Expanded Napoleon in Egypt diorama. (1 Viewer)

[Iron Brigade]

I just recently added #3 camels from K&C's LoJ series (now being retired) and K&C set# NE018 of "Guides Officer". In prior 2 or 3 months I also added three other foot figures to this diorama on General Napoleon in Egypt in 1798-1799. I also moved this diorama from the top of a 30 by 10 inch bookcase to a about 30 x 30 inch table which is right next to anonther display table showing Napoleon in 1800 to 1815 period. About 2/3 of the display table is used for this diorama. For photos being shown here at the Forum I placed a piece of poster board paper behind the back part of the diorama so as to avoid showing bookcase, chair, etc beyond the display table. As this display table is not against a wall I do not use this backdrop normally. I was going to also get two of the mounted camels just recently, but as I already basted my toy soldier budget with other purchases I deleted these two sets from my recent orders at least for now. Please see #5 photos below. I think the last one of the close up photo showing the Rosetta Stone being discovered in interesting.

"Iron Brigade" / Gary

 

[wayne556517]

Very good Gary great setup if i was to go down the NAP road this would be the series i would buy,they look awesome all together.

 

[Iron Brigade]

Very good Gary great setup if i was to go down the NAP road this would be the series i would buy,they look awesome all together.

Thanks for your comments! Also I want thank the 4 "Likes" postings as well by others.

"Iron Brigade"

 

[Rob]

Excellent pics Gary^&cool Very nice scenes.

Rob

 

[Iron Brigade]

QUOTE=Rob;535941]Excellent pics Gary^&cool Very nice scenes.

Rob[/QUOTE]

Rob:

Thank you very much for your kind comments!

"Iron Brigade" / Gary

 

[MapleLeaf]

Nice scene Gary
I'm also dabbing in Naps in Egypt also
ordered some of the old guard

 

[OldDragon]

Gary

You got the making of a beautiful dio ... Perhaps you will consider adding a couple of palm trees {sm4}. Would like to see the whole setup, adjacent table and all.

Refreshing change from the WWll stuff {sm2}

Bests
OD

 

[mikemiller1955]

Gary...your collection...your display and your photographs are sweet...very nice!!!

 

[Terp152]

Well thought out and expertly placed figs Gary. Good use of the impressive scenic props. Great effort. Chris

 

[glossman]

Hi Gary,

Another display nicely done with the figure bases covered. I read with interest about your comment on the uncovering of the "Rosetta Stone", of which I know little about.

Thanks, Raymond

 

[ROUGH RIDER]

Keeps getting better if that is possible. I enjoy seeing your collections.

 

[PanzerAce1944]

Nicely done pics. Look at the colors in those figures. :salute::

 

[Iron Brigade]

Hi Gary,

Another display nicely done with the figure bases covered. I read with interest about your comment on the uncovering of the "Rosetta Stone", of which I know little about.

Thanks, Raymond

Hello Raymond:

I remember learning of the "Rosetta Stone" during one of my high school world history classes now at least 50 years back! I recalled that it had three (3) languages on the store and that because one of them was in Greek experts were in due course able to read the Egytptian heiroglyphs that had for a great many centuries no one could read.

My just now today research Online indicates that the Rosetta Stone was a degree issued by Egyptian King Ptolemy V relative to Egyptian religion matters and it was issued in 196 B.C. It was written in 3 languages so that all Egyptians could read them, namely (1) Ancient Egyptian heiroglyphs (2) Demontic (then a more modern Egyptian common language) and (3) Ancient Greek. A young frenchman expert was able to read or translate the Egyptian hieroglyphs in 1822. My research also disclosed that the Rosetta Stone was discovered on 19 July 1799 by a French soldier while building a fort. The British took over the stone from the French in 1801 & has been under the control of the British Museum since 1802. Alas, during our visit to the British Museum in July 1995 I do not recall seeing the Rosetta Stone!

Best regards, Gary

 

[glossman]

Hello Raymond:

I remember learning of the "Rosetta Stone" during one of my high school world history classes now at least 50 years back! I recalled that it had three (3) languages on the store and that because one of them was in Greek experts were in due course able to read the Egytptian heiroglyphs that had for a great many centuries no one could read.

My just now today research Online indicates that the Rosetta Stone was a degree issued by Egyptian King Ptolemy V relative to Egyptian religion matters and it was issued in 196 B.C. It was written in 3 languages so that all Egyptians could read them, namely (1) Ancient Egyptian heiroglyphs (2) Demontic (then a more modern Egyptian common language) and (3) Ancient Greek. A young frenchman expert was able to read or translate the Egyptian hieroglyphs in 1822. My research also disclosed that the Rosetta Stone was discovered on 19 July 1799 by a French soldier while building a fort. The British took over the stone from the French in 1801 & has been under the control of the British Museum since 1802. Alas, during our visit to the British Museum in July 1995 I do not recall seeing the Rosetta Stone!

Best regards, Gary

Hi Gary,

Thank you very much for your informative reply. You did a great job in writing a concise summary of the historical background of the Rosetta Stone. It was the key to the deciphering of ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphics. I also read that it was discovered by a Captain Bouchard of the French Army Engineers while building a fort in the town of Rashid (Rosetta) in Egypt circa 1799.

The use of the term "Rosetta Stone" has evolved over the years. The modern day usage of the term ranges from the trade name of an online language learning computer software program to idiomatic use in writing and speech.

Thanks, Raymond.