Geschichte in Miniaturen

Straw Stacks part Three! My friend the good General has pointed out that a thatch type roof would be required for haystacks to keep the water out. Oblivious really, but I got a bit carried away by our railway modeller friend. When I commenced this project I had no idea that my research would take in...

Straw stacks. Part two . I was not convinced about my haystacks and further research into them has proved interesting. The Smithsonian has several pictures of them which contradict the Gettysburg cyclorama versions. Mr Philippoteaux was French and I wonder if his interpretation was based on the Fren...

Brilliant as always.

Personally I think the sheep would be in a pot!

Best wishes,

Chris

An interesting theme and those pictures really do convey the misery of the events.

Looking forward to seeing this project develop.

Best wishes ,
Chris

Great work on one of my favourite Star Wars films.

As stated elsewhere, that last picture is like a still from the film.

‘ Out of the box’ thinking.

Best wishes,

Chris

Baxter’s Fire Zouaves https://i.postimg.cc/L6CRTGPH/E72E5EF1-6D7A-47E7-983D-C38CA12AA919.jpg Formed in August 1861 by Colonel Edward D Baker, a powerful Congressman and friend of Abraham Lincoln, they originally formed part of four regiments representing California. It was a large unit comprising fi...

Egbert.

You are a genius!

Happy New Year.

Chris

Where are the girls?

The fire effect in lighting up the warriors is very effective.

I like real fire if possible but it can get 54mm plus if you are not careful!

Happy New Year.

Chris

Well done Captain for such an output of conversions and imagination for bringing this action to life. Super stuff on an industrial scale. The great thing is that you can let your eye wander around and play spot the conversion whilst enjoying the individual stories unfolding. Excellent compositions. ...

Marvellous modelling from the master.

Happy New Year.

Chris