tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521207674659027649.post3924823058079545980..comments2024-03-27T00:16:08.468-07:00Comments on Toy Soldiers Studio: Xyston Mounted Generals Phil Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02369365598439913360noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521207674659027649.post-15049626972424177192014-12-10T16:39:31.394-08:002014-12-10T16:39:31.394-08:00Been meaning to get back to this. Sending an e-mai...Been meaning to get back to this. Sending an e-mail.<br /><br />ChristopherChristopher(aka Axebreaker)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13205928451375232865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521207674659027649.post-22156673161623587742014-12-04T15:08:04.751-08:002014-12-04T15:08:04.751-08:00Hi there Mark, thanks for your kind comment and vi...Hi there Mark, thanks for your kind comment and visit much appreciated!<br />currently working on Xyston Pikemen and Cavalry...<br />cheers,Phil Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02369365598439913360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521207674659027649.post-18496682303064409052014-12-04T13:42:58.607-08:002014-12-04T13:42:58.607-08:00Very nice command group.Very nice command group.Marco Ortaldahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08337383288736466373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521207674659027649.post-75683970400065368922014-11-30T10:15:19.728-08:002014-11-30T10:15:19.728-08:00Thanks FMB for your kind words and visit, yes I ha...Thanks FMB for your kind words and visit, yes I had fun and enjoyed painting up the Persian Generals/leaders.<br /><br />cheersPhil Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02369365598439913360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521207674659027649.post-62059435561148597572014-11-30T10:11:33.485-08:002014-11-30T10:11:33.485-08:00Hi Pete, thanks for your kind comment, there must ...Hi Pete, thanks for your kind comment, there must be great looking single 28mm generals miniatures out there to buy and add to your collections?Phil Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02369365598439913360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521207674659027649.post-67412776571577002092014-11-30T10:09:26.980-08:002014-11-30T10:09:26.980-08:00Thanks Mike, appreciate your kind words about my w...Thanks Mike, appreciate your kind words about my work and visit<br />cheers!Phil Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02369365598439913360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521207674659027649.post-43201152509982933082014-11-29T05:33:27.204-08:002014-11-29T05:33:27.204-08:00Gorgeous work on these, especially the Persians.
...Gorgeous work on these, especially the Persians.<br /><br />FMBfireymonkeyboyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05833974263127787678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521207674659027649.post-88364420573892232014-11-27T18:03:03.651-08:002014-11-27T18:03:03.651-08:00Great looking Generals; I often have trouble findi...Great looking Generals; I often have trouble finding suitable figures for commanders in 28mm.Gonsalvohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16531623280789478092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521207674659027649.post-55382546273774109292014-11-27T15:55:26.608-08:002014-11-27T15:55:26.608-08:00Lovely Persian and Macedonian generals Phil!Lovely Persian and Macedonian generals Phil!Cyrushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13186074313046292554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521207674659027649.post-51050250513590352562014-11-27T03:37:36.710-08:002014-11-27T03:37:36.710-08:00BI has extra combat factors to speed up the game, ...BI has extra combat factors to speed up the game, if players accept the structure of BI simple rules (moving shooting melee etc) then they will have fun playing 2 maybe 3 games in one day(great to play quick campaigns). and yes, your right FI has more detail rules which, in my own opinion unnecessary, or perhaps FI is meant to "prolong" the game? :o) just kidding....<br /><br />I'm looking forward to Impetvs 2 edition...<br /><br />all the best Christopher!<br /><br />Phil Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02369365598439913360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521207674659027649.post-55010540741877583072014-11-27T03:28:37.661-08:002014-11-27T03:28:37.661-08:00Hey Christopher,
well you never know ;o) you may ...Hey Christopher,<br />well you never know ;o) you may get one!<br />I have all box sets! one each list below, I missed out getting the Ottomans!<br /><br />French 1522 - 1559<br />Maximilian Imperial 1494 - 1518<br />Spanish 1503 - 1518<br />Spanish Charles V 1519 - 1534<br />Swiss Confederates 1494 - 1515<br />Venetians 1494 - 1559<br /><br />cheers,Phil Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02369365598439913360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521207674659027649.post-18038611342563776292014-11-27T03:24:46.659-08:002014-11-27T03:24:46.659-08:00Thanks Mark!... Thanks Mark!... Phil Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02369365598439913360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521207674659027649.post-91989698621732292002014-11-27T03:23:06.440-08:002014-11-27T03:23:06.440-08:00Thanks Dean!
