2013 Chicago OTSN Show (2 Viewers)

[Lo1863]

Great photos guys and thanks a ton for sharing them with those of us who can never make it to these events. Love them!

 

[marco55]

During Friday evening's dinner address, Ken shared with us his vision going forward. This included his announcement that W. Britain and his good friend the artist Don Troiani, have agreed to "make soldiers" together. W. Britain now has the right to use any of Mr. Troiani's paintings as a reference to develope new figures. As he discussed this collaberation, Ken was holding one of Mr. Troiani's latest paintings, that of a German Hessian during the AWI. The model used in the painting was in actuality Ken's son. Does this mean there will be Hessians coming out in the future . . . . . perhaps. But it does certainly mean that we will see some great sculpts of some of our favorite Don Troiani historical paintings.
:smile2: Mike

Thanks for the pics and the info Mike.My first foray into 1/32 toy soldiers was because of the Troiani vignettes made by Conte at the time.I don't collect ACW anymore but this is still great news,especially for Britains.Osen,Troiani,Ball,talk about an all star team,none better than this.
Mark

 

[nysoldiers]

I tried to find Ken to ask him your question Rich but had no luck. I will try to ask him tomorrow.

Thanks Brad.....

 

[snowyowl]

Thanks for the great pictures, guys!:salute::

 

[mestell]

Mike and Brad,
Thank you both so much for taking the time to photograph these awesome set ups and then share them with us. Perhaps one day I'll be able to visit this awesome experience.
Best,
Josh

You are welcome Josh.

Great photos guys and thanks a ton for sharing them with those of us who can never make it to these events. Love them!

Glad to be able to do it Cameron.

Thanks for the pics and the info Mike.My first foray into 1/32 toy soldiers was because of the Troiani vignettes made by Conte at the time.I don't collect ACW anymore but this is still great news,especially for Britains.Osen,Troiani,Ball,talk about an all star team,none better than this.
Mark

You are very welcome Mark. Yes, the collaboration of W. Britain, Ken Osen, Don Troiani and Allen Ball will certainly produce some stellar figures and sets. With your interest in the FIW, I think you will be very pleased with the Clash of Empires range. . . . . the prototypes of the soon to be released Eastern Woodland warriors are fantastic looking.

Thanks for the great pictures, guys!:salute::

My pleasure Dan, glad you enjoyed the photos.

 

[jazzeum]

Just spoke to Ken about the Hessians.

His response: "Absolutely!"

Brad

 

[nysoldiers]

Just spoke to Ken about the Hessians.

His response: "Absolutely!"

Brad

Thanks Brad, enjoy the show and thanks for all the great photos and reports.

 

[jazzeum]

Some more of Britains' wonderful displays. First, Napoleonics and Secondly, Zulu Wars.

Brad