W. Britain and Hudson & Allen Display Area (1 Viewer)

[mestell]

Several weeks ago I installed a shelf area to display my John Jenkins Designs "Knights of the Sky" and "Great War" collection. I have enjoyed it so much I decided to install a similar shelf area for my W. Britain and Hudson & Allen collection. I finished installing the new display area last night and have spent a good part of today placing my WB ACW and Clash of Empires figures on the shelves as well as the WB and Hudson & Allen scenics I have. The shelving system is actually a closet organizer kit made by EASY TRACK. It is 48" high and 96" wide and each shelf is 14" deep. The center section of shelves is 24" wide and the L & R section of shelves are each 36" wide. I purchased this system from a local DIY home store (Menard's) but I also know it is available at the Home Depot (under the Martha Stewart Living brand) and also from Amazon. Below are some initial photos I took of the finished project . . . . As I get the time I will photograph a close-up of each shelf with a description of what is displayed and I will share them on this thread. I have a similar thread on the John Jenkins Designs forum for those that might be interested in looking . . . . . . . .
:smile2: Mike

New display area . . . . much nicer and easier to view my collection compared to cabinet that they were previous in


New display area showing my 8-foot x 4-foot ACW dio table in front of it as well as a portion of the JJD WWI display area


Dio Table in front od display area


Anothe photo of dio table and display area


Both display areas with dio table

 

[Lo1863]

Wonderful setup there, Mike! I look forward to seeing more photos of your collection in its new space.

 

[thebritfarmer]

What a great idea Mike. I have to steal this for my Zulus. Looks like customer cabinetry. Amazing collection as well.

 

[Toy Soldier Brigade]

That looks fantastic. What a great way to display shelve dioramas and those larger display pieces.

 

[mestell]

Thanks Cameron, Scott, and Paul . . . .

What a great idea Mike. I have to steal this for my Zulus. Looks like customer cabinetry. Amazing collection as well.

Scott, . . . . . To install a shelf system like I have, you will need the following: EASY TRACK 4x8 Basic Starter Closet Set x 1, EASY TRACK 24" Shelves (4-Pack) x 1, EASY TRACK 35" Shelves (2-Pack) x 5, EASY TRACK 24" Rail Cover (2-Pack) x 1, and EASY TRACK 35" Rail Cover (2-Pack) x 1.

The system comes in White, Black, Cherry, and Oak . . . . . I decided on White because I felt that it would display/show my collection better and the white blended nicely with the white walls of my hobby room.
:smile2: Mike

 

[GICOP]

Great idea Mike {bravo}}

Cheers

Martyn

 

[marco55]

Fantastic set up Mike.It looks great.
Mark

 

[Artillery_crazy]

Congratulations Mike......very nice indeed....wish I could have a dedicated room as you have......
Your centre piece with the great ACW fluid battle is just amazing.....
Keep posting the pictures.
Cheers
A_C

Several weeks ago I installed a shelf area to display my John Jenkins Designs "Knights of the Sky" and "Great War" collection. I have enjoyed it so much I decided to install a similar shelf area for my W. Britain and Hudson & Allen collection. I finished installing the new display area last night and have spent a good part of today placing my WB ACW and Clash of Empires figures on the shelves as well as the WB and Hudson & Allen scenics I have. The shelving system is actually a closet organizer kit made by EASY TRACK. It is 48" high and 96" wide and each shelf is 14" deep. The center section of shelves is 24" wide and the L & R section of shelves are each 36" wide. I purchased this system from a local DIY home store (Menard's) but I also know it is available at the Home Depot (under the Martha Stewart Living brand) and also from Amazon. Below are some initial photos I took of the finished project . . . . As I get the time I will photograph a close-up of each shelf with a description of what is displayed and I will share them on this thread. I have a similar thread on the John Jenkins Designs forum for those that might be interested in looking . . . . . . . .
:smile2: Mike

New display area . . . . much nicer and easier to view my collection compared to cabinet that they were previous in


New display area showing my 8-foot x 4-foot ACW dio table in front of it as well as a portion of the JJD WWI display area


Dio Table in front od display area


Anothe photo of dio table and display area


Both display areas with dio table

 

[mestell]

Thank you Martyn, Mark, and AC . . . . .

