Tin Cup Coffee (2 Viewers)

[mestell]

The aroma of coffee boiling in a tin pot over a campfire was always a welcome spot for soldiers to gather during the tedium of camp life. Tin cup coffee, tobacco, and good company . . . sometimes the best army life could offer.

I really liked this arrangement so I decided to offer two views. Pictured are: WB #31070, "A Cup of Coffee - Two Federal Infantrymen At The Campfire", Conte ROC005, "Federal Infantry Bugler" from the Keith Rocco series, WB #31147, " Federal Infantry Officer Standing Wearing Sack Coat w/Pipe", WB #31146, "Federal Captain of Infantry Wearing Sack Coat w/Cigar". The backdrop is WB Mini Backdrop #51083, "Split Rail Fence", and the base is a Hudson & Allen Scenics-To-Go item.

 

[Louis Badolato]

Another winner, Mike!

 

[paxtoysoldier]

We love a good ACW camp scene. If you've ever been to a reenactment, you spend a lot of time there to soak up the ambiance.
Great scene yet again.
Paddy & Pat Sr

 

[Horus]

Love camp life dioramas Mike. Funny how Coffee always takes on it's own distinct flavour from a metal Canteen Cup.

 

[paxtoysoldier]

Love camp life dioramas Mike. Funny how Coffee always takes on it's own distinct flavour from a metal Canteen Cup.

Plus the way they boiled it - may have been disgusting to modern tastes...

 

[mestell]

Another winner, Mike!

THX Louis, much appreciated,
Mike

 

[mestell]

We love a good ACW camp scene. If you've ever been to a reenactment, you spend a lot of time there to soak up the ambiance.
Great scene yet again.
Paddy & Pat Sr

Thanks Paddy & Pat. Have I ever been to a Civil War reenactment? LOL more than I can count. Back in the day, 25-30 years ago, I was very active in the ACW reenacting hobby. Here's a pic of my CSA persona . . .

Mike

 

[mestell]

Love camp life dioramas Mike. Funny how Coffee always takes on it's own distinct flavour from a metal Canteen Cup.

A distinct flavor is describing it mildly.

Plus the way they boiled it - may have been disgusting to modern tastes...

Carried my tin cup strapped to my haversack. Always had a cloth bag of coffee beans in my haversack as well. Usually crushed/ground the beans right in the cup with my tampion (rifle muzzle plug) that had a brass end cap. Then I'd boil the pi$$ out of it. Strained the bean debris with my teeth as I drank it.

 

[villagehorse]

The little accessories that are in plentiful supply, are such an asset to dioramas. They often assist to tell a story as in this case. Nice work Mike. Robin.

 

[mestell]

The little accessories that are in plentiful supply, are such an asset to dioramas. They often assist to tell a story as in this case. Nice work Mike. Robin.

THX Robin. Accessories add the dimension of plausibility to any diorama.

Mike

 

[Lo1863]

Very nice camp scene, Mike! I've noticed you've been making several W. Britain dios recently. You getting back into their figures more?

 

[mestell]

Very nice camp scene, Mike! I've noticed you've been making several W. Britain dios recently. You getting back into their figures more?

Thank you Cameron. A short time ago I decided to collect some of the WB Village Green figures for a display I'm working on. Most recently I purchased 5 of the mini backdrops now offered by WB. I've posted quick vignettes using all 5 backdrops and existing figures in my collection. I have also decided to collect some of the new WB AWI/Clash of Empires British 43rd Regiment of Foot. These well done figures have really grabbed my attention.

Mike

 

[Terp152]

Very nice "at rest" scene.

 

[wayne556517]

Very nice mate, no dodgy sheep