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Miniatures Adventure => Adventures in the Far East => Topic started by: Papierschnitzel on October 04, 2018, 10:45:02 AM
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For a long time I have been asked to and wanting to make a Wako paper model. This month the stars have aligned for this ;) so I started working on it.
I made a basic 3D model in Blender and then sketched over it. As reference I am using the image in the Osprey book "Fighting ships in the Far East (2)", which seems to be the inspiration for a lot of builds I see.
(http://www.papierschnitzel.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/20181003_130204.jpg)
The size will be about 14" long and 7" wide, so enough room on deck for gaming action. Actually it will be a nice match for the Samurai Fleet I built some time ago! :D The Wako ship will be a little shorter than the sekibune/atakebune model.
(http://www.papierschnitzel.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/DSC07437.jpg)
Going to start the first test build today!
Chris
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Here is a look at the first prototype build. It went very smooth so far. Only thing I improved after the build to make the hull sides more correct. They are too straight in this one. It's a "half size" build (for 15mm figures). Wanted to make sure everything also works on smaller scale than my usual 28-30mm figure builds.
(http://www.papierschnitzel.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/DSC09631.jpg)
Now it's time to start texturing! :)
Chris
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A little update on the progress...
I have finished the design of the hull. Made it very sturdy so it can hold lots of metal minis :D
(http://www.papierschnitzel.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/DSC09665.jpg)
And then tested the strength of the deck build, which is made out of smaller parts (as the full deck is larger than a single page). But I think I was able to hide all the seams so it doesn't look split.
(http://www.papierschnitzel.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/DSC09682.jpg)
It is really huge. Should be more than enough space for gaming action even with some structures on top!
Chris
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I have finished the first texturing phase and completed a test build.
(http://www.papierschnitzel.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/DSC09691.jpg)
I like how much space you have for minis even with the structures. Should make for some nice gaming action :)
Now on to weathering and adding the missing mast and sails.
Chris
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Here is a WIP look at the new weathered build. Adding those scratches and dirt give the deck a much more worn and older look. The first test builds always look unnaturally clean :)
I have also cut out all the (easy version) black parts on the deck and railings. Takes a little more time and effort to assemble, but so worth it, I think!
(http://www.papierschnitzel.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/DSC09731.jpg)
Here's a comparison of the new "advanced" build and the old easy build. TBH even the easy build doesn't look that bad (in regards to the cut out details). Depending on how many ships the fleet should have and how much time you want to invest in the build, that look is a valid option for sure.
(http://www.papierschnitzel.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/DSC09730.jpg)
Now I need to add the weathering for the super structures and then build them too for the final build!
Looking forward to a face of between wako pirates and samurai sekibune forces :D
Chris
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WOW, you are one very skilled modeller!!
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Brilliant stuff.
What’s Wako paper ?
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Thank you guys!
Brilliant stuff.
What’s Wako paper ?
I don't know :D
My ship model is a wako pirate ship, wako being pirates in the Feudal Japan era. The word is derived from a Chinese word literally meaning "Japanese pirate" which in turn in Japanese became "wako".
And my ship is a paper or cardboard model.
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Got you.
Thanks for the explanation.
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Here is my final build completed! First pic is with mast and sail ...
(http://www.papierschnitzel.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/DSC09805.jpg)
... and the second with lots of minis!
(http://www.papierschnitzel.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/DSC09802.jpg)
As I didn't have any pirate minis, I dug out my old LotR figures and let the Moria goblins clash with the Rohan warriors :D
Now I have to make the instructions and package it all up for the release!
Chris
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Lovely job.
Well done.
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I can see this being a big seller :o
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I can see this being a big seller :o
I do love your vision :D
Thank you guys!
Chris
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Here is a little updated build pic, where I have replaced the towers with the easy build red wood version. I have been asked about that quite some times now, as the reference pic in the Osprey book also has these red wood variant.
(http://www.papierschnitzel.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/DSC09827.jpg)
I actually provide color layers to make the towers also in blue, yellow and green if you so desire ;)
Chris
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I made a little diorama with the new ship! I imagined the Wako ship is sighted by the Samurai Fleet and has to fight!
(http://www.papierschnitzel.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/DSC09809.jpg)
In this closeup we see the pirates and Samurai interlocking in fights across the deck.
(http://www.papierschnitzel.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/DSC09810.jpg)
A kobaya is closing on at the stern and shooting at the Wako tower.
(http://www.papierschnitzel.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/DSC09811.jpg)
To fight off another kobaya coming at the bow, some ninja are using a rowboat to counter attack.
(http://www.papierschnitzel.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/DSC09812.jpg)
In the back a huge sekibune is waiting with the Shogun on deck, ready to deploy more troops if necessary! :D
(http://www.papierschnitzel.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/DSC09813.jpg)
To celebrate the upcoming release of the Wako ship I have taken 30% off the Samurai Fleet builder set for this month. So if you are interested, read the details and get it here: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/220802/Samurai-Fleet-Builder (https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/220802/Samurai-Fleet-Builder).
Happy building,
Chris
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Really well done!