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Antietam 17th September 1862
Fantastic build Chris! Very realistic explosion!
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Peter
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Peter wrote:Fantastic build Chris! Very realistic explosion!
I think exactly the same. The effect of the explosion is perfectly achieved with such an apparently simple technique.
Amazing work, Chris.
Santi.
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Iron Brigade
My re fight has, after two superb morale throws seen the Iron Brigade engage in hand to hand combat following a successful charge.
I had modelled some normal troops for this kind of event but not Mr Gibbons compatriots who have a different uniform.
I looked through some WW1 and Franco Prussian Germans and after a bit of chopping and with HAT heads settled on these gentlemen. I will mix them with the Stretlets conversions and see if I can get a decent picture.
The Union forever!
Chris
My re fight has, after two superb morale throws seen the Iron Brigade engage in hand to hand combat following a successful charge.
I had modelled some normal troops for this kind of event but not Mr Gibbons compatriots who have a different uniform.
I looked through some WW1 and Franco Prussian Germans and after a bit of chopping and with HAT heads settled on these gentlemen. I will mix them with the Stretlets conversions and see if I can get a decent picture.
The Union forever!
Chris
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C M Dodson
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Iron brigade was a rarity among Eastern units being composed of men who knew how to shoot. Many had experience from fighting native American tribes along the frontier and had previously shown their skill at 2nd Manassas and earning the respect of their Confederate counterparts.
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Nice conversions! I like them!
I was wondering if you couldn't use the heads of the Airfix Confederate Infanty, but I see that the pleat on the hat is on the other side. On the other hand when i look at the ACTA figures they have the pleat of the hat on the same side as the Airfix figures.
http://www.plasticsoldierreview.com/Review.aspx?id=402
http://www.plasticsoldierreview.com/Review.aspx?id=21
When I read the information on PSR the "brim is turned up on the wrong side of the hat".
I'm not a specialist, so I could be wrong on this.
I was wondering if you couldn't use the heads of the Airfix Confederate Infanty, but I see that the pleat on the hat is on the other side. On the other hand when i look at the ACTA figures they have the pleat of the hat on the same side as the Airfix figures.
http://www.plasticsoldierreview.com/Review.aspx?id=402
http://www.plasticsoldierreview.com/Review.aspx?id=21
When I read the information on PSR the "brim is turned up on the wrong side of the hat".
I'm not a specialist, so I could be wrong on this.
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Hi Peter.
It was very kind of you to look into and post this report.
The Hardee hat was turned on the left hand side.
Those Confederates bring back childhood memories.
I ditched them on eBay at the start of my project rather than send them to plastic heaven.
Best wishes,
Chris
It was very kind of you to look into and post this report.
The Hardee hat was turned on the left hand side.
Those Confederates bring back childhood memories.
I ditched them on eBay at the start of my project rather than send them to plastic heaven.
Best wishes,
Chris
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Getting ahead of myself.
9th New York Infantry, Hawkins Zouaves
This unit was formed in 1861 by Rush Hawkins from the ‘ New York Zouaves’ a private military club first created in July 1860.
Rush sought out the uniforms and created the light infantry regiment in the fashion of the French Army Zouaves.
After seeing service with Mr Burnside in the Carolina’s campaign they joined the Army of the Potomac as part of Burnsides 9th Corps.
Mr Rush was on leave during the campaign and commanded was taken by lieutenant Colonel Edgar Allison Kimbell.
Kimbell was a Mexican War veteran who at the original engagement led his troops towards the ‘spires of Sharpsburg’ suffering substantial casualties in the process.
He was later killed by a Union Brigadier Major General Corcoran in 1863.
Allegedly, Kimbell was drunk when challenged at a sentry post and the incident escalated until Corcoran, exonerated at an inquiry, shot him dead.
You can not make these things up!
I have used the excellent Kennington troops, now under SHQ miniatures to represent these men. The figures are a little on the large side of 20mm but still fit in and look the part .
I originally was going to use and convert the Hat and Itallieri offerings exclusively.
However, I will use some of these for the firing lines and dead as required.
I was going to provide a Union flag for this unit but a little research suggests that the 9th NY Volunteer infantry received a silk regimental colour on 5th June 1862 from a Mrs William Moffat outside her home on Fifth Avenue.
My wonderful wife ‘Der Feldmarschall ‘ found a brilliant application called ‘print to size ‘ which gets rid of the hassle with word documents.
The flag was reduced from a picture to size and then printed.
Lots to do.
Chris
9th New York Infantry, Hawkins Zouaves
This unit was formed in 1861 by Rush Hawkins from the ‘ New York Zouaves’ a private military club first created in July 1860.
Rush sought out the uniforms and created the light infantry regiment in the fashion of the French Army Zouaves.
After seeing service with Mr Burnside in the Carolina’s campaign they joined the Army of the Potomac as part of Burnsides 9th Corps.
