tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19552166131125710282024-03-14T15:04:22.400+11:00Tarok's TalesThe blog of Rudi Richardson, aka Tarok.Rudi Richardsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17446406831290576014noreply@blogger.comBlogger101125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1955216613112571028.post-3468009300736378462012-03-13T22:32:00.000+11:002012-03-14T13:57:31.562+11:00Training diary 13/03/12
Urgh, bad day on the piste. Mind you, a bad day on the piste is still better than a bad day anywhere else :)
Not much of a turn out at the club tonight, maybe 7 or 8 of us (excluding the 2 coaches and 3 under 11's). I only managed 4 bouts. 4 Defeats; zero victories.
G-Man: D+-8 - 15. My PM nemesis :-D I seemed to be off-target most of the time in this opening bout. Too many missed Rudi Richardsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17446406831290576014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1955216613112571028.post-66344503711386793042012-03-08T22:11:00.000+11:002012-03-09T15:14:27.278+11:00Training diary 08/03/12Good training session tonight. There wasn't much of a turnout at the club tonight (only 10 of us), so we did 'free bouting' in a competition poules format. Two poules, 5 fencers in each. We didn't strictly follow the prescribed poule bout order as a few of us had lessons as well.
My lesson first: ADB remembered to time it this time, so the lesson was a respectable 20 odd minutes. Focus tonight Rudi Richardsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17446406831290576014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1955216613112571028.post-73561809505555811272012-03-02T15:08:00.002+11:002012-03-02T15:08:27.112+11:00Quarte and Sixte
As this is my last year (2nd of 2) in the state novice epee "circuit" (if one could call it that: there are only 3 comps all year), I'd like to have a fair crack at it - which for me simply means not losing too many bouts. So with the first comp coming up on 1 April, and me not wanting to be the April Fool, I have resolved to develop at least 2 solid defensive parries and at least 1 good attack.Rudi Richardsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17446406831290576014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1955216613112571028.post-42147510649032661332012-02-29T11:37:00.000+11:002012-02-29T11:48:27.074+11:00Hey...
... it is I: Le Cler. Nah, it's only me - that other bloke who used to do some modelling stuff.
Wow, it's been a while. Sepetember 2010 was my last post. And I think I've probably done about one scale miniature review since then.
So... things have changed. Real life has taken over. Spending time with The Daughter and The Missus is the priority. Then work: I've had a few new projects, new Rudi Richardsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17446406831290576014noreply@blogger.com0Melbourne VIC, Australia-37.8131869 144.9629796-37.8382759 144.92349760000002 -37.7880979 145.0024616tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1955216613112571028.post-24755288773173117752010-09-01T10:08:00.000+10:002012-02-29T11:48:27.034+11:00Alpine Miniatures' 1:16 Fallschirmjäger Sniper (Review)
Manufacturer: Alpine Miniatures
Item Code: 16010
Medium: Resin
Review Publication Date: September 1st 2010
In their bold operations in Western Europe, Scandinavia, Crete, Italy, and the first exhausting days of the Normandy landings, the German Fallschirmjäger fought with distinction and honour, in spite of substantial losses. Frequently on the verge of annihilation they regrouped and Rudi Richardsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17446406831290576014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1955216613112571028.post-56293958592967980692010-08-09T15:44:00.001+10:002012-02-29T11:48:27.100+11:00Mantis Miniatures' German SS Grenadier - Eastern Front 1942-43 (Review)Manufacturer: Mantis Miniatures
Item Code: 35010Medium: ResinReview Publication Date: August 6th 2010
Following the first harsh winter of 1941-42 in Russia, the Wehrmacht and Waffen-SS were issued a more practical winter uniform, developed due to the shortcomings of the standard-issue winter clothing. It was in the autumn of 1942 that improved winter clothing was received by troops, this Rudi Richardsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17446406831290576014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1955216613112571028.post-49675491899076823792010-07-20T15:38:00.000+10:002012-02-29T11:48:27.084+11:00Alpine's “LAH in the Ardennes Set 2” (Review)
Manufacturer: Alpine MiniaturesItem Code: 35096, 35097, 35098Medium: ResinReview Publication Date: July 20th 2010
Waffen-SS troops in the Ardennes offensive displayed an eclectic look in uniforms; an assortment of types of WSS uniforms was worn giving a hotchpotch appearance to the soldiers. There was also a shortage of suitable Waffen-SS winter clothing issued in this campaign – precedence Rudi Richardsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17446406831290576014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1955216613112571028.post-7586678568553158092010-06-21T12:12:00.000+10:002012-02-29T11:48:27.115+11:00Finally completed something... sort of...Been a while, hasn't it? About 11 weeks, give or take.
So as the suggests, I finally completed something. A replica of sorts, and actually 10 weeks ago - to the day. About 9 months in the making, and alluded to in previous posts. Yes folks, that's right: 10 weeks ago I became the proud father to a bouncing baby girl! Our first!
