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| General No 1 |
At SELWG back in September I picked up a few packs of Barry Hilton's new-ish range of League of Augsberg 28mm figures. I must say they are very nice sculpts and were very nice to paint. They are painted up as English, but could be used as Generals for any of the sides that fought during the war of the Grand Alliance.
Both figures are up for sale on Ebay at the moment, for the princely sum of 7.99 each, so if you fancy a bargain, here are the lists for the 2 figures.
General No 1 Ebay link
General No2 Ebay link
You may have noticed the new look colour to my blog? There's been a discussion over on the TMP forum about how useless black backgrounded blogs are? Most people think they're hard on the eyes? Now I quite like my old black blog, but I thought I'd give it a little makeover.
So what do you think? Is it easier to read?
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| General No 2 |
Nice looking figs and no I like the old version best
ReplyDeleteIan
Nice figures. The color change was quite shocking at first. I personally prefer to read white text on black background but my own blog is black text on a white background so go figure.
ReplyDeleteBoooooooorrriiinnnnggggg!
ReplyDeleteSoo bitchy! LoL
DeleteTerrible isn't he?
DeleteSeeing as my own blog is black text on a white background I heartily approve of the change. Plus it makes your blog look a lot different to Fran's!
ReplyDeleteYep!
DeleteMUCH easier to read. White on black is plain nasty on the eyes, IMO.
ReplyDeleteVery nice figs. I don't mind either black on white or white on black (using the latter) but yeah, my eyes are still pretty good, not sure of the long-term effect especially as I spend too much time at the PC reading/studying etc.
ReplyDeleteMy eyes are shot either way!
DeleteReally like the new banner. Very clear and simple. Looks Great!
ReplyDeleteI really like the miniatures, keep my fingers crossed for the auctions, Ray!
ReplyDeleteCheers Thomas!
DeleteLike the blog makeover...did you and Fran have nothing better to do on your last shift by any chance?
ReplyDeleteNope!
DeleteI prefer black text on white, but maybe its all a bit too white now?
ReplyDeletePerhaps??
DeleteNice looking figure Ray! The header looks great too!
ReplyDeleteA white background with black letters is easier to read and the overall blog is softer on the eyes. However, I think pictures show up stronger on a black background because of the contrast. Both look nice.
Christopher
Totally agree the pics do stand out more with a black background.
DeleteNice job. The pictures are very good with the background.
ReplyDeleteOk, two things - First, I am sorely tempted to buy one of those figures. Very nice painting. Second, I do enjoy your new blog layout white background, a big improvement I would say.
ReplyDeletecheers
Jonathan
Only one Jonathan?? Go on buy them both!!! You know you want too!!! Thanks for the kind words!
DeleteNice work on those Ray and now I expect to see a lot more 28mm stuff getting painted by you! I like the posts themselves on white, but I think you can still go with a colored background on the rest of the site to breakup the blizzard like affect you have going now.
ReplyDeleteYeh, it is a bit white, I may have another play around! More 28's to come!
DeleteI quite like the first fellow. Stylish do.
ReplyDeleteCheers!
DeleteOoh lovely work Ray, best of luck with those. As for the Blog, it certainly feels fresher, but at the end of the day it is your blog and if you want it black, then leave it black!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely!
DeleteNice and clean looking unlike that dirty boy Fran!
ReplyDeleteNice looking
Your right, he is a dirty dirty boy!!!
DeleteThose generals are looking very nice...on this new background colour...
ReplyDeletePhil.
Cheers Phil!
DeleteRay, are you breaking ranks by painting up 25's? BTW you site looks very refreshing...great job!
ReplyDeleteGreg
I know, I feel very naughty!!
DeleteFran's off his nut. Excellent work, Ray. The figures I've seen in the past from Hilton's range were pretty nasty but these seem quite nice. Perhaps the sculptor is getting better.
ReplyDeleteBlack background is bad? Really? Hmm. Do you find mine hard to read?
Yep he is! They are quite nice sculpts. I've no trouble reading your blog or how mine looked with the black background, Fran's of the other hand..........
DeleteNice work!
ReplyDeleteAnd your blog is brighter now.
Maybe a bit to bright?
DeleteLovely figures again
ReplyDeleteBlog bit of an eyeball burner now ! :-)
I may change it again. It is a bit bright, perhaps I should supply each reader a free pair of sunglasses??
DeleteJust wanted to let you know I have awarded you the Liebster Blog Award! There's a post on my own blog about it. Congrats!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Andy, I'm honoured!
DeleteVery nice figures. I think the white background make it easier to read. But then again I have ass eyes.
ReplyDeleteMe too!
DeleteThese are amazing, Ray. Good luck. Your blog looks better brighter....
ReplyDeleteVery nice figures , and good paint
ReplyDeleteNice job Ray - both the figures and the blog facelift!
ReplyDeleteYou have done a very good painting work in those figures, Ray.
ReplyDeleteAbout the new look of the blog (another one changed!), it is really bright.
Your new-look blog was quite a shock to the system, but is easier on the eye.
ReplyDelete(So who copied who?)
Nice figure too.
Of course he copies me, he does all the time!
DeleteGood job on the mini Ray, very nice.
ReplyDeleteThe blog certainly has a clean and tidy look now...
Nice work on the aristocracy, Ray. The page is OK with me.
ReplyDeleteVery nice Ray. Good luck on it. As for the background old and new are both good for me. My eyes haven't started their downward spiral yet either, so I may be in the minority...
ReplyDeleteJust keep painting and give them time, you'll catch up!
DeleteThe blog looks very spiffy now :)
ReplyDeleteSpiffy is good!
DeleteI don't find black backgrounds hard to read (though I understand some do). But for my blog, I use the white because of food shots.
ReplyDeleteYour pictures look good on the lighter back. But I still think they looked good the other way too.
Do you like it?
I think its ok, but I think I prefer the black to be honest, but....................
DeleteReally good paint job!
ReplyDeleteGreat looking fig's Ray! Go back to the black. What you can do is change the colour of the wording away from pure white. Something like a pale light grey or an off white. That will make it more comfortable on the eyes.
ReplyDeleteRay, I was thinking a little more about these figures last night and I honestly think that your asking price is extremely unfair. They are worth 4-5 times what you have them listed for. These figures are remarkable examples of hand-painted craftsmanship that took time and expertise to create... don't sell them short!
ReplyDeleteAnyway, just thought I'd share.
~ Jonathan
Love those figures. No technical whatsits but I do like 'em.
ReplyDeleteI think the makeover suits your blog. I usually prefer dark background/white text, but that's just because I don't like staring at a light bulb when I read, which is essentially what a white background online is. A bright light with dark words.
Nice Figs and yep got to say the New look is good :-)
ReplyDeleteJason.
You have made some really good points there. I checked on the web for more info about the issue and found most individuals will go along with your views on this site.
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