This is a built diorama in 120mm scale, kit-bashed from a wide variety of models and the find of 2010 by my wife - Scale Pigs! Papo Toys, Verlinden, Armand P Bayardi, Worster Miniatures, and Michael Roberts LTD with lots of Bondo and lacquer putty. The models are assembled and awaiting paint, and the foam and Bondo base is mounted on Purple Heart.
Moonshine
Tennessee, 1862
Tennessee, 1862
Also known as “Rifle Knock Knee” and “Rock Me To Sleep Mother”, Moonshine had many names during the Civil War. Simple drunkenness was the most common form of bad conduct encountered in either army. It is unclear whether it was a Yank or a Reb who first made the momentous discovery, but very early in the Civil War the troops realized that with the touchhole plugged the barrel of a musket could hold nearly a pint of whiskey.
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