"A Deadly Road" (1 Viewer)

[UKReb]

Below is a picture of Don Troiani's painting entitled "The Emmitsburg Road" on the 3rd day at Gettysburg. I have always considered that the painting perfectly illustrates how that stout post-and-rail fence-which straddled both sides of the road- became a serious impediment to the Confederate advance toward the Federal line atop Cemetery Ridge. Crossing that road is when the real carnage began.

Furthermore, I have always wanted to depict this painting using TS figures. But to do it true justice was simply not possible until the recent release of the four WB ACW fence sets.



Subsequently, following the purchase of aforementioned sets here are a few shots of an attempt of a pale imitation of Troiani's stunning painting.







Further pictures and text of this ACW episode have been posted down in the forum basement

Reb

 

[waynepoo]

Outstanding.......:salute:::salute::
Wayne.

 

[mestell]

Fantastic depiction of Troiani's painting Bob . . . . and you are absolutely correct, until now this would have been difficult to do. The recent release of WB's 4 fence sets w/Rebels easily help to facilitate awe inspiring diorama and photos such as this. In my opininon, these are the best ACW sets released to date and are a must have for all serious ACW TS collectors.
:smile2: Mike

 

[Warrior]

Bob,
That looks superb, it really does. I love that painting. I saw an episode about Gettysburg on The Military History Channel as part of The Battlefield Detectives series, it focused on Pickett's Charge and the reasons why it failed.

The main reason it failed from the shows perspective was that post and rail fencing, it bogged down the assault, it was too sturdy to be torn down/flattened, so they had to stop and climb over it, breaking the entire momentum of the attack.

The show also pointed out the vast majority of Confederate casualties were incurred along the fencing, many were killed or wounded, others surrendered there as well and did not continue on..................

 

[Phantom Warrior]

Simply brilliant, Bob

Terry

 

[Lo1863]

Wonderful dio there, Bob! That painting by Troiani has always been a favorite of mine.

 

[wwiibuff]

Great work Bob. Your dio is a tremendous rendition of the painting.

 

[PanzerAce1944]

Bob, Truly one of your best yet ! {bravo}}

 

[farmertony]

Like all your other work that I have seen on the forum,just outstanding.Well done that man!

 

[Jack]

Just superb!

 

[AIDMAN]

Simply stunning work as Always Bob...You are the man....!!

Steve

PS....I don"t know if you remember our conversation at the London December show about Confederate flags, but after a 5 month wait i just recieved mine!!.
Fresh out of Georgia, hand made and with hand painted Battle Honours......Hoods Texas 5th Infantry Regiment......I love it..!!!!!!!.


The best Steve

 

[thrawn]

An amazing display!! Thank you for sharing!
Josh

 

[mr colt 45]

That is one fantastic dio. Words can not explain how great it is. You have achieved Your goal. {bravo}}You have done a great job reproducing the painting. Please keep up the great work and keep the photos coming. With Your next group of pictures could You do an over head (view) of Your dio? "Mr Colt 45" {bravo}}{bravo}}{bravo}}