My Favorite Gordon Nielson Diorama: Crusaders Laying Seige to a Saracen Castle (1 Viewer)

[Louis Badolato]

I thought I'd post some photos of my favorite of Gordon's Dioramas in my collection, a Desert Castle he made for the Chicago Show around 10 years ago, when K&C launched the Crusade series. The siege tower to the right side of the diorama was the hand made wood prototype for the polystone production model on the left of the diorama.

 

[wwiibuff]

That's really impressive Louis! Thanks for sharing.

 

[Louis Badolato]

Thanks Duke!:smile2:

 

[mikemiller1955]

Louis...that is a really nice structure and display...I'm very jealous!...........^&grin

 

[Normandy1944]

What a beauty!! I love it!




Harry

 

[Louis Badolato]

Michael and Harry, thank you! Gordon's work was almost as good as Gordon was. He was a good friend, and I am lucky enough to have 17 of his dioramas in various sizes.

 

[JPB]

Superbe

 

[JPB]

Could have used some advise from Gordon on my slow build-up using these great figurines.

 

[wayne556517]

Mate would love a beer and a look around thanks for sharing.

 

[Louis Badolato]

Mate would love a beer and a look around thanks for sharing.

Anytime, mate! I'll have a cold one ready when you get here.:salute::

 

[Desertkiwi]

Very cool Louis, thanks so much for sharing. That’s one amazing castle.

 

[Louis Badolato]

Thanks, Toddy!:salute::

 

[King & Country]

I thought I'd post some photos of my favorite of Gordon's Dioramas in my collection, a Desert Castle he made for the Chicago Show around 10 years ago, when K&C launched the Crusade series. The siege tower to the right side of the diorama was the hand made wood prototype for the polystone production model on the left of the diorama.

Definitely one of Gordon’s finest!
I know he was very proud to be in the centre of Louis’ superb collection...Many thanks for featuring this and all the very best in these troubled times,
Andy.

 

[Louis Badolato]

Definitely one of Gordon’s finest!
I know he was very proud to be in the centre of Louis’ superb collection...Many thanks for featuring this and all the very best in these troubled times,
Andy.

Andy,

My visits with you and Gordon in Chicago and especially at my home in New York will always be some of my favorite memories. It was my honor and pleasure to make Gordon's dioramas, along with King & Country soldiers, vehicles, aircraft and buildings, the centerpieces of my collection. Every time I go upstairs and walk among Gordon's works of art, I remember you those times and smile.

 

[Raider]

That’s beautiful Louis,Gordon’s work was so awesome.So cool to have it in your collection.Thank you for sharing the pics

 

[joesgis]

Truly amazing work by master Gordon. Definitely one of my favorite dios ever. Thank you for sharing Louis!

Joe

 

[OzDigger]

Michael and Harry, thank you! Gordon's work was almost as good as Gordon was. He was a good friend, and I am lucky enough to have 17 of his dioramas in various sizes.

WOW, 17 dioramas made by Gordon, that must be a very impressive collection you have Louis.

 

[RISORGIMENTO]

nothing more true, the stunning works of Gordon have always been of inspiration for my modest dios

 

[Louis Badolato]

Thank you Matt, Joe, Raider and Resorgimento!

 

[EPGallagher]

Louis
When you hosted that great lunch for us collectors a couple of years ago, I remember spending a lot of time looking at this one in particular. Of the several spectacular Gordon dios you have, this one was my favorite. Pictures or even video doesn't do this one justice-it has to be seen to be fully appreciated as do all his dioramas. Will be interesting to see what detailing changes he will have made to heaven when we all get up there..........:salute::

Pat