Sunday, 17 November 2013

A Quandary of Command

I'm new to Command stands, having gone with two fairly simple ones to start. so I'm looking to the wisdom of the blogosphere to help me with my latest composition. The second mounted British commander is quite a dynamic chappie waving his sword around - looks like he knows what he's doing so I imagine it is in the direction of the enemy.

But who would be a good fellow to accompany him? This businesslike bugler, a-bugling away?


Or someone more relaxed, mopping his brow?


Or perhaps a Sergeant yelling out orders?


Or another? I've this command pack available:



NB. The sharp eye-d among you may spot the latest painting off the queue lurking in the backgound - anyone think they can identify them? They'll be posted up later in the week. 
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21 comments:

  1. DaveD17 November 2013 at 20:56

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  2. DaveD17 November 2013 at 20:57

    Something with movement. 3rd figure looks best to me

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  3. Phyllion17 November 2013 at 21:17

    Think I've fixed that image cheers Andrew. Captcha or spam - which is the lesser evil?

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  4. TamsinP17 November 2013 at 21:41

    I agree with Dave - the shouting sergeant looks the best

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  5. James Brewerton18 November 2013 at 00:10

    I like the First one it looks like the call to charge

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  6. Millsy18 November 2013 at 02:06

    Andrew's suggestion works for me. If the intent is to represent "command" then what is more appropriate than a bellowing NCO and a musician?

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    1. Phyllion22 November 2013 at 20:01

      Thanks Michael, it is a compelling suggestion

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  7. Robert Herrick18 November 2013 at 05:33

    I know it's not one of the available choices, but if it's a brigadier, then he needs his brigade major.

    Otherwise, I'd put both the sergeant and the bugler on the base; can't sound the charge without sounding the charge! However, I'd put the foot figures on the other side of the base. Since it looks like the brigadier is yelling to troops to his right, it'd be better composition if the troops he's yelling at are in the same direction.

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    1. Phyllion22 November 2013 at 20:03

      You're right, that side would be preferable. Unfortnaely, the wrist of the sword hand is quite weak so I wanted that over the base rather than sticking out. But I'll have a play about.

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  8. Michael Awdry18 November 2013 at 08:15

    Looking forward to this with some gleeful anticipation. As for choice, I might be tempted by the yelling Sargent but have him looking behind the officer as if he is trying to keep the rest of the troops to keep up as the young officer gallops off.

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    1. Phyllion22 November 2013 at 20:05

      Haha, I like it!

      Will we see some Colonials from you over the challenge Michael? Or are there plenty of dinosaurs and zombies to be getting on with?

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  9. Juan Mancheño18 November 2013 at 16:47

    The relaxed bugler! He is a true professional soldier!

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    1. Phyllion22 November 2013 at 20:06

      Haha! Maybe he would be best in the firing line then!

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  10. Stuart S20 November 2013 at 20:19

    Definitely the shouting NCO...
    Cheers
    Stu

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    1. Phyllion22 November 2013 at 20:06

      Cheers Stuart, he seems the be the front runner for sure

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  11. Curt21 November 2013 at 04:00

    Yup, the yodler for sure. He compliments the dynamism of the mounted Bounder.

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  12. Phyllion22 November 2013 at 20:00

    I think you're onto something here Andrew

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  13. Phyllion22 November 2013 at 20:06

    Sold!

    Thanks Curt

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