Fighting in the heart of Normandy... (2 Viewers)

[REVWARBUFF]

Ken,

That is just phenomenal work!^&cool^&cool^&cool^&cool^&cool

I agree!! Such great detail too!

Mark

 

[blue max]

Hi Ken and Ericka,

Just wanted to thankyou two for a wonderful time at the History Store. I sure learned alot about painting backdrops for dioramas. You sure make it look easy. Please let me know if you have anymore demonstrations in the future. The Carentan diorama made it home OK. First think I did was put some of my soldiers on it. Will try to send you some pics ASAP.
Thanks so much for all...Ron {sm4}

 

[wayne556517]

Hi Ken and Ericka,

Just wanted to thankyou two for a wonderful time at the History Store. I sure learned alot about painting backdrops for dioramas. You sure make it look easy. Please let me know if you have anymore demonstrations in the future. The Carentan diorama made it home OK. First think I did was put some of my soldiers on it. Will try to send you some pics ASAP.
Thanks so much for all...Ron {sm4}

Put some on here mate if you have time and don't mind cheers,
great pick up.

 

[blue max]

Would like to post some pics ASAP and when I get some pics and find how o post them on form...Thanks Ron

 

[redhugh]

A last few images of the 'Carentan' mini diorama...
A 1st Legion figure stands in for a member of the 795th Ost Battalion.

A W. Britain U.S. Airborne figure along with a German Styer and a Collector's Showcase RSO.

Another view along the street.

just came across this thread, buildings are very nice, especially like the barn and the courtyard, the wallpaper on the bombed out house looks perfect. ^&cool

 

[wwiibuff]

These are some really great scenes Ken. The buildings/walls/scenery etc. are all excellent, and the figures/vehicles are placed in such a way as to make the scenes "come alive". Everything together is so realistic looking. Well done. Thanks for posting all these shots of your brilliant work.

 

[Ken & Ericka Osen/H&A Studio]

Hi All,
Thanks for the kind comments on the work.
Well it is over 70 degrees here in Michigan so I used the nice weather as an excuse to go out in the back yard for a few minutes to take some pictures. I just used a few components, our stone walls with custom painted signs, plain stone walls, cobblestone street section and our new stone & brick gateway. Also used was a small custom building, a scratch built pine tree, our water trough and some forest litter to blend it all together.
Here is an image of the basic foreground elements...

A close up of the Caen Centre sign...

An overall view...

The Saint Lo sign...

Part of the Argentan sign with the Stone & Brick archway. A couple of W. Britain Fallschirmjagers look for enemy armor...

I think you cn see how easy it is to set a time and place with only a few scenic items.
I hope you enjoy,
Ken

 

[Ken & Ericka Osen/H&A Studio]

Two more for fun...

This image features a Collector's Showcase RSO...

Ken

 

[Rob]

Superb work Ken, really top class. I don't suppose we will be able to order a wall with a painted sign on it could we??

Thanks

Rob

 

[Mitch]

Nice
Mitch

 

[Ken & Ericka Osen/H&A Studio]

Superb work Ken, really top class. I don't suppose we will be able to order a wall with a painted sign on it could we??

Thanks

Rob

Hi There,
The custom hand painted signs are available only through our website and are individually priced. Feel free to contact us for a quote.
Thanks so much,
Ken

 

[Rob]

Hi There,
The custom hand painted signs are available only through our website and are individually priced. Feel free to contact us for a quote.
Thanks so much,
Ken

Brilliant, thanks Ken I appreciate your answer.

Rob

 

[arnhem44mad]

1 word AMAZING, unbelievable how much detail goes into every signle little piece of your work Ken! BRAVO!^&grin

Scott

 

[mestell]

Very nicely done Ken . . . Hope you had an enjoyable Birthday . . . . .
:smile2: Mike

 

[Napoleon1er]

Ken- I LOVE that gate! Now I really have to buy some of your buildings!

 

[Ken & Ericka Osen/H&A Studio]

We are headed to N.Y. tomorrow, but when I get back I will try to photograph the gate with some Napoleonic figures.
Ken

 

[Ken & Ericka Osen/H&A Studio]

Three Fallschirmjagers see some movement in the open fields just outside Argentan...

Figures by W. Britain.
Ken

 

[Lawrence Lo]

Ken & Ericka,
On behalf of Hans, Louis and myself, thank you for the wonderful gifts you gave us this past weekend. We had a great time and hope to see you again soon in New York to enjoy some more sushi! All the best, Lawrence

 

[Ghostrider]

Ken and Erica,

It's always a fun and informative experience being around you. Not only do I admire your creative dio and sculpting abilities, but your vast Historical knowledge brings this hobby into finer perspective. Thanks, and I'll be speaking to you in the future about some things we discussed.

My best

Joe

 

[Louis Badolato]

Ken & Ericka,
On behalf of Hans, Louis and myself, thank you for the wonderful gifts you gave us this past weekend. We had a great time and hope to see you again soon in New York to enjoy some more sushi! All the best, Lawrence

Ken and Erika,

I wanted to personally echo Larry's sentiments. The gifts were wonderful, but your company was the best gift of all. Hope you can join us in London for the next Symposium!

Regards,

Louis