Buford's Knoll, The Battle of Brandy Station, June 9, 1863 (1 Viewer)

Looking forward to that last figure to be released. I think the trumpeter leaning forward in the saddle is an outstanding pose.
 
paxtoysoldier said:
Fun History and beautiful set-up!
Pats
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THX Pats

tmanthegreat said:
Awesome display, Mike! Your terrain looks fantastic and blends perfectly with the background image (something I need to try out with my dioramas). I also like your use of the wood display base. I like my frames as they can contain dirt snd other bits, but the bases with the beveled edges always look good!
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Thank you very much Tristan, much appreciated. My first time trying one of these wooden craft bases. Funny you mentioned the beveled edges because that's one of the reasons I decided to use it.

Dragoon said:
Looking forward to that last figure to be released. I think the trumpeter leaning forward in the saddle is an outstanding pose.
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I agree Ken, the mounted bugler is a great looking figure. John really comes up with some great sculpts.

Mike
 
Terp152 said:
Beautiful displays Mike. I will also be adding those figs to my dio when released.
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Thanks Chris. Altogether, these figures make an outstanding display. John really came up a winner when he sculpted these.

Mike
 
Have you noticed?
The general pointing with his pipe has a totally different uniform on the preview image and the final figurine, even the hat has been extensively retouched...with a much better result.
 
Francis said:
Have you noticed?
The general pointing with his pipe has a totally different uniform on the preview image and the final figurine, even the hat has been extensively retouched...with a much better result.
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??? Here's a side by side comparison of the promotional photo and the Buford figure I have. They look the same to me.

Mike

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I think it's a question of light and shadow.
on the promotional photo where you surrounded the next two riders, the general's uniform did not appear blue and the vertical folds of his jacket were not visible on your dio whereas in the photo, they are very visible...
On the other hand, the last zoomed photo shows the details well and reflects the same, in the end...
 
The scenic ground work is looking great Mike. - Now cleaning the work table surface will be a project all its own. I find that even when the table looks clean, I can still feel the tiny sponge particles... LOL
 
mestell said:
Thanks again Cameron. Although Custer was a Captain on Pleasonton's staff on June 9, 1863, John has him identified as a Lieutenant. When looking at his shoulder boards with an unaided eye you really can't tell due to the small size. However, with a magnifying glass and a good light source it does appear that the shoulder boards denote the rank of 1st LT.



Thank you very much Robin. I really appreciate that very nice compliment.



Thank you Ken.
Mike
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It's difficult to determine Custer's rank on 9 June but I did see a Wikipedia statement that Custer was a 1st Lt. That reference may be what John used for his figure.
 
Terp152 said:
Mike, you're hitting it out of the park with the ground base. You've given me ideas. :unsure:
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Thank you Chris. One of the great things about forums like this . . . the sharing of ideas.

Dragoon said:
The scenic ground work is looking great Mike. - Now cleaning the work table surface will be a project all its own. I find that even when the table looks clean, I can still feel the tiny sponge particles... LOL
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THX Ken. Those sponge particles are insidious aren't they? By the way, it's our kitchen table much to my wife's annoyance . . . my bad 😋

Mike
 
Delivery day brought you some great figures Mike ! This scene is filling out nicely.
 
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