Sunday, 29 September 2019

Prussian Flags Project; Any point in continuing?

Well, I'm back after a long hiatus! Life and all that... Anyway, I wonder if there is any point in continuing with the Prussian Flags Project as that last flag attracted zero comments. Any thoughts from anyone?

Posted by David Morfitt at Sunday, September 29, 2019

30 comments:

  1. Independentwargamesgroup29 September 2019 at 15:54

    I think any blogger sometimes feels they are 'talking'to themselves. Perhaps because of the long hiatus followers simply stopped following. Personally I find your site a work of art.

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  2. David Morfitt29 September 2019 at 17:09

    Thanks for the comment and for the compliment! I appreciate it. You may well be right. I'll wait and see if there is interest in my continuing the Prussian flag series. No point in producing them without an audience for them!

    As you no doubt find, writing very regular blog entries is a lot of effort; life can easily get in the way.

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  3. Ray Rousell29 September 2019 at 18:19

    It'd be very sad if you stopped 80(

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  4. MurdocK29 September 2019 at 18:42

    Hello David, I see your site as something of a historical record study in a very narrow art form.

    One that has much color and history, yet due to the narrow band of focus may have less numerous following.

    For now.

    That is the wonderful thing about what we have been documenting here.

    Once you have a fully finished line, might I recommend a book?

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  5. David Morfitt29 September 2019 at 22:35

    Hi Ray, Thanks. I hope and plan to continue - it's just a matter of deciding what route to take from now on. I'm giving it plenty of thought!

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  6. David Morfitt29 September 2019 at 22:47

    Thanks for your thoughts, MurdocK. Yes, I'm sure you're right; it is a very narrow little world I've chosen to work within here! As I said to Ray (above) I'm trying to work out where to go with it but am not thinking of stopping altogether.

    A book of some sort is certainly a possibility, although, having just edited, and sorted the illustrations for, a manuscript left by my late PhD supervisor which was recently published, and being in the middle of working on a second, I'm a bit wary of publishers at the moment. Dealing with them can be a rather bruising experience!

    Thanks again.

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  7. Martin30 September 2019 at 02:23

    I have found your efforts to be a great source of information and inspiration. If you can see a way to go forward, I would be grateful. A book... or a pamphlet, might be a practical way to expand your audience, be less work intensive in the long run, and maybe put some jingle in your pocket.

    All The Best,

    Martin

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  8. Ed30 September 2019 at 23:38

    David,

    Your work is outstanding and I appreciate it but have been remiss in not telling you so. I (selfishly) hope you continue but wish you the best whatever you decide.

    Thanks?
    Ed

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  9. David Morfitt1 October 2019 at 00:32

    Thanks for your comments, Martin. I'm glad you've found the blog useful and even inspiring. I am thinking a great deal about where to go with this and certainly hope to continue in some form. It's a matter of deciding what! Publication of some sort is a possibility, although these days printed material tends to struggle in the face of the deluge of material in digital form. Anyway, thanks again.

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  10. David Morfitt1 October 2019 at 00:35

    Thanks very much for your encouragement, Ed. I do indeed hope and plan to continue with the blog; as I say, it is more about the direction to take from here!

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  11. Steve-the-Wargamer5 October 2019 at 09:52

    I think I always update blog with the expectation it is only me who enjoys it.. safer that way.. always a pleasant surprise then, when someone leaves a comment.. :o)

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  12. David Morfitt6 October 2019 at 02:23

    Thanks for your thoughts, Steve. That's a good mindset if you can achieve it! My problem is that the blog was set up from the beginning to supply flags and figure templates for wargamers, and I felt that the currency by which I was paid for the effort was comments. If I had no comments I felt that no-one was probably very interested, so felt little inclination to post. I'm sure your way of thinking about it works better... ;-)

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  13. captbill6 October 2019 at 16:12

    Sir David, press on!!!captbill

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  14. Ronald7 October 2019 at 09:36

    Hello
    happy to read you. I must admit that like others I spend less often but your blog is one of my favorites.

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  15. David Morfitt23 October 2019 at 01:05

    Thanks, Bill. Will do! :-)

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  16. David Morfitt23 October 2019 at 01:06

    Thanks for your positive comment, Ronald. I do plan to continue soon. :-)

    Cheers,

    David.

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  17. Nigel Emsen8 November 2019 at 22:54

    Just found you site, as a wargamer it is lovely resource. I believe on board you cannot have too many flags. Thanks Nigel.

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  18. David Morfitt9 November 2019 at 04:09

    Thanks for your kind comment, Nigel. I'm glad you enjoy the blog and its flags. More flags to come soon!

    Cheers,

    David.

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  19. Ronald27 December 2019 at 15:56



    happy new years 2020

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  20. David Morfitt27 December 2019 at 18:02

    Thanks, Ronald. The same to you! :-)

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  21. Stevewargamer31 December 2019 at 16:28

    I for one would love to see you continue. I have not commented because, with the hiatus, I stopped checking your blog - and life also got in the way for me! However, your work is brilliant, worthwhile and I hope you continue. I will be reflagging my collection in 2020 (with stiffer flagpole, many have broken over the years through loving play, and I would love to use your work as my new "go-to"

    Thanks, Steve Preston

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  22. David Morfitt1 January 2020 at 16:14

    Thanks for your encouragement, Steve. Yes, I do plan to continue. I'm working on some more Prussian flags at the moment and should be able to post a new one very soon.

    Good luck with the reflagging project this year.

    A Happy New Year to you!

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  23. Amtmann B.3 January 2020 at 14:06

    I would be happy if you would continue your work on flags. I especially was happy about your French flags. Flags for cavalry would be great.

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  24. David Morfitt6 January 2020 at 21:36

    Thanks for the comment. I'm glad you like the French flags. Yes, I shall continue - and cavalry standards are certainly a possibility... :-)

    Cheers,

    David.

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  25. Jonathan Freitag16 February 2020 at 00:10

    Your site is a terrific resource. It would be a great shame to have it lost. Please forge on and thank you for sharing your talents.

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  26. David Morfitt17 February 2020 at 13:48

    Thanks for your encouragement, Jonathan. More to come soon! :-)

    Cheers,

    David.

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  27. kendo19 March 2020 at 21:30

    top stuff going on here

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  28. David Morfitt20 March 2020 at 10:31

    Thanks, Kendo. Glad you like it. More to come soon... :-)

    Cheers,

    David.

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  29. Rev Warrior21 December 2020 at 01:39

    David,
    Please keep working on the flags.
    The world needs an authoritative source. Thank you!

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  30. David Morfitt22 December 2020 at 19:45

    Thanks, RW! Will do... :-)

    I'll be putting the next Prussian flags (IR24) up on the blog over Xmas.

    Cheers,

    David.

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