Alec's Photos of Gordon's Crusader Castle Diorama (1 Viewer)

[Louis Badolato]

My son Alec took some photos of a Crusader vs. Saracen Castle Gordon Neilson made for the launch of the Cross vs. Crescent Series, along with some older K&C Heraldry Tents and glossy Palio Race Figures (there are also some Elastolin items from my son's collection on display, and a Build-A-Rama Desert Oasis matt completes the scene).

 

[villagehorse]

Certainly a beautiful colourful series to collect. Robin.

 

[Louis Badolato]

Alec just sent me a bunch more photos of Gordon Neilson's masterpiece, including some shots of the hand made wood prototype of the siege tower than came with the castle:

 

[Louis Badolato]

Some more . . .

 

[Louis Badolato]

and a few more . . . the siege tower in this post is the prototype Gordon built which the polystone siege towers are modeled from:

 

[mikemiller1955]

Louis...

the pictures you just added...
really show a better view of the castle...
it is REALLY IMPRESSIVE!
what a nice piece to have in your collection...

 

[desk11desk12]

Outstanding Louis:

Great Story telling and especially like the castle...It really completes theme well.

I still say, the diorama needs a Panther tank to drive through the castle walls like in the WWII movie "Castle Keep".

Just kidding! You made a very nice diorama.

Carlos

 

[joesgis]

One of my favorite dios ever! I remember when I first saw a photo of it from a show when the Cross & Crescent range first came out, and I was just blown away- still am. Thank you Louis for sharing Alec's photos.

Joe

 

[Horus]

Thanks to your son and you for sharing the photos Louis ! :salute::

Steve

 

[Louis Badolato]

Outstanding Louis:

Great Story telling and especially like the castle...It really completes theme well.

I still say, the diorama needs a Panther tank to drive through the castle walls like in the WWII movie "Castle Keep".

Just kidding! You made a very nice diorama.

Carlos

How's this Carlos? :salute:: (photos courtesy of Kevin) Sorry, there were no Panthers in the desert, so Kevin only photographed K&C tanks and other vehicles that were there.

 

[wwiibuff]

Really great photos Louis. Love all the different details. The castle and siege tower are terrific looking items.

 

[Louis Badolato]

Here's three more closeups taken from within the gateway for the inner keep, and an overview of the entire diorama: