Monday 9 March 2020

From NoelW: Shippy McShipface : Docherty’s Dock: (18 Points)



At last – the sea! Our fleet should be nearby. Somewhere just over the horizon, we should be able to see their sails. And then just a hop, skip and a jump to be homeward bound.

Here’s a signpost: “To the ships!”

“Come on chaps, follow me!”

And here’s the beach. More sand. Sand! Nemesis of chain mail, arch enemy of plate. But today - a harbinger of happiness. Where are the ships, though?

“Roll up! Roll up! Real ships of the desert! Fifty pence a ride.”


Of course. Obviously. Should’ve known. Camels! And not a hint of real ships.

“Oh Lady Sarah!  Where art thou? We need your balloon to get away from the coast – er – to the coast.”

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These two camels represent the “ambulances” used by the French in Egypt, The models made by the Perrys, of course.





I think prone figures score half points, so the three figures in these cambulance baskets (one is empty) would score 7.5 points, plus 5 for each camel: Total: 17.5 points

(No bonus for location, as this is my second visit here.)

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Nicely done Noel.  I am constantly amazed at how complete the Perry Brothers can be when they tackle a setting...camel ambulances? I hope our pudding-brained Mayor never gets sight of this, as he would immediately declare it to be "innovation"...

I tossed in an extra half point to round things up because decimals harm souls.

GregB 

 

8 comments:

  1. Nice pair of cambulances!
    Best Iain

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  2. Most excellent additions Noel. :)

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  3. Excellent work Noel, those are great. They look like they could be used in other periods or theatres as well, like the Indian Mutiny.

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  4. These are brilliant, Noel. Well done!

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