Marne Rock Star
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- Jun 8, 2019
Hi All,
I hope this is in the correct place. First post here.
I write articles for scale modeling magazines and in those articles a lot of history is discussed. I think a good article tells a little history, maybe some interesting anecdotal personal stories, and the model build itself. Which leads me to my question. I really hate to pass on incorrect information if there is an answer out there. Most of what I write about is modern military history and so this will be a little different for me.
As it relates to the National Flag at 2nd Bull Run, which is correct? I see a couple of different possibilities in my research. One is a star pattern in the field and the other is a more traditional pattern of gold stars. Does anybody know?
Here is what I have so far. I just started blocking in the uniform colors and then oils will be used later. I am about halfway through the faces. My goal is to depict the event of the color guard being shot down using a classic pyramid composition. The supine casualty is a 10th NY soldier, the wounded figure in the middle will be holding the regimental flag, and the standing figure will be holding the national flag and it will sort of wrapped over his shoulders and back.
I also attach a very old diorama I did 25 years ago which needs a little repair. I expect to have a much better result for this project.
I hope this is in the correct place. First post here.
I write articles for scale modeling magazines and in those articles a lot of history is discussed. I think a good article tells a little history, maybe some interesting anecdotal personal stories, and the model build itself. Which leads me to my question. I really hate to pass on incorrect information if there is an answer out there. Most of what I write about is modern military history and so this will be a little different for me.
As it relates to the National Flag at 2nd Bull Run, which is correct? I see a couple of different possibilities in my research. One is a star pattern in the field and the other is a more traditional pattern of gold stars. Does anybody know?
Here is what I have so far. I just started blocking in the uniform colors and then oils will be used later. I am about halfway through the faces. My goal is to depict the event of the color guard being shot down using a classic pyramid composition. The supine casualty is a 10th NY soldier, the wounded figure in the middle will be holding the regimental flag, and the standing figure will be holding the national flag and it will sort of wrapped over his shoulders and back.
I also attach a very old diorama I did 25 years ago which needs a little repair. I expect to have a much better result for this project.
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