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Title: The British Invasion of Japan! *Small store house complete 08.01.17*
Post by: OSHIROmodels on July 10, 2013, 11:29:36 PM: A new range under development and here is the first one with a coat of primer :)

(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Meiji%20Edo/c7f400fcf5667291650ec8f9635bf26a_zps36f597b6.jpg)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Meiji%20Edo/5190182ea93355c61cc86b38ced42e9e_zpsc2c444c2.jpg)

Suitable from the Boshin war right up till the second world war at a push. Most of the buildings will only be suitable for the latter half of the 19th cen.

I've got another one on the go being stuck together so hopefully more before the weekend :)

cheers

James
Title: Re: Meiji period buildings
Post by: Mason on July 11, 2013, 06:27:13 AM: I guess it HAD to happen sooner or later Victorian-era Japanese buildings.
;)

Great stuff, mate.
8)
Title: Re: Meiji period buildings
Post by: Elk101 on July 11, 2013, 07:44:50 AM: Looks good. As you say it also looks pretty useable for other locations. Your stuff always looks so crisply detailed!
Title: Re: Meiji period buildings
Post by: marianas_gamer on July 11, 2013, 12:48:39 PM: Damn it James! You come out with this just as Congress decides to cut my wages >:( >:(
Oh well, it goes on my list!
LB
Title: Re: Meiji period buildings
Post by: rokurota on July 11, 2013, 09:42:48 PM: Great stuff! The Boshin War... ;)
Title: Re: Meiji period buildings
Post by: OSHIROmodels on July 11, 2013, 10:23:05 PM: Thanks chaps :)

More to follow at the weekend I reckon.

Quote from: rokurota on July 11, 2013, 09:42:48 PM
Great stuff! The Boshin War... ;)

That's the idea ;) (did you get my e-mail?).

cheers

James
Title: Re: Meiji period buildings
Post by: rokurota on July 11, 2013, 10:55:49 PM: Quote from: jimbibbly on July 11, 2013, 10:23:05 PM
Thanks chaps :)

More to follow at the weekend I reckon.

That's the idea ;) (did you get my e-mail?).

cheers

James

I don't have received the your email :(

Regards

Jose A.
Title: Re: Meiji period buildings
Post by: OSHIROmodels on July 11, 2013, 11:02:41 PM: I'll try a fresh one tomorrow morning (going to bed now).

cheers

James
Title: Re: Meiji period buildings
Post by: OSHIROmodels on July 19, 2013, 08:47:15 AM: Got some paint on the first one and rather pleased with the result :)

For the kit the door will be cast from either resin or metal and the roof tiles will be stuck ontom the roof plate all ready to go. I haven't got enough tile sheet to do the roof at the moment but that will change at the weekend.

(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Meiji%20Edo/590e4b3d0027b8fd64211f8eb456e365_zps7d9c0e06.jpg)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Meiji%20Edo/99879cade9d0a4240bc8f6ed6a036fe9_zpsba4bbee1.jpg)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Meiji%20Edo/92932a353f7614e74a9bea2baa26073e_zps0b7e23de.jpg)

The shop that was mentioned has had to have some tweaks made to it so that'll be posted at a later date (end of the weekend hopefully).

cheers

James
Title: Re: Meiji period buildings
Post by: Malamute on July 19, 2013, 09:10:51 AM: Quote from: jimbibbly on July 19, 2013, 08:47:15 AM
Got some paint on the first one and rather pleased with the result :)

cheers

James

You said it was too hot to paint lol

Looking good as always :)
Title: Re: Meiji period buildings *Painted brick kura 19.07.13*
Post by: Mason on July 19, 2013, 09:25:10 AM: Oooh!
That has come out very well, sir.
I like that!
:-*

Quote from: Malamute on July 19, 2013, 09:10:51 AM
You said it was too hot to paint lol

It is!
I couldnt even get the pidgeon poo right on my latest attempt.
Title: Re: Meiji period buildings *Painted brick kura 19.07.13*
Post by: OSHIROmodels on July 19, 2013, 09:30:27 AM: Too hot to paint figures certainly but spraying and inking are fine :D

cheers

James
Title: Re: Meiji period buildings *Painted brick kura 19.07.13*
Post by: white knight on July 19, 2013, 09:42:24 AM: That looks excellent. Very tempting. :-*

Did you see the Rurouni Kenshin movie by chance? It's based on a manga, so not very realistic (at all), but it's set in early Meji period, so may offer some inspiration here and there (mostly in the first half, when we see more of the setting).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgg6BpnDWPI (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgg6BpnDWPI)
Title: Re: Meiji period buildings *Painted brick kura 19.07.13*
Post by: OSHIROmodels on July 19, 2013, 09:54:17 AM: I might just have a gander at that later today.

cheers

James
Title: Re: Meiji period buildings *Painted brick kura 19.07.13*
Post by: rokurota on July 20, 2013, 01:13:10 PM: I like a lot!
Title: Re: Meiji period buildings *Painted brick kura 19.07.13*
Post by: commissarmoody on July 20, 2013, 02:56:44 PM: Pretty cool. Going to have to check it out
Title: Re: Meiji period buildings *Painted brick kura 19.07.13*
Post by: OSHIROmodels on July 25, 2013, 08:58:37 AM: Finished the brick kura and started on a shop :)

The shop is a bit too large as it is but I've altered the drawing and will re-cut soon. I'm carrying on with the first one as it seems pointless to bin it as it still works as a building.

AS with all my flat pack kits, the roof is removable and the floor in the shop is also removable (more on which later).

Shop first, just the front done for now...

(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Meiji%20Edo/0edc828dec238ea26f74f2798d12b2da_zps56ba94e0.jpg)

And then the finished kura...

(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Meiji%20Edo/d4efb828f9d8bbbe428048c97d00ee27_zps830f5a6e.jpg)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Meiji%20Edo/c905ec57f08315169f621895d54f6560_zps2a4632a5.jpg)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Meiji%20Edo/f179046f1385bbef6c1aee2028b73a51_zps049d2edc.jpg)

In about a week these will be on the website (which is going to have some changes to it :) ).

cheers

James
Title: Re: Meiji period buildings *Complete kura and a shop 25.07.13*
Post by: Mason on July 25, 2013, 09:12:15 AM: Great stuff, James.
Love the brick/stone work on these.
:-*
Title: Re: Meiji period buildings *Complete kura and a shop 25.07.13*
Post by: rokurota on July 25, 2013, 06:12:29 PM: Great!

James, have you received my private message?
Title: Re: Meiji period buildings *Complete kura and a shop 25.07.13*
Post by: OSHIROmodels on July 26, 2013, 09:01:26 AM: Thanks chaps :)

Replied to this morning :)

cheers

James
Title: Re: Meiji period buildings *Complete kura and a shop 25.07.13*
Post by: OSHIROmodels on August 31, 2013, 05:38:50 PM: Made a coastal battery tht will fit with my other terrain boards and as soon as there are enough figures I'll get a game in ;)

Blue foam construction, scored block work and then a thick texture of sand, filler and glue painted to match (hopefully) the rest of my boards.

(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Meiji%20Edo/ad8c80cc889c2ddcda69dfaad17d6d68_zpsf95cb74d.jpg)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Meiji%20Edo/3906e039a6fadddfde1b4ea668a8b8b5_zpsc00e2009.jpg)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Meiji%20Edo/db84d78da6bf4e5ceca8a90f55ce870c_zps1d0734db.jpg)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Meiji%20Edo/9afaa28084144b4085cb00c4db33eb0b_zps0200d689.jpg)

Needs some guns and will make a start on them after our next show (Colours). There will also need to be some naval power and I'm hoping to make a couple of the paddle steamers that took part.

cheers

James
Title: Re: Meiji period buildings *Coastal battery 31.08.13*
Post by: pocoloco on August 31, 2013, 06:09:29 PM: Great new items James, how big the range will be? And are there still more "normal" Victorian era buildings in the pipeline?
Title: Re: Meiji period buildings *Coastal battery 31.08.13*
Post by: OSHIROmodels on August 31, 2013, 07:51:56 PM: Cheers matey :)

To be honest the range could be huge but as much as I would like to do it all it wouldn't be fiscally feasible :(

It probably won't stop me though :D

Working on a few more buildings at the moment but with normal work being so busy at the moment it's difficult to fit them in with everything else.

cheers

James
Title: Re: Meiji period buildings *Coastal battery 31.08.13*
Post by: Svennn on August 31, 2013, 07:54:32 PM: That's rather nice too (just posted on another thread)

Svennn
Title: Re: Meiji period buildings *Coastal battery 31.08.13*
Post by: Andym on September 01, 2013, 08:14:38 AM: As always James, great use of materials and perfect finish! 8)
Title: Re: Meiji period buildings *Coastal battery 31.08.13*
Post by: Mason on September 01, 2013, 08:22:17 AM: Quote from: Andym on September 01, 2013, 08:14:38 AM
As always James, great use of materials and perfect finish! 8)

Wot he said!
:-*

Looking forward to these paddle steamers!
8)

Where you gonna put 'em, though?
Have you been offered accomodation in the staff quarters at Malamute Mansions yet?
::)
Title: Re: Meiji period buildings *Coastal battery 31.08.13*
Post by: rokurota on September 01, 2013, 11:08:14 AM: :-* :-* :-*
I hope that you can get a game very soon... ;)
Title: Re: Meiji period buildings *Coastal battery 31.08.13*
Post by: OSHIROmodels on September 01, 2013, 11:21:04 AM: Thanks chaps :)

Quote from: rokurota on September 01, 2013, 11:08:14 AM
:-* :-* :-*
I hope that you can get a game very soon... ;)

So do I but I might need some international naval crew and marines at some point... ;)

cheers

James
Title: Re: Meiji period buildings *Coastal battery 31.08.13*
Post by: traveller on September 01, 2013, 11:46:25 AM: Wow!

I have to follow this thread :o :o :o
Title: Re: Meiji period buildings *Coastal battery 31.08.13*
Post by: OSHIROmodels on October 19, 2013, 01:17:37 PM: Something a little different for the period and probably not a kit but useful and fun nonetheless...

A steamship!

Loosely based on one of the British ships In the Japan area around 1862-63. Only the basic deck and a couple of guns assembled for now but I'll be in work tomorrow and will get the wooden deck, masts and hopefully the sides sorted.

The guns are from HLBSC and although I could quite easily make my own time is precious at the moment ::)

(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Meiji%20Edo/steam%20ships/961FD32E-910C-4CC0-ABB8-72F93C46BDC2-7929-000009DFF64A061D_zpsde69ccfe.jpg)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Meiji%20Edo/steam%20ships/C03993E9-E40B-40A4-BC26-056BAD0B53A2-7929-000009DFEF8C0165_zps197ac494.jpg)

It measures 560mm in length and 140mm across the beam although I think I might have to make it a little wider given the size of the guns.

More to follow tomorrow :)

cheers

James
Title: Re: Meiji period buildings *Coastal battery 31.08.13*
Post by: skip on October 19, 2013, 01:46:22 PM: thats cool, really like those guns, who makes them?
Title: Re: Meiji period buildings *Coastal battery 31.08.13*
Post by: OSHIROmodels on October 19, 2013, 02:11:15 PM: Quote from: jimbibbly on October 19, 2013, 01:17:37 PM
The guns are from HLBSC

;)

Link below.

http://www.hlbs.co.uk/ (http://www.hlbs.co.uk/)

cheers

James
Title: Re: Meiji period buildings *Start of a steamship 19.10.13*
Post by: Mason on October 19, 2013, 02:13:44 PM: Bloody hell!

Captain Bibbles takes to the seas now!
:o

Whatever next?

(Looking promising, sir).
Title: Re: Meiji period buildings *Start of a steamship 19.10.13*
Post by: rokurota on October 20, 2013, 10:30:44 AM: Wow! :)
Title: Re: Meiji period buildings *Start of a steamship 19.10.13*
Post by: pocoloco on October 21, 2013, 07:19:38 AM: Quote from: Mason on October 19, 2013, 02:13:44 PM
Captain Bibbles takes to the seas now!
:o

Whatever next?

I think he will make a Mars version of it next :)

Looks like a great start James!
Title: Re: Meiji and Boshin thread *Start of a steamship 19.10.13*
Post by: OSHIROmodels on November 05, 2014, 12:08:05 AM: Long over due update but this hasn't been idle :)

A couple of figures in the form of Shogunate officers (troops still being mounted on painting stands at he moment).

Quick piccies and better ones will be taken when the troop are done.
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Meiji%20Edo/a4163a99-7832-45a7-8e9f-41c2c17c695c_zpsf2ff0a71.jpg)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Meiji%20Edo/4af521fd-77f3-401d-a4a3-05c868109952_zps749c42df.jpg)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Meiji%20Edo/675f4bd3-4ce1-4bb9-b5c6-5b5dd63df742_zps716d8f4c.jpg)

I'll dig the British residency out as well and do some more on that soon and then it'll be game time :D

cheers

James
Title: Re: Meiji and Boshin thread *Shogunate officers 05.11.14*
Post by: rokurota on November 05, 2014, 07:41:51 AM: Amazing work, I like a lot the jimbaori.
Can't wait to see more!
Title: Re: Meiji and Boshin thread *Shogunate officers 05.11.14*
Post by: olyreed on November 05, 2014, 07:55:34 AM: ooh, very nice, planning on picking up some packs at Warfare so I can build up my forces, great work as usual Mr Bibbly
Title: Re: Meiji and Boshin thread *Shogunate officers 05.11.14*
Post by: OSHIROmodels on November 05, 2014, 08:21:57 AM: Thanks chaps :)

I might get myself some more at Warfare as well :D

cheers

James
Title: Re: Meiji and Boshin thread *Shogunate officers 05.11.14*
Post by: OSHIROmodels on November 29, 2014, 06:58:12 PM: I did get some more :D

But the original first unit is almost done, just straps and guns to go but in the meanwhile here are the two officers with finished bases and a new commander (slightly out of focus).

The commander is a Copplestone naval figure with a simple head swap, quite suitable I think :)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Meiji%20Edo/41186DD0-4C64-4D9B-B2F9-B6979CB89A67_zpsb76bsci7.jpg)

cheers

James
Title: Re: Meiji and Boshin thread * More Shogunate officers 29.11.14*
Post by: Steel fist on November 29, 2014, 07:05:39 PM: Good job, he looks the part.
Title: Re: Meiji and Boshin thread * More Shogunate officers 29.11.14*
Post by: Dr Mathias on November 29, 2014, 07:25:20 PM: Great looking figures! I like the gloss coat- very nice touch.
Title: Re: Meiji and Boshin thread * More Shogunate officers 29.11.14*
Post by: Constable Bertrand on November 29, 2014, 10:10:11 PM: Ah-Ha! Uncovered another Bibbles thread??! Oh golly. lol lol

I like the embankment with wooden retaining wall.

Cheers
Matt.
Title: Re: Meiji and Boshin thread * More Shogunate officers 29.11.14*
Post by: rokurota on November 30, 2014, 10:24:40 AM: Nice! Bac Ninh head fit very well with Copplestone boby, good work!
Waiting to see your first unit, Shogunate or Imperial?
Title: Re: Meiji and Boshin thread * More Shogunate officers 29.11.14*
Post by: OSHIROmodels on November 30, 2014, 10:29:59 AM: Thanks chaps :)

Quote from: rokurota on November 30, 2014, 10:24:40 AM
Waiting to see your first unit, Shogunate or Imperial?

Shogunate so they can fight the Brits :)
Title: Re: Meiji and Boshin thread * More Shogunate officers 29.11.14*
Post by: olyreed on November 30, 2014, 11:03:02 AM: These are coming along very nicely, looking forward to seeing more. Just undercoated my next brits yesterday and will carry on today, and plan on ordering more Bac Ninh figs before christmas.

One quick question, what happened to the buildings, will they be made available?
Title: Re: Meiji and Boshin thread * More Shogunate officers 29.11.14*
Post by: Steam Flunky on November 30, 2014, 07:55:43 PM: How many wonderful projects are you working on at the moment James?
Title: Re: Meiji and Boshin thread * More Shogunate officers 29.11.14*
Post by: OSHIROmodels on December 03, 2014, 08:12:48 PM: Thanks gents :)

Quote from: olyreed on November 30, 2014, 11:03:02 AM
One quick question, what happened to the buildings, will they be made available?

They will be but not this year. After Salute probably, they've taken a back burner as more research has been gained.

Quote from: Steam Flunky on November 30, 2014, 07:55:43 PM
How many wonderful projects are you working on at the moment James?

Not as many as I used to be lol

Finally finished the first unit :D

(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Meiji%20Edo/622B76F7-45C3-4651-8816-63E1A47F4468_zps9rjnlxy5.jpg)

Got another primed and based ready to go. Might do a set up next week as I'm away this weekend.

cheers

James
Title: Re: Meiji and Boshin thread * First Shogunate unit 03.12.14*
Post by: rokurota on December 04, 2014, 12:00:08 PM: Wow! Great work James! :)
Title: Re: Meiji and Boshin thread * First Shogunate unit 03.12.14*
Post by: olyreed on December 04, 2014, 12:35:43 PM: :-* They look great
Title: Re: Meiji and Boshin thread * More Shogunate officers 29.11.14*
Post by: Malamute on December 04, 2014, 05:07:24 PM: Quote from: jimbibbly on December 03, 2014, 08:12:48 PM

Not as many as I used to be lol

cheers

James

They'll all in the abandoned project log ;) lol

Nice brushwork they look great, can't wait to get a game in with them, after a suitable breakfast of course :D
Title: Re: Meiji and Boshin thread * First Shogunate unit 03.12.14*
Post by: olyreed on December 05, 2014, 10:37:26 AM: How much difference is there between the standard black/blue uniforms and the summer white uniforms, and what side wore them, would be nice to paint up a unit or two
Title: Re: Meiji and Boshin thread * First Shogunate unit 03.12.14*
Post by: OSHIROmodels on January 31, 2015, 05:41:07 PM: Quote from: olyreed on December 05, 2014, 10:37:26 AM
How much difference is there between the standard black/blue uniforms and the summer white uniforms, and what side wore them, would be nice to paint up a unit or two

Bit of a late reply I'm afraid. Not entirely sure there were any white summer uniforms in the Boshin wars, I think it was developed as the army became more standardised.

I've renamed the thread as with the Perry releases for the BIF got me to thinking of a project for this year (and the next, and the next ad infinitum ;) )...

The British Invasion of Japan!

I'll do a bit of research into it to see if it could've been plausible but I don't mind if it isn't as it's a bloody good excuse for an outing :D

The first 'new' figure complete for this is one of the Rorkes Drift character figures but given different coloured hair and slightly different clothes.

