tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post9111762883564496647..comments2024-03-28T07:36:34.290-07:00Comments on Palouse Wargaming Journal: Elephants!Jonathan Freitaghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-38969886305006158672017-06-09T16:15:07.091-07:002017-06-09T16:15:07.091-07:00The Aventine elephants are splendid beasts!The Aventine elephants are splendid beasts!Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-14882191958095215512017-06-09T13:45:03.397-07:002017-06-09T13:45:03.397-07:00Nice miniaturesNice miniaturesMarco Ortaldahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08337383288736466373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-6084687656264967602017-06-06T12:57:22.416-07:002017-06-06T12:57:22.416-07:00Thanks, Michael!
The shield on the howdah is, inde...Thanks, Michael!<br />The shield on the howdah is, indeed, a transfer. I have no skill to reproduce such a design. Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-25500977753255469852017-06-06T11:51:27.606-07:002017-06-06T11:51:27.606-07:00I love these oliphaunts ... the grey brushwork of ...I love these oliphaunts ... the grey brushwork of the skin is so well done. I hesitate to ask, but are those transfers on the shields on the howdahs? It is an awkward question, not meant to belittle your painting skill in any way.Mad Padrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00410143683610813671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-80954565368959774292017-06-04T03:06:48.370-07:002017-06-04T03:06:48.370-07:00Thank you, James!Thank you, James!Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-63934544158843691672017-06-04T01:12:15.942-07:002017-06-04T01:12:15.942-07:00Beautifully painted and based Jonathan. They'l...Beautifully painted and based Jonathan. They'll make fine tabletop 'units' as well as being marvellous pieces of military modelling!James Fisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17897755636246185173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-87396238460788378982017-06-03T15:12:47.461-07:002017-06-03T15:12:47.461-07:00Thanks, Peter. It will be fun to see these guys d...Thanks, Peter. It will be fun to see these guys deployed on the gaming table.Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-29726549698558306772017-06-03T14:12:02.709-07:002017-06-03T14:12:02.709-07:00Whoa, Nellie, those are massive beasts! Bravo, J...Whoa, Nellie, those are massive beasts! Bravo, Jon!Gonsalvohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16531623280789478092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-88138043009134496462017-06-03T11:51:45.889-07:002017-06-03T11:51:45.889-07:00Christopher, I am glad you did not miss "seei...Christopher, I am glad you did not miss "seeing the elephant" either!Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-56914538475110385522017-06-03T08:56:42.699-07:002017-06-03T08:56:42.699-07:00Almost missed this one and glad I checked back as ...Almost missed this one and glad I checked back as it looks wonderful! I'll also use one ellie with some runners when I do mine as it works.<br /><br />Christopher Christopher(aka Axebreaker)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13205928451375232865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-56788109753914786222017-06-03T06:20:06.895-07:002017-06-03T06:20:06.895-07:00That's true :)That's true :)Philotephttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13352065226857502743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-16849393015512989862017-06-03T05:56:55.076-07:002017-06-03T05:56:55.076-07:00Never too late, Phil! Comments always appreciated...Never too late, Phil! Comments always appreciated!Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-22822047440785971092017-06-03T05:51:49.411-07:002017-06-03T05:51:49.411-07:00Ok, I'm a bit late, but... wonderful paintjob ...Ok, I'm a bit late, but... wonderful paintjob !Philotephttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13352065226857502743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-32240819022337524822017-06-02T03:41:23.077-07:002017-06-02T03:41:23.077-07:00Thanks, Mark! The tilting head conveys the slow, ...Thanks, Mark! The tilting head conveys the slow, walkng motion of the beast, I think. For those not accustomed to seeing these animals, an up close and personal interaction must have been frightening.Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-10575784674731415742017-06-01T22:30:56.928-07:002017-06-01T22:30:56.928-07:00Fantastic models Jonathan. I like the way the head...Fantastic models Jonathan. I like the way the heads tilt. I have been up relatively close to these animals in the wild I can imagine how it must have felt to have a dozen of fhese charging against your line.Mark Strachanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05988775093525037168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-27998640711637511182017-06-01T17:03:44.484-07:002017-06-01T17:03:44.484-07:00Thanks! The Aventine Ellie's are terrific, fo...Thanks! The Aventine Ellie's are terrific, for sure.Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-47016219505429982662017-06-01T16:25:19.046-07:002017-06-01T16:25:19.046-07:00Excellent ellies Jonathan! The Aventine elephants ...Excellent ellies Jonathan! The Aventine elephants are the best.Cyrushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13186074313046292554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-45477934771869958112017-06-01T15:25:01.309-07:002017-06-01T15:25:01.309-07:00I bet your "heffalumps" originated from ...I bet your "heffalumps" originated from Winnie the Pooh!<br /><br />Ed, your supportive comments are always welcome. Thank you!Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-37168161677807369592017-06-01T15:13:00.141-07:002017-06-01T15:13:00.141-07:00"Hephimalumps" (the odd word that we use..."Hephimalumps" (the odd word that we use to refer to pachyderms in our group, gawd knows where it came from)--always impressive in effect, doubly so given the intimidation factor given your brushwork and mounting (the runners are a very nice touch).<br />Ed Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11486985414917229516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-20781299971617908082017-06-01T11:41:50.578-07:002017-06-01T11:41:50.578-07:00Much appreciated, Scott! Impetvs basing should go...Much appreciated, Scott! Impetvs basing should go perfectly with TtS. We should give it a try some time.Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-36728410043370151402017-06-01T11:40:55.860-07:002017-06-01T11:40:55.860-07:00Thanks, Jake! I thought two elephants on one stan...Thanks, Jake! I thought two elephants on one stand would be too much so opted for this approach. For the Assyrian project, I am considering rebasing the King's chariot to a double wide base with runners.Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-16212013990637935512017-06-01T11:39:15.648-07:002017-06-01T11:39:15.648-07:00Thank you!
Yes. BI2.0 has seen one outing and mor...Thank you!<br /><br />Yes. BI2.0 has seen one outing and more are planned. Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-67840182212997539362017-06-01T11:38:31.728-07:002017-06-01T11:38:31.728-07:00Thanks!Thanks!Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-12322915447219167612017-06-01T11:38:16.858-07:002017-06-01T11:38:16.858-07:00Thanks!. They do look like lumbering giants!Thanks!. They do look like lumbering giants!Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-56491425006644303762017-06-01T11:37:44.181-07:002017-06-01T11:37:44.181-07:00Phil, you are always so kind with your comments!Phil, you are always so kind with your comments!Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.com