Alamo Display Photos (2 Viewers)

[whdamon]

Pleased to say I have just joined the forum. Please find some photos (assuming I load them correctly) of a display REPRESENTING (IE: not necessarily historically accurate to the letter) of the Alamo our local figure club here in Western Mass set up at the Springfield Museum. I can certainly provide many more photos of the entire display that ranges from The Egyptians to WWII in over 20 different vignettes such as the Alamo shown here. The figures range from K&C, to Jenkins to Britians and number in the multiple thousands. Again the Alamo is a REPRESENTATION as I am sure you will see some French posing as Mexicans to fill in the attacking troop strength (hey, at least i changed the Napolonic flags with Mexican ones). Advise if you would like to see more.
WHDAMON
As a side note,I have just begun collecting completed figures due to the high quality after many years being a Historical Figure Artist and painting my own. For a look of my work focused on the French and Indian war please see my web site at leadandresin.blogspot.com

 

[Louis Badolato]

Welcome Whdamon!

 

[spartan71]

Welcome, And WOW, Extremely Cool diorama!!. please keep it Up. Looking Forward to future Ones!!

 

[joesgis]

Thanks for sharing the sweet dio pics, and welcome to the forum Whdamon! I like you have have put togther products from multiple manufacturer's to a very nice effect. Great groundwork that ties it all together.

Joe

 

[damian]

Pleased to say I have just joined the forum. Please find some photos (assuming I load them correctly) of a display REPRESENTING (IE: not necessarily historically accurate to the letter) of the Alamo our local figure club here in Western Mass set up at the Springfield Museum. I can certainly provide many more photos of the entire display that ranges from The Egyptians to WWII in over 20 different vignettes such as the Alamo shown here. The figures range from K&C, to Jenkins to Britians and number in the multiple thousands. Again the Alamo is a REPRESENTATION as I am sure you will see some French posing as Mexicans to fill in the attacking troop strength (hey, at least i changed the Napolonic flags with Mexican ones). Advise if you would like to see more.
WHDAMON
As a side note,I have just begun collecting completed figures due to the high quality after many years being a Historical Figure Artist and painting my own. For a look of my work focused on the French and Indian war please see my web site at leadandresin.blogspot.com

Welcome
Those are really cool dioramas
You need to check out UK Reb's Alamo thread if you are interested in the Alamo.

 

[Njja]

Nice to have you on board, nice looking diorama!

 

[nasirkasmani]

very well put dio. well done

 

[Rob]

A very warm welcome to the forum and WOW!.What a way to start,superb looking scene,congratulations.

Rob

 

[marksable]

Great dio! Who makes the buildings you are using next to the Alamo Facade?

 

[canucks]

The best Alamo display I have seen so far..........Great photos......
Regards,
Canucks

 

[lancer]

Welcome to the forum. Spectacular work at the website. -- lancer

 

[whdamon]

Not sure manufacturer...suspect Barzo...bought them from Hobby Bunker

 

[whdamon]

Thanks for the comments on my website. Been painting seriously for almost 40 years and display at most of the major shows here in the States. Never had the interest in collecting finished fighures from a manufacturer before recently which is testimate to the high quality now avail from K&C and Jenkins. Frankly I can't get enough of them and have obtained quite a number in very short order..............with no plans to stop!!

 

[whdamon]

Here are a few more photos of the Alamo representation. I included the French Fellow playing the role of a Mexican Flag bearer. The flag was made from Magic Sculpt putty then painted in artist oils, and replaced the French flag that came with the figure. When the dispaly comes down he will get his flag back and return to the Napoleonic baaracks of my collection
WHD

 

[wds0855]

Those Alamo pics look great.
I am using the same Hobby Bunker peices with my 40MM Alamo.
They were made for 54mm but work great with 40MM also.

Walt

 

[OldDragon]

Hello & welcome to the forum

Your dio looks great ..and the base is especially well done. Good idea in adding the Nap french to beef up the attackers

Just wondering if the Alamo Mexicans are same sized as the NAP french ?

OD

 

[The Irishman]

Welcome to the forum great to have another Alamo collector onboard - your diorama is first class the best I have seen of the Alamo bar the one in Kings X, but fabulous work.

 

[Ken & Ericka Osen/H&A Studio]

For those of you that wargame or collect 25-30mm (1/72nd) figures, Ken sculpted a complete Alamo years ago when he was making wargaming buildings. When all the pieces are put together it is a whopping 4' x 5' diorama. It even made an appearance on Deep Space Nine when Wharf (sp?) was questioning why grown men would want to "play' with toys. Silly Wharf!
Anyway, here is the link to see pictures. http://www.wargamescenics.com/Alamo_Model_Pictures.html
See you in Chicago!
All the best!
Ericka

 

[GulfportEagle77]

Thanks for sharing Damon!

What brand is the dead Mexican in your upper left hand photo?

John

 

[marco55]

Welcome Whdamon.I tried to access your website but could not.I would very much like to see it as I collect FIW historical figure kits.I have gotten some painted and some yet to be done.I very much like your Alamo pictures.Hope to see many more.
Mark