(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Meiji%20Edo/Brits/1f680959-3e15-439b-9793-c3eb221044d8_zpsvxrrhppr.jpg)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Meiji%20Edo/Brits/445c3eb6-3491-4d56-9a13-268336d972f1_zpsygakuzf4.jpg)

I've got a couple of these sets and they are a joy to paint. I know the purists won't be happy (not entirely sure myself) as to mixing these with the Perry figures but what the hell :D

These are the rest of the Brits I've got on the go at the moment and there will be more to follow as this project takes shape :)

(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Meiji%20Edo/Brits/afa13dbf-51b6-4bfd-8fb4-974a1674cb52_zpsx20tp6vl.jpg)

Yes, I'm afraid that is Colour Sergeant Bourne with a head swap ;D

cheers

James
Title: Re: The British Invasion of Japan! *New figures 31.01.15*
Post by: Captain Blood on January 31, 2015, 08:53:06 PM: Lovely paintwork James. I've done a few of those Empress character set figures which Keith very kindly gave me. I think they're amongst Mr Hicks' finest work. Just lovely.
Looks like an interesting project too :)
Title: Re: The British Invasion of Japan! *New figures 31.01.15*
Post by: OSHIROmodels on January 31, 2015, 09:13:53 PM: Cheers Richard, they are a joy to paint and seeing as I'm not doing Zulu Wars it'll have to do to plonk them here ;)

cheers

James
Title: Re: The British Invasion of Japan! *New figures 31.01.15*
Post by: carlos marighela on January 31, 2015, 11:03:48 PM: Great project, will be following this thread with interest.
Title: Re: The British Invasion of Japan! *New figures 31.01.15*
Post by: Steel fist on January 31, 2015, 11:15:21 PM: Splendid, I love that Perry bif range, cracking sideburns beards ect in that part of the victorian period.
Title: Re: The British Invasion of Japan! *New figures 31.01.15*
Post by: Arrigo on January 31, 2015, 11:19:36 PM: Shimonoseki Stockade anyone?

I think John Knox Laughton, naval educator, and later one of the founders of the Naval History course at King's College fought on that.
Title: Re: The British Invasion of Japan! *New figures 31.01.15*
Post by: OSHIROmodels on February 01, 2015, 08:20:43 AM: Thanks chaps :)

I'm going to base most of the action at Hakodate in Hokaido and start it a little bit before the real Boshin war ended (Dec 1868 most likely).

cheers

James
Title: Re: The British Invasion of Japan! *New figures 31.01.15*
Post by: von Lucky on February 01, 2015, 11:25:39 AM: Unexpected twist - will follow with interest.
Title: Re: The British Invasion of Japan! *New figures 31.01.15*
Post by: The Gray Ghost on February 01, 2015, 12:22:47 PM: 55 Days in Tokyo :D
Title: Re: The British Invasion of Japan! *New figures 31.01.15*
Post by: OSHIROmodels on February 01, 2015, 12:43:07 PM: Quote from: The Gray Ghost on February 01, 2015, 12:22:47 PM
55 Days in Tokyo :D

Edo dear boy, Edo ;)

cheers

James
Title: Re: The British Invasion of Japan! *New figures 31.01.15*
Post by: Mason on February 01, 2015, 01:10:55 PM: I like the sounds of this, mate.

I have a few bits and pieces that you can use for this, so I shall bring them along on Beerday.
:D
Title: Re: The British Invasion of Japan! *New figures 31.01.15*
Post by: folnjir on February 01, 2015, 10:52:03 PM: A great idea using two wonderful figure ranges. This is going on the project list.
Title: Re: The British Invasion of Japan! *New figures 31.01.15*
Post by: FramFramson on February 02, 2015, 12:38:58 AM: Quote from: The Gray Ghost on February 01, 2015, 12:22:47 PM
55 Days in Tokyo :D

So a standard vacation for Jim then? lol
Title: Re: The British Invasion of Japan! *New figures 31.01.15*
Post by: sepoy1857 on February 02, 2015, 01:09:25 AM: Really nice looking building!
Title: Re: The British Invasion of Japan! *New figures 31.01.15*
Post by: OSHIROmodels on February 02, 2015, 07:38:06 AM: Cheers fellas :)

Quote from: FramFramson on February 02, 2015, 12:38:58 AM
So a standard vacation for Jim then? lol

Not quite ;D

cheers

James
Title: Re: The British Invasion of Japan! *New figures 31.01.15*
Post by: olyreed on February 02, 2015, 09:37:45 AM: this is all coming along very nicely indeed, will follow and nick ideas with interest.
Title: Re: The British Invasion of Japan! *New figures 31.01.15*
Post by: rokurota on February 06, 2015, 07:54:12 PM: Great idea!
Title: Re: The British Invasion of Japan! *New figures 31.01.15*
Post by: Furt on February 06, 2015, 08:00:21 PM: Very cool Jim. :)
Title: Re: The British Invasion of Japan! *New figures 31.01.15*
Post by: archiduque on February 13, 2015, 10:07:02 AM: Excellent work!!! ;)
Title: Re: The British Invasion of Japan! *New figures 31.01.15*
Post by: skip on February 24, 2015, 09:32:20 PM: nice painting and great idea for using the BIF :)
Title: Re: The British Invasion of Japan! *New figures 31.01.15*
Post by: OSHIROmodels on April 03, 2015, 08:01:03 PM: Thanks again gents :)

Got a new building on the go. It's a company storehouse based on a real one in Hakodate, unfortunately the real one was built in 1907 so I'm going to cheat a little bit, alter it and pretend it was around 40 years earlier than it should've been lol

(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Meiji%20Edo/E4ECCF6E-F6F4-4490-BDD4-9C25772D45F3_zpst9tzefxq.jpg)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Meiji%20Edo/54C520AC-20E3-4771-92C6-29922760DAC4_zpstwutizyu.jpg)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Meiji%20Edo/44C6E422-9D62-4121-A460-1940DE977A15_zps1cpvr9di.jpg)

Not the best photos as I'm still arranging my desk :?

Just the bare bones for now and the roof still to design but hopefully the idea is there. Got a lot of storage items to make as well ::)

cheers

James
Title: Re: The British Invasion of Japan! *New building started 03.04.15*
Post by: OSHIROmodels on April 04, 2015, 08:48:07 AM: Woke up at 4:00 this morning with the start of a manky cold but converted these Perry ACW gun crew into Shogunate ones.

Inspiration from OllyReeds great thread here http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=65978.0 (http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=65978.0)

Just some strip styrene added to make the belts and 'webbing' with the odd cartridge pack and of course some head swaps. I had a look in one of my books to see if I could get away without adding the longer jacket and it would appear so :)

(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Meiji%20Edo/0997350E-FA29-4629-B074-4D514361D29B_zpsio5o8qqf.jpg)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Meiji%20Edo/6660B3D5-57B2-4BAF-B632-3199DD7227B1_zps7bupkejr.jpg)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Meiji%20Edo/31329F25-ED6E-4EB4-8B65-3499D1816057_zpslhs3mbgx.jpg)

cheers

James
Title: Re: The British Invasion of Japan! *New building and Shogunate gun crew started 04.04.15*
Post by: Silent Invader on April 04, 2015, 08:59:01 AM: Nifty conversion work 8)
Title: Re: The British Invasion of Japan! *New building and Shogunate gun crew started 04.04.15*
Post by: Vanvlak on April 04, 2015, 09:01:10 AM: Looks good, never realised they were ACW. 8) 8)
Hope the manky cold remains as described and doesn't coagulate into the sort of congestive mess I've had for a week... :(
Title: Re: The British Invasion of Japan! *New building and Shogunate gun crew started 04.04.15*
Post by: Mason on April 04, 2015, 09:08:55 AM: They work for me, mate.
Good idea.
8) 8)

And good to see that you are struggling on manfully through this cold.....although I thought Northerners didn't get colds....or are you getting soft now that you have moved down here??
;D ;D
Title: Re: The British Invasion of Japan! *New building and Shogunate gun crew started 04.04.15*
Post by: OSHIROmodels on April 04, 2015, 09:17:39 AM: Thanks chaps :)

Quote from: Mason on April 04, 2015, 09:08:55 AM
And good to see that you are struggling on manfully through this cold.....although I thought Northerners didn't get colds....or are you getting soft now that you have moved down here??
;D ;D

It's the arthritis mate, it's buggered me up in many ways :-[

cheers

James
Title: Re: The British Invasion of Japan! *New building and Shogunate gun crew started 04.04.15*
Post by: rokurota on April 04, 2015, 09:56:13 AM: Great conversion! :-*
By the way, are you forgot the clan emblem on left sleeve? ;)
Title: Re: The British Invasion of Japan! *New building and Shogunate gun crew started 04.04.15*
Post by: OSHIROmodels on April 04, 2015, 10:08:11 AM: Quote from: rokurota on April 04, 2015, 09:56:13 AM
Great conversion! :-*
By the way, are you forgot the clan emblem on left sleeve? ;)

Aha! Good point, I'll do them when I crawl out of bed later.

cheers

James
Title: Re: The British Invasion of Japan! *New building and Shogunate gun crew started 04.04.15*
Post by: Dewbakuk on April 04, 2015, 10:11:18 AM: Styrene webbing... Genius!
Title: Re: The British Invasion of Japan! *New building and Shogunate gun crew started 04.04.15*
Post by: olyreed on April 04, 2015, 10:20:53 AM: The building looks great, and the timing of the shogunate artillery is uncanny as I recieved my Armstrong gun couple of days ago to convert to shogunate. Your conversion will be far superior though and I will copy many of your ideas if that's okay :D
Title: Re: The British Invasion of Japan! *New building and Shogunate gun crew started 04.04.15*
Post by: pocoloco on April 04, 2015, 11:59:24 AM: Great work with the artillery chaps! 8)
Title: Re: The British Invasion of Japan! *New building and Shogunate gun crew started 04.04.15*
Post by: OSHIROmodels on April 04, 2015, 12:42:25 PM: Quote from: Dewbakuk on April 04, 2015, 10:11:18 AM
Styrene webbing... Genius!

