Gradara - An Italian castle town - Write up and gallery link - pg13

[Ray Rivers]

 

 

[OSHIROmodels]

Thanks 

What is the little wall and gate at the front?

It’s a set of separate siege lines that were used in the siege of 1446. They are modular and will be available in the webshop in a month or so.

[RedRowan]

That looks stunning.

Steve

[Basementboy]

I'm not the first to say it, but this looks utterly stunning.

[OSHIROmodels]

Thanks again 

[Little Odo]

Superb work. It looks fantastic in its setting in the museum.

[modelwarrior]

As all have commented,outstanding work and a perfect setting.

Whats next ? Do you get a break/holiday ? Or have you just signed up to build Carcassonne in 1/32 scale

[OSHIROmodels]

Cheers 

Whats next ? Do you get a break/holiday ? Or have you just signed up to build Carcassonne in 1/32 scale

Catching up on outstanding work at the moment but there are two potential projects similar in style that are in the works (yet to be confirmed). Not as big though fortunately 

[historian in harness]

That is an outstanding piece of work.

Bravo!

[FifteensAway]

It must be quite gratifying to see your work on display in such a setting - and knowing it is likely to be on display for a good long while. 

Ah, but no taking a long sigh of relief for you but on to the next and then the next project.  Well, hopefully these sundry projects are contributing to your eventual retirement (or maybe semi-retirement) one day.   

[OSHIROmodels]

Thanks again 

There's a write up and gallery on the dedicated Gradara model page on the website, linked below.

https://www.oshiromodels.co.uk/gradaracastle

[Silent Invader]

It is magnificent

[Gunbird]

Beautiful piece of work you did there!

[Daeothar]

An absolute masterpiece; great to see it come up again. Should I ever be in the region, I will surely pay a visit!

But I have to ask; what kind of (literally) over the top helmet is that re-enactor wearing in those black and white pictures behind the model? Because that's beginning to look misguided... 

[OSHIROmodels]

Thanks 

But I have to ask; what kind of (literally) over the top helmet is that re-enactor wearing in those black and white pictures behind the model? Because that's beginning to look misguided... 

Ah, well, the castle was bought in the 20's and was in disrepair. The family renovated in what they thought was the style used back when the castle was at it's height and along with that, some 'promo' photos were taken and were blown up a few years ago and used for display. A lot of the work done in the 20's remains as it's now part of the castles history.

I've added some history links to the top of the Gradara page and am awaiting for a few more that will hopefully explain it better than I can