tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post5462689186997312420..comments2024-03-29T06:34:33.655-07:00Comments on Palouse Wargaming Journal: Great Italian Wars Swiss Pike BlockJonathan Freitaghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-68645123338478024372017-12-16T20:38:55.381-08:002017-12-16T20:38:55.381-08:00Dean, thanks so much for the kind words! I wonder...Dean, thanks so much for the kind words! I wonder why your post never was published?<br /><br />Very strange.Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-30128082956691168482017-12-16T20:37:43.184-08:002017-12-16T20:37:43.184-08:00Another missing post, this time from Dean...
Dean...Another missing post, this time from Dean...<br /><br />DeanM has left a new comment on your post "Great Italian Wars Swiss Pike Block":<br /><br />Most impressive indeed, Jonathan! Yes, I've seen these OG figure before, and have to agree they are quite good sculpts and poses. You've brought the best out of a great range. Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-48154213614921353952017-12-16T20:36:55.592-08:002017-12-16T20:36:55.592-08:00Thanks!Thanks!Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-72390285641244976812017-12-16T17:18:09.035-08:002017-12-16T17:18:09.035-08:00Lovely work and selection of colours! :)Lovely work and selection of colours! :)Chasseurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04919997382932080898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-88253505486846102382017-12-16T16:36:22.433-08:002017-12-16T16:36:22.433-08:00Most impressive indeed, Jonathan! Yes, I've se...Most impressive indeed, Jonathan! Yes, I've seen these OG figure before, and have to agree they are quite good sculpts and poses. You've brought the best out of a great range.DeanMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07724268555970663130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-36795434750572580892017-12-16T16:12:05.482-08:002017-12-16T16:12:05.482-08:00Thank you, Lawrence!Thank you, Lawrence!Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-58953689422826684132017-12-16T15:02:37.420-08:002017-12-16T15:02:37.420-08:00Nicely done and I like the selection of colours, e...Nicely done and I like the selection of colours, especially the red you have used here.Lawrence Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11626386564817082992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-88986103580370652112017-12-16T09:51:53.414-08:002017-12-16T09:51:53.414-08:00Thanks, Oli!
While I cannot produce figures up to...Thanks, Oli!<br /><br />While I cannot produce figures up to your beautiful standard, for me, they do. A handful of Old Glory crossbowmen are on the painting desk now. Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-81725681026843786582017-12-16T08:51:21.494-08:002017-12-16T08:51:21.494-08:00Really great stuff Jonathan. They are definitely s...Really great stuff Jonathan. They are definitely some of Old GLorys nicer figures and you have really done them justice. A great and very useful addition to your Italian Wars collection!Olihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06796318659076787601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-78391389920057203802017-12-16T05:55:04.012-08:002017-12-16T05:55:04.012-08:00Thanks, Michal!Thanks, Michal!Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-65149768147993864382017-12-16T05:54:06.438-08:002017-12-16T05:54:06.438-08:00Much appreciated, Peter! I do need to get on with...Much appreciated, Peter! I do need to get on with flagging all of these pike blocks at some point.<br /><br />Your Hussite army is a fine one, indeed!<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by!Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-36218986606870474882017-12-16T05:50:21.672-08:002017-12-16T05:50:21.672-08:00Marvelous Pike block, Jon. You are so right; they ...Marvelous Pike block, Jon. You are so right; they are a pain to paint, but once they are done they are a fantastic sight! The Italin Wars range is indeed one of Old Glory's best, and their Eastern Renaissance range is excellent, too. Joe has a large Ottoman and Polish army using these figures, and they are glorious. For that matter, the bulk of my Hussite figures come from that range. Gonsalvohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16531623280789478092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-28231847096998665362017-12-16T05:37:22.308-08:002017-12-16T05:37:22.308-08:00I won’t argue with that!I won’t argue with that!Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-84849975448829937722017-12-16T05:36:50.351-08:002017-12-16T05:36:50.351-08:00Thanks!Thanks!Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-3049584138593645192017-12-15T22:34:01.738-08:002017-12-15T22:34:01.738-08:00A pike block like this must surely be one of the m...A pike block like this must surely be one of the most impressive sights on the wargamers table.Normhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05031444717952755557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-77980826294541120482017-12-15T22:30:00.723-08:002017-12-15T22:30:00.723-08:00Great workGreat workMarco Ortaldahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08337383288736466373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-36983402172243939202017-12-15T18:36:18.950-08:002017-12-15T18:36:18.950-08:00Basing Old Glory 25s is easy since OG has large ba...Basing Old Glory 25s is easy since OG has large bases. Glad you like the result, Rod!Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-9065431362784762392017-12-15T16:35:39.054-08:002017-12-15T16:35:39.054-08:00I'm sure it was a real pain to base these guys...I'm sure it was a real pain to base these guys, but there's no doubt that a pike block is really striking! Well done!Rodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07440651466738763322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-3144835162311956642017-12-15T11:23:20.517-08:002017-12-15T11:23:20.517-08:00Thanks, Peter! Yes, Old Glory are sometimes hit a...Thanks, Peter! Yes, Old Glory are sometimes hit and miss. I find more hits than misses, though.Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-14198568901931063092017-12-15T11:22:21.006-08:002017-12-15T11:22:21.006-08:00I received the following comment from Peter but so...I received the following comment from Peter but somehow it did not publish. Very strange...<br /><br />Peter Douglas has left a new comment on your post "Great Italian Wars Swiss Pike Block":<br /><br />Lovely looking block. I'm never sure with OG, never sure what you're getting and I am always ordering blind.<br /><br />Pike men look great, but Iain's right we need more pics!<br />Peter<br />Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-49158319674965509242017-12-15T11:21:00.481-08:002017-12-15T11:21:00.481-08:00Thanks! When you do begin your project, the resul...Thanks! When you do begin your project, the results will be fab, no doubt!Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-76728121404797795132017-12-15T11:20:26.951-08:002017-12-15T11:20:26.951-08:00Hard to avoid making 36 pikemen an impressive sigh...Hard to avoid making 36 pikemen an impressive sight, right? The figures are on three bases each 120mm x 60mm.<br /><br />Glad you like the pike block!Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-76512577357913052422017-12-15T11:18:10.307-08:002017-12-15T11:18:10.307-08:00Thanks, Phil!Thanks, Phil!Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-67392148248110044532017-12-15T11:17:53.278-08:002017-12-15T11:17:53.278-08:00You are very kind, Iain! Thought you might enjoy ...You are very kind, Iain! Thought you might enjoy these given that you are working on a batch yourself.<br /><br />When the unit is awarded its banners, I will photograph them again.Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-17707353546155014042017-12-15T11:15:46.612-08:002017-12-15T11:15:46.612-08:00Thank you, thank you, Matt!Thank you, thank you, Matt!Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.com