It's quite malleable as well once you get the chlory on it.

Quote from: olyreed on April 04, 2015, 10:20:53 AM
and I will copy many of your ideas if that's okay :D

Steal away as it was you who gave the idea for the ACW gunners 8)

cheers

James
Title: Re: The British Invasion of Japan! *New building and Shogunate gun crew started 04.04.15*
Post by: carlos marighela on April 04, 2015, 07:09:56 PM: Quote from: jimbibbly on April 04, 2015, 12:42:25 PM
It's quite malleable as well once you get the chlory on it.

Chlory?

Had never thought of using styrene in this way so keen to pick up any tips.
Title: Re: The British Invasion of Japan! *New building and Shogunate gun crew started 04.04.15*
Post by: OSHIROmodels on April 04, 2015, 07:41:54 PM: Dichloromethane, basically Plastic Weld. A plastic solvent in liquid form applied with a brush (preferably).

Interestingly, trichloromethane is chloroform o_o

cheers

James
Title: Re: The British Invasion of Japan! *New building and Shogunate gun crew started 04.04.15*
Post by: OSHIROmodels on May 04, 2015, 06:22:37 PM: Inspired by Olyreed's desire to do a Boshin demo game next year I did a bit more on the large warehouse.

I've made the doors and hinged them (of which much swearing took place). The brass rod is 1mm with a 0.5 hole in it and the hinges themselves are 0.5mm piano wire... They were a shit to stick on but they work :D

(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Meiji%20Edo/D0541CB0-039E-409D-96CE-E6381ECFFA06_zpsrhkua9yz.jpg)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Meiji%20Edo/1887200A-A71F-4444-BE71-882E5F0B0F45_zps0qqkgg8t.jpg)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Meiji%20Edo/FEC95B9B-4F74-4D16-AC7D-4B7646702961_zps5aguic9r.jpg)

I'll do the rest before painting completely and I've got the structure for the roof as well now.

cheers

James
Title: Re: The British Invasion of Japan! *New building has doors 04.05.15*
Post by: Silent Invader on May 04, 2015, 06:26:30 PM: Another winner James 8) 8)
Title: Re: The British Invasion of Japan! *New building has doors 04.05.15*
Post by: rokurota on May 04, 2015, 07:47:00 PM: Great! :-*
Title: Re: The British Invasion of Japan! *New building has doors 04.05.15*
Post by: olyreed on May 04, 2015, 08:26:15 PM: Looking great :-* :-*
Title: Re: The British Invasion of Japan! *New building has doors 04.05.15*
Post by: Andym on May 04, 2015, 08:54:16 PM: Can't wait to see it finished mate!
Title: Re: The British Invasion of Japan! *New building has doors 04.05.15*
Post by: OSHIROmodels on May 04, 2015, 09:07:08 PM: Thanks chaps :)

Quote from: Andym on May 04, 2015, 08:54:16 PM
Can't wait to see it finished mate!

Me too! Although I'm fitting everything around orders and casting so it's as and when (fortunately my wife has been working this weekend :) ).

cheers

James
Title: Re: The British Invasion of Japan! *New building and Shogunate gun crew started 04.04.15*
Post by: carlos marighela on May 05, 2015, 12:09:32 AM: Quote from: jimbibbly on May 04, 2015, 06:22:37 PM

I've made the doors and hinged them (of which much swearing took place). The brass rod is 1mm with a 0.5 hole in it and the hinges themselves are 0.5mm piano wire... They were a shit to stick on but they work :D

Pointless effort but one appreciates the attention to detail....

"You're only supposed to blow the bloody doors off".

M. Caine. The Kyoto Job.
Title: Re: The British Invasion of Japan! *New building has doors 04.05.15*
Post by: pocoloco on May 05, 2015, 06:59:01 AM: Great work with the doors James, nuts, but great :)
Title: Re: The British Invasion of Japan! *New building has doors 04.05.15*
Post by: OSHIROmodels on May 20, 2015, 10:17:14 PM: Been a bit ill again but I managed to knock up a Shogunate standard bearer...

(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Meiji%20Edo/DDBBD4EF-C45D-49AD-AF94-7C052AEECB02_zpsqvt6wjno.jpg)

The arm is from the commander with the raised katana and there's a simple head swap (and a bit of 'greystuff' to hide the joins).

cheers

James
Title: Re: The British Invasion of Japan! *Shogunate standard bearer 20.05.15*
Post by: olyreed on May 21, 2015, 07:27:29 AM: Now that looks great. Consider that idea kindly borrowed
Title: Re: The British Invasion of Japan! *Shogunate standard bearer 20.05.15*
Post by: rokurota on May 21, 2015, 03:37:11 PM: Looks great! I want try that idea. ;)
Title: Re: The British Invasion of Japan! *Shogunate standard bearer 20.05.15*
Post by: Anna Elizabeth on May 21, 2015, 04:43:26 PM: I just found all this, and I like what I'm seeing. :)

The Empress guys modified look great indeed. I would never have thought of any of these ideas.

I'll be following from now on.
Title: Re: The British Invasion of Japan! *New building started 03.04.15*
Post by: einarolafson on May 25, 2015, 09:43:14 PM: Quote from: jimbibbly on April 04, 2015, 08:48:07 AM
Woke up at 4:00 this morning with the start of a manky cold but converted these Perry ACW gun crew into Shogunate ones.

Inspiration from OllyReeds great thread here http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=65978.0 (http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=65978.0)

Just some strip styrene added to make the belts and 'webbing' with the odd cartridge pack and of course some head swaps. I had a look in one of my books to see if I could get away without adding the longer jacket and it would appear so :)

cheers

James

Now, thank you to your book I want one of those artillery sets to do the same!! >:( lol, another project that is making me feel lazy. I got another 24 men units from Rokurota at SALUTE, I need to find the right moment...
Title: Re: The British Invasion of Japan! *Shogunate standard bearer 20.05.15*
Post by: OSHIROmodels on June 22, 2015, 03:06:21 AM: Thanks peeps :)

Here are my LPL entries that I did for this project and when I get home I'll post a group shot of everything so far (not much I'm afraid lol)

The British troops below are obviously the Rorke's Drift set from Empress but I thought they would make good character figures for this project. I'm not too worried about the disparity in period (there's only 10-15 years between them).

(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/LPL%202015/81769893-a9c0-4da9-9138-2293d32d27eb_zpsoghlufz9.jpg)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/LPL%202015/0ecc6ec6-9561-4c05-a44d-5e4d7f5b4454_zpsjl9nsdnj.jpg)

cheers

James
Title: Re: The British Invasion of Japan! *LPL entries 22.06.15*
Post by: olyreed on June 22, 2015, 08:12:41 AM: :-* :-*They look great, love the artillery, this is the inspiration i needed after hitting a bit of a blue/black painting block!
Title: Re: The British Invasion of Japan! *LPL entries 22.06.15*
Post by: rokurota on June 22, 2015, 08:13:10 AM: Great work, like a lot!
Title: Re: The British Invasion of Japan! *LPL entries 22.06.15*
Post by: tomek917 on June 22, 2015, 10:20:31 PM: They all look great but that artillery piece is something special!
Title: Re: The British Invasion of Japan! *LPL entries 22.06.15*
Post by: ponda on June 26, 2015, 04:53:38 PM: Very nice!
Title: Re: The British Invasion of Japan! *LPL entries 22.06.15*
Post by: Bugsda on June 26, 2015, 05:36:14 PM: Excellent! I voted for them every time.....except when I didn't ;)
Title: Re: The British Invasion of Japan! *LPL entries 22.06.15*
Post by: archiduque on June 28, 2015, 03:37:41 PM: Excellent work!! ;)
Title: Re: The British Invasion of Japan! *LPL entries 22.06.15*
Post by: OSHIROmodels on September 27, 2015, 11:02:56 PM: Belated thanks chaps :)

Doing some small houses of the period of which there a surprising amount left intact in Hakodate. I had another look at one of the previous buildings I'm doing just to check a detail (on Google street view) and decided to have a 'walk around' and there's plenty of original building still left. Almost enough to warrant going back there lol

I've only cut one out so far, the rest are being drawn but it's not turned out too badly. Ignore the holes in the roof plates, these will be covered by tile sheeting.

(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Meiji%20Edo/FC9D6CDA-8B51-4178-B016-0C372F728140_zpsknoyaaz9.jpg)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Meiji%20Edo/CE05BAE2-9B48-4C32-A73E-B7C7E7BE8939_zps5tqhkbmt.jpg)

Still windows, doors and roofs to complete along with a base but I think it'll do :)

cheers

James
Title: Re: The British Invasion of Japan! *A period house wip 27.09.15*
Post by: Mason on September 27, 2015, 11:06:39 PM: Very nice, mate.
That looks like it will be another beauty.
I love the small sloping areas on the sides, it adds a nice touch of detail.
:-* :-*
Title: Re: The British Invasion of Japan! *A period house wip 27.09.15*
Post by: Silent Invader on September 27, 2015, 11:10:12 PM: Proper job! 8)
Title: Re: The British Invasion of Japan! *A period house wip 27.09.15*
Post by: OSHIROmodels on September 28, 2015, 06:53:25 AM: Thanks chaps :)

cheers

James
Title: Re: The British Invasion of Japan! *A period house wip 27.09.15*
Post by: olyreed on September 28, 2015, 07:49:45 AM: :-* :-* :-* :-*

Love it, as you already know!
Title: Re: The British Invasion of Japan! *A period house wip 27.09.15*
Post by: Andym on September 28, 2015, 10:07:55 AM: I always love your builds mate! That roof is a bit weird! Whats with the round holes?
Title: Re: The British Invasion of Japan! *A period house wip 27.09.15*
Post by: von Lucky on September 28, 2015, 10:52:40 AM: Andy - that's two from two indicating that you're clearly not reading the accompanying text. Get some sleep - you won't have time during BLAM. ;)
Title: Re: The British Invasion of Japan! *A period house wip 27.09.15*
Post by: OSHIROmodels on September 28, 2015, 07:12:05 PM: Cheers fellas :)

Quote from: Andym on September 28, 2015, 10:07:55 AM
That roof is a bit weird! Whats with the round holes?

