Post by Sir Caelan Munro on Apr 22, 2014 12:01:33 GMT -8
So this is a build from last year which I wanted to post here, both to "show off" as one of my favorite builds, but also to test out the "How to post pictures as a link" instructions I am currently writing. I'll be posting them in the FAQ section on here to save those of us with little programming experience some time.
The account of a historical engagement in Michael Shaara's fictionalized Killer Angels has always struck me as one of the most stirring moments in U.S. History, and to be able to finally capture it properly in LEGO meant a lot personally to me. The moment I saw LEGO's Cavalry Builder set, I knew I could finally create it. The Battle of Gettysburg in 1863 was a crucial turning point in the American Civil War. It was the point where the Confederates came closest to achieving a meaningful victory to demand peace with the Union and acceptance of their succession. The Union however held on and won after three brutal days of fighting. One of the key moments of that fight took place on the second day, late afternoon, July 2, 1863. Within 10 minutes of losing the critical heights of Little Round Top, the Union 3rd Brigade, 1st Division, V Corps, under Colonel Strong Vincent, arrived just in time to hold the line against the Alabama Brigade of Hood’s Division. At the far left flank of the Union Army, the 20th Maine Regiment under Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain withstood two assaults by the 15th Alabama Infantry Regiment. Nearly out of ammunition, Chamberlain then led a courageous bayonet charge which cleared the field and helped secure Little Round Top.
While this is the engagement I am capturing in this MOC, the 20th was not alone that day. The 16th Michigan, 44th New York and 83rd Pennsylvania also showed tremendous bravery and sufferered terrible losses, including Colonel Strong Vincent himself, while defending their positions. In Memoriam.
The account of a historical engagement in Michael Shaara's fictionalized Killer Angels has always struck me as one of the most stirring moments in U.S. History, and to be able to finally capture it properly in LEGO meant a lot personally to me. The moment I saw LEGO's Cavalry Builder set, I knew I could finally create it. The Battle of Gettysburg in 1863 was a crucial turning point in the American Civil War. It was the point where the Confederates came closest to achieving a meaningful victory to demand peace with the Union and acceptance of their succession. The Union however held on and won after three brutal days of fighting. One of the key moments of that fight took place on the second day, late afternoon, July 2, 1863. Within 10 minutes of losing the critical heights of Little Round Top, the Union 3rd Brigade, 1st Division, V Corps, under Colonel Strong Vincent, arrived just in time to hold the line against the Alabama Brigade of Hood’s Division. At the far left flank of the Union Army, the 20th Maine Regiment under Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain withstood two assaults by the 15th Alabama Infantry Regiment. Nearly out of ammunition, Chamberlain then led a courageous bayonet charge which cleared the field and helped secure Little Round Top.
While this is the engagement I am capturing in this MOC, the 20th was not alone that day. The 16th Michigan, 44th New York and 83rd Pennsylvania also showed tremendous bravery and sufferered terrible losses, including Colonel Strong Vincent himself, while defending their positions. In Memoriam.
I love the complete landscaping the rockwork is great and the trees are lovely! Great job recreating a piece of history.
LoR - Myles of Lenfald --------- 
