{"product_id":"ga016b","title":"GA016(B) - Up Oars!  | King \u0026 Country","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGA016(B) - Up Oars! | King \u0026amp; Country\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor collectors building a Gallipoli 1915 display, Up Oars! introduces a focused character, action or detail from the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe wider setting is the Allied campaign on the Gallipoli peninsula in 1915. The Gallipoli campaign placed troops in difficult terrain under constant pressure. Beach landings, improvised defences and the endurance of Australian and other Allied forces form the heart of many displays.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUp Oars! draws attention to the maritime side of the Gallipoli landings. The movement of men and equipment between boats and shore was central to the opening of the campaign, making the subject especially useful in a beach scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWatercraft change the shape of a scene by giving figures a point of arrival, departure or passage. A landing or harbour can be made meaningful with just a few carefully arranged characters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConsider setting the piece in an ANZAC beach landing, hillside trench or shoreline. A coherent background is often the difference between an attractive miniature and a memorable historical vignette.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLeave space along the imagined shoreline or quay to keep the purpose of the craft clear. Figures boarding, disembarking or watching from shore can link the model to the larger event.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt will sit naturally alongside ANZACs, Royal Navy sailors and Gallipoli accessories. Choosing companions from the same historical setting helps keep the story consistent.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe piece also invites an appreciation of the determination and hardship of the Gallipoli campaign. It is a useful reminder that a historical scene can be told through an individual detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith a little consideration for placement and supporting pieces, the subject can become a strong focal point within the collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow available from The Military Workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"King \u0026 Country","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53419469242650,"sku":"GA016(B)","price":79.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0154\/0890\/files\/GA016_B.jpg?v=1794303800","url":"https:\/\/themilitaryworkshop.com\/products\/ga016b","provider":"The Military Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}