Completed Yankees. The good guys wore blue.t

NigelR · Oct 12, 2023

David Spencer said:
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Strips of soft metal attached - with some difficulty - as straps. Much trimming still to do.

That's t he most challenging thing about the ICM figures. They come with lots of lovely equipment but you have to work out how to attach it to the figure in a realistic manner. I found that tough in 1/35. But keep going, this will be very nice when done. And enjoy the US.

Briggsy · Oct 12, 2023

Yes the attachments aren't always the easiest but so much more realistic than cast on bits especially if your representing movement. Have a good trip.

Cheers Simon

David Spencer · Oct 12, 2023

Thanks gents.

I think young William Yankee is ready for priming at last.

David Spencer · Oct 12, 2023

NigelR said:
That's t he most challenging thing about the ICM figures. They come with lots of lovely equipment but you have to work out how to attach it to the figure in a realistic manner. I found that tough in 1/35. But keep going, this will be very nice when done. And enjoy the US.

Indeed they can be challenging.
The French infantry set comes with loads of extras, but attaching accoutrements is like a Mensa engineering exam.

David Spencer · Oct 14, 2023

On my way to the USA....

Briggsy · Oct 14, 2023

Have a great trip

Cheers Simon

David Spencer · Oct 14, 2023

Briggsy said:
Have a great trip

Cheers Simon

Thanks Simon
A long haul ahead...

David Spencer · Oct 15, 2023

The good thing about a long-haul flight is that you can have more than one beer at lunchtime, sit there for an hour feeling royally merry at 10 000 metres up, and be sober by the time you collect the hire car.

Briggsy · Oct 16, 2023

Sounds like you're having fun already, remember though they drive on the wrong side of the road over there!

Cheers Simon

David Spencer · Oct 16, 2023

Yesterday was a trying one. Booze was my only refuge!

Scotty · Oct 16, 2023

David Spencer said:
Yesterday was a trying one. Booze was my only refuge!

A man's gotta do what a man's gotta do!

David Spencer · Oct 17, 2023

Battlefield souvenirs.
As we - North Carolinian guide and myself - explore Gettysburg, I am collecting leaves from trees at significant locations.
This oak leaf came from near where Gen. John Reynolds was shot on 1 July.
It and the rest will be pressed in my copy of Stephen Sears' "Gettysburg".
(3 excellent beers tonight: the Americans have got their brewing act together, and no mistake.... hic!)

sd0324 · Oct 17, 2023

Welcome to the US! I hope you have a great time. Too bad you're not closer or we'd have a hike and the shoot some machine guns while the ribs are smoking. Enjoy your Gettysburg experience.

Steve

David Spencer · Oct 17, 2023

sd0324 said:
Welcome to the US! I hope you have a great time. Too bad you're not closer or we'd have a hike and the shoot some machine guns while the ribs are smoking. Enjoy your Gettysburg experience.

Steve

Thanks Steve
It's a trip of a lifetime. I'm thoroughly enjoying Gettysburg and looking forward to Antietam this week too.
(Black powder Gatling guns, I hope?)

sd0324 · Oct 17, 2023

David Spencer said:
Thanks Steve
It's a trip of a lifetime. I'm thoroughly enjoying Gettysburg and looking forward to Antietam this week too.
(Black powder Gatling guns, I hope?)

Lol. No black powder. I'm really glad you're enjoying your visit.

Steve

David Spencer · Oct 18, 2023

This is close to Little Round Top as I could get (closed for major resurfacing of paths)

David Spencer · Oct 18, 2023

I just waddled out of the Appalachian Brewing Co. Bar & Grill again, doing my best NOT to look drunk.
Beers there are DAMNED good.

Briggsy · Oct 19, 2023

History, good food and good beer, all that's missing is a figure to paint.

Cheers Simon

Old Pete · Oct 19, 2023

Been there that figure was sculpted by the late Ron Tunison

David Spencer · Oct 19, 2023

Old Pete said:
Been there that figure was sculpted by the late Ron Tunison

It's nicely done.
(That southern flanking attack wouldn't have worked, Jim)

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