The club of historical reconstruction in miniature

The introduction of reconstructive techniques is one of the most interesting challenges facing historical research and education. Within these tasks, the club of historical reconstruction in miniature becomes a laboratory of historical and educational experiment where you can take part in military-historical reconstruction of the battle, to learn how to create miniatures, learn about the history of military battles of all time, to participate in military-historical reconstruction of the battle. The army do with their hands from a tin alloy. Themselves develop rules for tabletop strategy games. "It was once the world twenty-five tin soldiers. All the sons of one mother – an old pewter spoon, - and, therefore, they had each other brothers. It was a glorious, brave guys: the gun on the shoulder, the chest, the red coat, blue cuffs, buttons shining... Well, in a word, wonder what kind of soldiers!" H. C. Andersen Pewter miniatures that make up our collection are the direct descendants of that tin soldier, that the great storyteller Andersen has turned into a symbol of love and sacrifice. It all starts with the choice of the era or a specific battle to plot the future of the miniatures. Conducted a long survey work: everything you need to know about clothing, equipment, weapons; you need to give the figurines posture, appropriate fighting techniques of the particular era. Engaged various specialists: historians, employees of museums, archives, specialists in historic costumes, etc. are Studied in historical books, Museum pieces, paintings, special editions, books on military Affairs. Only under the historical accuracy of parts of a figure to heal and bring real joy to their birth. When the modeling object is selected the materials studied, you can begin to sketch of the future figures. For plane figures only two projections (front and rear types), and for large images in several angles. It is important to observe the correct proportions. After this begins the work of the sculptor. He carefully fashions plastic model figures of soldiers, weapons, horses, interiors, constantly checking the sketches, because it is impossible to forget any detail: the buttonhole size is 1/3 mm not less distinguishable than fringe seams pattern on the stand-up collar, ring armor and little buckles on the straps of the armor. Then the master copy rubber of cold vulcanization (also used in jewelry to obtain the wax models, the dentures) manufactured form for accurate microlite. In a form to be filled alloy based on tin with strictly certain temperature, providing accurate reproduction of the smallest details of the model. Casting requires further processing. The usual downside is the burrs (small metal flowing into the joint between the parts of the form). The burrs scraped off, clean out the air bubbles in the grooves. When a figure consists of several parts it is very important to connect them together. Then you need to clean up all the seams. It is mandatory washing and brushing of the figure, the micropores become clogged with dirt and over time it can ruin the paint layer and the metal. Then begins the most important stage – the coloring and final design. This creative process can take from several hours to months. The figures are painted entirely by hand, sometimes with a magnifying glass, because the figure these little details – facial features, buttons, fringe, etc. kind of job is a truly unique work of art that conveys the spirit of the age. What is the result? Get miniature, it keeps warmth of the hands of dozens of people. Miniatures that being the mascots origin carry a huge educational potential. The workshop does not require any special level of training. Enough of your desire and a little patience. The wizard will prepare you for the material procurement and the necessary tools to help you create the miniature figurines. The second part of the master class hold strategy Board game under the guidance of leading real battle involving tin armies. Provide an army of soldiers, a map, explain the rules. Freshly baked warrior you can try in combat. Lesson will be interesting for adults and children. Create soldier favorite era, and You will experience the delight of creating with your own hands your own toy soldier! We want the person had the opportunity to build their educational trajectory based on the needs, curiosity and desire to learn something new. We create an environment where everyone can teach and learn, a place where you can think and need.