cheers,Thanks Dean!<br /><br />cheers,Phil Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02369365598439913360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521207674659027649.post-81067909217022488162014-11-27T03:19:37.845-08:002014-11-27T03:19:37.845-08:00BI is fun, but I prefer full Impetus as it address...BI is fun, but I prefer full Impetus as it addresses some of the holes of BI, but does add more complexity and figure requirements.<br /><br />Christopher Christopher(aka Axebreaker)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13205928451375232865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521207674659027649.post-54108211086058422222014-11-27T03:17:36.488-08:002014-11-27T03:17:36.488-08:00I've been kicking myself for not buying those ...I've been kicking myself for not buying those box sets when they were released as they are now OOP. Best 15mm Italian Wars ever.<br /><br />ChristopherChristopher(aka Axebreaker)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13205928451375232865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521207674659027649.post-3574747090402178202014-11-27T00:18:45.249-08:002014-11-27T00:18:45.249-08:00Oooo I like these!Oooo I like these!Sun of Yorkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07315805432481558574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521207674659027649.post-66130967863812266492014-11-26T17:55:40.586-08:002014-11-26T17:55:40.586-08:00Great looking Persian/Hellenistic troops, Phil! I ...Great looking Persian/Hellenistic troops, Phil! I always liked Xystons Ancient range, and your brushwork has brought out the very best in them. Warm Regards, DeanDeanMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07724268555970663130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521207674659027649.post-57180999498916889272014-11-26T17:25:41.619-08:002014-11-26T17:25:41.619-08:00Thanks Monty, purchased one basic impetus Venexia ...Thanks Monty, purchased one basic impetus Venexia Miniatures Maximilian Imperial 1494 - 1518 army box 2006/7? great looking figures still in their bags and I enjoyed reading the free copy of BI rules enclosed and I was hooked! :o) with "small armies" <br /><br />cheers,Phil Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02369365598439913360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521207674659027649.post-1794811247466526832014-11-26T17:22:13.472-08:002014-11-26T17:22:13.472-08:00Thanks Chris, using good quality thin line brushes...Thanks Chris, using good quality thin line brushes does help painting such details.....on the wee little figures... :o) I know you are busy working on your Swiss 28's but I hope to see your painted 15/18's as well!<br /><br />cheers,Phil Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02369365598439913360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521207674659027649.post-42265349398416630792014-11-26T17:15:07.953-08:002014-11-26T17:15:07.953-08:00Thanks Peter, I think my problem painting 28's...Thanks Peter, I think my problem painting 28's is that for some reason I cannot paint details on them, don't know why, but with 15s or 18's I can....<br /><br />looking forward seeing your painted 15/18mm Army! ;o)<br /><br />cheers,Phil Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02369365598439913360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521207674659027649.post-70027659787263275852014-11-26T17:07:35.208-08:002014-11-26T17:07:35.208-08:00Thanks Telamon!,
cheersThanks Telamon!,<br />cheersPhil Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02369365598439913360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521207674659027649.post-2076580600740785792014-11-26T17:07:07.191-08:002014-11-26T17:07:07.191-08:00Thanks Phil! appreciate your kind words...not look...Thanks Phil! appreciate your kind words...not looking forward working on the infantry and cavalry :o)Phil Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02369365598439913360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521207674659027649.post-56751174657545050582014-11-26T17:05:45.515-08:002014-11-26T17:05:45.515-08:00Thanks Jonathan!Thanks Jonathan!Phil Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02369365598439913360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521207674659027649.post-8549348132456753772014-11-26T17:03:56.031-08:002014-11-26T17:03:56.031-08:00I agree with you Christopher, Legio Heroica miniat...I agree with you Christopher, Legio Heroica miniatures are perfect for Medieval period, AB and Warmodelling Miniatures (Fantassin Miniatures) are great for Napoleonic's... there are so many other great miniatures lines to consider, i.e. 18mm Blue moon Miniatures....<br /><br />hehehe....lets have a party and "live" and enjoy painting pocket armies...more the better! :o)<br /><br />I like Basic Impetves Armies/rules have so ever sine they came out for free 2006/7? in BI Venexia Miniatures Army boxes...<br /><br />cheers,Phil Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02369365598439913360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521207674659027649.post-92105537906846546302014-11-26T15:09:11.812-08:002014-11-26T15:09:11.812-08:00They look wonderful! Xyston are best looking for 1...They look wonderful! Xyston are best looking for 18mm ancients, but for medieval I think Legio Heroica take the cake.<br /><br />Funny thing is I'll be doing some 18mm DBA armies using DBA 3.0.:-0 Actually DBA is a great starting point, before eventually building the army up to Impetus size requirements. I couldn't let you have all the fun building pocket armies!:-)<br /><br />ChristopherChristopher(aka Axebreaker)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13205928451375232865noreply@blogger.com