Because I don't have enough to do getting ready for Historicon, I decided to add to the list but building a "kinda" replica of Burnsides Bridge from the Battle of Antietam fame. I just knocked it together with some scrap EPS foam. The picture is just after the priming of a 50/50 mix of Black Paint and Matte Modge Podge. This really hardens the EPS foam.
There are two reasons I decided to build a new bridge. The first is practical (if any miniature gaming need can be described as practical). I've got a simple wooden bridge that looks good for 28mm but just doesn't cut it for 15's - especially for a big event like Historicon.
The second reason is more sentimental. My computer randomly puts pictures up as a screen saver and yesterday it went through a trip my son and I took to Antietam in 2005 - here's a picture of the real Burnside's Bridge from that trip.
and a picture of Sean at age 10 from the same visit. I got a little teary eyed and decided I needed to build a bridge. I think that's a damn good reason.
Time Until Historicon
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Bridge looks great Miles. Your final reason for building it is even beter!
ReplyDeleteMore than a damn good reason. Good luck with building the bridge, seems the hard part is already done. 😀
ReplyDeleteAwww. A fine bridge and a wonderful reason to built it. Well done Miles.
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