tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post112828538012821840..comments2024-03-02T15:12:47.341+00:00Comments on Colgar6 and the Infinite Legion of Toy Soldiers: Zomtober 2016, Week 2Colgar6http://www.blogger.com/profile/07636662295301222390noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-26108618124206070582016-10-10T21:39:20.474+01:002016-10-10T21:39:20.474+01:00Back at Stirling (2nd year) one of the guys in my ...Back at Stirling (2nd year) one of the guys in my wing at Murray hall had brought an "adult" version of the kids catapult back form Sth Africa. Apparently used by farmers to discourage the wildlife form their herds. Big thing with a brace that fitted the forearm, and multiple bungee strands.<br /><br />His party piece was to launch a hard-boiled egg out of the kitchen window and reach the grounds right across the loch.<br /><br />Strictly speaking these have more in common with a handheld harpoon gun or a crossbow than the traditional David Vs Goliath slingshot.<br />SteveHolmes11https://www.blogger.com/profile/17392212343858957364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-40903480784999621152016-10-10T20:52:13.121+01:002016-10-10T20:52:13.121+01:00The folklore of ghosts is very much about those ki...The folklore of ghosts is very much about those killed in highly emotional circumstances continuing to haunt an area until released from their task (or until they are revenged?). I'm not suggesting that zombies would be affected in quite the same way, but maybe people who were heavily involved in an activity might have vestigial urges to carry on in some way after they are infected?<br /><br />Since all zombie lore is modern and made up anyway, I don't see why I can't have this if I want :-) !Colgar6https://www.blogger.com/profile/07636662295301222390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-1635730763356126512016-10-10T20:47:03.236+01:002016-10-10T20:47:03.236+01:00Thanks, Joe. I did wonder how plausible it might ...Thanks, Joe. I did wonder how plausible it might be for a zombie to be balancing glasses on a tray, but I made the model anyway. Perhaps she's only just come a few yards from the bar where she works?Colgar6https://www.blogger.com/profile/07636662295301222390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-6981720000581737652016-10-10T20:45:35.019+01:002016-10-10T20:45:35.019+01:00As long as B.B. doesn't do anything stupid the...As long as B.B. doesn't do anything stupid then he should survive. But, as I've expressed above, perhaps he might be just too young and arrogant to do the sensible thing?Colgar6https://www.blogger.com/profile/07636662295301222390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-63270888432238921962016-10-10T20:44:25.156+01:002016-10-10T20:44:25.156+01:00Yes, I saw that article as well. I think that sli...Yes, I saw that article as well. I think that slings are often overlooked by modern man, but they were by far the simplest & cheapest missile weapon of ancient times. Their popularity is only dampened by the skill needed to use one effectively.<br /><br />Similarly, I think that most modern people think of a catapult as a child's plaything; not many realise that there are serious weapons of that form available...Colgar6https://www.blogger.com/profile/07636662295301222390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-9567135882833994552016-10-10T15:39:01.911+01:002016-10-10T15:39:01.911+01:00The figures are a great pairing, and the waitress ...The figures are a great pairing, and the waitress zombie adds a nice touch of character to the undead. Your ideas of them still attempting to complete a task makes for some interesting zombie ideas... I don't know how effective the catapult would be, but with the right ammo and it being effectively silent, it could be useful I think. Great figs!Nobody667https://www.blogger.com/profile/12619766374150489698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-65063931455552948772016-10-10T11:08:43.633+01:002016-10-10T11:08:43.633+01:00Another great pairing. The waitress is a great fig...Another great pairing. The waitress is a great figure, made more beleivable with the simple addition of those glasses! Zabadakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05649765350412145174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-8482752008531935692016-10-10T09:44:27.504+01:002016-10-10T09:44:27.504+01:00I think it was little Billy in his ATZbdtz campaig...I think it was little Billy in his ATZbdtz campaign mateDa Gobbohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09482323500538272232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-44564082890302488902016-10-10T09:43:29.248+01:002016-10-10T09:43:29.248+01:00Maybe he would trip himself up when his trousers t...Maybe he would trip himself up when his trousers that we're halfway down the back of his thighs slip down around his ankles....Da Gobbohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09482323500538272232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-14128987822408346472016-10-10T00:55:05.003+01:002016-10-10T00:55:05.003+01:00Another fine pairing. I am pretty sure BB has this...Another fine pairing. I am pretty sure BB has this one.Terry Silverthornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02873668652853883440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-49985026262978752742016-10-09T22:28:04.208+01:002016-10-09T22:28:04.208+01:00There pairings are great.
