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Miniatures Adventure => The Second World War => Topic started by: Axebreaker on 06 October 2010, 07:00:57 PM

Title: The Rising Sun(Japanese WWII)
Post by: Axebreaker on 06 October 2010, 07:00:57 PM

Ever since viewing Helen Bachaus(Tank Girl) WWII Japanese I felt the need to try them out.I feel they are not often done and wanted to give them a go.
I was thinking of maybe of doing Japanese paratroops ,but opted for the regular Japanese army for the South West Pacific campaigns which Included Burma,Solomon Islands,New Guinea and similar locals.
The uniforms will be largely shades of green with some lighter green tops mixed in with darker greens to give variance as was typical of Japanese uniforms.
The miniature company I've started with is TAG,but I may mix in other companies.The set of rules I'm building for is Iron Ivan's Red Sun,Red Death.
First up are some Scouts who often acted as snipers when in a rearguard mission.These were some of the best trained troops the Japanese would field amongst their units and therefore these guys would be rated elite.One of the scouts is wearing a grass/reed camouflage  jacket that was used as a raincoat by Japanese farmers and Fishermen,but was also used by the Japanese army for it's camouflage ability.
I hope some of you find this interesting and let me know what you think.  :)

(http://i400.photobucket.com/albums/pp84/khraid/Japanese%20WWII/P1060488.jpg)

(http://i400.photobucket.com/albums/pp84/khraid/Japanese%20WWII/P1060490.jpg)

(http://i400.photobucket.com/albums/pp84/khraid/Japanese%20WWII/P1070172.jpg)

(http://i400.photobucket.com/albums/pp84/khraid/Japanese%20WWII/P1070170.jpg)

(http://i400.photobucket.com/albums/pp84/khraid/Japanese%20WWII/P1070165.jpg)

(http://i400.photobucket.com/albums/pp84/khraid/Japanese%20WWII/P1070168.jpg)

(http://i400.photobucket.com/albums/pp84/khraid/Japanese%20WWII/P1070173.jpg)

(http://i400.photobucket.com/albums/pp84/khraid/Japanese%20WWII/P1070176-1.jpg)

Christopher

Title: Re: The Rising Sun(Japanese WWII)
Post by: Svennn on 06 October 2010, 07:06:54 PM

They are wonderful. You have managed to make them very colourful yet still look "right" if you know what I mean.

I like the TAG figures, I'm a little biased as I know the guys there pretty well, and have been tempted a few times and yet again now seeing yours.

Title: Re: The Rising Sun(Japanese WWII)
Post by: Helen on 06 October 2010, 07:27:56 PM

Very nice work Chris. The Japanese have really painted up well and lovely basing too.

Looking forward in seeing more.

Cheers,

Helen

Title: Re: The Rising Sun(Japanese WWII)
Post by: Dr.Falkenhayn on 06 October 2010, 07:30:32 PM

very nicely painted!Looking forward to see more  :o Are you going to have Japanese Tanks as well?
Grüsse aus der Schweiz!

Title: Re: The Rising Sun(Japanese WWII)
Post by: Johnnytodd on 06 October 2010, 07:49:42 PM

They look great!!

Title: Re: The Rising Sun(Japanese WWII)
Post by: marianas_gamer on 06 October 2010, 08:55:46 PM

Great minis!

Title: Re: The Rising Sun(Japanese WWII)
Post by: Axebreaker on 06 October 2010, 09:07:18 PM

@Everyone

Thank you!! :D

@Helen
You got the ball rolling! ;)

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You have managed to make them very colourful yet still look "right" if you know what I mean.

I do and I appreciate the comment. :)

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Are you going to have Japanese Tanks as well?

Yes,I probably will as Company B makes some excellent Japanese tanks,just won't be able to for some time yet.

Christopher

Title: Re: The Rising Sun(Japanese WWII)
Post by: Remington on 06 October 2010, 09:08:30 PM

What I said elsewhere and what Svennn said! :) Absolutely stunning, mate!

Title: Re: The Rising Sun(Japanese WWII)
Post by: Ray Rivers on 06 October 2010, 09:49:45 PM

 :-*

Super minis.  Can't wait to see more!

Title: Re: The Rising Sun(Japanese WWII)
Post by: commissarmoody on 06 October 2010, 10:09:09 PM

Oh wow! I am in love  :-*. Must stay strong must finish one project before i move onto another lol

Title: Re: The Rising Sun(Japanese WWII)
Post by: Axebreaker on 08 October 2010, 10:26:56 AM

Thank you guys. :)

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Must stay strong must finish one project before i move onto another Laugh

Yeah right,we all know how that story ends for each of us! lol

Christopher

Title: Re: The Rising Sun(Japanese WWII)
Post by: commissarmoody on 08 October 2010, 12:01:21 PM

I  am shocked! Shocked and appealed that you do not believe that I have any will power.  :D