I needed some 30mm bases and as this is getting covered (as pointed out by Karsten ;) ) I thought I might as well save me a bit of material :)

cheers

James
Title: Re: The British Invasion of Japan! *A period house wip 27.09.15*
Post by: Andym on September 28, 2015, 08:39:47 PM: I see pretty pictures, i comment! Reading is too intellectual for me!! ;)
Title: Re: The British Invasion of Japan! *A period house wip 27.09.15*
Post by: carlos marighela on September 29, 2015, 02:51:45 AM: That is an absolute cracker :-* The fact that it can also serve as a piggy bank for the nimble fingered is just an added bonus.
Title: Re: The British Invasion of Japan! *A period house wip 27.09.15*
Post by: pocoloco on September 29, 2015, 11:24:08 AM: Very nice, the new building, even with the round roof windows (yes, I read they will be covered), but when do we get to see some new troops? :)
Title: Re: The British Invasion of Japan! *A period house wip 27.09.15*
Post by: rokurota on October 01, 2015, 12:14:57 PM: Very nice! :-*
Title: Re: The British Invasion of Japan! *A period house wip 27.09.15*
Post by: OSHIROmodels on January 10, 2016, 11:24:12 PM: Decide to look at the steamship again after playing Shogun Total War: Fall of the Samurai. I think the ships are fairly generic and I e spent a long time trying to research what sort of ships would've been in the locale at the time with limited (at least as far as images go) success.

So, I'm going to stick with STW:FS and improvise and make accurate where I can.

(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Meiji%20Edo/steam%20ships/DC1D4977-F085-416A-817D-E9F0F913F93D_zpsyszr9ni6.jpg)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Meiji%20Edo/steam%20ships/ECF029E2-4538-454F-BE75-B02AD03EF800_zpsw1hcyv0h.jpg)

Still a long way to go of course and my main worry is getting the side planking right of which a tester can be seen above.

I'm sure it will work out in the end :)
Title: Re: The British Invasion of Japan! *Continuing the steam ship 10.01.16*
Post by: pocoloco on January 11, 2016, 06:15:27 AM: Great start! 8)

That planking looks good so far me thinks.

You seem to churn out things on all fronts now! :D
Title: Re: The British Invasion of Japan! *Continuing the steam ship 10.01.16*
Post by: von Lucky on January 11, 2016, 07:59:19 AM: Very nice, reminds me of something else you were building... :D
Title: Re: The British Invasion of Japan! *Continuing the steam ship 10.01.16*
Post by: OSHIROmodels on January 11, 2016, 08:06:52 AM: Yeah, I noticed that ::) lol

cheers

James
Title: Re: The British Invasion of Japan! *Continuing the steam ship 10.01.16*
Post by: olyreed on January 11, 2016, 08:19:59 AM: Looking great
Title: Re: The British Invasion of Japan! *Continuing the steam ship 10.01.16*
Post by: mysteriousbill on January 11, 2016, 08:15:51 PM: Who makes the Resin Dahlgrens?
Title: Re: Meiji period buildings *Coastal battery 31.08.13*
Post by: OSHIROmodels on January 11, 2016, 08:30:42 PM: HLBSC

http://www.hlbs.co.uk/ (http://www.hlbs.co.uk/)

cheers

James
Title: Re: The British Invasion of Japan! *Continuing the steam ship 10.01.16*
Post by: OSHIROmodels on February 08, 2016, 06:53:54 PM: Well, I've actually painted my first full figures since last years LPL, talk about burn out lol

Two British naval officers from Copplestone, lovely sculpts and something quite simple to get back in the swing of painting.

(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Meiji%20Edo/Brits/300ccd41-ceb0-4c04-9e6b-26c730e9b1c3_zpsgax9ywth.jpg)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Meiji%20Edo/Brits/e7bff81a-1cf1-4be9-8888-423a96bfcaef_zps9n2packd.jpg)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Meiji%20Edo/Brits/5d73e624-bf28-442a-858b-a5aba3c4c2b7_zps5oqzbtxl.jpg)

Currently got some more Japanese and Brits on the go. To be honest I got inspired by the Perry article in this months WI, 'The Battle for Fort Ontario'. Seeing all those red coats got my mojo up and running :D

cheers

James
Title: Re: The British Invasion of Japan! *Two British naval officers 08.0.16*
Post by: Mason on February 08, 2016, 07:01:24 PM: Nicely done, mate.
:-*

Good to see you have your brush wielding mojo back.
That is one of the reasons I avoid the LPL....my painting mojo is delicate enough at the best of times.

Now I am considering seeking out WI this month..... ::)
Title: Re: The British Invasion of Japan! *Two British naval officers 08.0.16*
Post by: pocoloco on February 08, 2016, 07:05:09 PM: Nice work mr. JB :)

More to come soon?
Title: Re: The British Invasion of Japan! *Two British naval officers 08.0.16*
Post by: Blackwolf on February 08, 2016, 07:33:00 PM: Nice painting James!
Title: Re: The British Invasion of Japan! *Two British naval officers 08.0.16*
Post by: OSHIROmodels on February 08, 2016, 07:57:18 PM: Many thanks gents :)

Quote from: pocoloco on February 08, 2016, 07:05:09 PM
More to come soon?

Oh yes, maybe even tonight :o

cheers

James
Title: Re: The British Invasion of Japan! *Two British naval officers 08.0.16*
Post by: olyreed on February 08, 2016, 08:15:01 PM: Great minis and great, painting. I read the Perry article at the weekend, those redcoats would look great in a Japanese setting
Title: Re: The British Invasion of Japan! *Two British naval officers 08.0.16*
Post by: Mason on February 08, 2016, 08:16:17 PM: Quote from: jimbibbly on February 08, 2016, 07:57:18 PM
Oh yes, maybe even tonight :o

:o
Careful!
Title: Re: The British Invasion of Japan! *Two British naval officers 08.0.16*
Post by: rokurota on February 08, 2016, 08:20:34 PM: Very nice mate! ;)
Title: Re: The British Invasion of Japan! *Two British naval officers 08.0.16*
Post by: Constable Bertrand on February 08, 2016, 08:32:12 PM: Stunning shading and blending mate. 8)

Cheers
Matt
Title: Re: The British Invasion of Japan! *Two British naval officers 08.0.16*
Post by: Malamute on February 08, 2016, 10:03:41 PM: Quote from: jimbibbly on February 08, 2016, 07:57:18 PM
Many thanks gents :)

Oh yes, maybe even tonight :o

cheers

James

Well? We"re waiting!

Splendid work on those naval chaps. :-*
Title: Re: The British Invasion of Japan! *Two British naval officers 08.0.16*
Post by: Captain Blood on February 08, 2016, 10:29:43 PM: Lush.
Title: Re: The British Invasion of Japan! *Two British naval officers 08.0.16*
Post by: Silent Invader on February 08, 2016, 11:17:32 PM: Most excellent James

More, more, more!!!
Title: Re: The British Invasion of Japan! *Two British naval officers 08.0.16*
Post by: OSHIROmodels on February 09, 2016, 12:25:35 AM: Cheers again fellas :)

Clamour and you shall receive ;)

The infantry man is actually a conversion using a Perry BIF body and a Bac Ninh head, seems to work quite well. Still a nobori to go on the pole but it's late.

(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Meiji%20Edo/Japanese/fdd19d20-9ae8-44ca-aaf5-9d627bc3d775_zpsyoiy3du9.jpg)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Meiji%20Edo/Japanese/88561c6e-0569-4c0f-82ef-e7cf04bad2b0_zpseoze8vxn.jpg)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Meiji%20Edo/Japanese/0f74ea8d-54b6-4fe6-ac09-a280717033b9_zpsr4m2bzhx.jpg)

And here's a rather cramped and slightly blurry shot of all the Japanese I've painted so far... Not many I'll grant you but I'm getting there :)

(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Meiji%20Edo/Japanese/74c84ff9-7bb0-48dd-ac9f-22b1d906e5ba_zpsoz6tlzc8.jpg)

cheers

James
Title: Re: The British Invasion of Japan! *Naval officers and some Japanese 09.02.16*
Post by: pocoloco on February 09, 2016, 09:48:03 AM: Most excellent looking little force there :-*

How large forces you need to wage a war? :)
Title: Re: The British Invasion of Japan! *Naval officers and some Japanese 09.02.16*
Post by: olyreed on February 09, 2016, 10:04:02 AM: Quick question, how are the houses you were doing for this period coming along?

your getting a great collection together, looking forward to seeing more
Title: Re: The British Invasion of Japan! *Naval officers and some Japanese 09.02.16*
Post by: rokurota on February 09, 2016, 11:36:43 AM: Nice! :)
Title: Re: The British Invasion of Japan! *Naval officers and some Japanese 09.02.16*
Post by: OSHIROmodels on February 09, 2016, 05:58:32 PM: Quote from: pocoloco on February 09, 2016, 09:48:03 AM
How large forces you need to wage a war? :)

Two, one on either side ;)

Dunno how many I'm aiming for though, just keep going I suppose like most other projects I do ::) lol

Quote from: olyreed on February 09, 2016, 10:04:02 AM
Quick question, how are the houses you were doing for this period coming along?

