Just a short note to announce that Keith from Loyalhanna outpost is to become the sole American stockist of Crann Tara Miniatures.
He is fully aware of the current problems faced by my sculptor but is happy to support the range which is good news all round.
The figures should be back from the casters this week and with Keith and a couple of weeks.
Check his web site for updates.
http://loyalhannaoutpost.com/
Firing line
Tuesday, 2 April 2013
Friday, 8 February 2013
Decision Time
For those people who have made comment thank you, I have had further contact with Richard and have spoken with Frank (Minden Miniatures) and I have decided to stick with it and wait.
I think when I got the news I just felt that the range wasn't as advanced as Frank's and Jim's and therefore wasn't in a very strong position. But I know the range will be first class when complete and I want to see it complete.
Richard is doing some conversions and dolly work for Frank to get his 'eye' back in and to hopefully get him started again on the new figures.
So please be patient and watch for the updates, thanks
I think when I got the news I just felt that the range wasn't as advanced as Frank's and Jim's and therefore wasn't in a very strong position. But I know the range will be first class when complete and I want to see it complete.
Richard is doing some conversions and dolly work for Frank to get his 'eye' back in and to hopefully get him started again on the new figures.
So please be patient and watch for the updates, thanks
Thursday, 31 January 2013
What To Do - The Future isn't Bright
Yesterday I received a long e.mail from Richard, firstly apologising for his lack of communication (which given his current circumstances is understandable), but more importantly stating he has put all his projects on hold!
He is effectively acting as a full time carer for his mother and says that all sculpting has effectively stopped and that even when he has time he finds he hasn't the energy to do professional sculpting justice.
This is a major blow for me and whilst he hasn't given up he has put the project on hold with no ability to predict when he can start again.
This leaves me with a predicament of what to do;-
I can sit tight and just wait - bearing in mind the project was for me originally.
I can look for some alternative sculptors - I have made some tentative enquiries but I'm not yet convinced they can match Richard's style.
I can look to sell up and possibly start all over again.
None of the decisions are easy to take as I have spent a bit of money on the project etc and have money set aside to continue the range but equally I don't just want the money to be sitting doing nothing.
Any thoughts?
Cheers.
He is effectively acting as a full time carer for his mother and says that all sculpting has effectively stopped and that even when he has time he finds he hasn't the energy to do professional sculpting justice.
This is a major blow for me and whilst he hasn't given up he has put the project on hold with no ability to predict when he can start again.
This leaves me with a predicament of what to do;-
I can sit tight and just wait - bearing in mind the project was for me originally.
I can look for some alternative sculptors - I have made some tentative enquiries but I'm not yet convinced they can match Richard's style.
I can look to sell up and possibly start all over again.
None of the decisions are easy to take as I have spent a bit of money on the project etc and have money set aside to continue the range but equally I don't just want the money to be sitting doing nothing.
Any thoughts?
Cheers.
Monday, 24 December 2012
Merry Christmas and Thankyou
Just a short note to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
I would also like to thank those individuals who have purchased and supported Crann Tara through its difficult first year, the problems faced by Richard have resulted in a much delayed release schedule but as I've said before family comes first and toy soldiers some way below.
At some point in 2013 I know we will see more releases and I would be a very happy man indeed if I can get the next planned release and the Government Foot out anything above that will be a bonus, but lets see, my commitment to the project is undiminished.
All the best.
I would also like to thank those individuals who have purchased and supported Crann Tara through its difficult first year, the problems faced by Richard have resulted in a much delayed release schedule but as I've said before family comes first and toy soldiers some way below.
At some point in 2013 I know we will see more releases and I would be a very happy man indeed if I can get the next planned release and the Government Foot out anything above that will be a bonus, but lets see, my commitment to the project is undiminished.
All the best.
Wednesday, 31 October 2012
Good News
Just a short update to let people know Richard contacted me to say he has started the sculpts. No timeline on this as he still faces domestic issues but he feels he is now in a position to start, which is good.
Will keep you posted as to progress.
Will keep you posted as to progress.
Wednesday, 3 October 2012
Latest Update on New Sculpts
I suppose the title is a bit of a misnomer actually as Richard has contacted me to explain that domestically things have got worse, his mother in law has been taken back into hospital and Richard has to do an awful lot for his mother who suffers from dementia.
As a result his sculpting at the moment has effectively ground to a halt and rather than keep feeding potential delivery dates he has just had to say he will start as soon as he can. But that my sculpts are the next set.
Whilst this is frustrating for me and for you I have told Richard that family always comes first and that at the end of the day this is a hobby! I know he will deliver eventually I just ask that you are patient until some light appears at the end of the tunnel.
As and when I receive news I will update.
In the meantime it just means you will have to get those Highlanders painted!!
As a result his sculpting at the moment has effectively ground to a halt and rather than keep feeding potential delivery dates he has just had to say he will start as soon as he can. But that my sculpts are the next set.
Whilst this is frustrating for me and for you I have told Richard that family always comes first and that at the end of the day this is a hobby! I know he will deliver eventually I just ask that you are patient until some light appears at the end of the tunnel.
As and when I receive news I will update.
In the meantime it just means you will have to get those Highlanders painted!!
Tuesday, 4 September 2012
Latest Update on Figures
Richard contacted me yesterday to say that due to a serious illness in the family he's around 4 weeks behind on the scultpting front, as in all these things I've told him families come first and the figures will be ready when they're ready.
Richard sounds quite positive at getting them to me as soon as possible and I reckon it will most probably be the back end of October before the next sets are available,(gives a bit more time to save up!).
It does mean that if this follows through with my colleagues Frank and Jim then the Government troops wont be available until the New Year, although I can say they will be worth waiting for....
Richard sounds quite positive at getting them to me as soon as possible and I reckon it will most probably be the back end of October before the next sets are available,(gives a bit more time to save up!).
It does mean that if this follows through with my colleagues Frank and Jim then the Government troops wont be available until the New Year, although I can say they will be worth waiting for....
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