PLG
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Hi Guys
In the completed models section is my diorama of the Ironside cavalry charging infantry at the ECW battle of Marston Moor. I did take it to Telford but, unfortunately managed to damage the ensign holder - well knocked him off the horse - and, not having my modeling glasses with me I could not fix it so did not actually enter it.
Having returned home i saw a couple of things about the base I did not like; in particular the turf would be damaged by the falling horse. Also the composition is ok, but the viewer cannot really see the leaping horse with all four hooves off the ground.
big decision - build version two!
The plan is to use the core figures but add a couple more, on a slightly bigger base to fit the additional figures amd revised composition taking the new total up to about 15.
Step one - build a new base.
Fortunately woodwork is my other hobby and this took abut 12-15 hours in all. This photo shows the new base alongside the original. not only is it a bit bigger but the decorative edging is in a darker wood - utile rather than oak - which I think will look better.
Something you cannot see very well is that the base slopes down towards the front at a steeper angle than the original which will (hopefully) make it easier to see the figures at the back.
Next will be back to some sculpting.
peter
In the completed models section is my diorama of the Ironside cavalry charging infantry at the ECW battle of Marston Moor. I did take it to Telford but, unfortunately managed to damage the ensign holder - well knocked him off the horse - and, not having my modeling glasses with me I could not fix it so did not actually enter it.
Having returned home i saw a couple of things about the base I did not like; in particular the turf would be damaged by the falling horse. Also the composition is ok, but the viewer cannot really see the leaping horse with all four hooves off the ground.
big decision - build version two!
The plan is to use the core figures but add a couple more, on a slightly bigger base to fit the additional figures amd revised composition taking the new total up to about 15.
Step one - build a new base.
Fortunately woodwork is my other hobby and this took abut 12-15 hours in all. This photo shows the new base alongside the original. not only is it a bit bigger but the decorative edging is in a darker wood - utile rather than oak - which I think will look better.
Something you cannot see very well is that the base slopes down towards the front at a steeper angle than the original which will (hopefully) make it easier to see the figures at the back.
Next will be back to some sculpting.
peter
