Crusades Diorama (1 Viewer)

[bearybones]

Here are a few new images of my developing Crusades diorama. Eventually, the homemade Italian Cypress trees will be free standing, instead of having to lean up against a building for support.

 

[mikemiller1955]

George...absolutely beautiful work...your collection is awesome...I love the rolling shields for the archers...I made one myself...it turned out okay...I used yours for a model...the "running dog" looks great too...do you remember where you got him......very cool stuff...

please post the link to the archer's shield again when you get time...

 

[bearybones]

Thank you, Michael, for your kind compliments. Your scratch build Archer's Mantlet is very nice. I enjoy seeing your posts on the forum, with the pictures you show, as you creatively build your various projects from scratch. Your work is always very impressive. The archer's shield is by Armond P Bayardi and is officially called Medieval Archer's Mantlet Kit No. MEA/103. at Michigan Toy Soldier Company. It comes as a model kit to assemble and paint for $10.00. I now have nine of them. I think you can get a discount once you register with them on line and get your discount code number. They may have to order it. The running dog is also a model kit to assemble. It is made by Andrea Miniatures, who make all kinds of 54mm animal kits. It is Kit #ANSG A39 at Military Miniatures Warehouse for $9.99. That's where I got mine from. It would probably cost less at Mich. Toy, but I don't know if they carry that particular kit.

 

[bearybones]

The bearded guy holding the sword, standing next to the K&C Templar, who is also holding a sword, is Hugh of Paynes, by Black Hawk. I think he fits in nicely with my King & Country figures.

 

[bearybones]

Michael, the running dog does not come with a base. In the picture I posted, mine has a base. I took that base from another figure that I used to scavange parts from.

 

[Iron Brigade]

Here are a few new images of my developing Crusades diorama. Eventually, the homemade Italian Cypress trees will be free standing, instead of having to lean up against a building for support.

Dear "bearybones":

Wow, your new "Crusades" diorama is looking splendid already! Keep up the good work! I look forward to seeing more photos of it in the future.

Best regards, "Iron Brigade" / Gary

 

[wwiibuff]

Love your collection. Looks great. Thanks for posting.

 

[bromhead]

very enjoyable

 

[mestell]

Always a pleasure to see photos of your Crusades collection George. Very nicely done . . . .
Mike

 

[amhuff1]

Great diorama. Always liked this time period just not enough room to collect it.

 

[marco55]

I can tell that your diorama is a labor of love.Very nice indeed.
Mark

 

[Youngster]

Superb collection and diorama. Thanks for posting!

 

[bearybones]

Michael,

Here are some shots of one of my archer's mantlets after it has been glued together and trimmed of excess plastic, but before I have painted it. On either side are ones I have completed. I try to make the wood on each one look a bit different.

 

[bearybones]

I make the arrows from wire and paper.

 

[mikemiller1955]

I make the arrows from wire and paper.

I would love a close up of your arrows with a tutorial...they look good from what I can see...

 

[bearybones]

Thank you, Gary, Duke, Mike, Mark, youngster, bromhead and amhuff1. I appreciate the kind compliments.

George

 

[bearybones]

Hi Michael,

Thanks for your compliments on my arrows. Actually, all I do is snip thin wires to the right length, then cut the feathers out of paper of the weight that notecards or birthday cards are made from, then glue the paper feathers to the wire, using Crazy Glue. The feathers look OK being the solid white color of paper, but you can paint them for added realism, if desired. I use a thin, Exacto-type blade attached to a metal handle for cutting the feathers. I use a tweezers to hold the feathers, while I attach them. You have to have lots of patience for this kind of work. Michael, you obviously have the required patience.

George

 

[g18]

Hi George,

Thanks for sharing your work-in-progress.

Your dedication to the medieval range is most welcome and commendable.

Cheers

 

[Fraxinus]

Nicely done, thanks for posting

 

[mikemiller1955]

Hi Michael,

Thanks for your compliments on my arrows. Actually, all I do is snip thin wires to the right length, then cut the feathers out of paper of the weight that notecards or birthday cards are made from, then glue the paper feathers to the wire, using Crazy Glue. The feathers look OK being the solid white color of paper, but you can paint them for added realism, if desired. I use a thin, Exacto-type blade attached to a metal handle for cutting the feathers. I use a tweezers to hold the feathers, while I attach them. You have to have lots of patience for this kind of work. Michael, you obviously have the required patience.

George

I don't think I have the eyes for that kind of work...making feathers in 52mm is not for me...you don't know of any links that sell metal one in this scale do you...