tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post897467846980415743..comments2024-03-29T06:05:14.320+00:00Comments on Wargaming Miscellany: A 'donation' from my wifeRobert (Bob) Corderyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-60791514262401051092018-02-14T08:36:21.567+00:002018-02-14T08:36:21.567+00:00Jfidz,
It's a great suggestion, but my woodwo...Jfidz,<br /><br />It's a great suggestion, but my woodworking skills are pretty poor, and I'm likely to damage the cabinet if I try to alter it.<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />BobRobert (Bob) Corderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-7230254617208760762018-02-07T15:21:53.593+00:002018-02-07T15:21:53.593+00:00Ross Mac,
I suspect that if I was allowed to make...Ross Mac,<br /><br />I suspect that if I was allowed to make a mess, my toy/wargames room would be as Ed described!<br /><br />Given the choice, I think that I'd stick with the gift of a jewellery cabinet rather than a dog ... even one of your wife's lovely Italian greyhounds.<br /><br />I like the idea for using the hooks to hang small rulers etc., from. It is certainly something for me to think about.<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />BobRobert (Bob) Corderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-41057713559991477372018-02-07T12:04:50.149+00:002018-02-07T12:04:50.149+00:00I think Ed has been peeking in my wargame room! Th...I think Ed has been peeking in my wargame room! This is a very nice gift, my wife keeps trying to give me one of her Italian Greyhounds.....<br />If you weren't using a grid you could perhaps have hung a small ruler from a hook. Ross Mac rmacfa@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04053555991679802013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-52376044085777776802018-02-06T15:42:49.749+00:002018-02-06T15:42:49.749+00:00Arthur Harmam,
A nice idea ... and if I do find s...Arthur Harmam,<br /><br />A nice idea ... and if I do find some, I'll certainly let my regular blog readers know!<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />BobRobert (Bob) Corderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-61421180913612007062018-02-06T12:15:48.738+00:002018-02-06T12:15:48.738+00:00Bob, If you can find a supplier, you should purcha...Bob, If you can find a supplier, you should purchase several and market them - at a profit, of course! - as luxury traditional style wargame army cabinets...<br />You and I could do a You Tube version of the Oak Furniture TV ads! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10090662027113282885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-26318347976847640272018-02-06T09:33:32.029+00:002018-02-06T09:33:32.029+00:00Fitz-Badger,
It looks very nice, and I hope that ...Fitz-Badger,<br /><br />It looks very nice, and I hope that when I use it for storing wargames figures etc., that it will convey the feeling that our hobby is a gentlemanly pursuit of the sort undertaken in the better sort of club.<br /><br />As to the hooks ... I've not come up with a use for them yet ... but I hope to.<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />Bob<br /><br />PS. Ed's comment made me chuckle as well!Robert (Bob) Corderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-33593979027251394682018-02-06T09:27:35.442+00:002018-02-06T09:27:35.442+00:00Archduke Piccolo,
If only I could find a supplier...Archduke Piccolo,<br /><br />If only I could find a supplier ...<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />BobRobert (Bob) Corderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-44582474151538199172018-02-06T05:44:32.714+00:002018-02-06T05:44:32.714+00:00It would be easy enough to do. Just remove the sta...It would be easy enough to do. Just remove the stay and add a couple of hinged brackets at the back that fold out to support the top in a horizontal position. I'm sure the mirror could be re-purposed.<br />jfidzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12691707855117125800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-85079091187073272092018-02-05T23:44:29.467+00:002018-02-05T23:44:29.467+00:00Very nice box! Any thoughts of uses for the hooks?...Very nice box! Any thoughts of uses for the hooks?<br /><br />Ed's comments made me laugh.Fitz-Badgerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15510866929782142007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-86168852046120923352018-02-05T23:22:08.629+00:002018-02-05T23:22:08.629+00:00I want one already...I want one already...Archduke Piccolohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15533325665451889661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-83932392069162326932018-02-05T23:10:41.825+00:002018-02-05T23:10:41.825+00:00Geordie an Exile FoG,
