Sunday, December 30, 2012

Changun's Choson Korean Army - Farewell 2012

"The host thus forming a single united body, it is impossible either for the brave to advance alone, or for the cowardly to retreat alone. This is the art of handling large masses of men." - Sun Tzu.
And so 2012 comes to a close, not with a bang but a whimper. Here is the Choson Korean army built in honor of my beloved canine companion, Changun - who through a series of unfortunate events is no longer by my side here on this earth. The stand for the Army General includes a figure of him in miniature.
All of the figures are Perrys, with the exception of the Changun miniature and the allied "Ming" Chinese cavalry. The dog mini is a modified Black Cat Bases figure, and the Chinese are from The Assault Group - actually Song Chinese, but close enough.
I wish all of you well in the coming New Year and hope you all have a great time painting and gaming. Warmest Regards to you all.

36 comments:

  1. A wondrous horde of an army, and a fitting tribute to your lost canine companion.

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  2. Absolutely Superb. Dean you have done an excellent job with these. And to echo Scott, it is indeed a fitting tribute to your beloved Changun.

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  3. Thanks again so much for you kind words and sentiment. Best wishes for 2013, Dean

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  4. Wonderful army and I agree with the others in that it's a lovely tribute.
    Happy New Year!

    Christopher

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  5. Same to you Dean, well done with this marvellous Changun tribute, I hear a tail wagging somewhere.

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  6. A very happy New Year to you Dean, and to all of your family.

    Regards,
    GregS

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  7. Such a beautiful army and tribute, all in one!

    Happy New Year!

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  8. Looks like a sweet puppy. Army's solid too ;)

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  9. Thank you all for your kind words. I truly appreciate them and your thoughts. Best wishes to you all for 2013. Dean

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  10. great army, I have enjoyed following your progress this year. Have a good new years eve and a safe new year for you and your family.
    Peace James

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  11. Wonderful Dean! A fantastic tribute.

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  12. Great, really cool! It's really nice to look at. 5/5.

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  13. Superb looking army and really characterful. Happy New Year sir have a good one!

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  14. Happy New Year

    Very nice army; what WAB list do you use to play it ?

    Cheers

    Franck

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  15. A very impressive array, Dean, my congratulations. I'm very sad to hear about your loss - I think the miniature it is a nice and kind way to remember your dog. Best regards and a happy new year to you, take care, Tobi

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  16. Thanks again everyone for your kind words and sentiments. I truly appreciate them and find comfort in them.

    Franck: I used the list that is on the WAB Forum, posted by Pijie. Here is the link to it http://wabforum.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=40&t=4164

    Warm Regards to all, Dean

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  17. That's a wonderful looking army there, Dean!

    I hope you have a happy new year too and I am very much looking forward to whatever might show up here over the next year!

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  18. Beautiful troops Dean!!! Have a great New Year!

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  19. I enjoy the rocket launchers. A little cotton for effect would really give it that special touch. All looks good and we will look forward to a battle report, Hope you can still have a Happy New Year without your beloved dog.

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  20. Have a wonderful New Year Dean and your family.

    Thanks for all your painted miniatures you have completed in 2012.

    Cheers,

    Helen

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  21. Thanks you all very much for visiting this blog and the kind comments. Good will to all of you in the New Year. Dean

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  22. Thank you for visiting the blog and for the kind words. Best wishes to you all for 2013. Dean

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  23. I wish you a happy 2013 Dean. I look forward to seeing more from your hobby desk in the new year.

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  24. That's a beautiful army Dean and great tribute. Best wishes for 2013. Michael

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  25. Thanks Curt and Mike - appreciate the comments and well wishes for 2013. Dean

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  26. Great looking Army Dean best wishes for 2013!

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  27. Hey Bro - howzit? Your Choson army is just awesome. Absolutely beautifully painted and based. The General and his dog honoring your late furry buddy is a terrific memorial to honor the little guy. Sorry I haven't commented earlier to wish you and yours all the best for a peaceful and prosperous New Year - only just got back into town! I'll look forward to more hobby goodness on the awesome WAB Cortner blog in 2013!

    Cheers,
    Doc
    (the Pukapule Howli from Downunder)

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  28. Very impressive and colourful. Top marks.
    If you go back to Trojan wars Cutting Edge have now listed Sea People chariots.

    Happy New Year

    Colin

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  29. Thanks for visiting and the nice comments, gentlemen. Best wishes to you all for 2013.

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  30. Your army looks fantastic! Happy New Year to you and your family!

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