Very slowly but I might get the large warehouse out again soon.

cheers

James
Title: Re: The British Invasion of Japan! *Naval officers and some Japanese 09.02.16*
Post by: OSHIROmodels on February 10, 2016, 12:58:45 AM: Got a few more figures done tonight. Three Japanese and three Brits :)

(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Meiji%20Edo/Brits/0862974a-df58-480e-841a-a6b86bc83079_zps7mv6x47f.jpg)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Meiji%20Edo/Brits/ae07241b-a184-406b-b85e-380723ae407a_zpsmkql47n5.jpg)

The sharp eyed amongst you might notice that I've used Colour Sargent Bourne's body and a Perry BIF head.

And here is a shot of all the Brits so far...

(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Meiji%20Edo/Brits/3ec682a7-1c23-46a4-9cce-1b5a4a9d7200_zpsfqx61gb8.jpg)

cheers

James
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Post by: Silent Invader on February 10, 2016, 01:24:00 AM: Top job Bibbly-San 8)
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Post by: olyreed on February 10, 2016, 07:32:01 AM: wonderful work, can i ask what paints you use for your Japanese skin, i am getting frustated with the ones I use
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Post by: OSHIROmodels on February 10, 2016, 08:46:04 AM: It's the Foundry oriental triad. I did have my own mix but gw changed their colours and it eventually ran out.

cheers

James
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Post by: Malamute on February 10, 2016, 08:58:13 AM: Lovely stuff, especially the Brits ;D

You most definitely have found your painting Mojo again. ;)
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Post by: rokurota on February 10, 2016, 10:26:35 PM: Very nice James, I want to see the nobory finished and some Satsuma guys. ;)
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Post by: Mason on February 10, 2016, 11:19:43 PM: Well done, sir.
That middle Brit looks especially good.
:-* :-*

Quote from: Malamute on February 10, 2016, 08:58:13 AM
You most definitely have found your painting Mojo again. ;)

He certainly has.
Full throttle from the Flapmeister!
:D
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Post by: Dr DeAth on February 11, 2016, 12:56:48 AM: Top brushwork there Mr Bibbly
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Post by: Hammers on February 11, 2016, 04:32:33 AM: Very nice hilighting on the dark blue. I think I am overdoing them on my dark colors.
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Post by: OSHIROmodels on February 11, 2016, 07:11:01 AM: Thanks chaps :)

Quote from: Hammers on February 11, 2016, 04:32:33 AM
Very nice hilighting on the dark blue. I think I am overdoing them on my dark colors.

To be honest, they look totally wrong before varnishing. It took me a few attempts to realise this. The highlights are used sparingly and only on the upper edges.

cheers

James
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Post by: Dewbakuk on February 13, 2016, 10:18:33 AM: Very nice Bibbles. Is the naval uniform done in the same colours as the Japanese one?

I'm currently ignoring a twitch to do Port Arthur Russians.
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Post by: OSHIROmodels on February 13, 2016, 10:33:03 AM: Quote from: Dewbakuk on February 13, 2016, 10:18:33 AM
Is the naval uniform done in the same colours as the Japanese one?

It is yes. Keeps it easy as I can paint both types at the same time if necessary.

Scratch that itch :D

cheers

James
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Post by: War In 15MM on March 06, 2016, 10:40:39 PM: Beautiful stuff! Richard
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Post by: pocoloco on March 07, 2016, 07:32:02 AM: Quote from: jimbibbly on February 09, 2016, 05:58:32 PM
Two, one on either side ;)

You cheeky git you! >:(

Quote from: jimbibbly on February 09, 2016, 05:58:32 PM

Dunno how many I'm aiming for though, just keep going I suppose like most other projects I do ::) lol

Well that means more for us to google, for ever and for ever :D
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Post by: olyreed on March 09, 2016, 01:53:49 PM: Just looking through this thread again for inspiration, I know the French and USA were there around the same time, would you know what minis you would use for these?
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Post by: OSHIROmodels on March 09, 2016, 07:17:49 PM: Not at the moment no although I do have a couple of (slightly blurry) photos of a model at the Goryokaku fort observation deck/museum. It's of a meeting between Perry and Japanese officials. The figures dipicted are marines but they would certainly do for figures in a wargame of it. I haven't looked to see if there is anything suitable yet though.

Quite possibly Franco-Prussian war figures for the French (and Germans) and Footsore are doing a range for them as the Foundry ones might be a bit small.

(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Meiji%20Edo/DSCF2061_zpscituscm3.jpg)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Meiji%20Edo/DSCF2060_zpsijcu6ozs.jpg)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Meiji%20Edo/DSCF2059_zpsikkf3sfb.jpg)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Meiji%20Edo/DSCF2058_zpszmsgx6cj.jpg)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Meiji%20Edo/DSCF2057_zpsq9vagrtg.jpg)

cheers

James
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Post by: NurgleHH on March 09, 2016, 08:54:10 PM: Quote from: jimbibbly on March 09, 2016, 07:17:49 PM
It's of a meeting between Perry and Japanese officials.

cheers

James

The twins are everywhere. Is it Allan or Michael?
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Post by: olyreed on March 10, 2016, 08:29:03 AM: These could work for US?
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Post by: rokurota on March 10, 2016, 08:45:03 AM: For me, they could work very well.
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Post by: carlos marighela on March 10, 2016, 08:49:28 AM: I suppose it depends on whether you want them in dress uniforms or fatigues. If fatigues then just use US figures from the Mexican American War. Old Glory and First Corps both do 28mm ranges although neither is especially pretty.
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Post by: OSHIROmodels on March 10, 2016, 08:57:34 AM: Dress uniform always looks good ;)

Looks like another Foundry order will be going in then ::)

cheers

James
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Post by: olyreed on March 10, 2016, 11:04:32 AM: this might need a bit of work but a possibility, I will stop at this as I am derailing your thread, sorry
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Post by: OSHIROmodels on March 10, 2016, 01:15:42 PM: Derail away mate, thems is loverly :D

Whereabouts might they be from?

cheers

James
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Post by: Malamute on March 10, 2016, 01:35:47 PM: Quote from: jimbibbly on March 10, 2016, 01:15:42 PM
Derail away mate, thems is loverly :D

Whereabouts might they be from?

cheers

James

I'd take a guess at Perry Miniatures Carlist Wars?
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Post by: olyreed on March 10, 2016, 01:37:17 PM: yes indeed

isabellino troops,

might order the command group, couple of figs there might be useful
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Post by: OSHIROmodels on March 10, 2016, 02:00:21 PM: Is the Perry range the 3rd war? (On my phone and can't connect to their website).

cheers

James
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Post by: olyreed on March 10, 2016, 02:04:51 PM: 1st war 1833 - 1840

Ordered the foundry pack, will put up a comparison when i get them through
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Post by: OSHIROmodels on May 21, 2016, 02:17:16 PM: Got some more figures done for this project. It's ticking along nicely :)

First some more Brits, a standard bearer and two infantry. Also a very small unit shot.

(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Meiji%20Edo/Brits/429125fd-6a91-408d-90f2-0df8d7744f29_zpsrvbqxm94.jpg)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Meiji%20Edo/Brits/1f45322c-c617-4ee9-99e3-67abf82e7838_zpsobx1i789.jpg)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Meiji%20Edo/Brits/461c17ad-278f-4807-8023-14a81b6ac0d5_zpsdh52rdug.jpg)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Meiji%20Edo/Brits/a7f31e70-b1ad-4933-960e-bb75db3be6ed_zpso55gch7p.jpg)

Then some more Japanese. I finished the nobori and added five more infantry :)

(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Meiji%20Edo/Japanese/be2447b7-e98b-48d7-8b47-6f0c7b745897_zps5xhfwsf8.jpg)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Meiji%20Edo/Japanese/e015362e-0a4f-40c6-8043-a8e83c928801_zpswddqc5hw.jpg)

cheers

James
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Post by: Mason on May 21, 2016, 02:21:04 PM: Nice work, mate.
Especially on that red.
:-* :-*

Still finding time to colour likkal men in whilst planning out the Taj Mahal build, I see.
:D
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Post by: olyreed on May 21, 2016, 03:01:36 PM: Great work. Coming together nicely, I have still got three packs of bif to paint up, and these are very inspirational.

Love the nobori :-* :-*
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Post by: Jeff965 on May 21, 2016, 03:05:52 PM: Lovely stuff matey, jacket and trouser colour is spot on.
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Post by: Silent Invader on May 21, 2016, 03:13:47 PM: What everyone else said! :-*
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Post by: Malamute on May 21, 2016, 03:44:15 PM: Quote from: Silent Invader on May 21, 2016, 03:13:47 PM
What everyone else said! :-*

What everyone else including 'Im said ;D

Tidy brushwork :)
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Post by: Captain Blood on May 21, 2016, 06:44:08 PM: Fine work on those Perry BIF figures :-*
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Post by: rokurota on May 21, 2016, 08:07:24 PM: Great work mate!
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Post by: OSHIROmodels on May 22, 2016, 06:57:14 AM: Many thanks for the replies chaps :)

Some more terrain next I think :)

cheers

James
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Post by: Captain Darling on May 22, 2016, 07:08:59 AM: Great figures, everyone else has covered what I could say about them.

But I must add your clear movement trays looks great too especially the curvy command one, I assume since you obviously have a laser cutter you did them yourself.
Title: Re: The British Invasion of Japan! *More Japanese and Brits 21.05.16*
Post by: OSHIROmodels on May 22, 2016, 07:35:57 AM: Quote from: Captain Darling on May 22, 2016, 07:08:59 AM
But I must add your clear movement trays looks great too especially the curvy command one, I assume since you obviously have a laser cutter you did them yourself.