My daughter, "The Kid", was born about 1 week (more of less) late, Rudi Richardsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17446406831290576014noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1955216613112571028.post-23741678934033199852010-04-06T13:41:00.000+10:002012-02-29T11:48:54.652+11:00Alpine's Panzer Crew Heads & Hands (Review)
Manufacturer: Alpine MiniaturesItem Code: H001Medium: ResinReview Publication Date: April 5th 2010
H001 – “Panzer Crew Heads and Hands”, consisting of four heads and four hands, is the first set in a new accessories product line by Alpine Miniatures. The four heads, all previously released in Alpine figure sets, wear a selection of German Army tank crew headgear. The headgear includes the Rudi Richardsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17446406831290576014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1955216613112571028.post-16215134337082158872010-03-19T09:28:00.000+11:002012-02-29T11:48:54.631+11:00Alpine's US Tanker Heads & Hands (Review)
Manufacturer: Alpine MiniaturesItem Code: H002Medium: ResinReview Publication Date: March 18th 2010
H002 – “US Tanker Heads & Hands” is Alpine Miniatures’ second accessory set, consisting of four heads and four hands. The four heads, all previously released in Alpine figure sets, wear the M1942 “Rawlings” tankers helmet. This helmet was officially adopted as the standard Armored Forces Rudi Richardsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17446406831290576014noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1955216613112571028.post-80338062674516267252010-03-04T11:10:00.000+11:002012-02-29T11:48:27.121+11:00Converting a Flak Gunner to a Stug GunnerMy entry for Historicus Forma's Sculpt-Along 2010 campaign isn't a full figure sculpt: unfortunately I don't have the time and I had a figure I was about to start converting for a current project.
I'm currently working on a Stug III Ausf B for a group build on Tanks and Things and need a figure to fill the gunner's seat. The gunner's hatches will be closed, and the figure will most likely hardlyRudi Richardsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17446406831290576014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1955216613112571028.post-47183887303049949792010-02-18T14:07:00.001+11:002012-02-29T11:48:27.080+11:00Why so quiet (again), Mr Richardson?It's been a few weeks, about a month methinks, since my last posting on this blog. Why so quiet you may be asking, or not. And so, the purpose of this posting is to inform those vaguely interested why it may be perceived that I have been quiet and perhaps detached over the past few weeks or even months. Even if you're not really interested, but read this blog as a 1/35th scale modeller, keep Rudi Richardsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17446406831290576014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1955216613112571028.post-50181041154126698802010-01-18T10:59:00.000+11:002012-02-29T11:48:54.737+11:00First review for 2010: Alpine's WW2 US Army Officer Set Set
Manufacturer: Alpine Miniatures
Item Code: 35093, 35094, 35095
Medium: Resin
Review Publication Date: January 15th 2010
Although much of the everyday uniform of US tankers was identical to that elsewhere in the US Army, they received a variety of specialised clothing, some of which was intended for general issue, due to the nature of their work. Once committed to combat in 1944, tankers Rudi Richardsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17446406831290576014noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1955216613112571028.post-19701282520623730772009-12-31T07:44:00.000+11:002012-02-29T11:48:27.023+11:00Ademola22's 200mm Landsknecht (Review)
Manufacturer: Ademola 22
Item Code: 200 025
Medium: Resin
Review Publication Date: December 30th 2009
Today the term Landsknecht is more often than not associated with the type of German mercenary originating from what are presently Alsace, Baden Württemberg and the Austrian Tyrol, and who served through the reigns of Maximillian I and his grandson Charles V. The word ‘Landsknecht’ Rudi Richardsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17446406831290576014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1955216613112571028.post-25717367767908864122009-12-20T18:17:00.010+11:002012-02-29T11:48:54.676+11:00Alpine's WW2 Russian AFV Crew Set (Review!)
