"Reality of War " Topic
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| Tango01 | 24 Apr 2016 4:01 p.m. PST |
Wow! "There are some fantastic dioramas of Waterloo in 20mm, but if I have one criticism it is that they tend to be too neat and take too little account of the grim reality of the battle. There are some honourable exceptions, notably the Winchester model and C M Dodson's very evocative photographs which look every inch the part. When I eventually get round to putting my figures on my diorama, my representation will show the full horror of the battle. It is said that the casualty rate at Borodino was equivalent to a packed Jumbo Jet crashing into the battlefield every seven minutes. I don't believe Waterloo would have been much different…"
Much more here
generalpicton.blogspot.com.ar Amicalement
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| badger22 | 24 Apr 2016 9:36 p.m. PST |
I dont know that you can convey it properly to someone who hasnt really seen it, and it they have, you dont need to. I know I will never forget, and I would be amazed if you could my friend. And I for one dont want to, because the reality keeps you from thinking it might not be so bad. Enough moralizing for one night, great pics. Owen |
| C M DODSON | 24 Apr 2016 11:34 p.m. PST |
Hello and thank you very much for your kind words. You have conveyed the mayhem of clearing up the mess afterwards very well here. The painting standard and volumes of production are awe inspiring but unfortunately everyone seems very 'glossy' on the pictures. A Matt finish I would humbly suggest would enhance the realism and show your hard work to best effect . Best wishes, Chris |
| Tango01 | 25 Apr 2016 10:16 a.m. PST |
This is how is the real War… Amicalement
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 McLaddie  | 25 Apr 2016 11:04 a.m. PST |
I didn't know the ugly side of reality was so shiny and bright… |
| dibble | 25 Apr 2016 5:15 p.m. PST |
Or that only the French looked after their wounded. Paul :) |
| Pauls Bods | 26 Apr 2016 8:02 a.m. PST |
Great idea and some imaginative conversions.
What make are the Vivandière / Cantinière ? |
| Tango01 | 26 Apr 2016 10:38 a.m. PST |
Glad you like it my friend!. (smile) Amicalement
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| Mike the Analyst | 28 Apr 2016 2:12 p.m. PST |
See also the first few minutes of Colonel Chabert (1994 film) which shows the dead being thrown into massed graves. link |
| Tango01 | 29 Apr 2016 12:32 p.m. PST |
Great film!! Amicalement
Armand |
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builds a pond for his campaign.