Certainly do and they will be on my website as soon as the shopping trolly is sorted next month (I hope) :)

cheers

James
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Post by: Dr DeAth on May 22, 2016, 08:18:15 AM: Top Job - coming along nicely
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Post by: Romark on May 22, 2016, 12:36:17 PM: Nice work on those Brits,lovely. :)
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Post by: OSHIROmodels on May 29, 2016, 08:27:53 PM: Cheers :)

Got some long waiting terrain 99% finished.

A small shop/store house. Still got the rear door to do, add merchandise and probably paint the shoji screen.

(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Meiji%20Edo/80f9250d-d859-426d-a1de-bdf86ce6ac56_zpstfbycpbh.jpg)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Meiji%20Edo/456d4276-ba03-4e76-a2ed-76cf264907a5_zpszlm7pd9g.jpg)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Meiji%20Edo/77f2f1c1-7b7e-4eaa-9ff5-69f81001fc66_zpsqa9juber.jpg)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Meiji%20Edo/5d805004-145d-4909-9db5-fc2de601d80b_zps243wazme.jpg)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Meiji%20Edo/5370f053-ad90-4da5-b842-e96c60f2ddad_zpsrnbr8rze.jpg)

You'll have to excuse the cramped pictures as I've finished this off at my folks whilst on a bank holiday break :D

cheers

James
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Post by: olyreed on May 29, 2016, 08:51:59 PM: :-* :-* :-* :-* stunning work. I want some ;)
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Post by: Keith on May 29, 2016, 08:55:45 PM: Bloody marvellous James!
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Post by: Silent Invader on May 29, 2016, 09:20:22 PM: Nicely done James 8)
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Post by: marianas_gamer on May 29, 2016, 11:39:04 PM: Very nice James! :-*
Lon
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Post by: Hammers on May 30, 2016, 07:26:09 AM: Jim this is, as always, top shelf.

I have a question, however, as my mind seems to work somewhat differently than yours:

Your builds are very tidy, do you ever consider making (or modding) your building to a more crooked, organic appearance? Like busting up a straight corner of a building or making them look in a need of some repair?
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Post by: rokurota on May 30, 2016, 08:39:48 AM: Very nice work!
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Post by: Svennn on May 30, 2016, 09:30:29 AM: That is very very nice :-*
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Post by: OSHIROmodels on May 30, 2016, 09:55:58 AM: Thanks for the comments chaps :)

Quote from: Hammers on May 30, 2016, 07:26:09 AM
I have a question, however, as my mind seems to work somewhat differently than yours:

Your builds are very tidy, do you ever consider making (or modding) your building so a more crooked, organic appearance? Like busting up a straight corner of a building or making them look in a need of some repair?

It's a good question. The actual building that this one is modelled on is still in good condition and would've been 'perfect' when built as are most of the Japanese building I do.

I suppose for most other buildings there are three main reasons, first is it's easier for me and the laser to produce square edged buildings, secondly it depends on the material (usually acrylic) and thirdly it's the architectural modeller in me ;)

The Spanish buildings I made recently are all wonky as I made them completely from scratch.

The thing to remember is that most buildings for the periods I make are from that period and would be fairly newly built (that's my excuse anyway ;) ).

cheers

James
Title: Re: The British Invasion of Japan! *Small shop/store house 29.05.16*
Post by: von Lucky on May 30, 2016, 12:26:39 PM: Quote from: jimbibbly on May 30, 2016, 09:55:58 AM
and thirdly it's the architectural modeller in me

Totally get this (that's why I am strangely drawn to DeafNala's builds). Lovely stuff, as always. And nicely painted too.
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Post by: Hammers on May 30, 2016, 01:11:47 PM: Quote from: jimbibbly on May 30, 2016, 09:55:58 AM
Thanks for the comments chaps :)

It's a good question. The actual building that this one is modelled on is still in good condition and would've been 'perfect' when built as are most of the Japanese building I do.

I suppose for most other buildings there are three main reasons, first is it's easier for me and the laser to produce square edged buildings, secondly it depends on the material (usually acrylic) and thirdly it's the architectural modeller in me ;)

The Spanish buildings I made recently are all wonky as I made them completely from scratch.

The thing to remember is that most buildings for the periods I make are from that period and would be fairly newly built (that's my excuse anyway ;) ).

cheers

James

Check.
Title: Re: The British Invasion of Japan! *Small shop/store house 29.05.16*
Post by: olyreed on September 26, 2016, 12:41:05 PM: Just a quick question, what minis would you use for the British navy of this period?
Title: Re: The British Invasion of Japan! *Small shop/store house 29.05.16*
Post by: OSHIROmodels on September 26, 2016, 02:07:40 PM: I've bought some of the Copplestone naval brigade. The weapons are a bit out but they are lovely sculpts. There's also the Perry Sudan naval brigade but they're a bit out as well. Depends on how accurate you want them.

cheers

James
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Post by: olyreed on September 26, 2016, 02:43:56 PM: Don't think anyone will notice what type of weapon they have, will have a look at both
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Post by: OSHIROmodels on September 26, 2016, 07:19:21 PM: You've probably got the below image but just in case.

(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Meiji%20Edo/B0E472A4-1541-47D8-8E18-057819DD1B3C_zpsfrmsljge.jpg)

cheers

James
Title: Re: The British Invasion of Japan! *Small shop/store house 29.05.16*
Post by: olyreed on September 26, 2016, 07:25:27 PM: Cheers James, I will order some, getting back into the period after getting Bac Ninh s Shinsengumi
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Post by: OSHIROmodels on September 26, 2016, 07:30:31 PM: Jolly good :D

cheers

James
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Post by: Malamute on September 26, 2016, 09:57:46 PM: Them's some big guns. :o
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Post by: olyreed on September 27, 2016, 11:07:27 AM: would the uniform colours be the same as the ones shown on the perrys minis
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Post by: OSHIROmodels on September 27, 2016, 06:56:49 PM: Pretty much I reckon, yes.

cheers

James
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Post by: juergen c. olk on September 28, 2016, 03:44:03 AM: Incredible work as always.
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Post by: OSHIROmodels on October 12, 2016, 10:47:22 PM: Got my shinsengumi order through and am currently cleaning them up (not much cleaning to do to be honest) but I thought I'd do a little conversion of a leader figure, and here he is.

(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Meiji%20Edo/Japanese/5BB3B91B-0AE6-410F-81F7-98C919704243_zpsk7230y5x.jpg)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Meiji%20Edo/Japanese/98AA020B-4EEC-4280-B394-C5F658944B3A_zpszui0vjqp.jpg)

It's a Perry samurai head and a plastic Perry ACW pistol arm. Hopefully just different enough to look the part :)

I'm going to be painting some of my own stuff this weekend and he will be part of that (along with the shinsengumi).

cheers

James
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Post by: Jeff965 on October 12, 2016, 10:49:35 PM: Nice work, looking forward to seeing him coloured in matey :)
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Post by: rokurota on October 12, 2016, 11:58:45 PM: Very original! ;)
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Post by: olyreed on October 13, 2016, 08:35:35 AM: That's a good idea, you may have to consider the idea stolen
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Post by: OSHIROmodels on October 13, 2016, 09:40:00 AM: Thanks chaps :)

Steal away mate, steal away although it might be best to wait until he's painted because it might not look right :?

cheers

James
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Post by: Malamute on October 13, 2016, 10:43:30 AM: Nice conversion, he looks the part. ;D
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Post by: archiduque on October 15, 2016, 12:40:00 PM: Excellent! ;)
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Post by: OSHIROmodels on December 28, 2016, 08:21:42 PM: Aha! I finally got these buggers based and varnished (they've been languishing on my 'to do' shelf for months :?).

There's enough for a small game now :D

(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Meiji%20Edo/Brits/1C0C8C12-D2DF-4F16-992F-89D38CEB0A2A_zpsnt3axznx.jpg)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Meiji%20Edo/Brits/87507960-CB4D-488B-9566-1E5592B704E8_zpst6xb9ya7.jpg)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Meiji%20Edo/Brits/4D02606F-BBDB-48CA-9F17-671CDF88B0BF_zpsa2fll79y.jpg)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Meiji%20Edo/Brits/39CD511A-9BCF-450C-803D-6001143F4F76_zpsjymuhlwh.jpg)

i know I need another flag and it's coming at some point ;D

Some Shinsengumi next I think and then some naval brigade :D

cheers

James
Title: Re: The British Invasion of Japan! *A small BIF force finished 28.12.16*
Post by: Captain Blood on December 28, 2016, 08:52:03 PM: They've turned out very nicely James.
I spot a converted Hicks/Empress Colour Sergeant Bourne in there too... :)
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Post by: olyreed on December 28, 2016, 09:29:41 PM: Great looking units, mine are still in the painting queue
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Post by: Jeff965 on December 28, 2016, 09:30:56 PM: Lovely stuff matey :-*
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Post by: carlos marighela on December 28, 2016, 09:52:19 PM: Those are bloody lovely! Is there no end to your talents?
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Post by: OSHIROmodels on December 28, 2016, 09:54:23 PM: Thanks chaps :)

Quote from: Captain Blood on December 28, 2016, 08:52:03 PM
I spot a converted Hicks/Empress Colour Sergeant Bourne in there too... :)

Yup, I think he'll pass muster from a distance :D

Quote from: carlos marighela on December 28, 2016, 09:52:19 PM
Is there no end to your talents?

