What else do you collect beside toy soldiers (1 Viewer)

[Louis Badolato]

Re: What else you collect,beside toy soldiers

Whoops, the Capture of Bin Laden diorama did not upload to the last post, so here is it:

 

[7th OVI]

Re: What else you collect,beside toy soldiers

Just saw this thread very interesting to say the least and a great topic. As far as other activities, mainly grandkids and a lot of things on my bucket list since I retired earlier this year. My other collections are memorabilia from the 7th Ohio Infantry from the Civil War, Civil War era antiques, art and cut glass from the Civil War to mid century vintage. I will post some pictures tomorrow of parts of the collection. That room is still under construction. Here are 2 quick photos of my other activities and collections, one of my 3 year old granddaughter Molly on Crazy Dancing Monday (yes, those are all WB ACW soldiers in the cabinets behind her) which and an original Gardner/Brady image from the first printing I used for a recent diorama of Sugar Loaf (notice the period identification on the stereo view card) which is now known as Little Round Top in Gettysburg, Pennsylvannia. Chris

 

[Mirof]

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Is that one with the guy leaning against the wall and talks about doing business from Gartner, like the Gartner Group?

I worked for them for 7 years.

No, it's coming from a Belgian comic strip : Largo Winch and it's a soda can, I have also sugar clonk wrapped in paper with Largo Winch Pictures

 

[Louis Badolato]

Re: What else you collect,beside toy soldiers

Just saw this thread very interesting to say the least and a great topic. As far as other activities, mainly grandkids and a lot of things on my bucket list since I retired earlier this year. My other collections are memorabilia from the 7th Ohio Infantry from the Civil War, Civil War era antiques, art and cut glass from the Civil War to mid century vintage. I will post some pictures tomorrow of parts of the collection. That room is still under construction. Here are 2 quick photos of my other activities and collections, one of my 3 year old granddaughter Molly on Crazy Dancing Monday (yes, those are all WB ACW soldiers in the cabinets behind her) which and an original Gardner/Brady image from the first printing I used for a recent diorama of Sugar Loaf (notice the period identification on the stereo view card) which is now known as Little Round Top in Gettysburg, Pennsylvannia. Chris

First, your grand daughter is adorable. Until recently, my now "too cool" 8 year old daughter used to do "dance parties" on my bed with my wife.

With regard to your 7th OVI collection, I have recently developed a similar fascination with the 39th New York (Garibaldi Guard) and the 79th New York (Highland Guard). In my case, its because I have lived most of my life in New York, including Brooklyn and Manhattan, the areas these regiments recruited, and are of Italian (3/4) and Scottish (1/4) descent. What is the source of your fascination with the 7th OVI? An ancestor serving in the regiment?

 

[Louis Badolato]

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Hi Louis,
Impressive collection in 1:1 scale... :salute::
I could not help scanning your dio tables.....you should share a few shots of those too....the forts and buidings seem very nice indeed.....{sm4}
Cheers
A_C

Here are some shots of dioramas in the Aerodrome Room: (1) the K&C Portion of the RAF airfield diorama. This was originally designed and executed around a custom K&C RAF Control Tower and original wood and papier mache Nissan Hut by Gordon Neilson at the 3rd New York Symposium, but was intended to hold only a few K&C Warbirds. Over the years, as my collection of USAAC and RAF warbirds grew, it got hopelessly overcrowded. There are a few prototypes of vehicles and very rare early wood vehicles on the field, as well as a Heco Tinplate Models Airfield Fire engine and a CJB Models towed fire pumper and crew. There are also my Uncle Joe's Purple Heart, Burial Flag and period photographs. (2) The Heco Tinplate Models WWI RFC Portion of the airfield, with Heco Tinplate Models observation balloon diorama, RFC Mechanics shop, several nissan huts, water and control towers and dozens of Heco WWI Planes, Tanks and other vehicles. (3) A RFC Airfield Diorama made by Nick of Crown Miniatures, with John Jenkins Designs planes, vehicles and personnel. (4) A CJB Models English Village diorama, made with Ken Osen's Hudson & Allen's buildings and diorama pieces, loaded with wonderful CJB models vehicles and personnel. (5) A K&C Normandy Village Diorama with Trophy of Wales WWI vehicles, artillery pieces and toy soldiers.

 

[Louis Badolato]

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Finally, (1) a little Hudson & Allen European building diorama with John Jenkins Designs Spanish Civil War vehicles and personnel, and (2) a shelf diorama made around an old K&C Zulu War burning farmhouse, with original K&C Zulus fighting the one 24th Foot Officer K&C produced (firing his pistol over the body of his dead horse), and K&C red coated Seaforth Highlanders (I know the Seaforths weren't in the Zulu War, but that's how K&C had it set up in the old flyers):

 

[7th OVI]

