Great Looking Iron Brigade Figures (1 Viewer)

[UKReb]

These certainly look like being my first serious order for 2014.



2nd Regiment Wisconsin would make the officer Colonel Lucius Fairchild (who would lose his left arm during the first day of fighting at Gettysburg) and I am assuming the apparently dressed civilian directly behind him is the 69year old John Lawrence Burns who once the action started grabbed his old musket and volunteered to fight with the Iron Brigade. Wounded three times during the fight he became a hero and received a pension sanctioned by Abe Lincoln himself.

Superb looking figures that will definitely form the basis of a darn decent dio of the action in McPherson's Wood.

Reb

 

[jazzeum]

Yes, these are great looking figures. On my order list for February. That will give time to finish Buford's Dismounted Cavalry.

 

[Gebhard]

WOW,
These are very nice figures indeed:salute::. Looks to be Mr John Burns on the left ?? Nice touch .. ACW WAR Fans enjoy ..regards Gebhard

 

[braddinpa]

Love the John Burns figure!

 

[mestell]

These for many reasons will be personal favorites of my collection . . . .
:smile2: Mike

 

[6th Wisconsin]

I already have all of the Britains 2nd Wisconsin series, but I will be picking up a whole lot of these. Fantastic looking figures, and I am so glad to see someone finally do John Burns!!! Having lived in Madison for a number of years, and being a UW alum, I also have a special attachment to the Wisconsin troops. The area where they fought the North Carolina troops (my home state) is always one of my favorite visits at Gettysburg.

 

[mestell]

The officer is a Company grade officer, as I remember I believe him to be a Captain. He is wearing an officer's sack coat which was common. The civilian figure is that of John Lawrence Brown who fought alongside the Iron Brigade on July 1, 1863 at Gettysburg. Brown never actually fought with the 2nd WI. He initially fought with the 7th WI and then eventually the 24th MI. However, he is such an Iconic Gettysburg figure associated with the Iron Brigade, that it was decided to offer a likeness of him with this release. The entire offering will be a delight to all those that collect First Legion ACW.

 

[Lo1863]

These look FANTASTIC!!!!! I cannot wait to pick all of these up to go up against my 13th Alabama boys. What a start to a great day!

 

[Toy Soldier Brigade]

These are a must have. I can't wait to start adding them to my FL collection.

 

[Lo1863]

I can't get over how well that flag looks! It has such great worn detail to it.

 

[mestell]

I can't get over how well that flag looks! It has such great worn detail to it.

The flag carried by this figure is based on one that is housed in the Wisconisn Veterans Museum in Madison, Wisconisn. It was hand made by a Mrs. R. C. Powers an was presented to the Regiment on 29 Jun 1861. Even though a new National Flag had been issued to the 2nd in June 1863, it was this flag that was carried by the 2nd WI throughout the battle at Gettysburg. It was carried by Color Bearer Sgt. Philander Wright.
:smile2: Mike

 

[Lo1863]

The flag carried by this figure is based on one that is housed in the Wisconisn Veterans Museum in Madison, Wisconisn. It was hand made by a Mrs. R. C. Powers an was presented to the Regiment on 29 Jun 1861. Even though a new National Flag had been issued to the 2nd in June 1863, it was this flag that was carried by the 2nd WI throughout the battle at Gettysburg. It was carried by Color Bearer Sgt. Philander Wright.
:smile2: Mike

Wow! Thanks for in the info, Mike. That figure will probably be the first I pick up from the release.

 

[braddinpa]

Really like the flag bearer and drummer. Both outstanding!

 

[mestell]

Some more info on the development of these figures:
Many of the figures will have a "K" on their Hardee hats signifying their Company affiliation. The officer was sculpted to represent a Compnay grade officer and is supposed to be representative of John R. Spoerry. Spoerry was an immigrant from Switzerland and enlisted in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1861. He was assigned to Co. K, 2nd WI as a 1st LT, later becoming Co. K's Captain. He was wounded at Gettysburg on July 1, 1863 and was killed in action on May 5, 1864 during the Battle of the Wilderness in Virginia. His brother Henry T. Spoerry also served in Co K 2nd WI as a LT. Although a photo of John Spoerry could not be found, I did provide Constantine (the sculptor) two photos of a good friend of mine that protrayed (re-enacted) a Captain in the Iron Brigade. Both photos provided a very good likeness for a 2nd WI officer such as Spoerry . . . .

:smile2: Mike

 

[mestell]

Here are a few photos of the resin prototype sculpts:
:smile2: Mike

 

[mestell]

A few more . . .

 

[Lo1863]

Interesting to see how the figures have came along. Mike, you should go to work for FL. Haha

 

[mestell]

Interesting to see how the figures have came along. Mike, you should go to work for FL. Haha

You are too flattering Cameron. I absolutely have no skill when it comes to the artful sculpting of the human form . . . . or any living form for that matter. My only contribution to this endeavor was limited to just a contribution of ideas, information, photos, historical knowledge, and constructive feedback to the sculptor. Constantine used his skills and magic to create the final product and the wonderful looking figures that turned out.
:smile2: Mike

 

[Lo1863]

You are too flattering Cameron. I absolutely have no skill when it comes to the artful sculpting of the human form . . . . or any living form for that matter. My only contribution to this endeavor was limited to just a contribution of ideas, information, photos, historical knowledge, and constructive feedback to the sculptor. Constantine used his skills and magic to create the wonderful looking figures.
:smile2: Mike

Oh I know. Constantine is for sure a top notch artist. I was just talking about your knowledge of the history of the American Civil War and especially of the Iron Brigade. I tell you with their WWII line along with their ACW line I could easily go broke. Haha!

 

[colmanor]

Some more info on the development of these figures:
Many of the figures will have a "K" on their Hardee hats signifying their Company affiliation. The officer was sculpted to represent a Compnay grade officer and is supposed to be representative of John R. Spoerry. Spoerry was an immigrant from Switzerland and enlisted in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1861. He was assigned to Co. K, 2nd WI as a 1st LT, later becoming Co. K's Captain. He was wounded at Gettysburg on July 1, 1863 and was killed in action on May 5, 1864 during the Battle of the Wilderness in Virginia. His brother Henry T. Spoerry also served in Co K 2nd WI as a LT. Although a photo of John Spoerry could not be found, I did provide Constantine (the sculptor) two photos of a good friend of mine that protrayed (re-enacted) a Captain in the Iron Brigade. Both photos provided a very good likeness for a 2nd WI officer such as Spoerry . . . .

:smile2: Mike

Congrats on your contribution to this outstanding set, Mike. Seeing history come to life is a great privilege, being part of it is even better! Colman