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Title: The Ardennes project now finished.
Post by: alcal on November 09, 2015, 08:56:12 PM: Hi I posted some pics of figures for my Ardennes project earlier in the year and I have gone back to the project and fully completed it ready for this Christmas, hope you like them.
Created to play Chain of Command on :-)
Cheers AL
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v233/alcal/WWII%20Snow/IMG_0305-2_zpsjqrj7lot.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v233/alcal/WWII%20Snow/IMG_0304-2_zpsoulgutju.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v233/alcal/WWII%20Snow/IMG_0307_zpswoepbotu.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v233/alcal/WWII%20Snow/IMG_8354_zpsqu9ehzyo.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v233/alcal/WWII%20Snow/IMG_8360_zpsrrbpmlky.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v233/alcal/WWII%20Snow/IMG_8362_zpsg7rgpd68.jpg)
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Post by: von Lucky on November 09, 2015, 09:04:10 PM: Absolutely beautiful. Great start to my day.
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Post by: Elk101 on November 09, 2015, 09:06:03 PM: That's fabulous! The deciduous trees are especially good.
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Post by: Hobbyone on November 09, 2015, 09:25:05 PM: Splendid, I like very good job :o
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Post by: geoffb on November 09, 2015, 10:20:34 PM: Smashing as always Al.
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Post by: Youngster on November 09, 2015, 10:40:05 PM: Superb! :-*
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Post by: grant on November 09, 2015, 10:49:02 PM: That is a fantastic gaming table, nicely done! :o :-*
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Post by: Agis on November 09, 2015, 11:13:13 PM: Stunning table!!! :o :-*
I am jealous... ;)
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Post by: JArgo on November 10, 2015, 06:18:23 AM: Lovely stuff.
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Post by: Dr DeAth on November 10, 2015, 07:04:02 AM: That is brilliant
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Post by: Silent Invader on November 10, 2015, 07:16:15 AM: Brrrrrr: chilly! Extremely well done 8) 8) 8)
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Post by: Captain Blood on November 10, 2015, 07:52:04 AM: Proper.
Very well done.
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Post by: Garder on November 10, 2015, 07:53:13 AM: Really beautiful :o An inspiration.

Are the houses/ruin/church scratch-built or from a manufacture?
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Post by: Ragnar on November 10, 2015, 07:55:09 AM: Truly beautiful set up.
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Post by: OSHIROmodels on November 10, 2015, 08:03:38 AM: Excellent, reminds me of the lake district on a frosty winters morning (apart from the houses that is) :)

cheers

James
Title: Re: The Ardennes project now finished.
Post by: alcal on November 10, 2015, 08:05:51 AM: Quote from: Garder on November 10, 2015, 07:53:13 AM
Really beautiful :o An inspiration.

Are the houses/ruin/church scratch-built or from a manufacture?

The buildings are from
http://www.totalbattleminiatures.com/skirmish/28mm/westerneurope.html

The ruin is parts from the Warlord set:
http://store.warlordgames.com/collections/bolt-action-terrain/products/ruined-hamlet

Cheers Alan
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Post by: z1pp132002 on November 10, 2015, 08:07:25 AM: Great work Al have you changed scales?
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Post by: Andym on November 10, 2015, 08:10:00 AM: Oh wow that's just........oh wow!! :-*
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Post by: smirnoff on November 10, 2015, 08:15:32 AM: Superb as always
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Post by: Hammers on November 10, 2015, 08:29:54 AM: Great! Strong Band of Brothers vibes.
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Post by: gamer Mac on November 10, 2015, 08:53:33 AM: Wow stunning work it all fits beautifully
Where are the trees from or how did you make them? In particular the ones on the graveyard?
Title: Re: The Ardennes project now finished.
Post by: alcal on November 10, 2015, 09:37:55 AM: Quote from: z1pp132002 on November 10, 2015, 08:07:25 AM
Great work Al have you changed scales?

Only for this ;-)
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Post by: .:Gunslinger:. on November 10, 2015, 09:41:21 AM: Wow I completely missed this! Incredible! And comes in very handy as I am also working on an Ardennes project!

