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1/6 Scale Leon Berger 1872 Guillotine Model

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  • Member since
    October 2019
1/6 Scale Leon Berger 1872 Guillotine Model
Posted by sharknuts on Saturday, August 5, 2023 1:49 PM

Hi all

Here's something different! This is my 1/6 scale model of a Leon Berger 1872 Guillotine that I bought several years back. It is very detailed as you will see. The person that made it is Michael Neilson, and has a website under the name Boisdejustice. Sadly, he is no longer making Guillotine models anymore, however his website is still up for those who want to see his work. Here are some pictures of my Guillotine model.

 

 

  • Member since
    April 2003
  • From: USA
Posted by keavdog on Saturday, August 5, 2023 2:16 PM

That's nice.  Big model! Wood & metal kit?  I scratch built one out of  brass and balsa as my 'book-report' for A Tale Of Two Cities in highschool.  Didn't have a head bucket like yours though ;)

Thanks,

John

  • Member since
    October 2019
Posted by sharknuts on Saturday, August 5, 2023 3:29 PM

Hi John

This Guillotine model was not a kit, it was scratch built by the man I mentioned above. And it is constucted of Mahoghany wood. 

  • Member since
    October 2019
  • From: New Braunfels, Texas
Posted by Tanker-Builder on Sunday, August 6, 2023 8:44 AM

Hey!

     It's nice to see a complete one of these! Artwork and what other pictures, don't include to rest of the equipment! The head Bucket and splash shield and the lead lined body box were a necessary part of this machine.

  • Member since
    November 2009
  • From: SW Virginia
Posted by Gamera on Monday, August 7, 2023 8:18 PM

OH wow!!! That's beautiful if a little morbid! Neilson did a fantastic job on it! 

 

Now I have to wonder if there's a Marie Antoinette Barbie to stick in there???? 

 

WHACK!!!! 

"I dream in fire but work in clay." -Arthur Machen

 

  • Member since
    September 2023
Posted by JasonMT on Sunday, September 3, 2023 5:22 PM

Wow, congratulations for such a detailed model. I am sure that even the mechanism in the capitel is also functional. 

Pardon the indiscretion but what was the price of it? I am just curious to know the approximate price of such a good piece of craftwork.

 

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