Re-enactor

[mil-mart]

With all the news of APG at Gettysburg and several ACW figures appearing in this forum, it's inspired me to tackle a sculpt I had thought about doing for a while, but never got round to . It's your average Confederate re-enactor, those guys who give up their weekends to practise drill and tramp over muddy fields , all in the name of living history.
I hope it doesn't offend anyone and it's taken in good humour and that it can be put down to " there's always the one ".

All comments welcome.
Cheers Ken

 

[Black Army]

What a nice idea!

I like his face and the hamburger! Fun theme.

Cheers,
Balázs

 

[housecarl]

Superb Ken, he's "got his burger".
Cheers,
Carl.

 

[je_touche]

Lol. Maybe you should give him a wrist watch and let a cellphone poke out somewhere.

 

[davidmitchell]

Very nice fun piece Ken and well sculpted.

Cheers David

 

[1969]

Great idea ken i like the fact it is tying history to the modern times with the inclussion of the burger.

Steve

 

[Colin_Fraser]

Right out of Gods 'n Generals! Great!

Colin

 

[mil-mart]

Balazs and Carl -- many thanks, not sure if it's a Big Mac or a Whopper

Andreas -- I had thought about the watch and may include, great idea about the cellphone .

David -- many thanks much appreciated.

Cheers Ken

 

[rej]

A very sublime and original idea Ken.........one that makes you say to yourself "damn, how on earth it didn't occur to me before him?"

Top notch on all fronts!!! Welldone!!!!

Ray

 

[mil-mart]

Steve, thanks for the comments, my original intention was for him to be pouring a drink into his cup from a large bottle of Coke but it didn't look right, I've now decided on the coke bottle standing at his feet.

Cheers Ken

Colin, I was thinking of the scene in Gettysburg where Gen Armisted is saying to the english guy, something like - These men know their duty and would make this charge even without an officer present, ..... and with the look on my guys face , he's saying - is he talking about me. ?
Many thanks for your comments.

Cheers Ken

 

[John Bowery]

Ken,
Great fun piece. Nice job.
Cheers
John

 

[mil-mart]

Ray and John, many thanks for your comments,much appreciated.
Cheers Ken

 

[Jeff]

I always loved the guys who ate Pop tarts but called them hard tack. I love the piece.

 

[Jason W.]

I always loved the guys who ate Pop tarts but called them hard tack. I love the piece.

Thats called "Pop-Tack". LOL!

This is a brilliant piece! Having once reenacted CW for a good 12 years, sadly this is what a majority of reenactors, both Federal and Confederate, look and act like. Except, I would have added a beer can or bottle

I have thought about a similiar project myself. There were/are sooo many characters in that hobby that they somehow scream to be modeled.

Jason

 

[Jason W.]

Here's some pics of me and my pards during my "stint".

Scroll down to the bottom of the page-

http://jaywhitsminiatures.blogspot....-max=2008-01-01T00:00:00-08:00&max-results=35

 

[PHIL WALDEN]

Ken!,
mate his is really cool....great stuff...

..Phil..

 

[falela]

That's a brilliant idea and great sculpt!!!!

Leuk

 

[tonydawe]

Hi Ken,

I'd like to add my voice to the chorus of praise for this clever and funny piece. I can't wait to see him painted. Well done mate.

 

[mil-mart]

Jeff , Pop Tarts... LOL thanks for comments.

Jason , from someone who's been there/done it , I really appreciate your comments. Excellent website and great work. Photographed with Rob Hodge---Hardcore.

Phil,
Leuk,
Tony.
Really appreciate your comments, and Tony this figure I am going to paint. It will be my first attempt at using acrylics .

Cheers Ken

 

[marios1]

fine fat "warrior"

Hi Ken, your figure is very fine indeed....i never so an acw fat figure.....if you ll realize same copy, i am interested to buy one from you!!!! Many congratulation. Mario