Displaying the Colonial Classic series (1 Viewer)

[Currahee Chris]

hey fellas:

Everytime I stop in Stan's shop in Gettysburg I look at this Frontline series and just enjoy it. It is such an interesting, vibrant and colorful series. I have considered buying some of these sets but am unsure how I want to display it. Most of the sets seem to be focused on people eating or drinking- scenes that one might find in a particular pub or bar- not really something you would see outside. So I was wondering, how some of the collectors display this collection.

Stan has his setup where all the tables are outside- as if it was a nice sunny day on Boston and the innkeeper decided to move the tables and ales outside- it does work.

Just would like to hear some other ideas too.

Thanks
CC

 

[29 Let's Go]

It's interesting that you brought up the topic of the use of figures inside. I have wanting to create a diorama of a colonial trading post, inspired by the painting from Robert Griffing. I am settling in on a cut-away of the room with the room larger than most of the buildings I build for "outside use." I am hoping others share their views on your question.

Steve

 

[theBaron]

I like the Colonial Classics, too, Chris. I have a couple of individual pieces. They fit very well with the old Georgian figures from Phoenix, from which they were derived. They fill a great niche, because apart from those old Phoenix figures, I can't recall any other series depicting civilians in the 18th century.

@Steve--I like your idea. I have a couple of interior displays in the works, from simple 3-sided boxes, like Phoenix used to sell, to a full 360 model of a Gasthaus in Central Europe circa 1756, from the cellar to the attic, and with some exterior space, too. It'll be mounted on a turntable, and it will give me some way to display my Staddens, Rose, Imrie-Risleys, etc, other than just standing on shelves.

Prost!
Brad

 

[29 Let's Go]

Brad,

The turntable would be great. Please post pictures when you're ready.

Steve

 

[Currahee Chris]

Nice little conversation we have here that is very big on ideas.

Next time I go to Stan's I can snap some pics of his figures on display. It is really a great series. I have taken a hard look again and again at the girl running with the geese because she could be used for other scenes I have- non-Roman of course. {sm4}

 

[theBaron]

Brad,

The turntable would be great. Please post pictures when you're ready.

Steve

Well, Steve, you know how it is, these projects stretch over years But I will, of course.

Prost!
Brad

 

[theBaron]

Nice little conversation we have here that is very big on ideas.

Next time I go to Stan's I can snap some pics of his figures on display. It is really a great series. I have taken a hard look again and again at the girl running with the geese because she could be used for other scenes I have- non-Roman of course. {sm4}

Please do, Chris! I'd like to see his display.

Here's a link to the Colonial Classics catalog page at Frontline's website:

http://www.frontline-figures.com/classics/index.html

They have some items in their Buildings catalog, too, that make good backdrops for the range:

http://www.frontline-figures.com/building/index.html

The Murphys at Hobby Bunker have some good foam buildings, too, that fit in well with the Colonial Classics. I've seen them up close at the shows.

For me, I use luan plywood scraps to build.

Prost!
Brad

 

[Currahee Chris]

Yeah, Stan has the buildings there on display....