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[villagehorse]

Your camera does a fine job capturing the vivid colours and also the close up shots are crisp. Really adds to the diorama's Gary. Robin.

 

[NZGary]

Thanks Brendon and Robin. I have got into photography more generally since taking shots of my dioramas. There is quite an art to it - but unlike other scenes at least the toy soldiers stay still. New Zealand wildlife is not so accommodating!

Brendon the RHA Britain's six gun horse team and limber is one of my favourite sets. Broke the bank at the time due to other financial commitments to get it but glad I did.

Gary

 

[NZGary]

Campaigning season has finally arrived as the snows of winter have thawed and the rivers of North America and Canada are full to bursting. Rogers Rangers set out to raid indian villages for revenge and plunder using the swollen waterways. However, the natives know what's coming and are ready to defend themselves.

 

[Poppo]

I love the confederate diorama, it is very dramatic and very realistic.......:salute::

 

[NZGary]

Alexander crosses the Indus river in what is present day Northern Pakistan in 326 BC to engage with local Indian regional kings who opposed him. Macedonian infantry once more enter the blood red waters of battle. They would soon mutiny to go home to their beloved homeland. It is said that after Alexander finally turned for home he destroyed his own army to spite them for their mutinous behaviour as the doomed General headed through the desert for his last resting place of Babylon.

 

[Bombon]

Next up an Italian patrol on Sicily in the early 1940'sl

These are very nice! Who made them?

 

[NZGary]

These are very nice! Who made them?

Kronprinz based in Madrid Spain.

 

[NZGary]

German airfield in 1917. Preparing for a dawn patrol.

 

[MikeNick]

Alexander crosses the Indus river in what is present day Northern Pakistan in 326 BC to engage with local Indian regional kings who opposed him. Macedonian infantry once more enter the blood red waters of battle. They would soon mutiny to go home to their beloved homeland. It is said that after Alexander finally turned for home he destroyed his own army to spite them for their mutinous behaviour as the doomed General headed through the desert for his last resting place of Babylon.

Gary,
Any chance that you could post more photos of this dio?
I find it intriguing.
Thanks,
MikeNick

 

[NZGary]

Gary,
Any chance that you could post more photos of this dio?
I find it intriguing.
Thanks,
MikeNick

Hi MikeNick

There is not much to it I am afraid. First Legion Macedonian cavalry and some Kronprinz Macedonian infantry. Many manufacturers model Alexander's army on classical Greek figures. While Alexander had Greek allies his Macedonian troops were different in appearance. Hence only a few figures available on the market. By the time Alexander invaded India he also had many allied troops from his conquered lands - resembling probably the army of Hannibal in terms of a hotch potch of troops. It is rumoured that First Legion are going to release an elephant later this year which may not be Roman but indeed an Indian war elephant - we can but live in hope!

Gary

 

[NZGary]

'Ice cold in Alex'. The Sudan 1880's and 1942 Western desert Egypt and its the same problem in getting the wounded from the front in the blazing heat. A cold winters afternoon in New Zealand, roaring fire, glass of a local pinot noir and watching Ice cold in Alex 1950's WW2 desert drama inspired me to seek out the Bedford ambulance in the diorama room.

Gary

 

[NZGary]

After 1066 William 1 of Britain did not have it all his own way. Rebellion and uprising against the French speaking Norman rule, where most Saxon's we disenfranchised, was rife in the early years of his reign. To secure power he sent out his barons and knights to subdue towns and cities across the land building many castles in the midst of these former Saxon strongholds.

 

[NZGary]

Early 17th century and the Thirty Years War. The myth of Spanish invincibility is shattered as the French achieve notable success against their old enemy. In this scene Spanish forces are pushed back into a local town square as they wait for the inevitable French onslaught.

 

[villagehorse]

Another relaxing weekend for you Gary pursing your passion. Those British camel medic sets are some of my favourites. Always like the way you add a little history note to assist the scene. Robin.

 

[NZGary]

Another relaxing weekend for you Gary pursing your passion. Those British camel medic sets are some of my favourites. Always like the way you add a little history note to assist the scene. Robin.

Thanks Robin. Yep a good weekend doing some dios in between watching the Lions beat the All Blacks in Welly last night.

 

[villagehorse]

Thanks Robin. Yep a good weekend doing some dios in between watching the Lions beat the All Blacks in Welly last night.

Good for you Gary. My team Port Power went down to Richmond in AFL. Always next week. Hoping Andy might tackle Spain 30 year war under the Pike&Musket series, really like this standing army. Your setup looks impressive. Are you thinking of adding another sub with your Figarti one? The TCS one I believe is not the full length, but the photo does not look too bad. If I weaken and purchase one, will probably get my Model man to make the bow and stern which means it will break down for storage, doubt I have room to leave it displayed in full length. Robin.

 

[NZGary]

Good for you Gary. My team Port Power went down to Richmond in AFL. Always next week. Hoping Andy might tackle Spain 30 year war under the Pike&Musket series, really like this standing army. Your setup looks impressive. Are you thinking of adding another sub with your Figarti one? The TCS one I believe is not the full length, but the photo does not look too bad. If I weaken and purchase one, will probably get my Model man to make the bow and stern which means it will break down for storage, doubt I have room to leave it displayed in full length. Robin.

OMG. Can't keep up. Your post sent me off to TSC section. Yes this over used term pops out again. The sub is a must to go with the Figarti e-boat. Your model maker may have to make 2 extensions. Gary

 

[NZGary]

June 1815 Belgium and at the Battle of Waterloo Dutch 'red' and Polish lancers attack a British square. Ravaged by French artillery and repeated assaults by thousands of French troopers the squares held firm allowing the Prussians time to disrupt the French flank and for Napoleon to throw his last dice with the Imperial Guard attacking the British
and allied centre. A key to Wellingtons success against the odds that day was to mingle his Belgium and Dutch allied troops with his own British ensuring they did not break and run at the first French assaults and volleys.

 

[Malcolm Britain]

Smashing stuff. There is real drama portrayed here. That Lancer officer is superbly painted.

Drooling here

M

 

[NZGary]

Not just the blue and the grey. The American Civil War was dominated by blue clad Union and grey clad Confederate troops. But this was not always the case. Bredan's sharpshooters were hand picked troops for their accuracy with a rifle. Like their earlier brothers in arms the Napoleonic British 95th rifles these guys were clad in green. These specialist troops fought in many major engagements with Union forces including Gettysburg and the defence of little roundtop.