Mikey Tavares is a New Yorker illustrator, well-known in the military figure modelling community for his exceptional skills in scratchbuilding 1/6th scale figures. He has gained a reputation for his attention to detail and prolific ability to bring historical figures to life with his numerous 1/6th scale headsculpt and body conversions and dynamic diorama creations. Passionate about military history, Mikey uses his knowledge and skills to accurately portray the uniforms, weapons, and equipment of the time period he is modelling. Highly sought after by collectors and hobbyists alike, his figures and projects has been featured in military modelling magazines and online forums.
I'm very proud to feature my friend's magnificent diorama: "One Gallant Rush!' Assault on Fort Wagner, July 18, 1863", a brilliant tribute to the heroic men of the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infanrty Regiment, Company A and the 1st South Carolina Artillery, Charleston Battalion, 51st. North Carolina Infantry.
