War of 1812? (2 Viewers)

For those of you that may not get The Treefrog Rivet it was mentioned today in the Rivet that the new campaign will be the Niagra Campaign of 1814 and full details should be avaiable next week. It was futher mentioned that the focus will be the Battle of Chippewa. Excited?
 
Thanks for the Info. The Niagara Campaign of 1814 featuring the battle of Chippewa sound like an excellent series and I can’t wait to start collecting. I’m also hoping that John continues the French and Indian War series.
 
With the Battle of Chippawa, I think we will have "forest" again. Still having problems with getting the "forest" quality to match the quality of the other elements, especially for deciduous summer foliage. My past tries at making summer trees have been lame (kindly put). Anyone have some decidious forest greenery that they have been very happy with? I was thinking the diameter on the trees should often approach 2-3 feet at breast-height, about 0.8 - 1.2 inches or greater at 1/30, and most trees offered are simply not sized with that in mind.

60 foot tree (small-side really), 1/30 scale = 24-inches tall.

Winter dioramas seem alot easier. After writing most of this, I do not seem to remember seeing any dioramas of Monongahela, especially with trees.

Times like this wishing K&C crusaders, desert, lots of open brown, charge the walls, buy a fort and siege towers, and not too many figures to collect!!!
 
Ignore the forest comment, seems fought on cleared ground, maybe a hay meadow
 
I realize this thread has been dormant for a while, but I was just looking at JJD's website and wanted to solicit some opinions on something. Look closely at the 19th century collection photo...the shaded blue/black silhouette photo of Scott's Bde. and try to pick out some figures we have not yet seen (USCH05-07 perhaps?)

Looks like possibly a wounded set and some marching guys for sure. What do y'all think?

MD
 
This is the wounded set --
 

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Ah-hah, was that posted on his workbench or in the works section? I don't think I looked closely enough. What else can you see in that dark picture? These guys appear to be occupying the middle of the group, and that looks like at least 2 marchers toward the back of the photo. This is going to be a very nice little grouping when all assembled, and...we have not yet seen the British...I wonder if they'll have some artillery at their disposal as that would fit the nature of the action at Chippewa as I understand it.

MD
 
lenswerks said:
This is the wounded set --
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Well, I checked JJD website and could not find this one. So, where did you find this photo? Also, looking again at the dark group photo, there is at least one other figure towards the middle of the group holding his rifle across his chest that we have not yet seen.

MD
 
Oh, that's right I did see that in a flyer or something at the Toy Soldier Shoppe in January. :eek:
 
I just got USCH01 today and put them up next to USCH02 and they really start to look very impressive. I think all 12 sets will make a very striking display especially when opposed to the British sets to come. I wonder who John will portray on the British side...as I understand the conflict, could choose from 1st Royal Scots, 8th or 100th Regts and 19th Light Dragoons.

MD
 
Mister Dave said:
I just got USCH01 today and put them up next to USCH02 and they really start to look very impressive. I think all 12 sets will make a very striking display especially when opposed to the British sets to come. I wonder who John will portray on the British side...as I understand the conflict, could choose from 1st Royal Scots, 8th or 100th Regts and 19th Light Dragoons.

MD
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Dr. Gonzo-
I'm still on the fence with 1812. Those grey uniforms are a bit boring.
 
Combat said:
Dr. Gonzo-
I'm still on the fence with 1812. Those grey uniforms are a bit boring.
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Thanks for the avatar salute...I just loved that guy.

As for the grey uniforms, I know what you mean. I had actually talked myself out of them initially, but when you see them all lined up they start to look quite sharp, plus part of my attraction to them lies in the fact that these are the first really good figures I have seen for 1812. I have been to a lot of the historic sites around the Great Lakes and am really keen on the history of the conflict. Fort York in Toronto is a fantastic site...I guess the biggest collection of original buildings in one place with tons of excellent artifacts, weapons and uniforms on display. Also visited Sackets Harbor, Oswego, etc...often while stationed at Fort Drum briefly a few years back.

MD
 
They might be a little plain - but, WHAT STYLE !

I still love that Period / War - I think this will be an exciting set. IMHO. :D
 
Mister Dave said:
Thanks for the avatar salute...I just loved that guy.

As for the grey uniforms, I know what you mean. I had actually talked myself out of them initially, but when you see them all lined up they start to look quite sharp, plus part of my attraction to them lies in the fact that these are the first really good figures I have seen for 1812. I have been to a lot of the historic sites around the Great Lakes and am really keen on the history of the conflict. Fort York in Toronto is a fantastic site...I guess the biggest collection of original buildings in one place with tons of excellent artifacts, weapons and uniforms on display. Also visited Sackets Harbor, Oswego, etc...often while stationed at Fort Drum briefly a few years back.

MD
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I bought the first two 1812 sets - so we shall see. I'm a big HST fan as well. He was one of the few modern authors that I could read over and over. Really enjoyed "The Rum Diary" and "Kingdom of Fear." Read today that Johnny Deep is in your fair state this week filming "Public Enemies." I believe he is playing John Dillinger.
 
Combat said:
I bought the first two 1812 sets - so we shall see. I'm a big HST fan as well. He was one of the few modern authors that I could read over and over. Really enjoyed "The Rum Diary" and "Kingdom of Fear." Read today that Johnny Deep is in your fair state this week filming "Public Enemies." I believe he is playing John Dillinger.
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That is correct about Mr. Depp on both counts. Although I much preferred Bill Murray's HST in Where the Buffalo Roam. Great books you mentioned.

As far as 1812 goes, yes we'll see how it shapes up. I have a pretty good notion of how this is all likely going to look when complete, and am confident enough about it I have decided to collect it instead of POA (just cannot afford both). Only notable exception being the death of Wolfe set...it is a thing of beauty.

MD
 
Mister Dave said:
I just got USCH01 today and put them up next to USCH02 and they really start to look very impressive. I think all 12 sets will make a very striking display especially when opposed to the British sets to come. I wonder who John will portray on the British side...as I understand the conflict, could choose from 1st Royal Scots, 8th or 100th Regts and 19th Light Dragoons.

MD
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This grey uniform the new figures are wearing is called a round jacket and it was the fatigue dress for troops North of the Mason-Dixon line pre war and the stop gap uniform to cloth the large expansion of the army at the out break of war. These figures could represent almost any regular army unit post 1813, and up to 1821 when the regulations changed. As a result these figures, sans colours, could be useful fighting against any number of units including the 41st, 49th, Royal Newfoundland Regiment, 10th Royal Vetern's Battalion, and a long list of others beyond the ones you mentioned.
I might mention that whitened buff crossbelts were only availible to a few of the low numbered regiments and by war time black harness leather was the norm according to current research.
All the best, Ken Osen
 
Thanks for the input, Ken. Your wealth of knowledge re: uniform and equipment details is always much appreciated.

MD
 
Ken & Ericka Osen/H&A Studio said:
This grey uniform the new figures are wearing is called a round jacket and it was the fatigue dress for troops North of the Mason-Dixon line pre war and the stop gap uniform to cloth the large expansion of the army at the out break of war. These figures could represent almost any regular army unit post 1813, and up to 1821 when the regulations changed. As a result these figures, sans colours, could be useful fighting against any number of units including the 41st, 49th, Royal Newfoundland Regiment, 10th Royal Vetern's Battalion, and a long list of others beyond the ones you mentioned.
I might mention that whitened buff crossbelts were only availible to a few of the low numbered regiments and by war time black harness leather was the norm according to current research.
All the best, Ken Osen
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Ken

Does that mean I could put together a (1817-18) Seminole Indian War display with these guys?

Ron
 
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