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Some great stuff on this thread, I know that at some time it will not be "cool" to be at the grand parents house, but until then I will take all I can get. As far as the 7th OVI, I had a relative that was in the regiment but only very shortly. I grew up in Cleveland and my Dad was in the 7th OVI as a part of the NSSA in the late 50's so he would talk about the 7th from time to time which started my interest in the ACW. As I grew older, my interest in the ACW grew and I began collecting ACW relics. One of the first identified relics was an image of 2 brothers from the 7th. A friend of mine advised me to "tell a story" with my collection so that the ACW is not forgotten. Over the years I accumulated and sold collections but always kept the 7th relics as the more I read on them, the more I was drawn to that unit. It was a mirror of Northeastern Ohio at the time of the Civil War. there was a German company, Irish company, abolitionists company, college student company, artists/writers company, educated, un educated, some with relatives in the Confederate Armies, immigrants, original settlers and so on. They fought both in the East and West and would play a major part in Cleveland after the war. They left Cleveland in early 1861 with almost 1,200 men and would return to Cleveland in 1864 with around 200. As time went on, I moved away from Cleveland but when I returned to Cleveland to visit relatives, I began going to places where members if the 7th lived before and after the war. After a while, I decided to "tell their story" with my collection. Hope this helps. Chris

 

[pugio]

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Recently got involved with any toy that I received or bought as a kid growing up in the 50's. My main collection is cap guns made by Mattel (Shootin-Shell, etc.), Nichols, Hubley, Actoy, etc. It's amazing what you can find and buy. I recently purchased a Mattel Fanner 50, with holster, all paperwork, mint in mint box and a Mattel Winchester with bandoleer and shells, also mint in box..... Now looking for Hubley Rifleman Rifle and have a good lead...

 

[Louis Badolato]

Re: What else you collect,beside toy soldiers

Some great stuff on this thread, I know that at some time it will not be "cool" to be at the grand parents house, but until then I will take all I can get. As far as the 7th OVI, I had a relative that was in the regiment but only very shortly. I grew up in Cleveland and my Dad was in the 7th OVI as a part of the NSSA in the late 50's so he would talk about the 7th from time to time which started my interest in the ACW. As I grew older, my interest in the ACW grew and I began collecting ACW relics. One of the first identified relics was an image of 2 brothers from the 7th. A friend of mine advised me to "tell a story" with my collection so that the ACW is not forgotten. Over the years I accumulated and sold collections but always kept the 7th relics as the more I read on them, the more I was drawn to that unit. It was a mirror of Northeastern Ohio at the time of the Civil War. there was a German company, Irish company, abolitionists company, college student company, artists/writers company, educated, un educated, some with relatives in the Confederate Armies, immigrants, original settlers and so on. They fought both in the East and West and would play a major part in Cleveland after the war. They left Cleveland in early 1861 with almost 1,200 men and would return to Cleveland in 1864 with around 200. As time went on, I moved away from Cleveland but when I returned to Cleveland to visit relatives, I began going to places where members if the 7th lived before and after the war. After a while, I decided to "tell their story" with my collection. Hope this helps. Chris

Chris,

That is a great reason to collect: keeping the history alive. I am trying to do the same thing with the 39th NY and the 79th NY, and especially the members of my family that served this country, from my Uncles Joe (KIA), Jack and Leo, who served in WWII, and my father and Uncles Dominick and Frank who served during the Korean War.

 

[bradleyl30]

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Here is my cherub with a Grossdeutschland Tiger Zug in the background:

 

[7th OVI]

Re: What else you collect,beside toy soldiers

I see crazy dancing Mondays in your future, she is adorable. Chris

 

[bradleyl30]

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Yes, and already very willful and capable of twisting daddy in knots around her finger!

 

[Louis Badolato]

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Made some really cool additions to the collection today: a Spanish American War Era Cavalry Troopers helmet and leather gaiters (all in excellent condition), as well as a battlefield dug 79th New York Highland Guard cap badge (in obviously bad shape). Photos to follow shortly.

 

[Louis Badolato]

Re: What else you collect,beside toy soldiers

Made some really cool additions to the collection today: a Spanish American War Era Cavalry Troopers helmet and leather gaiters (all in excellent condition), as well as a battlefield dug 79th New York Highland Guard cap badge (in obviously bad shape). Photos to follow shortly.

Here are some photos of my newest additions:

 

[Go for Broke]

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Louis, Larry from Maine was an antique arms dealer and more currently dealing in submarines. Between you and me, I suspect he was a former spook, like Alec Baldwin in "The Hunt For Red October".{eek3} Only joking Larry.

 

[Louis Badolato]

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Louis, Larry from Maine was an antique arms dealer and more currently dealing in submarines. Between you and me, I suspect he was a former spook, like Alec Baldwin in "The Hunt For Red October".{eek3} Only joking Larry.

I don't know anything about Larry being a spook, but I am interested in finding out if he has any antique arms for my collection . . . :wink2:

 

[Go for Broke]

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I haven't seen him posting lately. I hope he's okay, as he had a mishap not too long ago. He's Warrior's helper and may be at the Chicago show.

 

[Louis Badolato]

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I haven't seen him posting lately. I hope he's okay, as he had a mishap not too long ago. He's Warrior's helper and may be at the Chicago show.

I hope he's okay, and that I see him at the OTSN.

 

[Louis Badolato]

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My 79th Highland Guard Sword arrived today. Here are some shots of it, including closeups of the name of the NCO the sword was presented to, John S. MacGillivray, Jr., and the "Highland Guard, NYCG" engraved on the blade:

 

[Louis Badolato]

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I just picked up an early 19th Century French 2nd Artillery Coatee and a set of Civil War New York State Militia Leggings identified to J.N. Oliveler. Photos to follow upon receipt.