I also collect W.Britain WWI . . . . . . The trench system for this range is almost 32-inches deep and requires a display area much larger than what these shelves provide. Currently I have this collection displayed on a table placed against the wall opposite of my JJD display shelves. I had to pull this table out from the wall by 2-inches in order for the trench sections to fit without hanging over the edge of the table.
:smile2: Mike

 

[marco55]

Mike,
Are you still collecting FL,WWII?
Mark

 

[mestell]

Mike,
Are you still collecting FL,WWII?
Mark

I have a small collection of FL DAK (1 AFV, 2 motorcycle's and several figures) which make up a Recon unit and are just enough for what I needed to use with a desert dio I made several years ago. These with the desert dio are displayed on another table in the room.
:smile2: Mike

 

[Terp152]

Wonderful display Mike. Nice center piece with your H&A diorama board. Well done. Chris

 

[mestell]

Wonderful display Mike. Nice center piece with your H&A diorama board. Well done. Chris

Thank you Chris . . . . .

Here are some close-up photos of 4 of the 36-inch shelves that I took this morning . . . . gives a better perspective on what is displayed . . . . .
:smile2: Mike

Huzzaah for General Lee!


Confederate Firing Line: Perhaps the Stonewall Brigade . . . .


Lee's HQ Scenario . . . .


Federal troops in Forage Caps and Frock Coats from the WB Valley Series. 7th Ohio Vol Inf Rgmt Flag. Possible future conversions to Iron Brigade with "Black/Hardee Hats". Also for sale if there is any interest; Flag bearers $20 each all other figures $15 each . . . price includes shipping in US

 

[mestell]

Here are close-up photos of two of the 24-inch shelves . . . . .
:smile2: Mike

Confederate Artillery w/10 pound Parrott Guns and crews (mounted artillery officer is by Conte) . . . . Short one gun for a 4-gun battery. Hope to rectify that soon . . . .


Group of Troiani Minatures figures sculpted by Ken Osen. Based on Don Troiani's painitng titled "iron Brigade" depicting the 24th Michigan in Herbst Woods on July 1, 1863 at Gettysburg. Colonel Morrow of the Regiment is holding the colors . . . .

 

[7th OVI]

Mike, a fantastic set up and appreciate the close up of the displays. What a great idea using teh shelves and the white does set off the figures. It is just amazing the size of your collection I would be interested in the 7th OVI figures if you want to get rid of them. I am always looking for figures to fill out the ranks. Send me a PM and we can work out the details. Yours for the Union, Chris

 

[mestell]

Mike, a fantastic set up and appreciate the close up of the displays. What a great idea using teh shelves and the white does set off the figures. It is just amazing the size of your collection I would be interested in the 7th OVI figures if you want to get rid of them. I am always looking for figures to fill out the ranks. Send me a PM and we can work out the details. Yours for the Union, Chris

Thanks Chris . . . . . PM sent . . .
:smile2: Mike

 

[mestell]

. . . . Close-up photos of five more of the 36-inch shelves:
:smile2: Mike

2nd Wisconsin Iron Brigade figures, skirmish line out in front with rest of regiment quickly advancing behind them. Portrays the 2nd WI entering into Herbst Woods on July 1, 1863 at Gettysburg and somewhat is based on Don Troiani's painting titled "For God's Sake Forward"


The 6th Wisconsin Iron Brigade in the Cornfield at Antietam


Union 6-gun Artillery Battery w/12-pound Napoleon Guns and Crews . . .


Union mounted Cavalry . . . .


Last, but certainly not least . . . . FIW scenario showcasing the new Clash of Empires Eastern Woodland Indians . . . Currently some of my favorite WB figures. "At the Edge of the Woods" dio base by H&A:

 

[marco55]

You have a terrific collection Mike and love your scenic items.
Mark

 

[mestell]

You have a terrific collection Mike and love your scenic items.
Mark

Why thank you Mark . . . . . Next week I will be receiving 5 of the newly released WB Eastern Woodland Indians . . . . . I'll be adding these to the shelf dio as soon as they come in . . . . So far these have not been disappointing and have been a joy to collect . . .
:smile2: Mike

 

[marco55]

These are coming out next week?That's great as I have them all ordered so I should be getting mine also.{bravo}}
Mark