Waterloo in the Making (1 Viewer)

[mestell]

I have often admired the Napoleonic dioramas that Clinton (Octavian) has shared with forum members in past threads. So much so that recently I have purchased Britains Hougoumont North Gate, Well, Straight Wall set, and Wall set with Working Gate and two corners. I have also been able to acquire 14 Britain Defense of Hougoumont figure sets. In preparation of all of this I rearranged my "man-cave" in order to accomodate a 4 foot by 8 foot play table that I built my grandchildren several years ago. It currently has a Playmobil castle on it which I have decided to finally dismantle and put away in storage boxes, possibily to sell. The grandkids have outgrown it and don't play with it anymore. I plan to "resurface" the table with 1/4" plywood to use as a base for my Waterloo diorama. Still formulating the plans but I thought I would share with you some "before" pictures. By the way - for your perspective, the castle towers are 26 inches tall.

Still alive and well in Wisconsin - Mike

 

[mikemiller1955]

Mike,

That is going to be a nice sized table for your project.

Might need another bag of Celluclay, lol.

Just kidding, that stuff lasts forever.

Get to work, I'm ready to watch.

Michael

 

[Andanna]

I love the playmobil castle. That took some time to collect ....

 

[Jagdpanther]

Cant wait to see you get your project underway sounds great.

 

[beating retreat]

Look forward to seeing your project progress
regards John

 

[UKReb]

Mike

Looking forward to watching the progress of your Waterloo project.

Can recommend a 8' x 4' dio base-My static Gettysburg set-up is now exactly that size- following a massive reduction exercise from it's original square footage.

Reb

 

[The Lt.]

Me to Mike

 

[mestell]

Thanks for all your responses and support. Well, I am committed now to my new project, although my wife thinks I should just be committed. Not much yet but it's a start and I am enjoying every minute of it.

Mike

 

[PolarBear]

Mike

Will you be selling off your Crusaders to fund Waterloo as you did with Jenkins for the Crusades? I hope not since they have given you so much pleasure and been a treat for the rest of us to look at and enjoy vicariously.

Randy

 

[mestell]

Mike

Will you be selling off your Crusaders to fund Waterloo as you did with Jenkins for the Crusades? I hope not since they have given you so much pleasure and been a treat for the rest of us to look at and enjoy vicariously.

Randy

No plans of that happening Randy. I've had way too much enjoyment "playing" with my knights. I plan on keeping the Crusaders as my K&C collectibles and will collect the Hougoumont/Waterloo range as my Britain's collectibles. I was eventually drawn to the Napoleonic figures for basically the same reason I was drawn to the Crusaders - COLOR. I just really enjoy the colorful uniforms - really eye catching for me. And of course there's the history . . . need I say more.

Mike

 

[Octavian]

Hi Mike,
Lovely to see you embarking on the Napoleonic range. Thank you for your kind words regarding my dioramas. I'm glad its inspired you to do your own, which I imagine, will be nothing short of amazing, and huge, to say the least. I look forward to your progress and also having a chat again real soon. Take care buddy and enjoy the journey
Best Regards
Clinton

 

[thebritfarmer]

Excellent Mike, Can't wait to see this develop and grow. If it is half as good as your Crusaders dio's we are in for a real treat !!!!!