Battle of Monongahela - Flying Column and Conestoga Wagon (3 Viewers)

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Flying Column Battle of the Monongahela (1755) - Conestoga Wagon


The new Monongahela marching sets for the 48th are shown (BM48- Sets 5 thru 11), as well as the new awesome Conestoga Wagon (BAL-12). The command set for BM-48 is very much needed as the "correct" regimental colors for the Flying Column belongs to the 48th, not the 44th. The fighting grenadiers of the 44th are on flank screening duty, so they are not needed here ......

Below is the map for the Advance Party that was prepared for Robert Orme's report to Lord Cumberland on the Battle of the Monongahela. Orme was an Aide-de-Camp to Braddock. Where possible, I tried to follow the map.

In for this thread, I removed about a half dozen or so figures are not really Monongahela figures - figures with the scaled down light infantry hats. But left a few unexpected figures that work well with the Monongahela including:

QB-05; Captain William Stone (47th Regiment of Foot) - Killed
QB-02b; Captain Matthew Floyer (40th Regiment of Foot) - Killed
QB-30; Captain John Conyngham (35th Regiment of Foot) - Wounded

Sadly, John's releases for the Monongahela are very much short on much needed officers. Stone and Floyer were dispatch couriers between the campaign being conducted in New York under William Johnson and General Braddock leading the expedition against Fort Duquesne (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania). Braddock allowed them to stay with the Flying Column. In letters by Ensign Matthew Leslie (48th Regiment of Foot), the Assistant Deputy Quartermaster General, the role of Conyngham in the battle is described in detail (Kopperman, Page 204). Conyngham was then wounded at the Siege of Fort William Henry and is thought to be the only individual wounded at both battles, assuming he was at the Monongahela.

JJClub-016B: The Engineer depicted in this handsome figure that is positioned near the head of the column is best identified as Patrick Mackellar (Wounded), but Adam Williamson was a very young Engineer (Wounded) with the Expedition and eventually reached the rank of Lieutenant General and Governor of Jamaica. Officer rankings were not conferred to Engineers until 1756.

The display is in two fish tanks, Aqueon, Size 33 Long: 48-1/4 inches long x 12-3/4 inches wide and 13-3/8 inches tall. Cheap foam board insulation on the bottom, and very easy to use and painted shelf lining material for the sky. Of course, we have Risorgimento Green as the ground cover color of choice.

Flying Column Battle of the Monongahela (1755) - Conestoga Wagon


The new Monongahela marching sets for the 48th are shown (BM48- Sets 5 thru 11), as well as the new awesome Conestoga Wagon (BAL-12). The command set for BM-48 is very much needed as the "correct" regimental colors for the Flying Column belongs to the 48th, not the 44th. The fighting grenadiers of the 44th are on flank screening duty, so they are not needed here ......

Below is the map for the Advance Party that was prepared for Robert Orme's report to Lord Cumberland on the Battle of the Monongahela. Orme was an Aide-de-Camp to Braddock. Where possible, I tried to follow the map.

In for this thread, I removed about a half dozen or so figures are not really Monongahela figures - figures with the scaled down light infantry hats. But left a few unexpected figures that work well with the Monongahela including:

QB-05; Captain William Stone (47th Regiment of Foot) - Killed
QB-02b; Captain Matthew Floyer (40th Regiment of Foot) - Killed
QB-30; Captain John Conyngham (35th Regiment of Foot) - Wounded

Sadly, John's releases for the Monongahela are very much short on much needed officers. Stone and Floyer were dispatch couriers between the campaign being conducted in New York under William Johnson and General Braddock leading the expedition against Fort Duquesne (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania). Braddock allowed them to stay with the Flying Column. In letters by Ensign Matthew Leslie (48th Regiment of Foot), the Assistant Deputy Quartermaster General, the role of Conyngham in the battle is described in detail (Kopperman, Page 204). Conyngham was then wounded at the Siege of Fort William Henry and is thought to be the only individual wounded at both battles, assuming he was at the Monongahela.

JJClub-016B: The Engineer depicted in this handsome figure that is positioned near the head of the column is best identified as Patrick Mackellar (Wounded), but Adam Williamson was a very young Engineer (Wounded) with the Expedition and eventually reached the rank of Lieutenant General and Governor of Jamaica. Officer rankings were not conferred to Engineers until 1756.

The display is in two fish tanks, Aqueon, Size 33 Long: 48-1/4 inches long x 12-3/4 inches wide and 13-3/8 inches tall. Cheap foam board insulation on the bottom, and very easy to use and painted shelf lining material for the sky. Of course, we have Risorgimento Green as the ground cover color of choice.

Flying Column Battle of the Monongahela (1755) - Conestoga Wagon


The new Monongahela marching sets for the 48th are shown (BM48- Sets 5 thru 11), as well as the new awesome Conestoga Wagon (BAL-12). The command set for BM-48 is very much needed as the "correct" regimental colors for the Flying Column belongs to the 48th, not the 44th. The fighting grenadiers of the 44th are on flank screening duty, so they are not needed here ......

Below is the map for the Advance Party that was prepared for Robert Orme's report to Lord Cumberland on the Battle of the Monongahela. Orme was an Aide-de-Camp to Braddock. Where possible, I tried to follow the map.

