WIP Agia Lavra, March 25th 1821.

[billyturnip]

Roger, your thematology selections remain amazing!
Good luck with this vignette, I'm sure it'll turn out great.

Thanks Trex. I thought you would like this.

 

[swralph]

Looking forward to this Roger.

 

[billyturnip]

Looking forward to this Roger.

Great, glad to hear that Ralph.

 

[billyturnip]

Some work on the flagstones.

 

[Richie]

Hi Roger,
Now I understand the question about stone floors, is it time to break out the Ouzo again! You'll get talked about in the BFFS all these round figures.
cheers
Richie

 

[billyturnip]

Yep all is now revealed Richie. The stone floor at the monastery of Agia Lavra has been dominating my life for the past week or so, it was even discussed in Greece to determine it's accuracy. Stone floors, 1821 or mealie sacks, 1879, it's all important stuff.

The BFFS needn't fear, I'm still flatting it.

 

[peedee]

I do not like this idea Roger




I love it.

P

 

[Oda]

Well Rog,as I have said in private this is a theme that has rarely been done even by Greeks (and even then the results left much to be desired).It is very emotional as it is a picture we all have in our heads since we've been taught about it in elementary school.I think you have what it takes to pull this off.We (fellow Greek modellers) are waiting with anticipation and I think you will not disapoint us.Now work that magic of yours Ρογήρε!

Oda

 

[mick3272]

You know what they say about Jack of all trades Joe.

But Master of None. Come on Roger your better than that don't put yourself down.
mick

 

[Ulrich]

The figure looks in flesh unpainted better and a nice project. Btw. what do you get for every painted greek figure? Ouza, Gyros, a holiday journey ....???

 

[billyturnip]

I do not like this idea Roger




I love it.

P

Thank you Paul. As soon as I saw the figures on the Greek Heroes website I knew I would do this as a project.

 

[billyturnip]

Well Rog,as I have said in private this is a theme that has rarely been done even by Greeks (and even then the results left much to be desired).It is very emotional as it is a picture we all have in our heads since we've been taught about it in elementary school.I think you have what it takes to pull this off.We (fellow Greek modellers) are waiting with anticipation and I think you will not disapoint us.Now work that magic of yours Ρογήρε!

Oda

Thank you for the encouraging words, I'll do my best.

 

[billyturnip]

The figure looks in flesh unpainted better and a nice project. Btw. what do you get for every painted greek figure? Ouza, Gyros, a holiday journey ....???

They really are beautifully designed,sculpted and cast figures Ulrich.

Ouzo, Gyros or a holiday? Any of those would do.

 

[franceso sbarile]

Great project, very very intersting....
Francesco

 

[billyturnip]

Great project, very very intersting....
Francesco

Thanks for looking in Francesco.

 

[billyturnip]

Opinions on composition please.

Option 1




Option 2
Apologies for the first pic being a bit blurry but that shouldn't matter for the intended purpose.

 

[billyturnip]

Option 3




Another idea is to place the Bishop on a step so he is slightly raised above the other two figures.

 

[Oda]

I would definitely go for number three with the step added.

Oda

 

[rossbach]

Splendid idea Roger. So..... when will they hand out your Greek passport?

Maybe I should do something on the theme of Bulgarian independence. When I was in Bulgaria a few weeks ago (longing to go back) my friends made me watch this:



Vreme Razdelno ('Times of Violence) a Bulgarian movie on forced Islamisation in the Rhodopi mountains during the 17th century. I understand that Bulgarians, as well as Greeks and other people from the Balkans, still celebrate their independence from Ottoman rule.

I wish Erdogan good luck with his plans for a renaissance of the Ottoman empire. This time he will find me alongside my Bulgarian brothers and sisters on the Shipka pass!

Anyway the movie is on youtube (in two parts) with English subtitles and is well worth watching. It has cult status in Bulgaria.

A moving scene from the movie in which the Turks led by Karaibraim do what you see them do during a traditional Rhodopi wedding. The song is called ' Zaplakala e gorata' (The Forest is Crying):




Paul

 

[Oda]

Nice hearing from you,Paul.You are right about the feelings of the Balkanian people against the Ottoman empire.And I think that you are right to think that Erdogan is quite a dangerous man ( not to mention a menace to his own people).A theme about Bulgarian independence you say?What a great idea.What about another of their national figures,Daskal Philip?

Oda.