"To the Shores of Tripoli" Battle of Derna 1805

[John Rosengrant]

Just completed this 75mm one also for a private collector- one off Sculpt (in Magic Sculpt) and Paint (acrylics). Kind of a forgotten battle ( but made it into the Marine Hymn) US marines led by Lt. Presly O Bannon against the Barbary Pirates. I added a couple of Cinematic Smokey battle shots as well -nod to Shepard Paine. Hope you guys enjoy.

 

[Warren SMITH]

Simply amazing..

 

[Tecumsea]

The variety of expression on their faces is superb. Lucky collector.

Keith

 

[JasonB]

Awesome. I'm hoping "The Halls of Montezuma" is next!

 

[sd0324]

Shep would love those pics. Great work!


Steve

 

[Oda]

A masterclass in sculpting and painting!!!

Oda.

 

[MoboSchreuder]

Wonderful work

Mobo

 

[Nap]

The variety of expression on their faces is superb. Lucky collector.

Keith

Just going to agree and admire your talent John , certainly not really knew much about the battle ....I do now

Great interaction between the figures as well

IF YOU HAVEN'T ALREADY WHY NOT ENTER a piece into the class of your choice in FOTM here:

Standard

https://www.planetfigure.com/thread...dard-class-ends-midnight-bst-15-11-22.504733/

Intermediate

https://www.planetfigure.com/thread...iate-class-ends-midnight-bst-15-11-22.504734/

Advanced

https://www.planetfigure.com/thread...nced-class-ends-midnight-bst-15-11-22.504735/

In the forum you can also VOTE in previous comp so please take the time to do so

There is a Vignette & Diorama competition running here:

https://www.planetfigure.com/thread...night-31-12-22-voting-from-1-31-01-23.414984/

Thanks for sharing

Always good to see your artwork , look forward to seeing more

Happy benchtime

Nap

 

[TERRYSOMME1916]

A magnificent creation in every way, pure dedication and skill required to pull a piece like that together.
TERRY

 

[oldtrousers]

Incredible work! Thank you for posting the pictures.

Scott

 

[John Rosengrant]

Thanks Gentlemen!!! Really appreciate the kinds words.

Tried to create a dusty look without going over the top. This was a political and professional showing for the United States at this time(in its young history ) so they would have presented themselves the best they could given the conditions.

Thanks to Mike Stelzel for his help and putting me in touch with Gunny Williams at the Marine Corp Museum to get the uniforms, etc. correct. Not as straight forward as you would think. Thanks Bill N. for making it a reality

 

[hintge]

Very fine! personal media reports by friends in the Chicago MMSI show..

Zongwen