In for this thread, I removed about a half dozen or so figures are not really Monongahela figures - figures with the scaled down light infantry hats. But left a few unexpected figures that work well with the Monongahela including:

QB-05; Captain William Stone (47th Regiment of Foot) - Killed
QB-02b; Captain Matthew Floyer (40th Regiment of Foot) - Killed
QB-30; Captain John Conyngham (35th Regiment of Foot) - Wounded

Sadly, John's releases for the Monongahela are very much short on much needed officers. Stone and Floyer were dispatch couriers between the campaign being conducted in New York under William Johnson and General Braddock leading the expedition against Fort Duquesne (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania). Braddock allowed them to stay with the Flying Column. In letters by Ensign Matthew Leslie (48th Regiment of Foot), the Assistant Deputy Quartermaster General, the role of Conyngham in the battle is described in detail (Kopperman, Page 204). Conyngham was then wounded at the Siege of Fort William Henry and is thought to be the only individual wounded at both battles, assuming he was at the Monongahela.

JJClub-016B: The Engineer depicted in this handsome figure that is positioned near the head of the column is best identified as Patrick Mackellar (Wounded), but Adam Williamson was a very young Engineer (Wounded) with the Expedition and eventually reached the rank of Lieutenant General and Governor of Jamaica. Officer rankings were not conferred to Engineers until 1756.

The display is in two fish tanks, Aqueon, Size 33 Long: 48-1/4 inches long x 12-3/4 inches wide and 13-3/8 inches tall. Cheap foam board insulation on the bottom, and very easy to use and painted shelf lining material for the sky. Of course, we have Risorgimento Green as the ground cover color of choice.



















 
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Ken...

this is dazzling to look at...
as epic a marching column as I have see...
you must really be taking advantage of the starter kits...
what a pleasure to look at...

looks like you finally outgrew your two large cabinets...^&grin...
 
Ken...

this is dazzling to look at...
as epic a marching column as I have see...
you must really be taking advantage of the starter kits...
what a pleasure to look at...

looks like you finally outgrew your two large cabinets...^&grin...

WOW! What a feast for the eyes with so many figures. This diorama really has the "WOW FACTOR" with the amount of marching troops. Thanks for the pictures. Also I never thought about an aquarium. Not a bad idea, Keeps them from having to be dusted.

Howard
 
{eek3} {eek3} {eek3} {eek3} --- I can't find the words that can match the incredible display you created.

WOW seems so underrated ...:redface2: I also found aquariums are an excellent way to display a collection.
But in your case you most certainly take the GOLD MEDAL for this usage.

I gotta' go back and look some more ...bye ....

--- LaRRy
 
Good lord, that is a lot of soldiers and an extremely impressive display of strength. Congratulations on gathering so many of these outstanding figures. -- Al
 
Wow, even if I now decided to collect these, there would be none left. Certainly impressive. Really a few here only, it's all done by mirrors surely^&grin, Robin.
 
Thanks Everyone for the Kind Comments, Much Appreciated

Again, the display tries to follow the Advance Party Map by Robert Orme (Orme is the figure next to the fat guy on the horse - John's Lord Cumberland)

From right (front) to left: 1st Aquarium

Small leading detachment of older 44th Grenadiers

Guides and Braddock (Braddock ^&grin really should be in the 2nd Aquarium)

Detachment of the older 44th Grenadiers (Per the Map)

Then One Company of the new 48th Grenadiers

Artillery Limber and 6-pounder

Ammunition Cart

Trumbull: Road Clearing Tools (Trumbull really should be in front of the Artillery Pieces)

From Right to Left in 2nd Aquarium

Older 44th Battalion Line Company

Group of Virginians (all I have :mad: - idiot me)

New 48th Battalion Line Company

with British Heavy Wagon

Coehorn Mortar Wagon

New Conestoga Wagon
 
Aqueon, Size 33 Long: 48-1/4 inches long x 12-3/4 inches wide and 13-3/8 inches tall.

These tanks are great for displaying collections as they are long, reasonably wide and not overly tall. Readily available, but not likely on store display. An 18-inch width would have been better, but really wanted the length to display the flying column. Paid less than $100 for each of the tanks. I can still move one of these by myself, always a nice characteristic.
 
I had an aquarium.it wasn't as long as yours but was taller and wider.Darn thing got cracked so I gave it to a friend for his turtles.
Mark
 
Superb mate that is impressive, I have my Berlin 38 parade set up in a fish tank.
 
Oh my goodness. That's one of the most awesome things I've seen on here. Incredible set up and wonderful commitment to a range. 👍👍👍👍
 
....Patrick Mackellar???...I knew his name was Ken!!
beautiful display, I love ranks so thick,
Carlo
 
Wow ! Your collection makes for a really impressive display. Well done !:salute::
Steve
 
I am so envious! Both of the collection, and being able to display it so well ;)(don't think my wife would approve)

Niels
 
Ken...

this is dazzling to look at...
as epic a marching column as I have see...
you must really be taking advantage of the starter kits...
what a pleasure to look at...

looks like you finally outgrew your two large cabinets...^&grin...

I echo Mike's sentiments! Your display is simply dazzling! Thanks for sharing this with us.

Mark
 

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