Camp life American Civil War Style
I built a couple of bases for my ACW collection a few years back, so after finishing up the Union Artillery that sat for a couple of years half finished it inspired me to start taking an interest in previous projects.
The tents are from Renedra which is really what inspired it all, I added the pole on the tent with a open front. I may possibly of converted the opening slightly but it that's long ago I honestly cant remember. The canopy over the cooks set up is foil strung across cocktail sticks, I added a lot of converted bits and pieces. 
I used some resin parts I picked up ages ago, they are mainly the sacks, crates and barrels. I tried to add bits for realism, the spares canteen hung up. The rope and even some fresh carrots to help feed the troops. Pots, pans and cooking equipment are from Dixons wild west range. The figures are all Dixon Miniatures, some conversions are mixed in to try and add a bit of realism and movement to the scene.
The view from the back of the tents!
Cook serving up coffee, the figures suit the scene perfectly. The cooks had a head swap just to add that bit more Civil War feel. The metalwork over the fire is bent copper rod, the fire itself is from the Renedra tent set. The wood pile is cut up bits of balsa wood with a plastic axe added for good measure.
Not the best photo but the guy stood with the rabbit is yet again a conversion. The fire is scratch built from small stones and the good old balsa wood off cuts. The drum is from the spares box and the folded up shell jacket is a green stuff addition. Boxes, barrels and crates! What kind of camp would it be without these items. There are lots of bits and pieces that have come together to try and add that bit of extra interest to my collection.
There are still bits I want to add but only time will tell if it happens!
So thanks for looking
Cheers for now Russ
