1/72 2nd Manassas (a work in progress) (1 Viewer)

[Captain]

I started this a few months back when I had no figures painted. I have since decided to add some terrain features and such as my hobby knowledge and skills have improved. This is how it is coming along;

 

[Captain]

Confederate guns;

 

[Captain]

More Federals enter the fray;

 

[Captain]

Federal Cavalry "feels" for the ConfederateLeft flank;

 

[Captain]

More Federal prepare to advance;

 

[Captain]

A section of federal artillery comes up in support;

 

[Captain]

The Confederate left is well supported;

 

[thebritfarmer]

Very nice Captain. What size is this diorama ?

I applaud your skill at painting such tiny figures. I have painted railway firgures (HO scale) and can appreciate the fiddly-ness thats goes along with painting these. I generally stick to 1/32 now (easier on the eyes )

Thanks for posting some pics of your display.

 

[Captain]

Thank you Brit. It's roughly 3ft X 4ft. I have learned the hard way that i'm only good for about two hrs. of painting the wee ones. Then I switch to 1/32 or terrain etc. I just noticed in the 1st picture I posted that there is a pc. of concrete against the unfinished railroad embankment. I shall have to deal with that straight away. Funny what the camera finds that the naked eye does not...and visa versa at other times for that matter.

 

[aujj65]

These remind me of the Airfix ACW figures when I started wargaming many years ago, what make of figures are these?
This has the makings of a very large display, how many figures do you hope to have eventually?

Nice to see the little fella’s getting some action and good luck on the next phase.

Regards

Jeff

 

[Captain]

Let's see, there is Imex, Accurate, Italeri and, A Call to Arms pictured. I have approximately 1000 ACW figs. Probably 200 are the Airfix which you mentioned. I just dont have any of those painted yet. I hope to have about 400 or so on the field when finished. There is less than 100 now.

 

[kilted vampire]

Good Luck on the painting and the dio Captain. I will enjoy seeing your progress.

 

[Fubar]

Nice job Captain!
Lots of 1/72 troops for all eras avaiable these days and more introduced all the time.
Keep on painting!
FUB
charmschooldropout

 

[Captain]

Thank you for the kind remarks Gentlemen. On a large project, one can never get enough encouragement.

 

[Captain]

Thought I'ld post couple more pics of this. I'm up to 181 figures painted on this now.

 

[mestell]

Very nicely done. 2nd Bull Run was always one of my favorite battles of the ACW.

Mike

 

[Col. Hesler]

Where's the over confident Union civilians observing the battle?

 

[lancer]

I salute you for your hard work and especially for being able to see 1/72 in order to paint them. I can't. On the subject of civilians watching, was that not First Manassas? -- lancer

 

[jazzeum]

Nice job Captain, very impressive. As George (Warrior) has shown, you can do a lot with 1/72nd scale.

 

[Captain]

Very nicely done. 2nd Bull Run was always one of my favorite battles of the ACW.

Mike

Thanks Mike. Its one of my favorites as well. Col. Hessler; I'm sure you are thinking of the first battle of Manassas. Lancer, it can be pretty tough to see these little fellows at times. Thanks for the kind words y'all.