i was looking through IWM for some references when I came across this:
"and I ain't moving another hoof until I've had some hay and a carrot or two and that's final"
Al
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AlanL
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Posted: Friday, December 26, 2008 - 12:54 PM UTC
Hi Guys,
i was looking through IWM for some references when I came across this:
"and I ain't moving another hoof until I've had some hay and a carrot or two and that's final"
Al
i was looking through IWM for some references when I came across this:
"and I ain't moving another hoof until I've had some hay and a carrot or two and that's final"
Al
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Posted: Friday, December 26, 2008 - 01:03 PM UTC
hehe, the scene wouldn't be complete without the body language of the soldier...
What flag is flying? Cross of St. George?
Brad
What flag is flying? Cross of St. George?
Brad
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Posted: Friday, December 26, 2008 - 01:13 PM UTC
In the olden days when mule would "squat" like this (simply lay down and refuse to move) a common practice was to kindle a fire right at his belly.
According to my grandmother, who picked cotton and plowed a mule back in the '20s and '30s, this was quite the effective motivator.
BTW, I in no way condone harming animals, but this story is the first thing that popped in my head when I saw this rather funny pic.
I miss my MeMa!
According to my grandmother, who picked cotton and plowed a mule back in the '20s and '30s, this was quite the effective motivator.
BTW, I in no way condone harming animals, but this story is the first thing that popped in my head when I saw this rather funny pic.
I miss my MeMa!
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Posted: Friday, December 26, 2008 - 01:19 PM UTC
Great photo Alan
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Posted: Friday, December 26, 2008 - 02:28 PM UTC
I have had days like that donkey 
lol
Darryl
lolDarryl
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Posted: Friday, December 26, 2008 - 08:43 PM UTC
Hi Guys,
I was going to post it under softskins .
Brad,
Your right, the pose of the soldier and the interacton between the two just make this one a gem. On the cross I'd guess 'Red Cross' medical supplies but who knows?
David,
I'd say a fire would do the trick
Made me laugh, that's for sure. There was a lot of Mule transport used in Sciliy and Italy.
Al
I was going to post it under softskins
.Brad,
Your right, the pose of the soldier and the interacton between the two just make this one a gem. On the cross I'd guess 'Red Cross' medical supplies but who knows?
David,
I'd say a fire would do the trick
Made me laugh, that's for sure. There was a lot of Mule transport used in Sciliy and Italy.
Al
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Posted: Friday, December 26, 2008 - 08:50 PM UTC
so much for the credit crunch, we think we got it bad now, even the mule has given up
someone HAS to make that into a diorama, please!!!!!
great scene,
malc.
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Posted: Friday, December 26, 2008 - 09:10 PM UTC
Quoted Text
so much for the credit crunch, we think we got it bad now, even the mule has given up
someone HAS to make that into a diorama, please!!!!!
great scene,
malc.
Hi Malc,
My thoughts too.
Al
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Posted: Saturday, December 27, 2008 - 09:09 AM UTC
Great photo Al, I was going to use a Sicilian donkey with the new Dragon Commonwealth figures as a beast of burdon, the wagon would be a logical addition. Anybody who buys the new Italeri Breda gets a free stubborn donkey as well.
thanks for sharing,
Ted
thanks for sharing,
Ted
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Posted: Saturday, December 27, 2008 - 10:05 AM UTC
Hi Ted,
Yes, they would fit the bill, like these chaps:
If you can't find a lying donkey then how about this fellow: (lol, lol)
Hi Ho Silver
There are a lot of possibilities in Sicily/Italy.
Hope these are of some use, I have similar thoughts but not for a good while yet.
Al
Yes, they would fit the bill, like these chaps:
If you can't find a lying donkey then how about this fellow: (lol, lol)
Hi Ho Silver
There are a lot of possibilities in Sicily/Italy.
Hope these are of some use, I have similar thoughts but not for a good while yet.
Al
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Posted: Saturday, December 27, 2008 - 12:07 PM UTC
Quoted Text
On the cross I'd guess 'Red Cross' medical supplies but who knows?
hehe Sorry Al, looking back my lil' winking emoticon didn't materialise...
Figured as much...
Quoted Text
softskins
Priceless!
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Posted: Saturday, December 27, 2008 - 01:08 PM UTC
That first picture is great. I love little scenes like this.
Does the donkey below have a swastika on it's neck?
[quote[/quote]
Matt
Does the donkey below have a swastika on it's neck?
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[/quote]Matt
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Posted: Saturday, December 27, 2008 - 01:12 PM UTC
Quoted Text
In the olden days when mule would "squat" like this (simply lay down and refuse to move) a common practice was to kindle a fire right at his belly.
Must be how they came up with the saying "lighting a fire under his ass"
Great pic Al. Can we expect this recreated as a vignette from you soon?
Rudi
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Posted: Saturday, December 27, 2008 - 03:26 PM UTC
I do believe it is a nazi donkey!!!
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When you say Nazi donkey, are you talking about the animal or the idiot riding it?
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Posted: Saturday, December 27, 2008 - 03:41 PM UTC
Alan: You and your friend just made my year, thanks for the photo and a thousand ideas for the future.
Robert: 
Robert:
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Posted: Saturday, December 27, 2008 - 09:42 PM UTC
Hi Brad,
Yip, softskins was the first thing that popped into my mind when I decided to post the pic .
Matthew and Chris,
Yes, it has that mark!!
Rudi,
I was looking for inspiration for the DML infantry set, I have nothing planned for the immediate future but it would make a cracking vignette some day.
Dean,
From an infantrymans point of view it's much better than walking
Robert,
Glad it raised a smile, a laugh and a little inspiration.
Cheers Guys.
Al
Yip, softskins was the first thing that popped into my mind when I decided to post the pic
.Matthew and Chris,
Yes, it has that mark!!
Rudi,
I was looking for inspiration for the DML infantry set, I have nothing planned for the immediate future but it would make a cracking vignette some day.
Dean,
From an infantrymans point of view it's much better than walking
Robert,
Glad it raised a smile, a laugh and a little inspiration.
Cheers Guys.
Al
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Posted: Saturday, December 27, 2008 - 10:26 PM UTC
Does Archer have a set of swastika markings for livestock?
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[quote]Does Archer have a set of swastika markings for livestock? [/quote
Hi Rob,
I've seen Air Recognition flags but have no idea about the swastika markings. The symbol is banned in some countries, but it would be cheaper and probably easier just to paint it on.
Al
[/quoteHi Rob,
I've seen Air Recognition flags but have no idea about the swastika markings. The symbol is banned in some countries, but it would be cheaper and probably easier just to paint it on.
Al
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Posted: Sunday, December 28, 2008 - 02:25 AM UTC
Maybe they should start a line for the sEsAbt (Schwere Esel Abteilungen - heavy mule units)
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Quoted Text
Maybe they should start a line for the sEsAbt (Schwere Esel Abteilungen - heavy mule units)
Agreed, I think it could really take off!
-Mike
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Posted: Sunday, December 28, 2008 - 07:46 AM UTC
That poor mule is, literally, branded for life!
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Posted: Sunday, December 28, 2008 - 02:50 PM UTC
I will never trust any animal that is genetically related to a horse. Clidestales, donkeys and shetlands all hate me. I'd rather walk.
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Posted: Sunday, December 28, 2008 - 03:09 PM UTC
perfect scene!
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Posted: Sunday, December 28, 2008 - 04:23 PM UTC
Alan,
Posts like this keep me coming back! Thanks for the vignette idea!
Posts like this keep me coming back!
Thanks for the vignette idea! 
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