tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041377480802719591.post5102445009278367520..comments2024-02-15T04:22:00.528-06:00Comments on Campaigns of General William Augustus Pettygree: Chapter 5: The Relief ColumnGalliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12258909398832285314noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041377480802719591.post-42481618690482507122008-10-27T13:36:00.000-05:002008-10-27T13:36:00.000-05:00For Der Alte:Yellow Ribbon! Yes indeed. Right on.T...For Der Alte:<BR/><BR/>Yellow Ribbon! Yes indeed. Right on.<BR/><BR/>There are 30mm Stadden late 19th. Century British bandsmen. I might just buy some and paint them in presumably red coats. Good idea.<BR/>~~<BR/><BR/>For Brent:<BR/>Thank you for your commentary and kind remarks. I had three things going on in Chapter 5 along with the cinamagrahic dynamics you apprehended. First there was the conflict between three officers at Tranjapour, followed by the departure of the Relief Column and lastly though a part of the latter, a little comic relief in the form of Annie the elepant who as you correctly observed is unable to squeeze through the Main Gate.<BR/>---<BR/><BR/>Cordially yours,<BR/>BillGalliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12258909398832285314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041377480802719591.post-76469810500343071182008-10-24T18:09:00.000-05:002008-10-24T18:09:00.000-05:00Bill,I agree with the many comments -- your use of...Bill,<BR/><BR/>I agree with the many comments -- your use of pictures for story-telling is great, and getting better as you go.<BR/><BR/>This chapter has some true cinemagraphic moments for me -- the flag against the stormy sky with the top of the ramparts is as simple and strong as they come!<BR/><BR/>I also like the frequent use of the out-of-focus background. It strongly draws the eye to the subject. (Although I couldn't help but look at the Petrus monument.)<BR/><BR/>Finally, I got a kick out of the elephant heading towards the gateway it clearly couldn't fit through. And I went through in sequence -- I was wondering what was going to happen.<BR/><BR/>Bravo! I shall return.<BR/><BR/>BrentBrenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00541470175560116913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041377480802719591.post-18938970180708907342008-10-22T01:20:00.000-05:002008-10-22T01:20:00.000-05:00The scene with the Bengal Lancers marching out of ...The scene with the Bengal Lancers marching out of the fort reminded me a bit of the John Ford/John Wayne western, "She Wore A Yellow Ribbon". Now all you need is a band.Der Alte Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578422757511400566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041377480802719591.post-55261604364171770462008-10-21T14:08:00.000-05:002008-10-21T14:08:00.000-05:00FOR STEVE:Yes, those Don Featherstone photos - I r...FOR STEVE:<BR/>Yes, those Don Featherstone photos - I remember 'em! I looked at them many times years ago. No longer in my collection for some silly reason.<BR/>-----<BR/>FOR JAMES W.<BR/>Yes, quite. Red coats forever. If I had not gone to the year 1898, red coats there would be a plenty. <BR/><BR/>I've got a naval contingent on order in naval blue and sailor hats which will help some. No red but....<BR/><BR/>Please DO steal the idea. My thinking is we need a new way to do campaign and battle reports - another option is what I mean - not replacement of the traditional means. People seem to have less and less time/patience or devote less and less time to slowly enjoyable and careful reading. This new genre might help. A picture is worth one thousand words as the saying goes. Twenty-two photos = 22,000 words which takes only a few minutes to digest.<BR/>------<BR/>FOR ARTHUR<BR/>Many thanks Arthur!<BR/>------<BR/>Cheerio,<BR/>BillGalliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12258909398832285314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041377480802719591.post-64244498314539292962008-10-21T12:18:00.000-05:002008-10-21T12:18:00.000-05:00A new take on graphic novels ... hoping that this ...A new take on graphic novels ... <BR/>hoping that this really catches on as this is fun to follow! <BR/>ArthurFrankfurterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18155625152395130957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041377480802719591.post-49945471927966186582008-10-20T22:05:00.000-05:002008-10-20T22:05:00.000-05:00Bill,Good stuff, old chap. Even if the Tommies are...Bill,<BR/><BR/>Good stuff, old chap. Even if the Tommies are in that God-awful khaki. It's fine for the native troops, but Her Majesty's Army never should have changed, what?<BR/><BR/>Redcoats forever, don't you know?<BR/><BR/>Seriously, very entertaining. I may steal the idea for the storyline going on over on my blog, www.vbir.blogspot.com that my buddy is writing.