The Campfire Archive 08

Sherman's Memoirs ???

feeds@yuku.com (gray seabee) — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 11:34:54 GMT

I was wondering if any of you had Sherman's Memoirs ? I've looked on Amazon and I'm not sure which one is the one I'm looking for. Everything I see says it was writen by him. Some are Volume 1 & 2, others are part 1 thru 4. I'm thinking the one I'm looking for is all in one book.

Any suggestions ?

The Old Gray Seabee, out.

Hasbro Lee & Grant figures

feeds@yuku.com (gray seabee) — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 05:52:34 GMT

I can't say that I've ever seen the Hasbro Grant & Lee figures in my old, local Wal-Mart (back in the day) If nothing else, from what I've seen, the heads seem to be about the best looking sculpts I've seen. What do you think ?

The Old Gray Seabee, out.

Straw Hats

feeds@yuku.com (markh166) — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 18:51:50 GMT

Are there any suggestions out there for a good representation of a straw hat in 1/6th? Michaels sells a little one - size is close, but it's kind of thick and the size of the straw is way too big. I'm looking for an addition to the Little Bighorn stuff, but I know they were used in the Civil War, so I posted here. As ever, any help would be greatly appreciated...Mark

Calling Bigger Papa

feeds@yuku.com (gray seabee) — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 12:31:46 GMT

Hey Bigger Papa...are you out there...anywhere ??? There's still half of the original foam that held your buckets and jugs. Do you need it back ?

The Old Gray Seabee, out.

Confederate Napoleon 12-Pounder???

feeds@yuku.com (Dubar1) — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 07:13:43 GMT

Anyone know a source that would tell which confederate units used the Napoleon style 12-Pounder?

I have a gun and crew and want to upgrade their uniforms to represent a specific group, but want to make sure that unit used the 12-pounder. I was going to do the Portsmouth Artillery (Light) Battery (Grimes Battery) or the Norfolk Artillery (Light) Battery (Grandy Battery) but can't find what kind of howitzers they used. I might have to go with the 1st Richmond Howitzers.

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Recruiting in Jail

feeds@yuku.com (SixGunMen) — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 16:05:47 GMT

Hello Lady´s and Gentlemen ,i will present my first Diorama which i made after inspiration of Okimbored´s Westerntowns.

A Sheriff´s Office where comes some Sergeant´s recruiting some Horsethieves and Bankrobbers .

The Dio is built of wooden Fruitcases keep the weight low, the wheatering i did with normaly Watercolour.

By

7th Wisconsin Infantry (Iron Brigade) mid August 1862

feeds@yuku.com (Mohawk03) — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 17:37:28 GMT

I finished my 7th WI after several months, the first time I posted him he was a work in progress. After studying work by Tony Barton and some lengthy discussions with WestBatman I "pulled him in" and sort of started from scratch. I wanted him to be as historically accurate as possible and took on the challenge of making the equipment as authentic as I could. I went back to the drawing board, did some research (

88th NY

feeds@yuku.com (valkyrie6) — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 19:46:54 GMT

It's been way to quiet this week. Here is a WIP- I'm still not happy with his face.
From Sideshow's website"

"One of three regiments that made up the famed 'Irish Brigade,' the 88th NY fought with distinction throughout the war. Most of its officers were from the already battle-seasoned 69th NY Infantry Regiment and many of its enlisted men were veterans of the British armies campaigns in the Crimean and India. Aside...

Iron Brigade

feeds@yuku.com (valkyrie6) — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 20:05:47 GMT

Hi All,

I just got this guy put together. What do you think?? The lighting wasn't too good. Still working on that.
The figure represnts a soldier of the Iron Brigade at Gettysburg. Any body know where I can get some 1/6th scale corn stalks???

The figure is Dragon, I added the sideburns and retouched the paint. He's a little dirtier.
The uniform is Sideshow, also the haversack and rifle. The rifle has been repainted in oils.
The canteen is home...

Lt. Col Walter Taylor

feeds@yuku.com (WadeHampton) — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 13:04:15 GMT

I was playing around with the looks of headsculpts and noticed that this one looked alot like Lt.Col. Walter Taylor... General Lee's Personal Aide de Camp. I know the collor insignia is wrong... but what do you think?

Insignia questions.

feeds@yuku.com (DerBoogieman) — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 18:50:29 GMT

In trying to 'make better' some of my shell jackets I came across a SST's one with two small gold lines running horizontal along the collar. are these correct and would they be Captains insignia. Now they are only painted lines but I'd like to emphasizes on them if they are right.
Does anyone out there have some good info, preferably pictures, of such collar insignia.
another question along these lines does anyone have good raised lettering and numerals...

New Confederate General

feeds@yuku.com (Freekshowbilly) — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 05:24:11 GMT
This one was torture to pull of , here are the results .

A Rebel Volunteer

feeds@yuku.com (SixGunMen) — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 15:31:29 GMT
So ,Folks i create another Johnny Rebel ,this time i tryed don´t look´s as parade soldier , more than a hillbilly Volunteer.
The Uniform is mix of Sideshow and ITPT,the Body is Jean of DID Waterloo,olny the Hat is selfmade.
SGM

By gavraelmcillioch, shot with

Captain Light Artillery

feeds@yuku.com (Colonel Grierson) — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 13:12:17 GMT
Hat trouser shoes sash (have in this time only this lighter)Ignite
Frock saber Sideshow
Belt holster colt BGT

Jeaway2 Saddle... and trooper and horse

feeds@yuku.com (WadeHampton) — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 14:36:10 GMT
I bought this saddle from jeaway2 on Ebay. The trooper and horse were mine. I love this saddle and wanted to share it with you guys. (Do I type like a Yankee or what?)

Need Feedback Please

feeds@yuku.com (WadeHampton) — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 14:23:14 GMT

Hey guys and gals, Could I have a little contructive feedback, please. I really need to...

On The Road to Palmetto Ranch With the 62nd USCT

feeds@yuku.com (billto) — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 13:15:28 GMT

Something for Black History Month

This member of the 62 US Colored Troops is taking some of the strain off his shoulders during a brief rest during the march to what would be the last battle of the American Civil War at Palmetto Ranch Texas, May 12, 13, 1865. This was more than a month after Lee had surrendered I Virginia.

(Link to the history of the battle )

2nd Miss. Regt., Gettysburg, 7/1/1863

feeds@yuku.com (egonzinc) — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 19:38:00 GMT

2^nd Mississippi Regiment

Fourth Brigade (Brig. Gen. Joseph R. Davis)

Heth's Division (Maj. Gen. Henry Heth)

Third Army Corps (Lieut. Gen. Ambrose P. Hill)

Army of Northern Virginia (General Robert E. Lee)

new "double quick"

feeds@yuku.com (valkyrie6) — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 21:00:15 GMT
Just finished this one. Rebel soldier moving into position at the Double quick. He has wornout his shoes and is going barefoot.

The figure is Hasbro(yes it is a classic collection body) somewhat modified.
The head is DID, used to be a paratrooper with a mohawk.
Uniform and Rifle are sideshow.
Haversack and Ammo pouch are BGT belt buckle, cap pouch and canteen are home made(fimo).

Capt. Charles Main, Hampton's Legion, 1861

feeds@yuku.com (egonzinc) — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 18:04:15 GMT

Capt Charles Main

Hampton's Legion (South Carolina)

First Battle of Manassas, 1861

This is a figure inspired by the character Captain Charles Main from the TV mini-series North and South Book II, from 1986. Actor...