"The French & Indian War": Figures, Displays & Dioramas (3 Viewers)

[PolarBear]

I considered that when I sculpted it. The Collector's Club version is 'At the Position of the Soldier', or 'Shoulder Arms'. That would allow us to revisit the Center Company OR as, 'Support Arms', 'Maximum Support', 'Advance Arms' or even 'Order Arms'.
I think that even if the Grenadier Company was on Parade with the Center Company, they could be in a different position.
If the were drilling by Battalion the obvious reason would be the delay between the Prepartory Command and the Command of Execution. Although the difference between the current Center Company OR at Shoulder Arms and the Grenadier at Support Arms is compatible...a new Center Company OR at Maximum Support would also be a perfect companion figure.
As a note here, in this period when the bayonet is fixed the term used is 'Arm', when it is not the term 'Firelock' is used in the command.
So...the short answer would be yes we could.
Ken

Thank you Ken for your learned discourse. That's encouraging that WB might revisit it in the future.

Randy

 

[PolarBear]

"Les ramasseurs de souvenir 1758"
Members of a woodland Indian raiding party allied with the French gather souvenirs and booty from a small British outpost in the wilderness of New York during the height of the French & Indian War.
{Figures: K&C AWI)
(Photo backdrop of John Jenkins FIW Blockhouse courtesy of Konrad aka kogu on the forum)
Randy 2/15/08

 

[PolarBear]

"A Provincial Gathering 1760"

During the French & Indian War colonial provincial regiments have gathered at a northeasten outpost to prepeare for new battles with the French and their Indian allies for the possesion of the North American Continent.
(Figures: Britains Classics FIW #43070 Pvt. New Jersey Regt. and #43087 Officer Virginia Regiment) (John Jenkins Blockhouse photo courtesy of Konrad/kogu)
Randy 2/15/08

 

[kogu]

Hi,
Attached is a photograph of a shelf diorama of the 44th Grenadiers (JJD) departing Cork, Ireland for the war in North America.

Benjamin


Hi Benjamin,

that's a nice picture, Benjamin, and you make good use of the K & C gate here. I also have some of the JJ marching figures that I will be using in a future diorama.
Thanks for posting this.

Konrad

 

[PolarBear]

"les chutes du Québec 1757"

Louis Chartrand of the Company of French Marines and Abooksigun (Wildcat) an Indian scout allied with the French stand above the Falls of Québec during the 3rd year of their conflict with the British for the control of North America.
Randy 3/03/08

 

[debrito]

That one is la meilleure photo, the best of ....your Indian war..

 

[Alexdakar]

"les chutes du Québec 1757" pic looks very cool.

 

[PolarBear]

Thanks guys.
Joe Baker's (playsetaddict) FIW falls pictures were my inspiration. Here is one he did that blew me away:

 

[PolarBear]

"The Sublime & the Beautiful 1758"

Deep in the wilderness of New York, two of Robert Rogers' Rangers make their way past the sublime beauty of a frozen waterfall. The forces of nature captured in all their awe and power and the perfect backdrop for the "clash of empires" that was the French & Indian War.
Randy 3/4/08

 

[Captain]

I'm shiverin' from just lookin' at that frozen waterfall. Great shot.

 

[Shannon Reuss]

Randy,
Your vignettes are awesome. Excellent work on integrating your figures and accessories seamlessly with your photo backdrops.
Beautiful!

 

[Harrytheheid]

Thanks guys.
Joe Baker's (playsetaddict) FIW falls pictures were my inspiration. Here is one he did that blew me away:

Randy,
That is one beeeeaaaa-utiful photo.

 

[PolarBear]

Randy,
Your vignettes are awesome. Excellent work on integrating your figures and accessories seamlessly with your photo backdrops.
Beautiful!

Thanks Shannon

There is a lot of talent on the forum and its fun to see everyone's contributions. Having this outlet for creativity is a great positive stength of the forum. The digital age has made a big difference to us all.

Randy

 

[PolarBear]

Randy,
That is one beeeeaaaa-utiful photo.

Harry

Nice to see you back in circulation.

Be good, well and happy.


Randy

 

[PolarBear]

"Wolfe's Lair 1759"
Brigadier General James Wolfe confers with a Highland scout deep in the woods along the St. Lawrence River in the summer before his fateful Siege of Quebec. A second Highlander keeps a wary lookout for French or Indian skirmishers.
Randy 3/16/08

 

[PolarBear]

"Clearing the Way"

Members of the 1st Regt. of Foot including axe-wielding pioneers have cleared the way for the Royal Artillery to set up their 6 pdrs. at the edge of a North American forest during the French & Indian War.
Randy 3/17/08

 

[thebritfarmer]

Randy

Your pictures never cease to amaze me. You really manage to capture the essence of what you are photographing. I like that the photographs are simple and each figure can be appreciated with out it being just a cluttered mess.

Thanks again


Awaiting the next round

Scott

 

[PolarBear]

Randy

Your pictures never cease to amaze me. You really manage to capture the essence of what you are photographing. I like that the photographs are simple and each figure can be appreciated with out it being just a cluttered mess.

Thanks again


Awaiting the next round

Scott

Thanks Scott

My style has been influenced by the 19th C American painter of the Civil War, Winslow Homer as illustrated below in his painting THE BRIERWOOD PIPE:

 

[kogu]

Randy,
your last two posted photos are very nice again.
Two great scenes.
Thanks for bringing those up.
Konrad

 

[PolarBear]

Randy,
your last two posted photos are very nice again.
Two great scenes.
Thanks for bringing those up.
Konrad

Thanks Konrad

Your avatar looks great.

Randy