I would have loved it if th...Geordie an Exile FoG,<br /><br />I would have loved it if the top had opened out flat so that I could have used it as a playing surface.<br /><br />Perhaps one day I'll own a cabinet that does ... but this will gave to suffice for the time being,<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />BobRobert (Bob) Corderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-37655026589340938032018-02-05T23:00:37.943+00:002018-02-05T23:00:37.943+00:00Ed M,
I somehow suspect that unless I manage to k...Ed M,<br /><br />I somehow suspect that unless I manage to keep this cabinet in as near pristine condition as I can, my life will not be worth living!<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />BobRobert (Bob) Corderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-57389489164482046072018-02-05T22:31:54.615+00:002018-02-05T22:31:54.615+00:00That is a piece of wargaming cabinet furniture tha...That is a piece of wargaming cabinet furniture that would even get von Reiswitz envious<br /><br />Is the wife OK with you painting a map on the top bit?Geordie an Exiled FoGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01002743056274635657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-73812974579050218542018-02-05T16:32:34.446+00:002018-02-05T16:32:34.446+00:00Far too nice. Splatter with paint; weather the to...Far too nice. Splatter with paint; weather the top by not using coasters; grime the areas around the door pulls and handles; add a few scuff marks around the base; then you'll have something worthy of your wargames room! <br /><br />Now, where can I get one?<br />Ed Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11486985414917229516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-30086139990035692642018-02-05T12:50:11.110+00:002018-02-05T12:50:11.110+00:00Conrad Kinch,
I am certainly thinking along those...Conrad Kinch,<br /><br />I am certainly thinking along those lines. As such, it would be reminiscent of the boxed wargames produced during the mid nineteenth century.<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />BobRobert (Bob) Corderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-18690948721115954872018-02-05T12:28:18.965+00:002018-02-05T12:28:18.965+00:00Now that is fine. I reckon you could fit several P...Now that is fine. I reckon you could fit several PW armies in their and dice and such. Conrad Kinchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15683395740934527502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-32184789497568565552018-02-05T11:00:57.546+00:002018-02-05T11:00:57.546+00:00David Crook,
It certainly looks much nicer than a...David Crook,<br /><br />It certainly looks much nicer than a pile of plastic boxes, and this might mean that it will be allowed to 'live' downstairs rather than just being kept in my toy/wargames room.<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />BobRobert (Bob) Corderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-86420972645436969822018-02-05T10:57:03.646+00:002018-02-05T10:57:03.646+00:00Arthur Harman (Arthur),
When it was originally bo...Arthur Harman (Arthur),<br /><br />When it was originally bought. I also ordered one to use to store my 15mm-scale figures. Unfortunately mine arrived in a damaged condition and was returned to the supplier. I was not offered a replacement, just a refund ... so when Sue decided to replace hers, she suggested that I should use it.<br /><br />The cat now sits where the cabinet used to be, but doesn't seem to have noticed that it has gone.<br /><br />There are quite a few alternative storage systems out there ... including stackable jewellery boxes and wooden cutlery holders. The latter can be bought quite cheaply from a number if retailers, and come with in-built dividers.<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />BobRobert (Bob) Corderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-26747495579408007932018-02-05T10:10:40.943+00:002018-02-05T10:10:40.943+00:00Hi Bob,
very stylish indeed! I think you should v...Hi Bob,<br /><br />very stylish indeed! I think you should view this as furniture first and storage second - this would make it easier to fit in methinks. I am sure the cat would be pleased as well....<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />DCDavid Crookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02497436789811496047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-15420068321301124082018-02-05T09:44:33.616+00:002018-02-05T09:44:33.616+00:00Bob, what a splendid gift! You are very fortunate ...Bob, what a splendid gift! You are very fortunate that Sue is so understanding of your hobby. But where will the poor cat sit?<br />I had never thought of jewellery cabinets as toy soldier storage, but this one seems perfect for smaller figures - and an attractive piece in its own right.<br />Best wishes,<br />ArthurAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10090662027113282885noreply@blogger.com