Ed Borris Alamo Conversions July 2017 it has been awhile since we have showcase his conversions. As you know Ed has been doing these conversions for a number of years. People into have bought his figures at various shows in the Midwest. Ed also has done special commissions of his work for people. The Alamo hold an interesting place in our history.
Ed Borris Alamo Conversions July 2017 Texian Conversions
First picture is of two Texians firing from the ramparts. The figure on the right is New Orleans Grey that helped defend the Alamo.
Here we have a Texian getting shot.
An Alamo defender with pistol and knife. He could be used in an western scenario of the period.
Another New Orleans Gray, this time kneeling firing rifle. I can see that Ed used the bottom part of the Marx pioneer kneeling firing.
Ed Borris Alamo Conversions July 2017 Mexicans
While the Alamo has between 185 to 260 defenders. The Mexican side had 1800 troops (Please note I am using Wikipedia’s numbers. Other sites may have it higher or lower.) The number of casualites for the Mexican side number up to 600. this causes for new of a larger and diverse lot of figures. Here we have a Mexican officer being shot.
In this photo we have a Mexican firing rifle slightly bent over.
Here we have two different Mexican officers with sword and pistol.
A Mexican climbing the ladder. Interesting when looking at the Wikipedia’s article they noted only 28 ladders for the attacking force of 1275 Mexicans.
The final photo is of two different Mexicans the one on the right is friring rifle while the other is getting shot.
Ed Borris Alamo Conversions July 2017 Final Comments
Ed took these photos on his camera phone for the first time.
When looking up an article on the Alamo, I notice another one of interest. It is a list of the Survivors of the Alamo
Very nice! Although that looks like the bottom of the Marx Pioneer It looks too thick. I wanted to say TSSD Russian but the kneeling figure has a padded Winter coat.
That is indeed the Marx 54mm cavalry/pioneer bottom. The top is the CTS NOG.
Oh yeah and I just learned how to crop the photo’s, so future pictures will contain my stereo and TV. New kid on the block with cell phone. I’m learning, I’m learning.
Nice work Ed.
Great imagination & animation.
Thanks for sharing your tips & posses.
As usual Ed, your work inspires. Great job – thanks for sharing your stuff. And don’t worry about the pix – you’ll learn as you go and you got the important stuff, the figures! Again, great work and great shots!
Ed,Would love to see you apply your artistic flair towards KIAd/WIAd
WW2 Japs& Jarheads.I do have about 100 of such creatures (metal & plastic),
but always entertain the prospect of new poses.Let me know if the mood ever strikes.
WW1 A.E.F.& Krauts in dire straits(1918 era pieces)would be unique as well.
Take care,Sir
Randy
Done a little Civil War and 7th Cavalry, but still mainly Alamo.
I like the the guy with pistol, and knife. Also the officer on the ladder the best. I also always loved firing poses, or HtH combat the best. I never liked the marching, standing figures without weapons. They look good Ed.