If the "Deadliest...There pairings are great. <br /><br />If the "Deadliest warrior" program is re-animated for a 4th series. these would all be excellent concepts.<br />And no more absurd than the Shaka Zulu against William Wallace nonsense they were treating as serious documentary.<br /><br />I found an interesting article about Roman sling bullets found at Burnswark Hill. It suggested the heavier projectiles (60 grammes) carried similar energy to a .45 Pistol bullet. So perhaps there's some life in the sling family of weapons.<br /><br />Reference http://www.livescience.com/55050-whistling-sling-bullets-from-roman-battle-found.html<br />SteveHolmes11https://www.blogger.com/profile/17392212343858957364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-58619950736314319862016-10-09T21:01:45.225+01:002016-10-09T21:01:45.225+01:00Well, he should be all right for now, I think. Bu...Well, he should be all right for now, I think. But I can't help wondering if a little urban thug like this is really smart enough to survive for long in such a changed world?Colgar6https://www.blogger.com/profile/07636662295301222390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-89364178973118945912016-10-09T21:00:37.516+01:002016-10-09T21:00:37.516+01:00Ah, we're not even half way through Zomtober 2...Ah, we're not even half way through Zomtober 2016 yet. I've got to keep coming up with new ideas for several more weeks yet :-) !Colgar6https://www.blogger.com/profile/07636662295301222390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-59627571959935197282016-10-09T20:59:48.088+01:002016-10-09T20:59:48.088+01:00This certainly made me laugh - thanks, Kieron! I ...This certainly made me laugh - thanks, Kieron! I don't imagine that being a waitress is the greatest job in the world in normal circumstances either, but during the Z-apocalypse it must be even worse.Colgar6https://www.blogger.com/profile/07636662295301222390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-51146421684731267652016-10-09T20:58:15.384+01:002016-10-09T20:58:15.384+01:00I agree entirely, Clint. She's completely off...I agree entirely, Clint. She's completely off-balance. Finally, I found a way to use the "I need to pee" pose from the zombie vixens set in a way that doesn't seem too contrived! Colgar6https://www.blogger.com/profile/07636662295301222390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-27422925601800872472016-10-09T20:56:59.485+01:002016-10-09T20:56:59.485+01:00It might be a little tricky to get the drinks from...It might be a little tricky to get the drinks from the waitress without them spilling, though. And the bill is quite a high cost, if she bites you...Colgar6https://www.blogger.com/profile/07636662295301222390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-33752568540485185552016-10-09T20:55:50.655+01:002016-10-09T20:55:50.655+01:00Perhaps you will, David. I really must do another...Perhaps you will, David. I really must do another ATZ campaign (but then again, I've been saying that for at least a year now :-( ).Colgar6https://www.blogger.com/profile/07636662295301222390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-83008266832665037402016-10-09T20:54:59.363+01:002016-10-09T20:54:59.363+01:00I don't remember you writing about a catapult-...I don't remember you writing about a catapult-armed human in your blog. Is my memory faulty><br /><br />Hmm, I agree that B.B. *should* win, if he does the right things. However, I believe him to be an arrogant little sod, so maybe he'll be over-confident and do something stupid?Colgar6https://www.blogger.com/profile/07636662295301222390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-59723441476235105002016-10-09T20:52:38.375+01:002016-10-09T20:52:38.375+01:00I think that CWZ must only just have come out of h...I think that CWZ must only just have come out of her workplace, as I can't imagine her balancing the drinks for long!Colgar6https://www.blogger.com/profile/07636662295301222390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-32790713790184343692016-10-09T20:51:47.467+01:002016-10-09T20:51:47.467+01:00Thanks, HW. I don't think that either model i...Thanks, HW. I don't think that either model is my best work, but they're not too bad, are they?Colgar6https://www.blogger.com/profile/07636662295301222390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-17571933584341335432016-10-09T20:51:00.588+01:002016-10-09T20:51:00.588+01:00I think you're probably right, but B.B. seems ...I think you're probably right, but B.B. seems the cocky sort to me; perhaps he'll make a mistake?Colgar6https://www.blogger.com/profile/07636662295301222390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-31342727722171296022016-10-09T20:50:08.615+01:002016-10-09T20:50:08.615+01:00I think I'd prefer not to find out! However, ...I think I'd prefer not to find out! However, as always, it would depend on what you had to hand when the apocalypse begins. I'd use a catapult if I had one :-) .Colgar6https://www.blogger.com/profile/07636662295301222390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-2164232583085843442016-10-09T20:24:53.998+01:002016-10-09T20:24:53.998+01:00Excellent duo once again. Brilliant entry for week...Excellent duo once again. Brilliant entry for week 2 :) I'd like to think he'd find a better weapon or of been eaten by the time the elastic perishes though :DSimon Quinton https://www.blogger.com/profile/18001946192905517180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-51946385212147483922016-10-09T19:17:07.211+01:002016-10-09T19:17:07.211+01:00Another cool vignette - I do love seeing these du...Another cool vignette - I do love seeing these duels. :) Great stuff. :)pulpcitizenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10827978428130531133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-7166992247714728302016-10-09T17:55:50.423+01:002016-10-09T17:55:50.423+01:00I think you've created a fantastic metaphor fo...I think you've created a fantastic metaphor for the difficulties of modern parenting: trying to keep work and home balanced, whilst life tries to trip you up and your kids keep firing problems out that you need to deal with. All the time feeling so tired that you could be dead.<br /><br />Very deep. Nice work!Kieronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17826758937461068243noreply@blogger.com