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  • Vote For the June Cover

    Greetings Everyone:

    It is time to vote for the June Cover of the Authentic Campaigner. This month, because of a tie in the initial vote, we have four finalists.

    Please vote for the image that you feel is the most authentic. If your image is one of the final three, we require that you provide some background information about the inspiration or impression for the image in this thread.

    We encourage conversation about the impressions portrayed as well as any documentation that might be available that would add to the discussion. The intent of the selection process is to determine why you think one image is superior to another.

    Image #1 - Click here to view.
    Image #2 - Click here to view.
    Image #3 - Click here to view.
    Image #4 - Click here to view.

    Thanks to everyone who submitted. Good luck to the finalists.

    This poll will close in four days.
    316
    Image #1
    37.34%
    118
    Image #2
    25.32%
    80
    Image #3
    22.78%
    72
    Image #4
    14.56%
    46

    The poll is expired.

    ERIC TIPTON
    Former AC Owner

  • #2
    Re: Vote For the June Cover

    My votes for Mr Henderson, because he builds a fine piece of furniture. Thanks again, Chris.
    Michael L. Martin, NWCWC, US Medical Dept.

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    • #3
      Re: Vote For the June Cover

      I'm not sure voting for someone who makes nice things is quite reason enough, however much I agree with the sentiment,but I will agree that the image of Chris as the woodworker brings to mind the many laborer/skilled worker/craftmen images out there that you just don't see many being reproduced by those who strike images these days. It is a convincing image, and knowing Chris as well as I do, the tools are right for the period, the pose is done in a period manner, and well, the deciding factor was the overalls for me - you've got one heck of a tailor Mr. Henderson. This month will probably prove to be a close race.
      Ross L. Lamoreaux
      rlamoreaux@tampabayhistorycenter.org


      "...and if profanity was included in the course of study at West Point, I am sure that the Army of the Cumberland had their share of the prize scholars in this branch." - B.F. Scribner, 38th Indiana Vol Inf

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      • #4
        Re: Vote For the June Cover

        #2 gets my vote.I always want to feel I'm looking through Miller's and while #1 is very nice the guns reminded me of the 1/2 scale pieces in the N-SSA. So 2 brings me "there" !
        Bud Scully 13th NJ Co.K Mess and 69th NY (N-SSA)

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        • #5
          Re: Vote For the June Cover

          Well since I'm in the running, I've got to share my inspiration. The photo by Wendell Decker is based on a few original images of wood workmen and carpenters I have found over the past few years. The tools are all original to either the mid or early 1800's. as a matter of fact, the spokeshave that I'm holding is almost 200 years old, in great condition and gets used regularly (and is sharp enough to shave with:D).



          P.S. Thanks for the 'hauls, Ross!
          Chris R. Henderson

          Big'uns Mess/Black Hat Boys
          WIG/GVB
          In Memory of Wm. Davis Couch, Phillips Legion Cav. from Hall Co. GEORGIA

          It's a trick, Gen. Sherman!...there's TWO of 'em! ~Lewis Grizzard

          "Learning to fish for your own information will take you a lot further than merely asking people to feed you the info you want." ~Troy Groves:D

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          • #6
            Re: Vote For the June Cover

            Chris's photo does well... he's got my vote. -Johnny
            Johnny Lloyd
            John "Johnny" Lloyd
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            "Without history, there can be no research standards.
            Without research standards, there can be no authenticity.
            Without the attempt at authenticity, all is just a fantasy.
            Fantasy is not history nor heritage, because it never really existed." -Me


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            • #7
              Re: Vote For the June Cover

              # 2 is very well done. It has my vote
              [B][FONT="Georgia"][I]P. L. Parault[/I][/FONT][/B][FONT="Book Antiqua"][/FONT]

              [I][B]"Three score and ten I can remember well, within the volume of which time I have seen hours dreadful and things strange: but this sore night hath trifled former knowings."

              William Shakespeare[/B][/I]

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              • #8
                Re: Vote For the June Cover

                A very, very hard choice I must say, they are all so wonderful, its a toss up between 1 and 4 for me.
                Sean M. Lamb

                [I]"Our Reg't is composed of Germans, Dutch-Americans, and Irish they being the majority and very hard set. Our company is composed of the same stock, we can not agree very well with the Irish."[/I]
                James A. Peifer
                Co. C 46th Penna. Vol. Inf.

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                • #9
                  Re: Vote For the June Cover

                  #1 is a solid photo - I really like the field composition.

                  However, Chris' is not only well posed, crafted etc. but gives us a literal snapshot of something we do not see recreated all that often - #2 all the way.
                  Garrett W. Silliman

                  [I]Don't Float the Mainstream[/I]
                  [SIZE="1"]-Sweetwater Brewing Company, Atlanta, GA[/SIZE]

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                  • #10
                    Re: Vote For the June Cover

                    Originally posted by Fenianboy View Post
                    #2 gets my vote.I always want to feel I'm looking through Miller's and while #1 is very nice the guns reminded me of the 1/2 scale pieces in the N-SSA. So 2 brings me "there" !
                    Totally beside the point, but the N-SSA long ago banned 1/2 scale pieces. It is now full scale only, with a very few "grandfathered" pieces still in existance.

                    My vote was image #1 with the full scale bronze mountain howitzers like these http://memory.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/...56sf=02495:@@@ .
                    Last edited by Minieball577; 05-25-2008, 09:27 PM.
                    ~ Chris Hubbard
                    Robert L. Miller Award Winner No. 28 May, 2007
                    [url]www.acwsa.org[/url]

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                    • #11
                      Re: Vote For the June Cover

                      The votes are close again. Strong work by everyone. #1, and #2 are very good. Can we do a split cover? Number two gets my vote after much self debating. I guess the tie breaker for me is the fact that I am enjoying the solid civilian impressions that the fine members here are doing. But all 4 photos are great. Keep it up this is great!:)

                      Respectfully....
                      Sean Collicott
                      Your humble servant....
                      Sean Collicott
                      [URL="www.sallyportmess.itgo.com"]Sally Port Mess[/URL]
                      [URL="http://oldnorthwestvols.org/onv/index.php"]Old Northwest Volunteers[/URL]

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                      • #12
                        Re: Vote For the June Cover

                        While everyone is browsing the submittals for this month, you can check out our cover archive by clicking here:

                        http://www.bummers09.com/AC-Covers.html

                        It is updated up to this current vote.
                        ERIC TIPTON
                        Former AC Owner

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                        • #13
                          Re: Vote For the June Cover

                          I very much like #1. That gets my vote, though the civilian photo is first-rate.

                          What a fine group of choices.
                          [B]Joe Fox[/B]
                          Columbus, Ohio

                          [FONT="Book Antiqua"]"Find me a unit. [I]Please[/I]."[/FONT]

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                          • #14
                            Re: Vote For the June Cover

                            Photo #2 is tops in my book. Chris did a great job with the props and it looks very very convincing. Good job!
                            Herb Coats
                            Armory Guards &
                            WIG

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                            • #15
                              Re: Vote For the June Cover

                              #1 is the best!

                              James Slonders

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