Mr Rush was on leave during the campaign and commanded was taken by lieutenant Colonel Edgar Allison Kimbell.
Kimbell was a Mexican War veteran who at the original engagement led his troops towards the ‘spires of Sharpsburg’ suffering substantial casualties in the process.
He was later killed by a Union Brigadier Major General Corcoran in 1863.
Allegedly, Kimbell was drunk when challenged at a sentry post and the incident escalated until Corcoran, exonerated at an inquiry, shot him dead.
You can not make these things up!
I have used the excellent Kennington troops, now under SHQ miniatures to represent these men. The figures are a little on the large side of 20mm but still fit in and look the part .
I originally was going to use and convert the Hat and Itallieri offerings exclusively.
However, I will use some of these for the firing lines and dead as required.
I was going to provide a Union flag for this unit but a little research suggests that the 9th NY Volunteer infantry received a silk regimental colour on 5th June 1862 from a Mrs William Moffat outside her home on Fifth Avenue.
My wonderful wife ‘Der Feldmarschall ‘ found a brilliant application called ‘print to size ‘ which gets rid of the hassle with word documents.
The flag was reduced from a picture to size and then printed.
Lots to do.
Chris
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A very nice unit of Zouaves, and a useful unit-history too. Well done!
I think your decision to use Kennington (SHQ) Zouaves is a wise one. Fiddling with the rather strange sets available in plastic 1/72 (very old HaT, Italeri with just a few poses, and Emhar with rather strange poses) is awkward to say the least. Maybe, just maybe, someone will make a decent set of plastic Zouaves for the ACW in this scale.....
I think your decision to use Kennington (SHQ) Zouaves is a wise one. Fiddling with the rather strange sets available in plastic 1/72 (very old HaT, Italeri with just a few poses, and Emhar with rather strange poses) is awkward to say the least. Maybe, just maybe, someone will make a decent set of plastic Zouaves for the ACW in this scale.....
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Thank you everyone for your kind comments.
Casualties.
Antietam was America's bloodiest day and my refight is going the same way with over one hundred and fifty casualty figures deployed in Hooker’s now stalling assault so far.
Stocks are down by half so it’s time to recruit more.
Pillaging my old Itallieri and some Revel guys and removing their bases has provided some semi useful poses for the overview lying around scenes. Art Minaturian Austrians and Prussians are better for closer work, whilst the Speira figures are generally the best for detailed pictures.
The YEKROL ‘ Bull Run’ set has some pretty hideous plastic bound casts but chopping off. obscuring bases etc has resulted in something a little more acceptable.
These figures are spoiled by the sculptor’s penchant for draping them over each other, cuddling horses etc which makes chopping them out very tricky.
Lots to do
Chris
Casualties.
Antietam was America's bloodiest day and my refight is going the same way with over one hundred and fifty casualty figures deployed in Hooker’s now stalling assault so far.
Stocks are down by half so it’s time to recruit more.
Pillaging my old Itallieri and some Revel guys and removing their bases has provided some semi useful poses for the overview lying around scenes. Art Minaturian Austrians and Prussians are better for closer work, whilst the Speira figures are generally the best for detailed pictures.
The YEKROL ‘ Bull Run’ set has some pretty hideous plastic bound casts but chopping off. obscuring bases etc has resulted in something a little more acceptable.
These figures are spoiled by the sculptor’s penchant for draping them over each other, cuddling horses etc which makes chopping them out very tricky.
Lots to do
Chris
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C M Dodson
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Frank Beckers excellent Blog has always been very interesting and a recent post alerted me to the availability of some ACW artillerymen from Kai Furhman.
I have posted the link below.
https://tabletopdeutschland.com/2018/11 ... mica-2018/
The figures are very nice and artillery pieces etc are also available.
A scroll through Franks ACW work will give full details but in the meantime I have painted these fine fellows for Antietam.
https://postimg.cc/3dgTZCfW]
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The paintwork is not as good as the excellence of Frank’s work unfortunately.
Lots to do .
Chris
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I have posted the link below.
https://tabletopdeutschland.com/2018/11 ... mica-2018/
The figures are very nice and artillery pieces etc are also available.
A scroll through Franks ACW work will give full details but in the meantime I have painted these fine fellows for Antietam.
https://postimg.cc/3dgTZCfW]
[/url]The paintwork is not as good as the excellence of Frank’s work unfortunately.
Lots to do .
Chris
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I would like to personally thank Benno for getting me back on the forum following the recent problems.
My very good friend Thomas Mischak has sent me a gift containing some super ACW officer models from Studio Historia.
They are printed figures and the detail is superb. I think that 3d printing can achieve extraordinary results but the fragility is still a problem.
I had to swap the sword of the dashing Union chap with an Italieri plastic one as it disintegrated. Perhaps the more delicate bits could be done in metal as attachments?