<BR/><BR/>-- JJ Womack, Esq.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14400879353685357966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041377480802719591.post-12568721420980686032008-10-20T15:33:00.000-05:002008-10-20T15:33:00.000-05:00Bill - by way of a compliment - your game and pict...Bill - by way of a compliment - your game and pictures remind me very much of this - from one of perhaps my fvourite old books:<BR/><BR/>http://tinyurl.com/6l4g7vSteve-the-Wargamerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07077311120172727690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041377480802719591.post-10404350186821374942008-10-20T14:15:00.000-05:002008-10-20T14:15:00.000-05:00Thank you Everyone!,----FOR JEFF:Yes, I am enjoyin...Thank you Everyone!,<BR/>----<BR/>FOR JEFF:<BR/>Yes, I am enjoying this. Chapter 5was inspired by a photograph on the cover of Wargamer's Newsletter (I think?!) many years ago showing Imperial forces exiting a fortress. Models theron belonged to Don Featherstone. That one photo was inspirational for me throughout all these years.<BR/>----<BR/>FOR ALAN:<BR/>Furniture comes from model railroading, O Scale. See Walther's Catalog, product 653 1452 Living Room set. There is also a bedroom and kitchen set. The lamp is product code 164 539. Each item is in the $4.00-$5.00 range.<BR/>----<BR/>FOR BOB:<BR/>I appreciate your remarks!<BR/>----<BR/>FOR STEVE:<BR/>The named animals are growing in importance for me too. Thank you for the flag item. I ignored an unfathomable something that told me something was ??? about the flag hung in the room. Now I know and am glad of it.<BR/>----<BR/>FOR MIKE:<BR/>Merci mon ami!<BR/>----<BR/>FOR JIM:<BR/>As we say in baseball, "Good eye!"<BR/>Correct too. Photos bring out things like that.<BR/>----<BR/>Kind regards,<BR/>BillGalliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12258909398832285314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041377480802719591.post-41662373188625968062008-10-20T08:42:00.000-05:002008-10-20T08:42:00.000-05:00Bill,Great reports. I especially like how you hav...Bill,<BR/><BR/>Great reports. I especially like how you have used the casting flaw in Express' flank as part of the backstory.<BR/><BR/>JimColCampbell50https://www.blogger.com/profile/15910423749022189030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041377480802719591.post-74886045042383318642008-10-20T08:36:00.000-05:002008-10-20T08:36:00.000-05:00Hey Bill, Great blog! You've outdone yourself...Hey Bill,<BR/><BR/> Great blog! You've outdone yourself this time. <BR/><BR/><BR/>--- Mike HMikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10509471421027244126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041377480802719591.post-45447962097770888022008-10-20T06:24:00.000-05:002008-10-20T06:24:00.000-05:00Lord - not only do I now have Rose to worry about ...Lord - not only do I now have Rose to worry about but also "E" and Annie (though at least the latter should be safe).... how far does the relief column have to travel??<BR/><BR/>PS. I echo Jeff's comments re. the first photo, it really is very good; purely in the spirit of fun (i'm no button counter!!) see the following... I knew something was wrong with in the picture.. :o)))<BR/><BR/>http://tinyurl.com/5dt9jaSteve-the-Wargamerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07077311120172727690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041377480802719591.post-73992165487275784202008-10-20T05:54:00.000-05:002008-10-20T05:54:00.000-05:00Bill,The story is getting better and better with e...Bill,<BR/><BR/>The story is getting better and better with each new episode!<BR/><BR/>I look forward to reading the next thrilling installment ...<BR/><BR/>Bob CorderyRobert (Bob) Corderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041377480802719591.post-49438256699052160882008-10-20T04:31:00.000-05:002008-10-20T04:31:00.000-05:00BillI echo Jeff's comments and say you have excell...Bill<BR/>I echo Jeff's comments and say you have excelled yourself this time. where did the chairs and table come from?<BR/>best wishes<BR/>Alantradgardmastarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13116967655904601740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041377480802719591.post-54188854768317504422008-10-20T02:23:00.000-05:002008-10-20T02:23:00.000-05:00Bill,Your 'photo stories' get better each time. I...Bill,<BR/><BR/>Your 'photo stories' get better each time. I am especially delighted with that first 'interior' shot (with the chairs, table and lamp). It is a very nice photo.<BR/><BR/>I hope that you are enjoying this as much as we are.<BR/><BR/><BR/>-- JeffBluebear Jeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07595975572873838050noreply@blogger.com