"DEGUELLO!" The Fall of the Alamo (2 Viewers)
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maddadicus
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Who says it ends. The next chapter has the spirits of those gallant Texicans fighting forever, for it only truly ends if we, as Americans ever forget...Michael
mikemiller1955
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That's good news!
Do us a favor and stretch out a few more extra than 6 more you're hoping for.
You know I'm hooked on this thread.
Keep them coming.
Michael
thebritfarmer
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That may be!....but hurry up with the last chapter - you've got Waterloo to do next
Really good and enjoyable. Thanks.
Jeff
I think you mean Rorke's Drift Jeff
Along with everyone else Reb, I would like to extend my thanks for taking the time to compose, photograph, edit etc..etc...so that we can also enjoy your great dios from the comfort of our homes.
Harrytheheid
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I think you mean Rorke's Drift Jeff
Along with everyone else Reb, I would like to extend my thanks for taking the time to compose, photograph, edit etc..etc...so that we can also enjoy your great dios from the comfort of our homes.
Hmmmm....Now could Reb's thread on the popularity of the Zulu War contain just the slightest wee hint as to where he's going next with his Diodramas..??
Hmmmm....
thebritfarmer
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I never thought of that Harry and he was in the ModelZone shop and was discussing Zulus with the owner.
Can you imagine the Diodrama 
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I have just read this listing again, as I just returned from a business trip to San Antonio. The Alamo was great, it has changed quite a bit since I was last there(1972). The Kings X store was nice.
I was talkng to one of the guards there and he stated that the long term plans (20 years or more) for the Alamo was to rebuild the walls. This would require the purchase of the buldings across the street from the plaza. I am not sure if it will happen or not, but if it happens a 70 year old TS collector will be there.
I was talkng to one of the guards there and he stated that the long term plans (20 years or more) for the Alamo was to rebuild the walls. This would require the purchase of the buldings across the street from the plaza. I am not sure if it will happen or not, but if it happens a 70 year old TS collector will be there.
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The Fight for the Alamo Flag Part II
With the Mexican attack now on two fronts of the Convent the brave defenders were gradually beaten down one by one and annihilated by Torres and his remaining men. He had now fought his way to within grasping distance of the rebel banner.
On the lower level roof Torres was now supported by Lieutenant Damasco Martinez and his contingent of troops. Martinez wearing his distinctive red spotted bandana tied around his head urged his men forward to assist Torres now practically fighting by himself.
Only two defenders were now resisting the Mexican attackers the mortally wounded Squire Daymon and Jesse Bowman a giant of a man who was furiously tangling with two of the wall scalers-having no time to reload his guns Bowman picked up one of the Mexicans over his head to throw him off the roof to the plaza below whilst viciously kicking the other in his leg.
Torres calmly and coldly shot Bowman through the heart.
As Bowman fell to the ground Torres grabbed hold of the Alamo flag
But Daymon was not quite dead yet and with his final effort aimed his last loaded pistol and fired at the Mexican officer who was tearing down their flag.
Martinez saw Torres grab the flag and then fall
Quickly turning he shouted down to his color bearer
"Rapidamete mi amigo que necesito ahora neustros colores nacionales"
Martinez and his color bearer now placed their colors into position watched by the dying Torres who raised his sword in salute to his country's flag. For a brief moment no one now moved on the convent roof-but the flag that now flew in the early morning breeze was red, white and green-bearing the emblem of the angry eagle and serpent of Centralist Mexico.
Martinez having taken the rebel banner from the now dead Torres's hand passed it to his color bearer and told him to go and present it to His Excellency Santa Anna
Down in the plaza Santa Anna's troops paused in their advance and wildly cheered their national flag now proudly flying above the mission. They now all felt victory was indeed close and would surely be theirs. Morale now running high they began to move toward the area where the last bastion of defenders were still fiercely resisting-
The Alamo church!
With the Mexican attack now on two fronts of the Convent the brave defenders were gradually beaten down one by one and annihilated by Torres and his remaining men. He had now fought his way to within grasping distance of the rebel banner.
On the lower level roof Torres was now supported by Lieutenant Damasco Martinez and his contingent of troops. Martinez wearing his distinctive red spotted bandana tied around his head urged his men forward to assist Torres now practically fighting by himself.
Only two defenders were now resisting the Mexican attackers the mortally wounded Squire Daymon and Jesse Bowman a giant of a man who was furiously tangling with two of the wall scalers-having no time to reload his guns Bowman picked up one of the Mexicans over his head to throw him off the roof to the plaza below whilst viciously kicking the other in his leg.
Torres calmly and coldly shot Bowman through the heart.
As Bowman fell to the ground Torres grabbed hold of the Alamo flag
But Daymon was not quite dead yet and with his final effort aimed his last loaded pistol and fired at the Mexican officer who was tearing down their flag.
Martinez saw Torres grab the flag and then fall
Quickly turning he shouted down to his color bearer
"Rapidamete mi amigo que necesito ahora neustros colores nacionales"
Martinez and his color bearer now placed their colors into position watched by the dying Torres who raised his sword in salute to his country's flag. For a brief moment no one now moved on the convent roof-but the flag that now flew in the early morning breeze was red, white and green-bearing the emblem of the angry eagle and serpent of Centralist Mexico.
Martinez having taken the rebel banner from the now dead Torres's hand passed it to his color bearer and told him to go and present it to His Excellency Santa Anna
Down in the plaza Santa Anna's troops paused in their advance and wildly cheered their national flag now proudly flying above the mission. They now all felt victory was indeed close and would surely be theirs. Morale now running high they began to move toward the area where the last bastion of defenders were still fiercely resisting-
The Alamo church!
mikemiller1955
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You never cease to amaze me Bob,
That was a great chapter, "The Flag", great story fantastic poses for it too.
You are a vivid story teller and first class hobbyist.
I'm really looking forward to the next chapter, "The Church".
Thanks for the entertaining thread.
Michael
That was a great chapter, "The Flag", great story fantastic poses for it too.
You are a vivid story teller and first class hobbyist.
I'm really looking forward to the next chapter, "The Church".
Thanks for the entertaining thread.
Michael
eborris
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Not to mention that they'd have to reroute the streets around there as they go through the north and west portions of the compound.I have just read this listing again, as I just returned from a business trip to San Antonio. The Alamo was great, it has changed quite a bit since I was last there(1972). The Kings X store was nice.
I was talkng to one of the guards there and he stated that the long term plans (20 years or more) for the Alamo was to rebuild the walls. This would require the purchase of the buldings across the street from the plaza. I am not sure if it will happen or not, but if it happens a 70 year old TS collector will be there.
kilted vampire
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Bob, 2TU again!
Jeff
All the above is true This is some of the most stunning work to date. I never thought I could be this interested in the Alamo. Your skill have improved more ,if this is possible. You have included the detrius and confusion , the fog of war in the shots. Very well met!
Louis Badolato
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Stirring, stunning, startling, stupefying, splendid mate.More exceptional layout, use of poses and photography. Encore, Encore.
The only thing I can add to the above assessment is a question: why is it that the best U.S. Civil War and Alamo diodramas are made by an Englishman?
