KenBoyle
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This vignette from Oniria Miniatures (which should read "The Burial of Trooper Smith") 
(with a little artistic license on my part) is based on a scene from the film, “She Wore a Yellow Ribbon” starring John Wayne. It's a wonderful kit from Oniria and definitely a creative and unusual one. I love it!
I also thought I'd do this as a WIP for a change, so bear with me. Once I am finished I'll also post the completed vignette on Facebook as I normally do.
A little background is necessary, I think:
Prior to the scene in this vignette Captain Nathan Brittles (John Wayne) brings “C” Troop to Sudrow’s Wells for the relief of Sgt Tyree and the Paradise River Patrol who have been under attack by a band of Arapahoe warriors. Tyree reports to the Captain that “Ma and Pa Sudrow” have been killed, but their children are safe. After examining the couples bodies, Tyree asks Brittles to check on Trooper John Smith (Rudy Bowman), who has been wounded in the skirmish. They walk over to Pvt Smith who is propped up against a post.
Sgt. Tyree: Sir, would you take a look at Trooper Smith?
Pvt. John Smith aka Rome Clay: [mortally wounded] Don't bother about me, Captain. Trust you'll forgive my presumption... I'd like to commend the boy here... for the way he handled this action. In the best tradition of the cavalry, sir.
Sgt. Tyree: [to Pvt. Smith] I take that very kindly, sir.
Pvt. John Smith: Captain Tyree! Captain Tyree!
Captain Nathan Brittles: Speak to him.
Sgt. Tyree: Thank you. [comes to attention] Yes, Sir. Sir! Sir!
Captain Nathan Brittles: [realizes that Smith has died] I'm afraid he can't hear you, Captain.
That night, as the troop buries the dead, a contingent of former Confederate soldiers pays honors to Trooper Smith with a small Rebel battle flag made by their commanding officer’s wife. It is here we learn his true identity, and why he referred to Sgt Tyree as “Captain” (in the CSA).
Captain Nathan Brittles: I also commend to your keeping, Sir, the soul of Rome Clay, late Brigadier General, Confederate States Army. Known to his comrades here, Sir, as Trooper John Smith, United States Cavalry... a gallant soldier and a Christian gentleman.
On to the kit:
I have cleaned, assembled, pinned and primed the five 36mm figures:
I have also created the roughly made coffin and associated items for the base (my artistic license part).
That's it for right now. More progress later.
Thanks for looking,
Ken
(with a little artistic license on my part) is based on a scene from the film, “She Wore a Yellow Ribbon” starring John Wayne. It's a wonderful kit from Oniria and definitely a creative and unusual one. I love it!I also thought I'd do this as a WIP for a change, so bear with me.
Once I am finished I'll also post the completed vignette on Facebook as I normally do.
A little background is necessary, I think:
Prior to the scene in this vignette Captain Nathan Brittles (John Wayne) brings “C” Troop to Sudrow’s Wells for the relief of Sgt Tyree and the Paradise River Patrol who have been under attack by a band of Arapahoe warriors. Tyree reports to the Captain that “Ma and Pa Sudrow” have been killed, but their children are safe. After examining the couples bodies, Tyree asks Brittles to check on Trooper John Smith (Rudy Bowman), who has been wounded in the skirmish. They walk over to Pvt Smith who is propped up against a post.
Sgt. Tyree: Sir, would you take a look at Trooper Smith?
Pvt. John Smith aka Rome Clay: [mortally wounded] Don't bother about me, Captain. Trust you'll forgive my presumption... I'd like to commend the boy here... for the way he handled this action. In the best tradition of the cavalry, sir.
Sgt. Tyree: [to Pvt. Smith] I take that very kindly, sir.
Pvt. John Smith: Captain Tyree! Captain Tyree!
Captain Nathan Brittles: Speak to him.
Sgt. Tyree: Thank you. [comes to attention] Yes, Sir. Sir! Sir!
Captain Nathan Brittles: [realizes that Smith has died] I'm afraid he can't hear you, Captain.
That night, as the troop buries the dead, a contingent of former Confederate soldiers pays honors to Trooper Smith with a small Rebel battle flag made by their commanding officer’s wife. It is here we learn his true identity, and why he referred to Sgt Tyree as “Captain” (in the CSA).
Captain Nathan Brittles: I also commend to your keeping, Sir, the soul of Rome Clay, late Brigadier General, Confederate States Army. Known to his comrades here, Sir, as Trooper John Smith, United States Cavalry... a gallant soldier and a Christian gentleman.
On to the kit:
I have cleaned, assembled, pinned and primed the five 36mm figures:
I have also created the roughly made coffin and associated items for the base (my artistic license part).
That's it for right now. More progress later.
Thanks for looking,
Ken
