Private William McFadzean VC 1st July 1916

[Bluesking]

This diorama depicts William McFadzean of the 14th batt (Young Citizens Vol.) Royal Irish Rifles winnig his VC on the morning of the 1st July 1916. McFadzean had been distributing hand grenades when the box fell and the pins came out of two of the bombs - he threw himself on top of them dying instantly but saving the lives of his comrades in the process.
The model is mainly made up using conversions of Airfix multipose figures with Hornet, Historex, Aber and Plus Models bits and pieces used where necessary. The miniature VC isfrom the National Army Musuem

 

[Bluesking]

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[eissteban]

hi Stephen,
really beautiful work on these ten soldiers.
I like your historical research to not forget the memory of a brave soldier !

Seb.

 

[Major_Goose]

Wow thats a big work my friend. And well executed. I especially like that there is a story behind the scene. Bravo

 

[brian]

Well done Stephen.How long did it take to complete?
Brian

 

[xtrapee]

Very impressive, not only because of the story behind. Congrats to that work.
Pat

 

[Guy]

Excellent work Stephen. You have put in alot of work and it shows your efforts to tell a story. Beautiful!!!!

 

[Steve]

Great story, 'King! Gotta like anyone who goes to the effort to research something that well. Good stuff. See ya at Atlanta!

 

[megroot]

Good work Stephen.
You captured the trenches very well.

Marc

 

[blaster]

Hello Stephen,

an excellent diorama. Lots of details and atmosphere.

Rgds,
Victor

 

[vergilius]

very nice dio

 

[Bluesking]

Thank you all very much. Next one is of the 15th International Brigade Spanish Civil War - but a little more light hearted.

 

[Dan Morton]

A superb diorama, Stephen! And a grand, brave story to tell!

All the best,
Dan

 

[Sambaman]

Wow, cool piece Stephen! A deserving subject for sure!

Jay H.
OKC

 

[petit belge]

Great Job, feels like real. Exellent painting.

 

[billyturnip]

Great work Stephen very impressive. Have you read Martin Middlebrook's First day of the Somme? If not I'd recommend it. McFadzean is in it quite a bit.

Roger

 

[schley]

Hi Stephen

Just saw this diorama and it is a beauty look forward to seeing it in May!

Well done


John

 

[Roc]

Good work, very creative.
Thanks for sharing.

Cheers
Roc