However, I have painted them up and look forward to seeing them in action in the near future.
Thank you again, Thomas.
Chris
My very good friend Thomas Mischak has sent me a gift containing some super ACW officer models from Studio Historia.
They are printed figures and the detail is superb. I think that 3d printing can achieve extraordinary results but the fragility is still a problem.
I had to swap the sword of the dashing Union chap with an Italieri plastic one as it disintegrated. Perhaps the more delicate bits could be done in metal as attachments?
However, I have painted them up and look forward to seeing them in action in the near future.
Thank you again, Thomas.
Chris
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The Reverand William Corby.
( The fighting Chaplin).
Father Corby was the first Catholic priest to sign up with the Army of the Potomac choosing to minister, initially, to the Irish Brigade.
His family provided him with a fine horse and clothing to effect his ministry, bringing spiritual help to the troops.
Here he is, bottom right with his fellow chaplains in 1862.
He is famously remembered at Gettysburg for giving absolution , from a rock, to the Brigade before going into action. Indeed there is a monument celebrating this action on the battlefield.
However, he is also described as accompanying General Meagher at Antietam giving General absolution to the troops with temporary alters.
My good friend Thomas Mischak sent me some lovely sculpts a few years ago and I am planning on recreating his deeds for my re fight.
Our Chaplin survived the war, having brought comfort to the dying without regard to his personal safety and ended his days as the President of the Norte Dame University Indiana.
Fascinating stuff.
Chris
( The fighting Chaplin).
Father Corby was the first Catholic priest to sign up with the Army of the Potomac choosing to minister, initially, to the Irish Brigade.
His family provided him with a fine horse and clothing to effect his ministry, bringing spiritual help to the troops.
Here he is, bottom right with his fellow chaplains in 1862.
He is famously remembered at Gettysburg for giving absolution , from a rock, to the Brigade before going into action. Indeed there is a monument celebrating this action on the battlefield.
However, he is also described as accompanying General Meagher at Antietam giving General absolution to the troops with temporary alters.
My good friend Thomas Mischak sent me some lovely sculpts a few years ago and I am planning on recreating his deeds for my re fight.
Our Chaplin survived the war, having brought comfort to the dying without regard to his personal safety and ended his days as the President of the Norte Dame University Indiana.
Fascinating stuff.
Chris
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Massimos wonderful dead and wounded offering through Hagen has lots of bits that are useful for decorating battlefields including hats.
I wondered if I could manufacture a few extra ones and began by chopping off the Stretlets Confederates hats as they seemed better than most.
The Union ones were Italieri for the same reason.
I pressed them into plasticine to hold them before melting a hole for the head.
The ring thus created by the molten plastic was then removed with a sharp knife.
I painted them up and used a darker colour to highlight the hole.
Overall, whilst the camera has shown some discrepancies, I am pleased with the result allowing me to clutter up my scenes even more.
Lots to do.
Chris
I wondered if I could manufacture a few extra ones and began by chopping off the Stretlets Confederates hats as they seemed better than most.
The Union ones were Italieri for the same reason.
I pressed them into plasticine to hold them before melting a hole for the head.
The ring thus created by the molten plastic was then removed with a sharp knife.
I painted them up and used a darker colour to highlight the hole.
Overall, whilst the camera has shown some discrepancies, I am pleased with the result allowing me to clutter up my scenes even more.
Lots to do.
Chris
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Hats off to you Mr D for your creativity which seems to know no bounds. Your work has taught many of us lots of good tricks and helpful methods. I am in awe of yourself and many others here who push modeling beyond the limits.
Cheers,
Bessiere
PS - Thank you so much for your assistance getting me back on the forum Mr D!
Cheers,
Bessiere
PS - Thank you so much for your assistance getting me back on the forum Mr D!
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More casualties
The casualty list after two hours of battle is accelerating and whilst I have deployed several hundred dead and wounded the demand is growing.
Whilst some ‘generic’ chaps are useful the closer up pictures require something a little better.
I went hunting in my garage attic and found a large box of Prussian causalities from Art Miniturian etc.
A little chopping, a few head changes and I am back in action with the first batch of ex Prussians.
https://postimg.cc/pmvqs4jt]
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Lots to do.
Chris
The casualty list after two hours of battle is accelerating and whilst I have deployed several hundred dead and wounded the demand is growing.
Whilst some ‘generic’ chaps are useful the closer up pictures require something a little better.
I went hunting in my garage attic and found a large box of Prussian causalities from Art Miniturian etc.
A little chopping, a few head changes and I am back in action with the first batch of ex Prussians.
https://postimg.cc/pmvqs4jt]
[/url]Lots to do.
Chris
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C M Dodson
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I've been slow to catch up with the Antietam project, but the wait is more than worth it. Looking back through these pictures is an absolute treat. Your inventiveness grows with new post. Deeply impressed!
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