Forward Into History (1 Viewer)

[mestell]

Still wet and cold outside - never got above 49F today. Enjoy . . . . . .
Mike

July 1, 1863​

Just Southwest of Gettysburg​

The morning of July 1, 1863, found 1st Brigade, 1st Division, 1st Corps, Army of the Potomac camped at Marsh Creek, just off the Emmittsburg Road and about 7 miles from a little cross roads town called Gettysburg. Orders were received "Come quick, enemy engaged". And thus the famed Iron Brigade started their march into history. Led by the 2nd WI Volunteer Infantry Regiment, the 7th Wisconsin followed next, then the 19th Indiana, the 24th Michigan, and lastly the 6th Wisconsin. Down Emmittsburg Road toward the sound of battle. They past a Peach Orchard on their right, peaceful looking now but in 24 hours it will be the scene of a horrific struggle. About a mile from Gettysburg they quick step past the Codori house and farm on their right while on their left is mile after mile of split rail fence. None of these veterans could know that within 48 hours this farm would be in the middle of the Confederacy's last big punch of this battle - Pickett's Charge. Just past the Codori house they turn off the road, cross an open field and proceed up the eastern slope of a ridge named after a nearby Luthern Seminary. Little did they know they were marching into history.

Colonel Lucius Fairchild, commander 2nd WI, leads the regiment past the Codori home (the original house was made of red brick - sorry). He will soon loose his left arm due to wounds received. Lt. Colonel George Stevens will be killed

Just promoted to Captain this very morning, Captain William W. Jones leads Company A - he will survive today's combat

Forward Wisconsin

Before this day is done, 77% (233 of 302 engaged) of the 2nd WI will be dead or wounded. Casualties will be so high for the entire brigade that after this battle they will exist no longer

 

[thebritfarmer]

Another fine display and story Mike. You are enjoying these new figures immensely. Thanks for sharing your pplaytime with us.

It was chilly and overcast here today also, I believe warm weather is on the way though

 

[marco55]

Your doing a great job Mike.
Mark

 

[6th Wisconsin]

Excellent. Very dramatic. Racing to aid the Union cavalry.

 

[jazzeum]

Mike,

Shouldn't you be playing with your grandson?

 

[HistoryfortheAges]

I like that officer figure. Good pose! Is that one part of the "Chosen Ground" series? Thanks.

 

[cantinetozzo]

Very nice diorama!!!

 

[Nooooo9]

These figures are great. I like how the flag bearers have dandelions sculpted on the base. The scenics are nice in the diorama too. I'd like to get some of those shrubs. They are very nice. I don't think lilacs bloom in July though. I like how you have your board set up with the farm buildings and you can change the figures around as you want. Good stuff.

 

[mestell]

Thanks everyone; Scott, Mark, 6th WI, jazzeum, Historyfortheages, catinetozzo, and N000009

Mike,
Shouldn't you be playing with your grandson?

My grandson and daughter are still at the hospital - both doing fine. Both are coming home today. Did get to visit yesterday for a couple of hours - was able to fit these photos in between.

I like that officer figure. Good pose! Is that one part of the "Chosen Ground" series? Thanks.

The officer in the first two pictures, which I identified as Colonel Lucius Fairchild is from the Chosen Ground set. The Officer in the third picture which I identified as Capt Jones is from set #31011 Iron Brigade Command set

These figures are great. I like how the flag bearers have dandelions sculpted on the base. The scenics are nice in the diorama too. I'd like to get some of those shrubs. They are very nice. I don't think lilacs bloom in July though. I like how you have your board set up with the farm buildings and you can change the figures around as you want. Good stuff.

All the scenics/buildings are from Wm Britain. The shrubs have all been made by Ken & Ericka Osen (Hudson & Allen Studio) - Some I got at past OTSN Chicgo shows and some I had made for me. The lilac bush is like me - a late bloomer

 

[jazzeum]

Mike,

Your setups are fantastic and you beat me to the punch as I was going to ask you who made them, although I thought (mistaken apparently) that somewhere along the way you had said that Ken had made them for you.

 

[Lewey Gun Vick]

Very nice Mike!

Regards,
Vick

 

[mestell]

Mike,

Your setups are fantastic and you beat me to the punch as I was going to ask you who made them, although I thought (mistaken apparently) that somewhere along the way you had said that Ken had made them for you.

Thanks Brad. The actual buildings, stone walls, fencing, et al are manufactured by Wm Britains, however Ken Osen did most of the sculpting for them, except for the farm house (I beleive that was originally designed by TM Terrain). The shrubery, trees, etc were made by Ken and Ericka Osen. The four 22"x22" diorama bases that I use for my scenes were custom made for me by Ken. I have four more being made which I should have sometime in July. These will give me eight interchangeable bases that when all put together will give me a 44" x 88" diorama that fits onto the top of my 4'x8' "play" table.
Mike

 

[spartan71]

It is really a great pleasure seeing all of the pictures you have posted this past days. For a new recruit like me, it gives that sight/ ideas what to do. Thank you!
Best regards to you and your family.

 

[mestell]

It is really a great pleasure seeing all of the pictures you have posted this past days. For a new recruit like me, it gives that sight/ ideas what to do. Thank you!
Best regards to you and your family.

Thank you very much. Typically I post a lot of photos of my scenes during the winter months when I am "cabin bound". I don't do as much during the spring and summer months because I spend alot of my time outside and away from the computer. However, its been raining, very windy and cold these past three days here which has kept me inside - thus the recent photos
Mike

 

[wwiibuff]

Nice display, love the farmhouse.