2016 Chicago show. (2 Viewers)

[Louis Badolato]

Now to Ken and Erika Osen's Britains and Hudson & Allen room. First, good friends Steven Chong and Ken Osen discussing the hobby in front of for my money, the best diorama at the show, a shadow box display of a woodland scene from the French and Indian War, wherein Black Watch Highlanders are battling native americans:

 

[Louis Badolato]

Some shots of two other excellent dioramas in the Britains/Hudson & Allen room:

 

[Louis Badolato]

Now some of my acquisitions at the show. First, a Metalshed WWI Model T Ford:

 

[Louis Badolato]

Next, a Metalshed Boer War Traction Engine with (working) a crane lifting a log, one of the coolest items I've seen:

 

[Louis Badolato]

Now some shots of an incredible 90mm connoisseur figure made by a new company, Loggerheads Military Studio, built and painted by Louise Handley, one of the master painters for Patrick Adams' company, the British Toy Soldier Company. This morning I got a lovely e-mail from Louise indicating I was her first American customer. Since Treefrog will be carrying them, I expect to soon by the first of many. Have a look:

 

[Louis Badolato]

Now some shots of my most poignant purchase: the King & Country commemorative set of the late great Shannon Reuss as a WWII nurse. She lives on forever in miniature, as well as in our hearts:

 

[Louis Badolato]

On a much happier note, I obtained (as a gift from Tim), the John Jenkins figure of our good friend Tim Tyler as a Confederate infantryman. He will be standing guard on a cabin in my K&C Civil War diorama, as one of his heroes, the great General Robert E. Lee rides past on Traveler:

 

[Louis Badolato]

Finally (for now - I am waiting to hear on two pieces of Heco and a small scale Elastolin Prince Valiant Castle set-up) the Special Dinner figure, a statue of Abraham Lincoln, our good friend Brad's personal hero (don't worry Brad, I am working to get one for you from Tim or Pete, and if I can't, you can have mine):

 

[mestell]

Thank you very much Louis for taking the time to post these photos . . . . much appreciated . . . . This is the second year in a row that I have had to miss the show. As you know, I also collect Native American artifacts from the Ohio River Valley. The Sunday prior to the show I participated in a huge artifact auction and ended up adding several nice pieces to my collection. However, in doing so I spent all my $$$ which financially negated my ability to enjoy OTSN. Oh well, all was not lost, the artifacts I obtained were extremely nice . . . .
:smile2: Mike

 

[Hadrian]

Louis, many many thanks for your pictures.
Best regards from the South of Germany

 

[bradleyl30]

Yes, thank you Louis!

 

[lancer]

Louis, thanks for taking the time and effort to post the pics. The Metal Shed acquisitions are outstanding. -- Al

 

[Louis Badolato]

Now some shots of an incredible 90mm connoisseur figure made by a new company, Loggerheads Military Studio, built and painted by Louise Handley, one of the master painters for Patrick Adams' company, the British Toy Soldier Company. This morning I got a lovely e-mail from Louise indicating I was her first American customer. Since Treefrog will be carrying them, I expect to soon by the first of many. Have a look:

I am told by Terry that this is a 120 mm figure, and I trust his judgment of scale better than my own. Its about 6 inches tall.:smile2:

 

[jazzeum]

I looked at the Treefrog site for Loggerhead and they only carry (or at least only show two figures) whereas the Loggerhead website has more, a couple of which interest me.

As Julie is probably telling Zach where the nuptials will be held {eek3}, I will follow up tomorrow with her.

Brad

 

[PanzerAce1944]

Louis, Thank You for sharing these great photos ! {bravo}}

Wayne

 

[Phantom Warrior]

I am told by Terry that this is a 120 mm figure, and I trust his judgment of scale better than my own. Its about 6 inches tall.:smile2:

Thanks Louis, but I got the 120mm from the loggerheads site

http://www.loggerheadsmilitarystudio.co.uk/home

It looks like they do figures in 75mm, 90mm and now in 120mm


Terry

 

[zblang]

Treefrog had at least four different Loggerhead figures at the show. I'm don't know my British regiments, so not sure what they were

 

[Louis Badolato]

One of the figures Treefrog had from Loggerhead was accompanied by an Irish Wolfhound, so was probably Irish Guards. They were all really well done.

 

[Louis Badolato]

Thank you very much Louis for taking the time to post these photos . . . . much appreciated . . . . This is the second year in a row that I have had to miss the show. As you know, I also collect Native American artifacts from the Ohio River Valley. The Sunday prior to the show I participated in a huge artifact auction and ended up adding several nice pieces to my collection. However, in doing so I spent all my $$$ which financially negated my ability to enjoy OTSN. Oh well, all was not lost, the artifacts I obtained were extremely nice . . . .
:smile2: Mike

Mike,

I'd love to see some photos of your new acquisitions on the "what else do you collect?" Thread. Wish I could have spent some time chatting at the show. Hopefully next year!

 

[mrsc94]

Get well Sammy! Don't worry about missing the show. You have your own show at the house! Get well!



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