I wish I could afford these houses...
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Post by: fraction on November 10, 2015, 10:06:29 AM: Really awesome table. Everything you would expect in superb way done.

Planning a quite similar setup but for Pomerania. :)
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Post by: Rumpel on November 10, 2015, 10:15:58 AM: outstanding table
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Post by: Dr. Zombie on November 10, 2015, 10:40:40 AM: Awesome work. :o
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Post by: NurgleHH on November 10, 2015, 10:40:55 AM: Snow without Frostgrave?? lol
Your Table is :o. Perfect work, I would say.
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Post by: Ballardian on November 10, 2015, 10:58:10 AM: That is a beautiful table!
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Post by: pocoloco on November 10, 2015, 01:45:04 PM: Love it all! :-*

Very inspiring and, at the same time, disheartening for my own Ardennes project lol

Great to notice all the small details, like the icicles etc, they do enhance the feel a great deal.

The river and the road network are static? All the rest can be moved around for different set-up?

Any chance for more pics with close-ups? Any special snow recipe to share with us?

I remember you posting some of the vehicles seen earlier, it made me also get everything in 1:48 rather than 1:56 :) Did you stay on that path? Oh, and tips about the whitewashing tanks?
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Post by: fraction on November 10, 2015, 01:48:22 PM: I think its all modular even the river. Which impresses me even more. While there are some gaps if you look closer, the overall apperance lets you forget about it. Can look at it all day :D
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Post by: majorsmith on November 10, 2015, 05:38:42 PM: Amazing, just amazing
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Post by: Golgotha on November 10, 2015, 08:13:26 PM: Incredible certainly one of the best looking tables I have seen. Captures winter war perfectly.
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Post by: James Morris on November 10, 2015, 10:55:42 PM: Really well done, a proper work of art. Thank you for posting. Genuinely inspirational.
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Post by: MaleGriffin on November 11, 2015, 05:41:01 AM: Stunning! Well done sir! :o
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Post by: alcal on November 11, 2015, 08:07:11 AM: Quote from: gamer Mac on November 10, 2015, 08:53:33 AM
Wow stunning work it all fits beautifully
Where are the trees from or how did you make them? In particular the ones on the graveyard?

Hi Mac
The trees are made of privet/hedge and the branches are drilled for sea grass inserts,when painted they are sprayed a few times with watered down PVA/unibond/white wood glue ,they are a bit delicate in the wrong hands.

Cheers AL
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Post by: Rob_bresnen on November 11, 2015, 08:12:26 AM: Looks amazing Al. Looking forward to getting some games in on that!
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Post by: Slayer on November 11, 2015, 08:40:56 AM: holy shitballs that is amazing :-* :-* :-*
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Post by: alcal on November 11, 2015, 07:37:27 PM: Quote from: pocoloco on November 10, 2015, 01:45:04 PM
Love it all! :-*

Very inspiring and, at the same time, disheartening for my own Ardennes project lol

Great to notice all the small details, like the icicles etc, they do enhance the feel a great deal.

The river and the road network are static? All the rest can be moved around for different set-up?

Any chance for more pics with close-ups? Any special snow recipe to share with us?

I remember you posting some of the vehicles seen earlier, it made me also get everything in 1:48 rather than 1:56 :) Did you stay on that path? Oh, and tips about the whitewashing tanks?

Hi the road and river are sections I have more that on the table so lots of options with straights 90 degree 45 degree etc in both sizes.the snow on the river edges is sand.

Everything lifts off the cloth.

Snow is either sand painted white , cans of white acrylic car primer,woodland scenics snow scatter.

Yes 1/48th
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Post by: Marine0846 on November 11, 2015, 11:27:37 PM: Sweet, very sweet terrain.
Love it.
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Post by: Mattias on November 12, 2015, 07:15:18 AM: Simply beautiful! Very inspirational. Thanks for posting. /Mattias
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Post by: batu on November 13, 2015, 12:21:41 AM: :o :o :o

Amazing work mate ! I love everything about it.

