| richarDISNEY | 01 Dec 2010 8:32 a.m. PST |
Great article.
Very informative!
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| carne68 | 01 Dec 2010 10:44 p.m. PST |
When might we see the Chew House from Gemantown? link |
| Ed Mohrmann | 03 Dec 2010 5:45 p.m. PST |
I've visited the battlefield many times, starting in
1957. Every time, I've been told by the staff that
no one really knows what the courthouse looked like, or
even exactly where it was. Its purported location
does have a level spot which might at one time have
accomodated a small building. Where is the internet illustration upon which the model
is based ? |
| oldnorthstate | 03 Dec 2010 6:56 p.m. PST |
When Chris Hughes and I created the Guilford Courthouse diorama at the Guilford Battlefield we consulted with the staff at both the city of Greensboro facility at Tannenbaum Park and the federal battlefield. After talking to them and examining the scant descriptions of the Courthouse we concluded that the building most likely featured a center hallway with courtrooms on both sides. Both courtrooms also would have had fireplaces. Based on these assumptions we engaged Dave Paddock of Architectual Heritage to build a model for us, which we used in the diorama and he added to his line of 28mm AWI buildings. He also did the Hoskins House and kitchen. Dave subsequently sold his line to J&R buildings who still produce the line, including a Chew House. Based on our research the model being discussed is generally accurate and only lacks the second fireplace. db |
dampfpanzerwagon  | 04 Dec 2010 11:23 a.m. PST |
The comments above (oldnorthstate) would hopefully answer Ed Mohrmann From my point, I studied a number of illustrations – in particular the log cabin illustration at the site and concluded based on the notes above that it would have been unlikely to have been a log cabin, more likely to have been 'Weatherboard', therefore the model was built to the estimated dimensions of the log cabin but with weatherboard. I was not sure that the building would have had;
a – two fireplaces and therefore only modelled one
b – there was some discussion as to whether there would have been a second floor. I have not modelled a second floor on the 40mm model, but have modelled a second floor on the 28mm model – the main reason is to advmit that there is no clear proof either way.
c – the chimney was brick built on the top of the stone to add some colour – artistic licence.
d – similar buildings (based on illustrations) also featured a cellar door. I added one for variety. Given that there are NO actual plans, illustrations or images of the original, this building was based on some extensive research (much of which has already been commented on in this series of posts) I am never the less confident to state that this is a realistic representation of the building Guilford Courthouse. I am willing to concede that should any reader have any additional information I am more than happy to see it. For your information the 40mm Hoskin's Farm buildings were in fact based on a painting of the battle – artist references are not available at this moment – but a Google Search will bring up the said painting. I would hope that this post will help anyone interested in a more thorough search. Tony
dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com |
| dampfpanzerwagon | 04 Dec 2010 12:01 p.m. PST |
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| Battle Cry Bill | 04 Dec 2010 12:13 p.m. PST |
I think it is very helpful for our games to have these types of well made and historically accurate buildings. Thanks. |
| dampfpanzerwagon | 04 Dec 2010 12:47 p.m. PST |
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| oldnorthstate | 04 Dec 2010 6:26 p.m. PST |
Tony, The problem with the Hoskins House is that from what I understand they now don't believe the Hoskins Farm was actually where the house is now located and the house itself is probably not from the time of the battle but slightly later. No matter, its a good representation of a farm of that general period. db |
| WarWizard | 07 Dec 2010 6:29 a.m. PST |
Great structure, very well done. |
| FlankMonkey | 07 Dec 2010 2:51 p.m. PST |
Great, more cool stuff from the UK I can't get….. :-( |
| Gallowglass | 07 Dec 2010 5:05 p.m. PST |
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| dampfpanzerwagon | 08 Dec 2010 10:14 a.m. PST |
To FlankMonkey, You can always order from Grand Manner, they have great postage rates to the US. link Also – Thank you all for the positive comments. Tony
dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com |
| FlankMonkey | 09 Dec 2010 1:08 p.m. PST |
Ill take a look Tony Thx, The last time I tried to order from the UK they sent it via the QE2 in a master suite. :-) |
| Battle Cry Bill | 19 Dec 2010 12:13 p.m. PST |
Tony, Based on this review I have bought the courthouse model and 9 other items to use in my 54mm AWI and ACW games. For the Command & Colors and Hold the Line rules I use 6 inch hexes and these fit in wonderfully. FYI, I already have had them home here in the US for a week. (My first comment above 12-4 – that is quite the fast service from the UK to the US.) Bill |
| dampfpanzerwagon | 20 Dec 2010 3:06 a.m. PST |
Hi Bill Thank you for the kind comments – and I hope that you enjoy painting and using them. You maybe aware that the Small Plank House with Porch (AM-40-05) was in fact based on the W. Britains 54mm resin house, remodelled and re-scaled for 40mm! I look forward to seeing a review Tony
dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com |
GamesPoet  | 09 Sep 2011 1:02 p.m. PST |
Thanks for sharing how this was painted! : ) |
 John the OFM | 02 Dec 2011 6:41 p.m. PST |
This thread is officially one year old, and still on the front page!
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| dampfpanzerwagon | 04 Dec 2011 9:55 a.m. PST |
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| TopKick | 10 Jan 2012 6:02 a.m. PST |
Any chance we will see a Guilford CH game at one of the upcoming HMGS cons? Some of the Battle Barn crowd that I game with do AWI in 28mm. Mostly scenarios from up North. Nothing from the Southern Campaign. R/S top kick |