Most definitely there is lol

cheers

James
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Post by: carlos marighela on December 29, 2016, 02:14:28 AM: It's reaching the bottom shelves on supermarket aisles that's your Achilles heel eh?
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Post by: juergen c. olk on December 29, 2016, 03:44:28 AM: outstanding looking figures..beautiful paint jobs...love the idea for gaming.
Title: Re: The British Invasion of Japan! *A small BIF force finished 28.12.16*
Post by: OSHIROmodels on December 29, 2016, 08:45:35 PM: Quote from: carlos marighela on December 29, 2016, 02:14:28 AM
It's reaching the bottom shelves on supermarket aisles that's your Achilles heel eh?

With my knees and back, yes :D
Title: Re: The British Invasion of Japan! *A small BIF force finished 28.12.16*
Post by: Mason on December 29, 2016, 11:38:10 PM: Great stuff, mate.
That is a really nice tidy force you have put together there.
:-* :-*

Quote from: carlos marighela on December 29, 2016, 02:14:28 AM
It's reaching the bottom shelves on supermarket aisles that's your Achilles heel eh?

He is OK with that as he has a small assistant for that kind of thing.
;)
Title: Re: The British Invasion of Japan! *A small BIF force finished 28.12.16*
Post by: pocoloco on December 30, 2016, 06:51:53 AM: That's a great looking unit! :-*

Enough for a small game you say? You have the opposition in the form of Mibu's wolves ready for them then? :)
Title: Re: The British Invasion of Japan! *A small BIF force finished 28.12.16*
Post by: Malamute on December 31, 2016, 05:32:58 PM: Nice to see them finished. SP2 here we come! lol
Title: Re: The British Invasion of Japan! *A small BIF force finished 28.12.16*
Post by: Romark on December 31, 2016, 07:24:28 PM: Nice looking unit James :)

Cheers

Keith
Title: Re: The British Invasion of Japan! *A small BIF force finished 28.12.16*
Post by: OSHIROmodels on December 31, 2016, 07:35:27 PM: Thanks gents :)

Quote from: pocoloco on December 30, 2016, 06:51:53 AM
You have the opposition in the form of Mibu's wolves ready for them then? :)

Primed and ready to go :)

Quote from: Malamute on December 31, 2016, 05:32:58 PM
SP2 here we come! lol

Are you sure lol

cheers

James
Title: Re: The British Invasion of Japan! *A small BIF force finished 28.12.16*
Post by: OSHIROmodels on January 07, 2017, 06:50:22 PM: We're going to be playing a small Boshin game next week and I thought I'd get a possible couple of buildings finished for it.

I've had this one in a state of almost completeness for a while now so it's a good opportunity to finish it off. A very simple build and based on one in Hakodate.

(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Meiji%20Edo/8F5F9704-6D13-40D4-AEDA-69750C235A2C_zpsvkssfxx0.jpg)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Meiji%20Edo/F4CB1EB0-8F4F-432F-B087-45DCD925EF14_zpsdmlvujog.jpg)

Just the door, windows and ground work to do.

cheers

James
Title: Re: The British Invasion of Japan! *A small BIF force finished 28.12.16*
Post by: AKULA on January 07, 2017, 07:02:30 PM: Very sharp, and crisp.

Just seen the pjs on those Brits as well....very jealous

:)
Title: Re: The British Invasion of Japan! *Small store house wip 07.01.17*
Post by: Vagabond on January 07, 2017, 07:11:16 PM: Excellent roof - looks the business. Your own manufacture I presume. ::)
Title: Re: The British Invasion of Japan! *Small store house wip 07.01.17*
Post by: olyreed on January 07, 2017, 07:16:00 PM: That's looking great, looking forward to your Boshin War report. Will you be using Sharp Practice?
Title: Re: The British Invasion of Japan! *Small store house wip 07.01.17*
Post by: OSHIROmodels on January 07, 2017, 07:17:58 PM: Thanks chaps :)

Quote from: AKULA on January 07, 2017, 07:02:30 PM
Just seen the pjs on those Brits as well....very jealous

:)

They certainly took long enough o_o

Quote from: Vagabond on January 07, 2017, 07:11:16 PM
Excellent roof - looks the business. Your own manufacture I presume. ::)

It is and I think I'll be putting the sheets up on the website once I've got enough stock.

Quote from: olyreed on January 07, 2017, 07:16:00 PM
That's looking great, looking forward to your Boshin War report. Will you be using Sharp Practice?

SP2 apparently although Nick hasn't read the rules yet lol

cheers

James
Title: Re: The British Invasion of Japan! *Small store house wip 07.01.17*
Post by: Silent Invader on January 07, 2017, 07:25:09 PM: Nick will never read the rules.....

Looking great James 8)
Title: Re: The British Invasion of Japan! *Small store house wip 07.01.17*
Post by: OSHIROmodels on January 07, 2017, 07:32:22 PM: Quote from: Silent Invader on January 07, 2017, 07:25:09 PM
Nick will never read the rules.....

Yeah, I know :(

lol

We'll just wing it as per usual :D

cheers

James
Title: Re: The British Invasion of Japan! *Small store house wip 07.01.17*
Post by: olyreed on January 07, 2017, 07:37:33 PM: Just watch out if you are fielding breech loaders, bloody dangerous, got some Boshin war stuff out to paint tomorrow at the moment,

Hope you take plenty of pics
😁
Title: Re: The British Invasion of Japan! *Small store house wip 07.01.17*
Post by: rokurota on January 07, 2017, 09:23:00 PM: That's looking great, we want pictures!
By the way, we could to see Shinsengumi? ;)
Title: Re: The British Invasion of Japan! *Small store house wip 07.01.17*
Post by: OSHIROmodels on January 08, 2017, 12:48:01 AM: Got the building done. It look very European but many of the newer builds of the period were. For some of them it was jst the roof that would distinguish them from the 'originals'.

(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Meiji%20Edo/c3161fa7-bab7-4284-bbac-7236bc172fe7_zps2lhrrnjn.jpg)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Meiji%20Edo/19729d26-6beb-47b2-a55b-b3d5df52394b_zpstetdylk1.jpg)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Meiji%20Edo/c096d4f1-6505-489a-8293-54f46bb5f2cd_zpsydlrrv9m.jpg)

And here is a picture of the door before it got paitd to show that I do occasionally do things the traditional way ;)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Meiji%20Edo/F342BE56-CE16-4F02-8C3D-0A6D85FA7718_zpsfszfwnzz.jpg)

Battle is on Thursday and the report will probably be done the following weekend.

Quote from: rokurota on January 07, 2017, 09:23:00 PM
By the way, we could to see Shinsengumi? ;)

They are primed so who knows o_o
Title: Re: The British Invasion of Japan! *Small store house complete 08.01.17*
Post by: Silent Invader on January 08, 2017, 07:20:02 AM: Lovely, James :-* Very interesting too.

Yeah, it is (to ignorant me) European in appearance. When I casually glanced at the first post on it I actually read Hakodate as Harrogate ..... o_o :)
Title: Re: The British Invasion of Japan! *Small store house complete 08.01.17*
Post by: marianas_gamer on January 08, 2017, 08:01:01 AM: Really nice James! I have seen that that board (fascia?) below the eave line in Pre-WWII Japanese architecture in the Pacific (nanyo). It seems sort of a signature. Do you have any insight/ words of wisdom that you can pass on about this for us working in this region?
Lon
Title: Re: The British Invasion of Japan! *Small store house complete 08.01.17*
Post by: hallmarkFPS on January 08, 2017, 08:04:57 AM: your collection is growing nicely and all looks very impressive!
Title: Re: The British Invasion of Japan! *Small store house complete 08.01.17*
Post by: OSHIROmodels on January 08, 2017, 09:55:23 AM: Thanks gents :)

Quote from: marianas_gamer on January 08, 2017, 08:01:01 AM
Do you have any insight/ words of wisdom that you can pass on about this for us working in this region?
Lon

Not much I'm afraid Lon. As far as I can gather it's purely decorational although there might be a connection with the eaves of early buildings extending quite a way over the walls for store buildings as Japan can have quite heavy rain in it's monsoon season.

cheers

James
Title: Re: The British Invasion of Japan! *Small store house complete 08.01.17*
Post by: olyreed on January 08, 2017, 12:36:46 PM: Looks great 😍😍, shall put it on the list for commissioning
Title: Re: The British Invasion of Japan! *Small store house complete 08.01.17*
Post by: Vagabond on January 09, 2017, 09:41:50 PM: Very nice - I like the way you have distressed in small areas under the eves and round the windows, a good example of less is more.

Cheers
Title: Re: The British Invasion of Japan! *Small store house complete 08.01.17*
Post by: carlos marighela on January 10, 2017, 01:24:18 PM: That is bloody brilliant! What really makes it so, is the detail. I love the fact that you have captured the way grime accumulates around eaves and window frames.
Title: Re: The British Invasion of Japan! *Small store house complete 08.01.17*
Post by: commissarmoody on May 22, 2020, 12:44:31 PM: Bother, I got a wild hair to check out this old post, only to find that it was done in by the great photo bucket purge. :?
Title: Re: The British Invasion of Japan! *Small store house complete 08.01.17*
Post by: OSHIROmodels on May 22, 2020, 01:12:57 PM: Fear not. I will be starting a new thread for this project shortly :)
Title: Re: The British Invasion of Japan! *Small store house complete 08.01.17*
Post by: commissarmoody on May 22, 2020, 02:11:00 PM: Happy dance time. lol
Title: Re: The British Invasion of Japan! *Small store house complete 08.01.17*
Post by: OSHIROmodels on May 22, 2020, 02:25:35 PM: lol
Title: Re: The British Invasion of Japan! *Small store house complete 08.01.17*
Post by: Roo on May 22, 2020, 02:27:53 PM: Ooh goodie...any other nations involved? 😉