tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post2653295937024021901..comments2024-03-02T15:12:47.341+00:00Comments on Colgar6 and the Infinite Legion of Toy Soldiers: Claymore 2019: Hot Work!Colgar6http://www.blogger.com/profile/07636662295301222390noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-42926994938024196682019-08-12T20:44:52.955+01:002019-08-12T20:44:52.955+01:00You're right there! Can't get the time ba...You're right there! Can't get the time back once they grow up...Colgar6https://www.blogger.com/profile/07636662295301222390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-6855150428876028142019-08-12T15:04:32.411+01:002019-08-12T15:04:32.411+01:00These father son moments are priceless regardless ...These father son moments are priceless regardless of the good (but not great) time had by both. :)FourEyedMonsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18161202517627920103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-70171834241854120462019-08-11T20:11:16.909+01:002019-08-11T20:11:16.909+01:00Fulsome praise indeed :-) . Thanks - glad you lik...Fulsome praise indeed :-) . Thanks - glad you liked it.Colgar6https://www.blogger.com/profile/07636662295301222390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-76922620944352504302019-08-10T15:31:33.746+01:002019-08-10T15:31:33.746+01:00I thoroughly enjoyed this write-up, Colgar6, and g...I thoroughly enjoyed this write-up, Colgar6, and greatly appreciate the time and effort you've put into giving us your thoughts and plenty of splendid pics too. Many thanks indeed.Blaxklerichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06986635840718583767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-28196412614607603532019-08-09T23:56:59.869+01:002019-08-09T23:56:59.869+01:00Yes, let’s not do THAT :DYes, let’s not do THAT :DRagstahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17562873970177545295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-16622735130781232252019-08-09T18:55:55.970+01:002019-08-09T18:55:55.970+01:00I think they'd be great painting practice.
I c...I think they'd be great painting practice.<br />I can't remember the fix, but soft plastics are notorious for paint flaking off.SteveHolmes11https://www.blogger.com/profile/17392212343858957364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-62701144374139962002019-08-08T22:40:29.262+01:002019-08-08T22:40:29.262+01:00I think you're pretty much spot on, Steve. Ed...I think you're pretty much spot on, Steve. Edinburgh *is* further than Falkirk for either of us and a lot of the traders and games are indeed repeats - but not all :-) .<br /><br />The WW2 plastics absolutely do *not* signify entry into a new arena, I think. Still, they're A.'s to dispose of as he likes, so I suppose he could use them as painting practice or as trade goods...Colgar6https://www.blogger.com/profile/07636662295301222390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-89278262528961120112019-08-08T22:37:34.965+01:002019-08-08T22:37:34.965+01:00There were probably more participation games than ...There were probably more participation games than I thought; I have a tendency to discount any that we've already played/seen at previous shows.<br /><br />Yes, I suspect that a few "no shows" are pretty much inevitable. However there seemed to be more than normal this time.Colgar6https://www.blogger.com/profile/07636662295301222390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-90316885216342327212019-08-08T22:36:05.192+01:002019-08-08T22:36:05.192+01:00I expect you meant that we would *spot* each other...I expect you meant that we would *spot* each other, right :-) ? Because what you actually wrote is...well, let's not do that.<br /><br />There seemed to be quite a lot of secondhand Tau models at the bring-n-buy. Or maybe I just noticed them because my son was pointing them all out with such enthusiasm :-) .Colgar6https://www.blogger.com/profile/07636662295301222390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-2945988809997312762019-08-08T22:33:47.221+01:002019-08-08T22:33:47.221+01:00Thanks, Michael. After a little research, I belie...Thanks, Michael. After a little research, I believe the ship kits come from a US company called "War Artizan": http://warartisan.com/Colgar6https://www.blogger.com/profile/07636662295301222390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-91675301049420100872019-08-08T17:36:49.500+01:002019-08-08T17:36:49.500+01:00I missed this one, further than Falkirk, and the r...I missed this one, further than Falkirk, and the risk of a lot of repeat trade form both Falkirk and Glasgow (At least that's my excuse).<br /><br />I got the feeling that demonstration games outnumbered participation games at both the shows I had attended too.<br />Possibly a reflection of the risk/reward offered by both types.<br />Demonstration: A big game with your club mates on somebody else's tables.<br />Participation: Looks like a lot of preparation and hard work on the day.<br /><br />I'll look forward to chatting about "Over the hills" when we next meet.<br />I need a new set of Naps rules (like I need a ....).<br /><br />I see 20mm WW2 may also be on the horizon.<br />Nice castings those Revells, through they ought to have a word with their box-artist.<br />The chap with the Bren would get a week's spud bashing for holding it like that.<br />Also an awful lot of them are wearing pistol holsters.<br /><br />Good to see you back on the blog again.<br />Will be in touch.<br />SteveHolmes11https://www.blogger.com/profile/17392212343858957364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-86750248579264840642019-08-08T13:16:20.659+01:002019-08-08T13:16:20.659+01:00It looks like another good show, even if lacking a...It looks like another good show, even if lacking a bit in participation games.<br />I think almost every show I've ever attended has had a "no show" (or two) games or traders.Zabadakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05649765350412145174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-9116628319988722822019-08-08T13:00:57.849+01:002019-08-08T13:00:57.849+01:00I enjoyed Claymore too, I even saw those stealth s...I enjoyed Claymore too, I even saw those stealth suits before Colgar junior got them I believe. Next year I’ll wear a 3 foot top hat so we spit each other! Ragstahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17562873970177545295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-25676571489788992452019-08-08T07:43:13.778+01:002019-08-08T07:43:13.778+01:00Some stunning games on show, I can't belive th...Some stunning games on show, I can't belive those ships were just paper - wow! Michael Awdryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07049982879661559305noreply@blogger.com