Kudos !!
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Post by: Thargor on November 13, 2015, 10:05:14 PM: Now, that is a beautiful table. :-*
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Post by: Shipka on November 30, 2015, 04:51:04 PM: One of the best Winter tables I have seen
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Post by: ACW Gamer on December 01, 2015, 12:34:35 AM: I am not happy to see you "cheating" on the ACW with another period.
Title: Re: The Ardennes project now finished.
Post by: alcal on December 01, 2015, 12:42:50 AM: Quote from: ACW Gamer on December 01, 2015, 12:34:35 AM
I am not happy to see you "cheating" on the ACW with another period.

:-)

Trevor at Redoubt showed me the new great coat skirmish packs plus the artillery crew and limber crew in great coat so some Christmas painting in store(plus the cross cannon kepi heads.
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Post by: Treebeard on December 01, 2015, 01:51:14 PM: We are seeing a lot of splendid tables in this forum, but I guess you are still one of the very best. It's not splending it is amazing like each of your creations that I have seen. The level of details, the feeling of realistic terrain ... breathtaking !
How much time a creation like this takes you ?
Title: Re: The Ardennes project now finished.
Post by: alcal on December 01, 2015, 04:18:58 PM: Quote from: Treebeard on December 01, 2015, 01:51:14 PM
We are seeing a lot of splendid tables in this forum, but I guess you are still one of the very best. It's not splending it is amazing like each of your creations that I have seen. The level of details, the feeling of realistic terrain ... breathtaking !
How much time a creation like this takes you ?

Thanks it took about six weeks.

Cheers AL
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Post by: Kane on December 02, 2015, 10:36:18 AM: Because I lack words to describe the table, I'm just going to quote a legendary officer who fought in the Ardennes:

Nuts.
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Post by: Dr. The Viking on December 03, 2015, 09:16:26 PM: Really really inspiring!

I think I shall delve into this era once again not too soon.
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Post by: Roo on December 03, 2015, 09:39:03 PM: Was lucky to spend a few minutes discussing the Gettysburg table being reused for ECW by AL and his chaps at Warfare recently...truly a labour of love and thing of beauty. Thanks for the i for and the photos you showed me on your phone...Roo
Title: Re: The Ardennes project now finished.
Post by: alcal on December 28, 2015, 10:01:34 PM: Some pics of our Christmas lay out :

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v233/alcal/WWII%20Snow/IMG_8368_zpsnx55bhce.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v233/alcal/WWII%20Snow/IMG_8369_zpszq1hzrou.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v233/alcal/WWII%20Snow/IMG_8376_zpsyu1dn6tp.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v233/alcal/WWII%20Snow/IMG_8378_zpslowyiftk.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v233/alcal/WWII%20Snow/IMG_8386_zpsvl0ed32n.jpg)
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Post by: Dr. Zombie on December 28, 2015, 10:04:25 PM: Brilliant setup! I feel cold just by looking at it.
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Post by: traveller on December 28, 2015, 10:13:42 PM: Speechless beauty! I never thought this effect could be done with cloth and removable pieces. Just amazing :o :o :o
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Post by: Captain Blood on December 28, 2015, 10:38:21 PM: Very effective. Well done 8)
I'm halfway through Beevor's new book on the Ardennes campaign. Riveting stuff. And horribly brutal.
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Post by: Marine0846 on December 29, 2015, 01:40:33 AM: Excellent table.
I am slowing working on a snow table for a retreat from Moscow game.
Of course I plan to use it for the Ardennes.
When and if I get it done.
Thanks for sharing.
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Post by: Agis on December 29, 2015, 06:18:25 AM: Big thanks for showing, very inspiring table!
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Post by: Andym on December 29, 2015, 07:06:30 AM: C-c-c-cold! Amazing looking table! :-*

Note to anybody doing things in a certain frosty city....this is how its done! ;)
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Post by: Elk101 on December 29, 2015, 09:32:10 AM: Superb, absolutely superb!
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Post by: .:Gunslinger:. on December 29, 2015, 12:27:33 PM: Man this is glorious...would love to put my Miniatures on it! Thanks for posting :-*
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Post by: Mason on December 29, 2015, 01:06:51 PM: :o :o
Stunning!

