Malakoff link - wow

[barr7430]

Another piece of Crimean gold.... enjoy

http://www.armchairgeneral.com/forums/s ... p?t=101674

[obriendavid]

Fantastic paintings!
In one of the diorama's of the interior of the defences that I found on another site it shows Russian Priests blessing the troops. That'll cheer up Bob
Cheers
Dave

[thinredline]

Sorry to disappoint you Dave, I have already had the pleasure !!
The link shows part of a diaorama view of the interior of the Malakoff whilst still in Russian hands, and the Priest depicted is exactly what I was havering on to Barry about. This particular section of the Panorama became my screensaver a number of years back. I found this through reference to it in the "Crimean War Research Society" journals - some really interesting material in there.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Panor ... o.JPG#file

Bob

[obriendavid]

Hi Bob, it wasn't you I actually meant 'Toggy' Bob who is still trying to get over his experiences of Russian Priests from the Borodino games I just assumed you would know about the blessing at the redoubts.
Cheers
Dave

[thinredline]

You Guys are really digging up some research materials lately.
Does this indicate that you may have been "infected" through some "exposure"

Bob

[obriendavid]

Yes it's all your bl**dy fault!
Your as bad a Hilton for getting me involved in yet another period although I have had an interest in this period for many years and my previous attempts of 15mm Turks currently reside in London but I'm much prefering my 28mm which is what I wanted to do in the first place plus the French are happily fitting into my FPW project.
Cheers
Dave

[barr7430]

Yes you are right Bob.. I always thought Dave was infected

[thinredline]

Dave, I have plenty more Turks to paint for you to give you lots of cannon fodder for Angus to pulverise
Bob

[thinredline]

Then I can look forward to the day Omar Pasha, when you lead me with a small British Cavalry contingent forward on an expeditionary force into hostile territory
OH OH -TOO much sun methinks Bob ; or not enough whiskey - could be either.
But then again, could be worse - could be D'almonville or Canrobert in command - and that would mean - Dale

Bob