Battle of the Plains of Abraham, September 13, 1759 (1 Viewer)

[egonzinc]

Battle of the Plains of Abraham, September 13, 1759

It had been a while since I made a miniature set up as I have been working mainly in 1/6 scale since 2001. But I recently went to Quebec and inspired by the history of the battle, decided to make a representation of the battle in my collection.
All figures are from John Jenkins Design, as is the gate piece. I added a textured base and some vegetation using model railroad scenery materials and made a piece to represent a piece of the city's walls with styrene and painted to match. Decided to use the mirror on the back panel of the display cabinet to get the "doubling effect" from the reflection.

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[villagehorse]

5 times smaller than your main collection, but it still packs a punch, very nice. Robin.

 

[Fraxinus]

Very well done scene. Figures, composition and staging are all outstanding. Blending all of those figures into such a small space while still holding to a theme and story. Much more than a collection.

 

[BHogan]

Great collection and neat display. Thanks for sharing!
Cheers,
Brendan

 

[mikemiller1955]

aaaaaaaaah...this is nice...an epic diorama...very well done...

good to see a POA set up...

 

[ivanmoe]

Battle of the Plains of Abraham, September 13, 1759

Now, who is it that wins this one?:wink2:

-Moe

 

[RISORGIMENTO]

very nice display and great collection, bravo!!
Carlo

 

[Johnboy]

[ Excellent setup, I wonder if JJ could be coaxed into producing some walls to go with his magnificent gate?
Heres hoping,
Johnboy.

 

[Normandy1944]

Great collection, Thanks for sharing!


Harrie

 

[Fraxinus]

Another potential use for the Quebec gate. These photos are from Fort Niagara (US Side). This was one of the principle French forts during the French and Indian War and served as a logistic center connecting Canada to the Ohio and Mississippi French colonies. The British captured the Fort during the later part of the French and Indian War (1759). Also the fort is a very good setting for Battle of Chippawa figures.

The smaller building is called the Gate of the Five Nations (Iroquois). The larger buildings is one or both of the Redoubts (appropriately named, North Redoubt and South Redoubt).

It would seem feasible that someone with talent could incorporate John's Quebec Gate into a similar building or structure. The advantage being that even the redoubt would not be that large. The redoubt is only about 35 feet long per side, maybe 14-inches long at our scale. Hirst Art Brick Molds. Plus with the roof platform, considerable room for figures and cannon.

 

[farmertony]

Terrific display.Great use of the figures.Well done that man.

 

[REVWARBUFF]

I have to agree that your set up is extremely well done. I love how you managed to get the adjoining walls to match the gate--beautiful job!

Thanks for sharing.

Mark

 

[egonzinc]

Thanks to all for the positive feedback.

Here some more images of the set up: