New ACW Arrivals (2 Viewers)

[mestell]

Yesterday a very large box was delivered to my door containing new ACW and WWI reinforcements. Had a great time last night sorting everything out. This morning I have been setting them up and enjoying photographing them. I'll use this thread to show the ACW arrivals and I'll start a separate thread for the WWI arrivals. I'll be adding new photos throughout the day so stay tuned . . . .

Here are the first two photos showing WB #31192 "Hold This Ground" (Generals Meade, Doubleday and Howard with table and accessories), and also #31206 Federal Signalman with Signal Flag:

Staff meeting in front of the Leister farmhouse with General Meade surrounded by Generals Doubleday, Howard, Warren, Sickles, Hancock, and Buford. ALso shown is Signalman:



A closer look at what the Generals are up to:

 

[mestell]

Here is a photo of the newly released WB #31195 "114th PA Color Sgt. w/Turban. Very good flag detail on this one:



WB #31211 Union Infantry Charging at the Right Shoulder Shift (figure in center of photo) . . . . I was impressed with the detail on this one, especailly the face.

 

[Terp152]

Mike, very nicely done. You certainly captured a busy Union Hqs scene with the signals and medical sections to go with the command group. My blue kepi is off to you once again! Chris

 

[mestell]

Mike, very nicely done. You certainly captured a busy Union Hqs scene with the signals and medical sections to go with the command group. My blue kepi is off to you once again! Chris

Thank you Chris . . . . The Meade set is very nicely done and is perfect for the Leister Farmhouse.

Here is a couple of photos of my favorite set that I got yesterday. Its WB #31199 "Hell for Glory" which is based on Keith Rocco's painting by the same title. It depicts Gen Richard Garnett urging the 18 Va of his brigade forward during Pickett's charge at Gettysburg just after they cleared the turnpike fence sections that lined Chambersburg Road upon which they came under grueling musket and grapeshot fire from the Union lines. This seven figure set is marvelously sculpted and displays the way Confederate troops on the attack should look like . . . . stripped down to just the bare fighting essentials truly depicting what was known at the time as the best light infantrymen in the world. :salute:::salute::

Shown, center of photo:



Same photo cropped in on subject . . . . sorry . . cropping caused photo to be "fuzzy" :redface2:

 

[mikemiller1955]

this is a really nice picture...

have they set up their command post by the outhouse...hahaha...

war is hell huh?

 

[mestell]

this is a really nice picture...

have they set up their command post by the outhouse...hahaha...

war is hell huh?

You a very funny man . . . . the small red building behind them is a well . . . . the outhouse is the small white structure in the background . . . Glad you like the photo
:smile2: Mike

 

[Warrior]

Looking good Mike, like the wide angle shot showing the Hell for Glory set mixed in with the other figures...........

 

[mestell]

Looking good Mike, like the wide angle shot showing the Hell for Glory set mixed in with the other figures...........

Why thankyou George, glad you enjoyed the photos so far . . . . the open area in front of the "Hell for Glory" and in between the 114th PA (on the right) and the Union figures in the Devil's Den rocks and boulders (on the left) is where I plan to place the Death of Cushing sets being over run by the Confederates.
:smile2: Mike

 

[thrawn]

Mike,
Thanks for sharing these shots with us! Your new sets look amazing!!
Josh

 

[Lo1863]

As always BRAVO to you Mike! I look forward to seeing your WWI photos as well. Always had a huge soft spot for WWI and WWII.

 

[mestell]

Mike,
Thanks for sharing these shots with us! Your new sets look amazing!!
Josh

Thank you Josh.

As always BRAVO to you Mike! I look forward to seeing your WWI photos as well. Always had a huge soft spot for WWI and WWII.

Thanks Lo . . . WWI is also a big soft spot for me because I have so much of my Grandfather's, his brother, and my Grandmother's brother's, photos, mementos, and uniform buttons, from WWI. All three of them were in the same unit, Company F, 17th RR Engineers . . . I am working on some photos of my WWI acquistions right now.
:smile2: Mike

 

[Partner]

Hi Mike , just got my set 31192 in my display cabinet . I really like this set and additional personalities fit in nicely .But my shelf display pales in comparison with your display . Fantastic job as always ! Gives me something to strive for

Best regards
Kirk

 

[mestell]

Hi Mike , just got my set 31192 in my display cabinet . I really like this set and additional personalities fit in nicely .But my shelf display pales in comparison with your display . Fantastic job as always ! Gives me something to strive for

Best regards
Kirk

Thanks Kirk . . . Just a really very nice set isn't it . . . .
:smile2: Mike

 

[Napoleon1er]

I would like to see what would happen if you combined all of Mike's and Bob's (UKReb) collections!
-Sandor

 

[aujj65]

Must have been a large box Mike! I've just had a look at your WW1 thread - looks like you are having a massive dose of fun! :smile2:

Jeff :salute::

 

[braddinpa]

Words can't do justice to your diorama. So I will just say superb!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Keep posting! Brad

 

[mestell]

Must have been a large box Mike! I've just had a look at your WW1 thread - looks like you are having a massive dose of fun! :smile2:

Jeff :salute::

Thank you Jeff . . . . I've overdosed on fun . . . . . You are correct, a huge box at 31 pounds shipping weight {eek3}

Words can't do justice to your diorama. So I will just say superb!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Keep posting! Brad

Thanks Brad . . . glad you enjoyed the photos

 

[GICOP]

Great pictures on this and the WW1 thread Mike :salute::......you can never have too much fun ^&grin {bravo}}{bravo}}{bravo}}

Cheers

Martyn

 

[mestell]

I would like to see what would happen if you combined all of Mike's and Bob's (UKReb) collections!
-Sandor

It would be panoramic for sure Sandor . . . I have often thought that its too bad that there is a LARGE pond separating Bob and ME . . . . Would love to be able to combine forces with him.

Great pictures on this and the WW1 thread Mike :salute::......you can never have too much fun ^&grin {bravo}}{bravo}}{bravo}}

Cheers

Martyn

Thanks again Martyn . . . . Glad you enjoyed the photos

 

[mestell]

Here is a much better close-up photo of my "Hell for Glory" set . . . .