What a glorious table, sir.
I tip my hat to you.
:-* :-*

Quote from: Andym on December 29, 2015, 07:06:30 AM
Note to anybody doing things in a certain frosty city....this is how its done! ;)

Funny as I was thinking exactly the same thing.
:D
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Post by: gamer Mac on December 29, 2015, 01:09:24 PM: Not a good day to be a M3 half-track driver :'(
Lovely set up :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
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Post by: Rumpel on December 29, 2015, 07:07:00 PM: W O W :o :o :o :o :o
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Post by: Dave C on December 30, 2015, 05:06:23 PM: wow, Wow, WOW!
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Post by: pocoloco on December 31, 2015, 05:39:56 PM: Amazing table! :o

Hopefully you have still lots of games planned ahead to treat us with :)
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Post by: geoffb on January 01, 2016, 08:54:27 PM: Fantastic. Did you do any terrain/figures in progress pics Al?
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Post by: alcal on January 02, 2016, 12:58:44 PM: Quote from: geoffb on January 01, 2016, 08:54:27 PM
Fantastic. Did you do any terrain/figures in progress pics Al?

No fraid I didn't it was a head down rush to get all this kit done but if there`s anything in particular you would like to go over just ask ok m8.
Cheers AL
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Post by: Deedles on January 03, 2016, 10:11:16 AM: That's a great set up well done
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Post by: grant on January 03, 2016, 03:08:41 PM: That truly is amazing art.
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Post by: OSHIROmodels on January 03, 2016, 04:25:57 PM: Splendid table :-* :-*

cheers

James
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Post by: Treebeard on January 05, 2016, 10:19:48 AM: Just incredible.
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Post by: 6milPhil on January 05, 2016, 11:25:00 AM: That's a beauty, but I now have frostbite.
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Post by: flags_of_war on January 05, 2016, 01:18:29 PM: Now this is what i call wargaming :)
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Post by: pocoloco on January 05, 2016, 04:58:19 PM: Quote from: alcal on January 02, 2016, 12:58:44 PM
No fraid I didn't it was a head down rush to get all this kit done but if there`s anything in particular you would like to go over just ask ok m8.
Cheers AL

Next time you set up a game, do take progress pics, would be grand to see the magic happening :)
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Post by: alcal on January 05, 2016, 06:24:05 PM: Quote from: pocoloco on January 05, 2016, 04:58:19 PM
Next time you set up a game, do take progress pics, would be grand to see the magic happening :)

I have done in the past with all my other layouts if your interested in the build pics:
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Post by: alcal on January 05, 2016, 06:45:46 PM: Christmas layout at home , managed to get a two player game on the 30th and a four player game on the 31st.
Cheers AL

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v233/alcal/WWII%20Snow/IMG_8390_zps4igl21zi.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v233/alcal/WWII%20Snow/IMG_8393_zpssg3aa8lr.jpg)
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Post by: Elk101 on January 06, 2016, 07:16:42 AM: I just love this layout!
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Post by: pocoloco on January 06, 2016, 08:41:08 AM: Amazing!

True treat for the eyes, captures the feel of the place as seen in the pics from the era itself.
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Post by: tancrede on January 12, 2016, 02:27:35 PM: Definitely one of the most impressive battlefield I've ever seen !
sure it's a dream to play on this !! :-*
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Post by: tomrommel1 on January 13, 2016, 09:33:36 AM: stunning
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Post by: aircav on January 13, 2016, 11:22:26 AM: Totally brilliant stuff :o 8) :-*
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Post by: alcal on March 23, 2016, 05:51:15 PM: Sorry never put the yanks up :

