Battle of Gallipoli, Part 1; To The Beach (1 Viewer)

[Terp152]

On the morning of 25 April 1915 elements of the 1st Australian Division, using ships boats towed by steam launches, land on ANZAC cove. Chris




The Turkish commander tells his men "Let them come..."



To be continued.

 

[TomNT]

Awesome scene Chris and you have a great collection of Aussies, RN Sailors and boats as well as Turk's.

Tom

 

[jazzeum]

Impressive Chris. Love the water.

 

[King & Country]

On the morning of 25 April 1915 elements of the 1st Australian Division, using ships boats towed by steam launches, land on ANZAC cove. Chris
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The Turkish commander tells his men "Let them come..."
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To be continued.

Many congratulations Chris...Now, that is impressive!
I think quite a few of our Aussie mates would even have such a comprehensive set up...Really terrific...Now where are you hiding the Turkish artillery..?
All the best and happy collecting, Andy.

 

[JPB]

Wow!

 

[GICOP]

Excellent Chris {bravo}}{bravo}}{bravo}}

All the best

Martyn

 

[Larry Allen]

Fantastic setup and display, Chris.

Figures in mass, like all the Aussies, Sailors, boats and tug are very, very impressive.
Also enjoy the different photos from both sides, the landings and the defenders.

Great job all around.

---LaRRy

 

[Desertkiwi]

That's a cracking good display Chris, the water and mass array of boats hitting the beach is outstanding, thanking for sharing!!:salute::

 

[enricoquinto]

Hi Chris,

that's very impressive. I've appreciated every detail. What terrific pictures!!! :rolleyes2:

Keep up the good work, please!!!

Enrico

 

[Iron Brigade]

Chris:

Great photos of your splendid WW1 diorama!

Gary

 

[REVWARBUFF]

Chris,

This is indeed a terrific dio you've done! I can't say anything more than what's been already said.

Can't wait to see what the continuation will be.

Where did you get the water matte? I like the ripple effects in it. Did you make it or buy it?

Mark

 

[Oberstinhaber]

Many congratulations Chris...Now, that is impressive!
I think quite a few of our Aussie mates would even have such a comprehensive set up...Really terrific...Now where are you hiding the Turkish artillery..?
All the best and happy collecting, Andy.

Andy, Chris,

As one of Andy's Aussie Mates, I will have to say a few words:

Great display, water effects super!, lovely beach.

Suggestions: Firstly, the boats would have been "cast off" from the Launch 100m off shore and rowed from there. Reasons: Launches didn't want to go in too close in case they ran aground, and the sooner they cast off the boats the sooner they could go back to pick up the next lot of boats.

Secondly, "Best Practice" when towing boats is to do so "line ahead" (ie: a single line) All of the evidence I have seen indicates that best practice was usually followed, occasionally, in 2 lines but never three, that would be an accident waiting to happen

Thirdly, That Launch is not an RN Launch. Yes, I know, no one makes one, yet

The Turks: It is now a settled question that there were not more than 90 Turks (ie a "Company") in ANZAC Cove at dawn on 25 April 1915. They were not "dug in" ,so no sandbags and barbed wire. Certainly no artillery!

The Turks knew that there was to be an "invasion", somewhere on the peninsular, but they didn't know where. What they identified as "likely spots" were well defended. "ANZAC Cove" was not a "likely spot", indeed the Australians were not supposed to land there !! That they did land there was a military Stuff up of monumental proportions.

There were 900 casualities on the beach that day. This shows what well trained, tough "steady" troops can do when occupying the high ground and presented with a mass of "easy targets"

Now, by the next day, ie 26 April that had changed, there were hundreds of Turks, with Machine Guns, and backed by artillery opposing the Aussies, who had not advanced very far from the beach. The rest, as they say, is history.

I am part of a small team which has just completed building a diorama using only "commercially available" figures and accessories. I fully understand the compromises one has to make with "historical accuracy". I do believe that we have to guard against dishing up something which the punters will like because it looks good, despite the facts.

Happy Collecting,

Oberstinhaber

 

[Terp152]

Awesome scene Chris and you have a great collection of Aussies, RN Sailors and boats as well as Turk's.

Tom

Impressive Chris. Love the water.

Wow!

Excellent Chris {bravo}}{bravo}}{bravo}}

All the best

Martyn

Fantastic setup and display, Chris.

Figures in mass, like all the Aussies, Sailors, boats and tug are very, very impressive.
Also enjoy the different photos from both sides, the landings and the defenders.

Great job all around.

