K&C Diorama

[JLGACC]

I saw the elephant . It looked like another Tiger in the background .

I think that's just the reflection in the mirror. It's great to have the mirror when your looking @ it in person, not so good for photos.

 

[Carl Clink]

Nice collection. I to collect toy soldiers and in fact I was going through a box that was packed away for 17 years. I collect W.Britain's for my civil war and K&C for WW2. I will post some pictures.

 

[Cavalier]

All this talk of toy soldier collections had me checking into Britains dealers. Two more boxes now on the way for $144.00. So much for willpower.

I can remember when they were $1.98 for a box.

I just can't resist the little b------s.

John

 

[Carl Clink]

Some more metal eye candy.

 

[JLGACC]

Looks great. Are those all Britains?

 

[JLGACC]

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Would be great to see the whole battle in one shot if possible. I think I spy some 12" Napoleon's in the back.

 

[rebel brit]

Would be great to see the whole battle in one shot if possible.

That's a fantastic scene and totally agree with the above quote.

 

[cw1029me]

I am a direct descendant of all of the below. I also have one additional ancestor that fought for the 29th Maine on the Union side.

Misssissippi Ancestors:

• Drury William Wall - 14th Mississippi Calvary - Company F - Sergeant (I think they might have been known as Capt. Rhodes Raiders)
• Morrison James Guy - 9th Mississippi Calvary - Company B - Private

Morrison Guy transferred to the 8th Mississippi (Company I) sometime in late 1864 and surrendered with General Richard Taylor in 1865.​

Louisiana Ancestors:

• Thomas Bridges - 4th Louisiana Infantry - Company A - Corporal
• James W Morris - 8th Louisiana Infantry - Company G - Private
• William Stringfield - 3rd Louisiana Calvary (Wingfields) - Company C - Private
• James Roan Lea - 3rd Louisiana Calvary (Wingfields) - Company A - Private

Please inform me the name of your ancestor in the 29th Maine.

 

[JLGACC]

Please inform me the name of your ancestor in the 29th Maine.

David Davis - Company F

 

[Jeff in Ohio]

Here's a few more. Sorry about the reflection on the glass. Can't let these guys become casualties of my young children's sticky fingers.

Enjoy!
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Finger prints - just add some recent "history" of your nice diorama.
We all know that there are situations where children and grandchildren are not interested in what we create -- if fingerprints are the price of them showing interest, that should be fine!

 

[Nathan Stuart]

I may have to check out the K&C figures. My buddy directed me to a figure I'm really interested in.
This would pass for the early uniform of the 17th Mississippi Regiment.

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An impressive outfit from very early in the war, with the infantryman wearing such a pristine uniform and in full kit.

 

[DixieRifles]

An impressive outfit from very early in the war, with the infantryman wearing such a pristine uniform and in full kit.

True. I'm sure that "outfit" didn't survive very long before they had to use what was available. But it was issued. I've seen photos of soldiers from the 11th, 13th, and 17th Mississippi Regiments and maybe the 18th wearing uniforms with braid.

Here is one identified as the 13th Mississippi. I found it on a Facebook post, son I'm only showing a bit of it. I would like to post the one from a friend of mine but I don't know if it is public domain or not.

Note this coat is a long coat. The jacket worn by the 17th Mississippi was a short jacket.

 

[DixieRifles]

Some more metal eye candy.

Wow! You have a division!!

 

[donna]

Very nice. Thanks for sharing and welcome to forum.

 

[NH Civil War Gal]

( not too many Ladies would allow such a "small" diorama in thier house

I would! He EVEN painted the saddles correctly! The crupper straps are perfect!

 

[NH Civil War Gal]

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This feels so real!

 

[Dan Scharp]

Stunning! Thank you so much!!!

 

[MRB1863]

Nicely done!

 

[cw1029me]

David Davis - Company F

Do you have a copy of his pension file, if not I do. I'll be glad to send it to you.

 

[JLGACC]

Do you have a copy of his pension file, if not I do. I'll be glad to send it to you.

I do not, been working slowly down the list of my ancestors.

Would greatly appreciate it if you could share.