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v233/alcal/WWII%20Snow/IMG_0120_zpsq6qs7ndt.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v233/alcal/WWII%20Snow/IMG_0122_zpsgnrlhdof.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v233/alcal/WWII%20Snow/IMG_0123_zpsngfrkhkm.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v233/alcal/WWII%20Snow/IMG_0124_zpsut6f36tm.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v233/alcal/WWII%20Snow/IMG_0125_zps68zqsndp.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v233/alcal/WWII%20Snow/IMG_0126_zpstsouxhqg.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v233/alcal/WWII%20Snow/IMG_0127_zps0id9d4vv.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v233/alcal/WWII%20Snow/IMG_0128_zpshjoaa6k2.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v233/alcal/WWII%20Snow/IMG_0129_zpsyyttppgo.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v233/alcal/WWII%20Snow/IMG_0130_zpsyv3f0ybo.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v233/alcal/WWII%20Snow/IMG_0131_zps1s32cj1q.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v233/alcal/WWII%20Snow/IMG_0132_zpsrf6ig9zb.jpg)
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Post by: Mason on March 23, 2016, 06:03:27 PM: :-* :-* :-*

Stunning!
Each figure is a mini diorama on it's own with those bases.
:-* :-*

Quick question: Where is that building behind them from...?
I can think of many uses for that.
:D
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Post by: .:Gunslinger:. on March 23, 2016, 06:17:32 PM: Sweet lord this is absolutely amazing! :-*

I join Mason in regards to the building! It looks very nice!

Thanks for showing, it is a great inspiration for my ardennes project!
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Post by: alcal on March 23, 2016, 06:17:55 PM: Quote from: Mason on March 23, 2016, 06:03:27 PM
:-* :-* :-*

Stunning!
Each figure is a mini diorama on it's own with those bases.
:-* :-*

Quick question: Where is that building behind them from...?
I can think of many uses for that.
:D

Hi thanks that building is from Hovels Lay Hay Sainte (think I spelled that wrong) its my buddy Aides but I had to winter it up to match my kit, I agree its a lovely building.If I bought it new I would saw the roof off to make it more user friendly
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Post by: alcal on March 23, 2016, 06:20:58 PM: Before anybody asks the Artizan figs with winter smocks are conversions , simply a miliput skirt below the belt/pouches.

Cheers AL
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Post by: Captain Blood on March 23, 2016, 07:45:35 PM: Wonderful collection. Well done :)
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Post by: cp models on March 23, 2016, 07:49:54 PM: Great Stuff :-* :-*
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Post by: Koppi on March 23, 2016, 08:35:22 PM: Really great guys.
And what an inspiration.
Tomorrow I will visit the battle of the bulge museum in Diekirch, Luxemburg.
What a coincidence! :)
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Post by: Andym on March 23, 2016, 08:43:29 PM: Great stuff! :-*
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Post by: alcal on March 23, 2016, 09:59:55 PM: Quote from: Koppi on March 23, 2016, 08:35:22 PM
Really great guys.
And what an inspiration.
Tomorrow I will visit the battle of the bulge museum in Diekirch, Luxemburg.
What a coincidence! :)

Have a great visit take some pics.
Cheers AL
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Post by: Hammers on March 23, 2016, 10:02:31 PM: Wonderful.
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Post by: richardpate on April 05, 2016, 05:50:51 PM: that is one of the best layouts i've ever seen. it is fantastic. as are the figures. great job. :o :o :o :o
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Post by: geoffb on April 08, 2016, 09:59:57 AM: I'm going to have the absolute pleasure of playing a game of Chain of Command on it at Market Larden 4 in Evesham. Massively looking forward to it. :0)
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Post by: SiamTiger on May 02, 2019, 09:19:57 PM: As I loved this table, but didn't make any copy of the pictures, any chance of a re-upload of that amazing Ardennes table?
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Post by: bluewillow on May 11, 2019, 06:49:20 PM: Inspirational Alcal, you are a class act when it comes to terrain!

Cheers
Matt
Mayenne
France
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Post by: SiamTiger on May 11, 2019, 06:54:17 PM: How do you see the images? They are down on photobucket and don't load/show.