Somewhere in France... (1 Viewer)

[Ken & Ericka Osen/H&A Studio]

Hi All!
here are some images of the newest H&A diorama measuring at 28" X 18"... a little larger than we usually build but I think the increased depth was well worth it.
Many of the Buildings still standing in France date from the Eighteenth century and earlier. How many of these sleepy villages and farms were witness to various armies over the years... some just as a place to pass through and others scarred by terrible events.
Recruiting parties scouring the country side to build the armies for the King... some to be sent to the New World. Armies of Revolution, Imperial legions, soldiers of the Franco- Prussian War, the Great War and again during the Second World War.
It is 1944 and the occupants of this village hope that the new German Divisions racing to the invasion front will just pass through without incident...

Also featured in these images is a King Tiger by 21st century with an ONWTC crewman I sculpted a few years ago.

 

[Ken & Ericka Osen/H&A Studio]

The attached barn houses the family horse and a few cows. Sometime in it's lifetime the wattle and daub used between the timber frame was replaced with local bricks. The doors sag on the hinges and there are the signs of wear from constant use.

In many of the homes the doors are at ground level and the common floors are stone flags, brick or even beaten earth. This lucky owner has an elevated entry with a cellar below.

A few potted plants are placed on the porch below the kitchen window

 

[Ken & Ericka Osen/H&A Studio]

Here are a couple over views to give you a better idea of the layout. This diorama will be displayed at the Williamsburg show and is for sale. Although it is a hand build one of a kind item, the walls and structures represent the level of detail you can expect from our new French village buildings.

I hope you enjoy the images!
Al the Best,
Ken Osen
Hudson & Allen Studio

 

[Rob]

Superb stuff,this is what I've been waiting for.A classic French building which is going to work so well in many different scenarios,mine will be in the Normandy countryside.

Thanks Ken,this really is outstanding.

Rob

 

[mikemiller1955]

ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!!!!

 

[Lewey Gun Vick]

WOW! Ken, this is AMAZING!!! I shall also be adding this to my Battle of Normandy!

Jake

 

[Ken & Ericka Osen/H&A Studio]

Thank You for the kind comments. I really enjoy working on these projects between researching and sculpting figures.
I should point out that the walls used across the street from the house are the H&A items (9994 + 9995)) that are listed for sale on the Treefrog Treasures retail store section of this site. They come decorated exactly as you see in these images. We used the damaged section set (9995) on this display with a small additional section of wall mitered in at the left end to form a corner without a pillar.
The material we use is light weight and easy to cut, sand and glue.
Hope to see a few folks in Williamsburg.
Ken

 

[jazzeum]

Fantastic work Ken, to say the least. You could be looking at photos of an actual house and it would be hard to tell the difference.

 

[Rob]

Ken,can I ask how long you think it'll be before these are on the TF website?

Thanks again

Rob

 

[thebritfarmer]

This another outstanding piece of work from H&A. Absolutely amazing !!!!

 

[debrito]

Fantastic work Ken, to say the least. You could be looking at photos of an actual house and it would be hard to tell the difference.

Brad you are 100% correct, I think that looks even better and realistic than the real thing.

Good job Ken and Erika.

Best Regards

 

[mestell]

Ken & Ericka, this is absolutely outstanding. I bet there's a market on this forum for some 18th/19th century American structures of this caliber as well. Simply very, very nice. Huzzah!

Mike

 

[Panzer]

Stunning! Another Masterpiece!
Rick

 

[Andanna]

Absolutely breathtaking. Which manufacturer makes mass produced figures that would be worthy of such a diorama? I think it would be a very short list.

 

[FirstLegion]

Wow Ken, I just saw this dio. Seriously, are there no limits to your talents?

It would be easy to say the buildings and walls are extremely well done, and for sure they are, but that's not what does it for me. To me its the entire compositions you've created that make these pieces so breathtaking. The potted plants, the way the fallen dead leaves realistically line the curbs and edges of the buildings, the stacks of firewood, the rose bushes (?) in the corner where the two structures meet, the mismatched doors and the faded wood weathering of the right hand one, the curtains in the windows, the brick patch work that has been done to the stair landing, it goes on and on. You've created an entire world of detail in a relatively small scale model.

Though most people on this forum won't get it, one of the highest compliments that I can pay to your work is that it reminds me of the work of John Boadle in the UK. John only works in small scale, 28mm usually when he's even working, but as you've been around the toy soldier and small scale gaming hobbies for quite some time, I hope you'll know who I'm talking about.

Now if only I could see one of these that said "Somewhere in the Barrikady....."

Great stuff.

Regards,

Matt

 

[jazzeum]

Absolutely breathtaking. Which manufacturer makes mass produced figures that would be worthy of such a diorama? I think it would be a very short list.

I think that you could use such a building for anything that we collect whether it be Britains (the civilian figures would look nice there), K & C, Trophy, First Legion or any company's figure that we collect.

 

[Ken & Ericka Osen/H&A Studio]

Hello All,
While Ken finished "Somewhere in France" a while back, we have never actually posted the selling price online. We are asking $975.00 (shipping included for continental US, quotes for other locales) for this 28" x 18" diorama. We have added a few more details since we took those pictures, such as the missing door knob, sewer grates etc. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions!
All the Best,
Ericka

 

[mikemiller1955]

Such a beautiful piece...the detail is just incredible...