---LaRRy

That's a cracking good display Chris, the water and mass array of boats hitting the beach is outstanding, thanking for sharing!!:salute::

Hi Chris,

that's very impressive. I've appreciated every detail. What terrific pictures!!! :rolleyes2:

Keep up the good work, please!!!

Enrico

Chris:

Great photos of your splendid WW1 diorama!

Gary

Chris,

This is indeed a terrific dio you've done! I can't say anything more than what's been already said.

Can't wait to see what the continuation will be.

Where did you get the water matte? I like the ripple effects in it. Did you make it or buy it?

Mark

Many thanks for the comments and like votes guys. JG Miniatures did the 36" x 78" dio base (I don't have near the talent). I sent John templates of the bottoms of the boats and he implanted those into the base with the various wakes. Think he did a great job. Hope to have the next installment next month. And appreciate all (almost) the remarks. Chris

 

[wwiibuff]

That's awesome Chris. Looks great!

 

[Terp152]

Many congratulations Chris...Now, that is impressive!
I think quite a few of our Aussie mates would even have such a comprehensive set up...Really terrific...Now where are you hiding the Turkish artillery..?
All the best and happy collecting, Andy.

Many thanks Andy, really had some fun putting this together. Took well over a yr of collecting, but the K&C figs are great. Painting and sculpting are top notch, some of your best I think with the latest Turks. BTW, the Turkish battery will remain "masked" awaiting their gunners. :wink2: Again, thanks for the kind remarks. Chris

 

[Terp152]

That's awesome Chris. Looks great!

Thanks Duke. Chris

 

[King & Country]

Andy, Chris,

As one of Andy's Aussie Mates, I will have to say a few words:

Great display, water effects super!, lovely beach.

Suggestions: Firstly, the boats would have been "cast off" from the Launch 100m off shore and rowed from there. Reasons: Launches didn't want to go in too close in case they ran aground, and the sooner they cast off the boats the sooner they could go back to pick up the next lot of boats.

Secondly, "Best Practice" when towing boats is to do so "line ahead" (ie: a single line) All of the evidence I have seen indicates that best practice was usually followed, occasionally, in 2 lines but never three, that would be an accident waiting to happen

Thirdly, That Launch is not an RN Launch. Yes, I know, no one makes one, yet

The Turks: It is now a settled question that there were not more than 90 Turks (ie a "Company") in ANZAC Cove at dawn on 25 April 1915. They were not "dug in" ,so no sandbags and barbed wire. Certainly no artillery!

The Turks knew that there was to be an "invasion", somewhere on the peninsular, but they didn't know where. What they identified as "likely spots" were well defended. "ANZAC Cove" was not a "likely spot", indeed the Australians were not supposed to land there !! That they did land there was a military Stuff up of monumental proportions.

There were 900 casualities on the beach that day. This shows what well trained, tough "steady" troops can do when occupying the high ground and presented with a mass of "easy targets"

Now, by the next day, ie 26 April that had changed, there were hundreds of Turks, with Machine Guns, and backed by artillery opposing the Aussies, who had not advanced very far from the beach. The rest, as they say, is history.

I am part of a small team which has just completed building a diorama using only "commercially available" figures and accessories. I fully understand the compromises one has to make with "historical accuracy". I do believe that we have to guard against dishing up something which the punters will like because it looks good, despite the facts.

Happy Collecting,

Oberstinhaber

I fully understand all of your very valid historical points and agree with them...However Chris was simply putting together a 'Gallipoli' style display for, I am sure, his own enjoyment and sharing it with fellow collectors for their pleasure as well.

I don't think it is meant to be a factual, museum-quality exhibit which accurately reflects the landscape, the forces deployed on both sides or the actual conditions of the landings...Just one collector's interpretation and use of his own collection of figures and accessories for his and other enthusiasts viewing.

Best wishes and happy collecting! Andy.

 

[ivanmoe]

Chris,

That is as good an amphib scene as I've ever laid eyes on. Absolutely in awe of the scale of your diorama and find it truly grand in both particulars and the whole. Can't wait to see Part II, but I'm not sure how you can exceed what you've already achieved.^&cool

-Moe

 

[WesternOutlaw]

Most impressive display and collection. I love this shot:

 

[villagehorse]

Gee you have done this well. Puts my small landing force that I have to shame and certain failure.^&grin. There is a fair bit money tied up in your diorama, but IMO it is worth every cent to create a 'WOW' factor as you have done. The Whale boats look splendid and I love the sea effect which compliments them. Five star. Robin.