169+10:00The shaped superstructure on the warships reminded...The shaped superstructure on the warships reminded me of the ironclad MERRIMACK,of old.Forgive me,i am quite ignorant of war gaming oddities of which there are so many including such things as rules of gaming tables. It is the art aspect of model making and painting that interests me most along with end results of large armies set to at it,upon a decent break down table top type of diorama. <br />Colorful ships interest me too. <br />As far as time taken to complete good stuff,one can never take to rushing ones favored art projects.<br /> Well done on all your work, and bright presentation too. <br />Greetings from the green that is Fiddle Wood.Norwich UK BBPaul Howeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13766649465417757288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1335839831734070531.post-63371137360432973122016-08-24T06:56:03.625+10:002016-08-24T06:56:03.625+10:00I've been resisting this range for some time a...I've been resisting this range for some time as the ships and the Legion range troopers are really sharp looking. <br />After the Merc haul, my wife is quite insistent that I have enough minions! ;)david bromleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15373599516429004062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1335839831734070531.post-73434425463572971972016-08-24T05:09:12.042+10:002016-08-24T05:09:12.042+10:00The new Fleet Action rules are the streamlined and...The new Fleet Action rules are the streamlined and sort of quick play rules. If I'm not mistaken they will be included in the newer starter sets.Wargame News and Terrain Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14431850500305722929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1335839831734070531.post-64005154868463374242016-08-24T03:38:17.367+10:002016-08-24T03:38:17.367+10:00Lovely work Millsy. We've really enjoyed Dysto...Lovely work Millsy. We've really enjoyed Dystopian Wars but haven't tried the Fleet Action set (though wasn't the original rules for fleet actions?).Curthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03202047917371080576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1335839831734070531.post-16074142683890073732016-08-24T03:37:28.553+10:002016-08-24T03:37:28.553+10:00Lovely work Millsy. We've really enjoyed Dysto...Lovely work Millsy. We've really enjoyed Dystopian Wars but haven't tried the Fleet Action set (though wasn't the original rules for fleet actions?).Curthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03202047917371080576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1335839831734070531.post-51909733717921688742016-08-23T07:46:29.789+10:002016-08-23T07:46:29.789+10:00LOL! I'm not disputing it. In fact I said more...LOL! I'm not disputing it. In fact I said more or less the same thing myself :-)Millsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17580692168847505881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1335839831734070531.post-91453076933914687642016-08-23T07:44:14.939+10:002016-08-23T07:44:14.939+10:00he has a point!he has a point!DaveDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11995593231170018770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1335839831734070531.post-79369798308922350162016-08-22T15:18:57.356+10:002016-08-22T15:18:57.356+10:00Looks great! Can't wait to see the new additio...Looks great! Can't wait to see the new additions painted up. And it's hardly a lead pile if a lot of the minis are resin? :) And if it hasn't been there for a few years it probably shouldn't count either...Samulihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04768684644521312467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1335839831734070531.post-39357409927772522902016-08-22T12:32:38.522+10:002016-08-22T12:32:38.522+10:00Excellent. Nice to get a bargain like that. The fa...Excellent. Nice to get a bargain like that. The faster rules are a big improvement. cheersThe Kiwihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06829184068503627810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1335839831734070531.post-73404296743992467102016-08-22T07:36:58.068+10:002016-08-22T07:36:58.068+10:00Now those are nice! Lovely clean lines on the cast...Now those are nice! Lovely clean lines on the castings. <br /><br />Of course, no fleets for me - way too much lead in the mountain already!Evan Hugheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18107866906860803155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1335839831734070531.post-26882342953263324352016-08-22T04:56:56.241+10:002016-08-22T04:56:56.241+10:00More goodness to come then.. Crack on Millsy... Bu...More goodness to come then.. Crack on Millsy... But it will never actually be "finished" will it!DaveDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11995593231170018770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1335839831734070531.post-34033985217502578282016-08-21T23:05:32.873+10:002016-08-21T23:05:32.873+10:00Your existing fleet looks brilliant and I'm lo...Your existing fleet looks brilliant and I'm looking forward to seeimg more such beauties.Stefan (aka. Monty)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03298066752782204072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1335839831734070531.post-37205795254360565092016-08-21T21:57:37.049+10:002016-08-21T21:57:37.049+10:00Cool will probably grab the newer Fleet Action rul...Cool will probably grab the newer Fleet Action rules then, much appreciated!Wargame News and Terrain Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14431850500305722929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1335839831734070531.post-86989557034969346842016-08-21T21:39:40.744+10:002016-08-21T21:39:40.744+10:00We quite like them although they are a trifle over...We quite like them although they are a trifle over complicated at times which is why were are quite keen to try the new Fleet Action rules. We like our naval games either very small i.e. 1-2 cruisers and destroyers per side OR very large indeed i.e. fleet actions.Millsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17580692168847505881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1335839831734070531.post-58317572368960203142016-08-21T21:37:24.146+10:002016-08-21T21:37:24.146+10:00It's actually just two coats of Citadel Regal ...It's actually just two coats of Citadel Regal Blue over a matt black undercoat. Depending on the light it looks anything from navy blue through to a purple.Millsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17580692168847505881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1335839831734070531.post-72450555943501772762016-08-21T21:33:45.182+10:002016-08-21T21:33:45.182+10:00Looking forward to this. How are you getting that...Looking forward to this. How are you getting that purple?fireymonkeyboyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05833974263127787678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1335839831734070531.post-47711706423687271422016-08-21T20:00:27.145+10:002016-08-21T20:00:27.145+10:00Very nice fleet, what do you think of the game? Ha...Very nice fleet, what do you think of the game? Have been wondering if I should play it or not lately. CheersWargame News and Terrain Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14431850500305722929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1335839831734070531.post-67251548743634564252016-08-21T19:29:39.633+10:002016-08-21T19:29:39.633+10:00Cheers Tim!Cheers Tim!Millsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17580692168847505881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1335839831734070531.post-65210329977717594382016-08-21T19:29:27.223+10:002016-08-21T19:29:27.223+10:00Thanks for the compliment mate.
It's the old ...Thanks for the compliment mate.<br /><br />It's the old Citadel Brazen Brass followed by a black ink and then a 50/50 Brazen Brass/Gold highlight. One of the things I really like about the Spartan Games resin is the fine but extremely clear detail so inks and dry brushing work very well indeed.Millsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17580692168847505881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1335839831734070531.post-30103956494733259942016-08-21T18:35:06.028+10:002016-08-21T18:35:06.028+10:00PS They look lovely!
That copper/brass colour is...PS They look lovely! <br />That copper/brass colour is great - what is it?Paul O'Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08611720164170399684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1335839831734070531.post-50844624741219322022016-08-21T18:34:20.350+10:002016-08-21T18:34:20.350+10:00That reminds me...I picked up a stack of Russians ...That reminds me...I picked up a stack of Russians for a song too!<br />That AHPC pile is looming large already :-)Paul O'Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08611720164170399684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1335839831734070531.post-82530420358997867202016-08-21T13:14:28.717+10:002016-08-21T13:14:28.717+10:00Those are fantastic! Looking forward to the new ad...Those are fantastic! Looking forward to the new additions!timhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09928949644765765070noreply@blogger.com