Antietam ! (1 Viewer)

[Capitolron]

I realized that I haven't ever posted one of my favorite dioramas - ANTIETAM !

This was one of my first big efforts in diorama making with my King and Country Civil War figures and a lot of fun to do.

The rocks you see next to the stream are actually rocks that I brought home from the actual battlefield site next to the historic bridge. And the rocks on the Confederate side are actual rocks from the Confederate positions overlooking the historic bridge.

This is one of my favorite Civil War Battles and I have the complete set K&C made. I have also put in a few Britains figures to fill it out.

I really loved that old K&C Civil War set. I like the new ones as well.

Enjoy.

 

[mk26gmls]

Very nice Ron! I really like the nice effect you did in creating the water too.

 

[Capitolron]

Here is the Old King & Country Civil War brochure for those who have not seen it before on the ANTIETAM Series

 

[Spitfrnd]

I realized that I haven't ever posted one of my favorite dioramas - ANTIETAM !

This was one of my first big efforts in diorama making with my King and Country Civil War figures and a lot of fun to do.

The rocks you see next to the stream are actually rocks that I brought home from the actual battlefield site next to the historic bridge. And the rocks on the Confederate side are actual rocks from the Confederate positions overlooking the historic bridge.

This is one of my favorite Civil War Battles and I have the complete set K&C made. I have also put in a few Britains figures to fill it out.

I really loved that old K&C Civil War set. I like the new ones as well.

Enjoy.

Very, very impressive Ron. I think this is one of my favorities from your posts to date. Interesting incorporation of historical geology, just don't advertise that to the park service.

 

[mestell]

Another great looking diorama Ron - As they would say during the ACW, Huzzah!

Mike

 

[oberstoskar]

capitalron, pls show us the Afrika Korps display below the civil war stuff as well. Thanks.

 

[Rob]

Excellant pics Ron,you really have posted some superb dio pics lately,really enjoyable.If i win the lotto i'm gonna get me some of those boys in Blue and Grey.

Rob

 

[Capitolron]

Thanks - Rob !

I really do enjoy the Civil War stuff - I am very fortunate to live near many battle sites around the Washington area. I take lots of day trips when I can to visit all of them.

Interesting site I visited recently was the Maryland site of the Battle of Monocacy. They (National Park Service) have recently put together great displays and a small visitors center - very interesting.

Here is some info on the Battle:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Monocacy

 

[Capitolron]

ANTIETAM is one of my favorite Battles of the entire Civil War - it is so important on many fronts. One in particular is this Battle had some of the most impressive Artillery exchanges in the War. Also this was the Battle that showed 100% that the Napoleonic Tactics being used for Warfare at that time was "outdated" for the new modern weapons of that day.

Here is some background info:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Antietam

http://www.nps.gov/archive/anti/battle.htm

 

[4th dragoon]

very nice display Ron. How many periods do you collect? ROB

 

[VanguardFC007]

Some good stuff goin on in there. I'd love to get my hands on those older K&C sets.

Harris

 

[Capitolron]

Rob

I am all over the board - most here think that I only collect Napoleonics .... but, actually I have dioramas & collections of:

Romans (K&C, Conte)

Crusades (K&C, Del Prado)

French & Indian War (JJD)

American Revolution War (K&C, Conte, Britains)

Napoleonics (K&C, Del Prado, Hachette, First Legion)

American Civil War (K&C, Britains, Conte, CS)

WWI (K&C)

WWII (K&C, Figarti)

I also have several WARBIRDS from CORGI (Very Nice and Cheap !) - one K&C Spitfire and several pieces of the Egypt Range that goes with my Napoleonics and AK WWII Dioramas.

Just a small time collector.

 

[Capitolron]

I just Started the Civil War Social Club - so come and join !

 

[4th dragoon]

Rob

I am all over the board - most here think that I only collect Napoleonics .... but, actually I have dioramas & collections of:

Romans (K&C, Conte)

Crusades (K&C, Del Prado)

French & Indian War (JJD)

American Revolution War (K&C, Conte, Britains)

Napoleonics (K&C, Del Prado, Hachette, First Legion)

American Civil War (K&C, Britains, Conte, CS)

WWI (K&C)

WWII (K&C, Figarti)

I also have several WARBIRDS from CORGI (Very Nice and Cheap !) - one K&C Spitfire and several pieces of the Egypt Range that goes with my Napoleonics and AK WWII Dioramas.

Just a small time collector.

I am not familiar with the hachette line. Where can I see some of their figures? Rob

 

[UKReb]

Antietam? Never heard of it!

But if you wanna talk about Sharpsburg I'm all ears

Only kiddin ya Ron with just ole Rebel talk

Fine collection of the blue and the gray ya have there

Reb

 

[VanguardFC007]

What about those Yankees who talk about Bull Run and Shiloh? Its like they were fighting a whole other war...


Harris

 

[damian]

Bull Run is Manassas but SHiloh what is the Confederate term for that?
Regards
Damian

 

[VanguardFC007]

Bull Run is Manassas but SHiloh what is the Confederate term for that?
Regards
Damian

Shiloh is Pittsburgh Landing in the South.


Harris

 

[jazzeum]

I've just started reading Team of Rivals and went out and purchased my first figures ever of Civil War, some of the Union figures from K & C.

 

[Saber]

Rob

I am all over the board - most here think that I only collect Napoleonics .... but, actually I have dioramas & collections of:

Romans (K&C, Conte)

Crusades (K&C, Del Prado)

French & Indian War (JJD)

American Revolution War (K&C, Conte, Britains)

Napoleonics (K&C, Del Prado, Hachette, First Legion)

American Civil War (K&C, Britains, Conte, CS)

WWI (K&C)

WWII (K&C, Figarti)

I also have several WARBIRDS from CORGI (Very Nice and Cheap !) - one K&C Spitfire and several pieces of the Egypt Range that goes with my Napoleonics and AK WWII Dioramas.

Just a small time collector.

WHAT? NO SPARTANS! Not even a Greek Phalanx? Frankly I'm shocked , you'll have to amend that pronto!