Manufacturer: Alpine Miniatures
Item Code: 35090, 35091, 35092
Medium: Resin
Review Publication Date: December 20th 2010
The winter fighting of 1941-42 forced the introduction of more suitable winter gear to the Red Army, which had been under development since the embarrassing Finnish campaign of 1939-40. It included the shapka-ushanka fur cap and a new sheepskin jacket for officers – if Rudi Richardsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17446406831290576014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1955216613112571028.post-66807187757886689062009-12-07T12:07:00.000+11:002012-02-29T11:49:48.709+11:00Rest Model's 54mm German Barbarians (Review)
Manufacturer: Rest Models
Item Code: RM3204
Medium: Resin
Review Publication Date: December 7th 2009
It would be an injustice to say that Rest Models are newcomers to the historical figures modelling genre, as their very first 120mm figure was in fact a Napoleonic era French Hussar. Similarly, Rest Models are no strangers to 1/32 scale (approximately 54mm), having previously released two Rudi Richardsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17446406831290576014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1955216613112571028.post-9777899484346897502009-11-27T15:20:00.001+11:002012-02-29T11:49:09.100+11:00New photos of old worksI finally got around to unpacking the last of the modelling boxes a few weeks ago. It really was like meeting old friends, as most of these hadn't been rummaged through since being packed about 18 months ago. Upon finding my completed works, most of which amazing survived the intercontinental move, I decided to shoot some new photos of 2 pieces in particular. I've loaded the photos into the Rudi Richardsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17446406831290576014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1955216613112571028.post-15382563020411233032009-11-09T14:42:00.003+11:002012-02-29T11:48:54.624+11:00Alpine's German Panzer Crew Set (Review!) Manufacturer: Alpine MiniaturesItem Code: 35087, 35088, 35089Medium: ResinReview Publication Date: November 9th 2009Staying warm appears to have been a challenge to soldiers throughout time. A fairly common practice is to wear as much of one’s uniform, both issue and non-issue, as possible. Taesung Harmms and Alpine Miniatures 35089 “German Panzer Crew Set” is an excellent example of a Heer tankRudi Richardsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17446406831290576014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1955216613112571028.post-3289324032574095172009-10-01T13:27:00.003+10:002012-02-29T11:48:54.709+11:00Alpine's German Heer Panzer Crew Set (Review) Manufacturer: Alpine MiniaturesItem Code: 35084, 35085, 35086Medium: ResinReview Publication Date: September 30th 2009Amongst the most coveted of non-issue Luftwaffe flight suits was the home-produced black leather suit with distinctive zip-fastened slash pockets. With the occupation of conquered nations countless alternatives were readily available from civilian outlets wherever the pilot, and Rudi Richardsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17446406831290576014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1955216613112571028.post-53585742422440770772009-09-28T14:45:00.007+10:002012-02-29T11:48:27.095+11:00Getting there...We're getting there... Almost back on track and where we were... Almost. That is to say we (Her Ladyship and I) are almost back to where we were before we packed up and left South Africa: we have the jobs; have the house; have the house almost furnished to our satisfaction. Still no car, but roll on the end of year sales!The house is almost fully furnished, which isn't bad going considered we Rudi Richardsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17446406831290576014noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1955216613112571028.post-32141084509651892642009-09-10T09:23:00.004+10:002012-02-29T11:48:27.062+11:00And then some...While I'm sure regular readers of this Blog are used to my somewhat infrequent updates, I thought I had better give everyone a brief (since when are my updates and comments ever "brief"? LOL!) update on what's been going on in my life distracting me from the cause.As I mentioned previously the boss and I have recently bought our first house in Australia. And so, after an extended settlement Rudi Richardsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17446406831290576014noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1955216613112571028.post-24951199556498286482009-08-27T10:50:00.002+10:002012-02-29T11:49:38.270+11:00Review: LionRoar WWII U.S. Army Extra AttachmentsManufacturer: LionRoarItem Code: LE35089Medium: ResinReview Publication Date: August 20th 2009Period photographs typically show WWII vehicles, Allied vehicles in particular, heavily laden with a wide variety of items: some of these issued, others acquired and collected. But the one constant is the presence of tarpaulins and issue field bags.LionRoar’s LE35089 “U.S. Army Extra Attachments” is set Rudi Richardsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17446406831290576014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1955216613112571028.post-65596806219707520462009-08-10T11:56:00.004+10:002012-02-29T11:59:52.559+11:00Review: Tamiya's Volkswagen 1300 Beetle 1966Manufacturer: TamiyaItem Code: 24136Medium: Injection Plastic MoldReview Publication Date: August 7th 2009The Volkswagen Type 1, or “Beetle” as it affectionately became known to millions around the world, is virtually instantly recognisable in sight and sound. The mechanically simple“People’s Car” became the longest-running and most-produced automobile of a single design.Despite having being Rudi Richardsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17446406831290576014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1955216613112571028.post-83616485748441441932009-08-07T15:09:00.004+10:002012-02-29T11:49:19.750+11:00Wee Friends' WWII German Infantryman, with PPSH ReviewManufacturer: Friendship Models/Wee FriendsItem Code: WF35020Medium: ResinReview Publication Date: August 7th 2009The captured robust, reliable PPSh41 sub-machine gun was a favourite weapon of Heer and Waffen-SS troops engaged on the Eastern Front, and because of the similarities between its 7.62x25mm round and the Mauser 7.63x25mm round was easily supplied with ammunition. Indeed, so many were Rudi Richardsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17446406831290576014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1955216613112571028.post-26480998439000094622009-07-30T10:21:00.004+10:002012-02-29T11:48:27.051+11:00Coming soon to a modelling site near youJuly has been a rather quiet month modelling-wize for me. I finished up a work engagement at the end of June, only to have to pull one or two knives from my back a few days later - you just have to love those players that wait until you are off-site to put a knife between your shoulderblades and then twist it. We are also moving house at the end of August, so the missus and I have been doing a Rudi Richardsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17446406831290576014noreply@blogger.com0