Scratchbuilt Alamo (1 Viewer)

[marco55]

Welcome to the forum and really great work on the Alamo.You have a gift and I hope to see more of it here.
Mark

 

[theBaron]

Hi, Tex, you've got some nicely done figures there, too!

You've probably seen by now, there's a decent-sized group of painters/builders here, as well as guys who collect finished figures, and I think I speak for everyone when I say, we're eager to see some more of your work.

You mentioned that your Alamo model is a model for a bronze sculpture. Were you going to cast the bronze, too, and if so, do you sculpt and cast figures, too?

Prost!
Brad

 

[Deitz]

Welcome to the forum, awesome work.

One of the best first posts.

 

[Texan]

Neat! Thank you. I didn't recognise the tower from this view. What side am I seeing?

Actually, the flag is "planted" in the tower. You are viewing the Alamo from the west side which is direction in which the facade faces. Although, in the drawing, the window in the center of the church is circular, it is probably the way it appeared to Navarro when he sketched the compound, from what would appear as a considerable distance. He had probably never been inside the Alamo before the siege, so he was probably going off of what he saw in addition to reports from those stationed in the Alamo 3 months prior to the siege. There is also a topographical map that goes with this sketch that shows the front of the church almost even with the long barracks, when in fact it was SEVERAL feet back. The map's purpose was probably more to show the general placement of the artillery, rather than a perfect lay out of the compound. The map, coupled with the sketch, certainly raised as many questions as it answered, in terms of the architectural make up of the 1836 Alamo.

 

[desk11desk12]

Hello Everyone, This is my first post, so be patient if my images don't come through! I scratchbuilt this Alamo over the last 2 months out of balsa foam. The only part not from the balsa foam is the ledge molding over the four front columns, the cannon ramp and the palisade, which were all made from strip styrene. The ground work was pretty much thrown on for photo purposes and can be swept off until ready to be secured. So don't critique me too much on that! Hope you enjoy.

Simply Awesome!

Carlos

 

[Texan]

Hi, Tex, you've got some nicely done figures there, too!

You've probably seen by now, there's a decent-sized group of painters/builders here, as well as guys who collect finished figures, and I think I speak for everyone when I say, we're eager to see some more of your work.

You mentioned that your Alamo model is a model for a bronze sculpture. Were you going to cast the bronze, too, and if so, do you sculpt and cast figures, too?

Prost!
Brad

Well, the bronze was the initial reason for building the model. The Alamo has never been done in bronze, at least not at this scale, so that inspired me. The foundry raised the price on me when it was completed siting that it was too detailed and would take multiple molds which would increase cost..., so they were, "unable to do it at this time". Unfortunately, I do not cast my own figures, although I gave it a shot once with poor results. I do cast some accessories, barrels, boxes, etc. in one piece molds. I'm sure I could do better on figure molding if I devoted some time to master the skill. In browsing this forum, I'm amazed at all the talent collected in one place. What a thrill to get to see some of the work. The "how-to" section was awesome, which kind of got my juices flowing to try some new things.

Anyway, ya'll have given me a very warm reception and I truly appreciate all of the encouraging comments.

Mike

 

[Scott]

Thank you Texan! Just from your diorama and Mark Lemon's, I'm going back and take out some walls and sections of the front part of the chapel.

I'm doing a stream lined version in storable sections of the courtyard with the chapel, gate, palisade, connecting wall and hospital. Also the North Wall. My space isn't big enough for a permant display of the entire Alamo in 1/32 scale.

 

[bromhead]

very well done

 

[Texan]

Thank you Texan! Just from your diorama and Mark Lemon's, I'm going back and take out some walls and sections of the front part of the chapel.

I'm doing a stream lined version in storable sections of the courtyard with the chapel, gate, palisade, connecting wall and hospital. Also the North Wall. My space isn't big enough for a permant display of the entire Alamo in 1/32 scale.

Wow! A 1/32 scale of the entire Alamo compound would be enormous. I did a 1/300 scale of the entire compound, but before I could secure it down and add the groundwork, my 4 yr old kind of destroyed it. Split the church right down the middle. After that, I just gave him the rest to play with. Think I'll do another one soon. At that scale it only took about a week to complete.

Here's the model and the culprit!

 

[Alexdakar]

You did an awesome job. I'm amazed with all the detail work.

 

[Scott]

It also looks like the "Texas-Coahuila Militia Flag" on the pole.

 

[UKReb]

Just caught up with your postings Texan-I am in awe at your professionalism-simply outstanding work-well done and a warm welcome Mike to our forum especially to a fellow Alamo man

Reb

 

[Scott]

Actually, the flag is "planted" in the tower. You are viewing the Alamo from the west side which is direction in which the facade faces. Although, in the drawing, the window in the center of the church is circular, it is probably the way it appeared to Navarro when he sketched the compound, from what would appear as a considerable distance. He had probably never been inside the Alamo before the siege, so he was probably going off of what he saw in addition to reports from those stationed in the Alamo 3 months prior to the siege. There is also a topographical map that goes with this sketch that shows the front of the church almost even with the long barracks, when in fact it was SEVERAL feet back. The map's purpose was probably more to show the general placement of the artillery, rather than a perfect lay out of the compound. The map, coupled with the sketch, certainly raised as many questions as it answered, in terms of the architectural make up of the 1836 Alamo.

Texan Do you think the sketch equals this modern sketch where I've indicated?

 

[The Lt.]

Like the UKReb I also just caught on to your Scratchbuilt Alamo and admire the talent you've shown in building it an along with all others welcome you to the forum.

 

[Texan]

Texan Do you think the sketch equals this modern sketch where I've indicated?

Scott, Everything looks to be as you've matched them up, except the SW corner for the 18 pounder. Some say the picture shows the lunnette, some say it's the SW corner. If you put the sketch with the map, then it appears to be the lunnette. But then you've got the debate of what the lunette was made from, dirt or brick and mortar. It's just how you choose to interpret the map. And that's a whole different thread. I tend to think he's representing the SW corner (in the sketch), add the map to it and it seems he's trying to represent the lunette.

 

[Texan]

Just caught up with your postings Texan-I am in awe at your professionalism-simply outstanding work-well done and a warm welcome Mike to our forum especially to a fellow Alamo man

Reb

Hey Reb, I should have joined here a long time ago. There's great stuff over here and these guys are great! Your Alamo work is looking fantastic as well.

Thanks again

Mike

 

[Scott]

Isn't history fun?

 

[Texan]

I was messing around with some photo effects on-line trying to capture an antique or old daguerreotype look. Didn't turn out like I planned. Kind of cheesy, but I don't mind sharing them here. Thanks.

And of the course the Davy Crockett, Give 'Em What Fer! poster! Now that's cheesy, but I had fun with it!

 

[Ragnar]

Thank you, sir. If the bronze doesn't work out, for what ever reason, I will be turning this into a full blown battle diorama and will be looking for some really detailed artillery in 1/72 scale. Preferrably metal or resin, but don't really care as long as it looks good and is somewhat accurate. I've looked everywhere, but can't seem to locate any. Can anyone help?

Thanks,
Mike

Hi Texan just noticed the thread simply great work.
you might want to have a look at OLDGLORY they are 25mm (metal) but might still fit in with your 1/72 scale.
anyway they have artillery + other Alamo stuff
keep up the great work

 

[theBaron]

I was messing around with some photo effects on-line trying to capture an antique or old daguerreotype look. Didn't turn out like I planned. Kind of cheesy...

Not at all, Tex, you're too hard on yourself! I think you've captured the look of that process. Very creative!

Prost!
Brad