Geoff Lacey: Building Brécourt Manor
Normandy Manor & Brécourt · Geoff’s conversion
Geoff Lacey at Purple Lion Creations used our Normandy Manor kit to build a version of Brécourt Manor for Duncan’s Band of Brothers charity table.
The manor and compound formed the centrepiece of the 16ft × 4ft Normandy table, which appeared at UK Games Expo 2024 and the Overlord Museum for the 80th anniversary of D-Day. The project raised funds and awareness for the National Kidney Federation and supported Bear’s Army.
A flat-packed starting point
We sent Geoff the freshly cut Normandy Manor kit with no instructions. We made it as challenging as possible. It was an early test-cut kit, after all.
Planning the extra detail
Geoff drew out the windows and doors and traced the parts onto paper. He then added layers of foam material to create the stonework and give the building the appearance he wanted.
Stonework and the courtyard
The conversion continued into the outbuildings and courtyard. These photographs show the stone texture taking shape, along with the gate and the arrangement of buildings around it.
On the finished table
Geoff completed the build in time for the D-Day anniversary. The manor sat alongside the ruined town section, which also used Sarissa buildings.
Thanks to Geoff at Purple Lion Creations, Duncan’s Band of Brothers and Bear’s Army for letting us be part of the project.
The Normandy Manor kit
Geoff used our Normandy Manor (28mm) as the starting point for his conversion. You can find the manor and other buildings in the World War Europe range.
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