My Hudson & Allen Custom Bases (1 Viewer)

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Several weeks prior to the Chicago OTSN show, I commissioned Ken Osen (Hudson & Allen Studio) to make four scenic bases (each 22" x 22") that would incorporate all of my Wm Britian ACW farm buildings, including #51004 Farmhouse which is now scheduled for December delivery (I have one preordered). Each base would be designed so that it could be used independently by itself, or all four could be combined to create an interlocking 44-inch square diorama. I mailed Ken sketches of my ideas and I also provided him with pictures (via the Hudson & Allen thread on this forum) of what I had arranged here at home on my "play table". Ken took these ideas/pictures and "massaged" them with his artistic talent and knowledge of 19th century buildings and created the final product. I was able to pick up the bases at the Chicago OTSN show - I couldn't be happier with the results.

I set them up last night. These bases will provide a lot of flexibililty in use by just adding and moving stonewalls/fencing or by adding and changing different moveable shrubs, bushes, and trees which I plan to purchase from Ken and Ericka in the future. Here are some pictures of the bases I took this morning. I have added my buildings and also the split rail fence along the road. The plank fencing is part of the scenic bases. I provided Ken with the fence sections and he and Ericka worked their "wild grass" over the fence section bases - now for some fum . . . . . . Mike

Looking down the road
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Looking at the farm yard. The large open area in front is where the Farmhouse will be placed
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Looking down the country/farm access lane
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Looking at the back of the farm yard
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A closeup view of #17717 Spring House and Trough Section to show how Ken and Ericka incorporated my trough section into the landscape. This picture does not do it justice - it really looks awesome on the base
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looks excellent Mike id love to own something like this by H&A studios one day! How much has this cost you?

Craig
 
I can see why your very pleased and got it set up asap Mike Ericka and Ken did an outstanding job in creating the sections. Now looking forward to seeing what you do with your Johnny Rebs and **** Yankee's to bring it to life:):):) Thanks for sharing it with us Mike....Joe
 
craig1985taylor said:
looks excellent Mike id love to own something like this by H&A studios one day! How much has this cost you?

Craig
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Let's just say that this was my major purchase at the OTSN show. Although not inexpensive I do feel that the price Ken and I agreed on was affordable and I believe obtainable on the average collector's budget. I hope you can understand that I feel the actual price should stay between Ken and me.

Mike
 
The Lt. said:
I can see why your very pleased and got it set up asap Mike bothe Ericka and Ken did an outstanding job in creating the sections. Now looking forward to seeing what you do with your Johnny Rebs and **** Yankee's:):):) Thanks for sharing it with us Mike....Joe
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Thanks Joe. The fun is about to begin. Waiting for my coffee to stop brewing. Rainy and cold day here - Perfect for inside play time. Stay tuned, more pictures are on their way . . . . .Mike
 
Mike it looks excellent! Ken, Ericka sure do some awesome work! Sad to say I have not bought to much of there stuff but maybe some day in the future.
 
mestell said:
Let's just say that this was my major purchase at the OTSN show. Although not inexpensive I do feel that the price Ken and I agreed on was affordable and I believe obtainable on the average collector's budget. I hope you can understand that I feel the actual price should stay between Ken and me.

Mike
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Thats ok Mike i think ill be looking into getting one of Kens dio's then if an average collector can afford something of his i think it will be worth investing in :D :D :D
 
Beautiful Mike, they look absolutely amazing. I ma sure you are very pleased with them and thank you for sharing them with us. Do we have to wait until next year for a Zulu base? :D:D:D
 
thebritfarmer said:
Beautiful Mike, they look absolutely amazing. I ma sure you are very pleased with them and thank you for sharing them with us. Do we have to wait until next year for a Zulu base? :D:D:D
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That all depends on the budget Scott, after all I am now a retired gentleman :p
on a limited income :D:D . . . . . . . Mike
 
mestell said:
Several weeks prior to the Chicago OTSN show, I commissioned Ken Osen (Hudson & Allen Studio) to make four scenic bases (each 22" x 22") that would incorporate all of my Wm Britian ACW farm buildings, including #51004 Farmhouse which is now scheduled for December delivery (I have one preordered). Each base would be designed so that it could be used independently by itself, or all four could be combined to create an interlocking 44-inch square diorama. I mailed Ken sketches of my ideas and I also provided him with pictures (via the Hudson & Allen thread on this forum) of what I had arranged here at home on my "play table". Ken took these ideas/pictures and "massaged" them with his artistic talent and knowledge of 19th century buildings and created the final product. I was able to pick up the bases at the Chicago OTSN show - I couldn't be happier with the results.

I set them up last night. These bases will provide a lot of flexibililty in use by just adding and moving stonewalls/fencing or by adding and changing different moveable shrubs, bushes, and trees which I plan to purchase from Ken and Ericka in the future. Here are some pictures of the bases I took this morning. I have added my buildings and also the split rail fence along the road. The plank fencing is part of the scenic bases. I provided Ken with the fence sections and he and Ericka worked their "wild grass" over the fence section bases - now for some fum . . . . . . Mike

Looking down the road
PICT0014.jpg


Looking at the farm yard. The large open area in front is where the Farmhouse will be placed
PICT0015.jpg


Looking down the country/farm access lane
PICT0016.jpg


Looking at the back of the farm yard
PICT0017.jpg


A closeup view of #17717 Spring House and Trough Section to show how Ken and Ericka incorporated my trough section into the landscape. This picture does not do it justice - it really looks awesome on the base
PICT0018.jpg
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Mike, those are some very nicely made bases, I can see why you are so pleased with them. :)

Jeff
 
Mike,

Excellent bases I can't wait to see how you display your figures and it was a pleasure to meet you. Perhaps, I will see you in November at Paul's shop.

Brian
 
Really nice layout and bases Mike. I look forward to your further in use pictures.
 
Thanks John, Walt, Bill, and Brian - Ken and Ericka Osen did a fantastic job on those bases didn't they. Just to let you know, I have been busy using them - check out the pictures I have posted in the Wm. Britain American Civil War section using these bases with my WB ACW figures.
Mike
 
The diorama bases look great Mike. Makes a cold rainy day more bearable when you have something interesting to play with. Do I hear the thunder of cavalry coming!:D John
 
Just saw some of your photos in the ACW section you refered to.
Those look fantastic! Like scenes from a movie.

Walt
 
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