The Battle of Antietam ( Sharpsburg) 17th September 1862

[John Simmons]

More wonderful stuff, Chris. I always enjoy trying to identify the figures and conversions you've used in your game. But the scenery -- buildings, trees, fences, vegetation -- is all so impressive and realistic that I I sometimes forget that you're working with the same toy soldiers as the rest of us! The final photo of the assault on the bridge is particularly impressive, in my view. And your flags always look so perfect. I have a feeling that A. P. Hill can't be far off.

Best,
John

[C M Dodson]

Thank you, once again for everyone’s kind comments.

They are most appreciated.

You are all very kind.

I hope that you spotted the Revell panzergrenadiers amongst the US cavalry John.

The problem with a project of this size is photo repetition.

I had a think about the Rhorbach bridge assault and decided to go micro with some conversions to pretty up the figures. ie. hand and head swaps.

I am very pleased with the result.

AP Hill is still on the Harpers Ferry pike many miles distant.

Next up, 12.15 PM with a guest appearance by little Mac himself.

Best wishes,

Chris

[Egbert]

Model making couldn't be presented more vividly... simply wonderfully staged.

[C M Dodson]

Hi Egbert, the conversion King!

Lovely to hear from you and thank you, you are very kind.

I am working on 12.15PM at Antietam but production is in full swing with Aspern.

Where does the time go?

Best wishes,

Chris

[C M Dodson]

Battle of Antietam ( Sharpsburg ) 17th September 1862

Timeline 12.15 PM.

General McClellan, following the news of Major General Summers repulse has decided to appraise the situation first hand.
Riding his stead, Daniel Webster, he gallops with his staff towards Major General Franklin’s deploying Sixth Corps in order to speak with Franklin and Summers as to his next move. His adoring troops give him a rousing reception.



Union forces under Brigadier General William French are being engaged by General Lafayette’s Confederates by the Piper farm. This is the last effective rebel unit able to provide resistance in this sector.





Union forces having successfully crossed the Rhorbach bridge, are stalled by the fierce Confederate defensive fire.



Brigadier General Samuel D. Sturgis is encouraging his troops to hold in order to allow reinforcements to cross into this bridgehead.

The success or failure of this assault hangs in the balance.

Forward, for the Union!

[santifernandez]

This is what I call diorama and history together.
Santi.

[Iceman1964]

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[Bessiere]

More excellent work Mr D. Your work is like fine wine improving with age. Little Mac won't be receiving many more rousing receptions after failing to simply concentrate his forces and barrel through some point in the line, something well within his capabilities. True his casualties were immense but this was the Unions best shot at catching Lee's army and pushing him against the Potomac. In the end it was his timidity and Confederates choosing to stand and die that decided the day (along with AP Hill's timely arrival). The heroism of that day was incredible and showed the nation the kind of brutality the war would wind up in. I find the actions at Fox and Cramptons gaps pretty fierce too.
Cheers,
Bessiere

[Santi Pérez]

This is what I call diorama and history together.
Santi.

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Santi and Enrico have summed it up perfectly, Chris. Another excellent chapter in this excellent story.

Santi.