New Releases for May (1 Viewer)

[Combat]

I know some collectors don't like the grim depictions like the new canoe, but it does add an element of realism. The more you read about the French-Indian war, the more you learn about the terrible atrocities committed on both sides. Unfortunate, but part of the historical record. For me, you really can't tell the story of the era - which I believe the JJ figures are designed - without some displays like this one.

 

[Capitolron]

I agree with Combat - 100 %

These type of sets give the real feel to any diorama or display. I also believe that you need DEAD & WOUNDED set as well. You cannot reflect a War or a Battle without the reality be shown as well - IMHO.

 

[mikemiller1955]

Combat,

I love that photo you posted, all of David Wright's stuff is gripping.

Michael

 

[Combat]

Combat,

I love that photo you posted, all of David Wright's stuff is gripping.

Michael

Michael-
They are having the annual "History meets the arts" this weekend in Gettysburg. Wright, Griffing and many others will be there. Hopefully, some new items to be displayed: http://www.lordnelsons.com/welcome.htm

 

[mikemiller1955]

Great post combat,

I opened that link and must have viewed 100 paintings.

My favorites from Wright are these two.

"Station Camp" and "Uninvited Visitors".

The Robert Griffing works are pretty spectacular too.

Michael

 

[marco55]

I agree with Ron and Combat.If you like the old style glossy toy soldiers the marching bands and ceramonial troops are fine but those who like to do diorama combat set ups look for more realism in their figures,Those who don't like dead and wounded figures should just get the figures that aren't in combat pose.
Mark

 

[Combat]

Any sign of the May releases?

 

[mikemiller1955]

I have some pre orders in.

I guess I'll be notified when they arrive at the dealership.

I'll let you know the first thing I hear,

Michael

Just spoke to my pre order distributor and he said he is expecting the new stuff today or tomorrow and will ship immediately.

 

[mikemiller1955]

Doug,

my guy just called me,

they are in the mail to me now.

I got one CAN03, two BCH11's plus one SF04 coming, and then I added three QB06's to that.

Michael

 

[Combat]

Doug,

my guy just called me,

they are in the mail to me now.

I got one CAN03, two BCH11's plus one SF04 coming, and then I added three QB06's to that.

Michael

Great. Thanks.

 

[marco55]

I got a Can03 and a SF04 coming myself.
Mark

 

[mikemiller1955]

This is entitled:

"Deserter in a Tight Spot",

by John Buxton.

It is gripping!

Michael

 

[mikemiller1955]

"The Fording Place"

another John Buxton.

Michael

 

[mikemiller1955]

These are Robert Griffings,

"Friend or Foe"

"Preparing to Meet the Enemy"

"The Victory Coat"

Michael

 

[mikemiller1955]

These are David Wrights,

"Uninvited Visitor"

"Station Camp"

These are some of my favorites,

Michael

 

[marco55]

All three are great artists.I have a couple of Griffings open edition prints.The one I like best is Wright's "Captives".
Mark

 

[mikemiller1955]

Pamela Patrick White

"Endurance"

Somebody had already posted this link, I think it was Doug or Randy, but all of the paintings and more can be viewed at:

http://www.lordnelsons.com/welcome.htm

Michael

 

[mikemiller1955]

Yea Mark.

"The Captive"

A real "bone chiller",

probably my favorite too,

It's the backdrop on my computer screen.

Michael

 

[marco55]

Yea Mark.

"The Captive"

A real "bone chiller",

probably my favorite too,

It's the backdrop on my computer screen.

Michael

Mine too Mike.

 

[mikemiller1955]

Found this photo at http://www.fortedwards.org/gazette/clash/clash.htm

Caption read;

Below is a model of the forested battlefield just past the crossing of the Monongahela River where Gen. Braddock was defeated by the French and their Indian allies

After Braddock's defeated army left western Pennsylvania and Virginia for Philadelphia, the central British frontier was left open to attacks by the enemy. This is what prompted Gov. Dinwiddie of Virginia to order the reformation of the Virginia Regiment with Col. George Washington as its commander. The next several years would bring a bloody war to the backcountry.

Michael