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Title: Test of Honour - a few new buildings
Post by: Digits on April 19, 2021, 07:39:38 PM
Yup, a little heard of (well, not at all!) clan for scrapping in Feudal Japan.

Vodkafan and HasBeen only had to mention the chance of playing a little Samurai shenanigans and I’m sold....actually, I’m very easily sold these days...doesn’t take much!

I used to play the original role play game Bushido in my youth, some 35 years since, but I do love the idea of doing a small project (yes, I know, to add to a myriad of other small projects).

I don’t even really know what rules we will be playing, but I’m basing the minis individually then popping them on suitable sabot bases....

I think I’m having to catch up as there seems to be a few painted minis already coming out of the store cupboard.

I had a half painted mini so finished that off!

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/b76/DigitsDavid/0E5A3ADE-3EBB-45B4-BE1F-E45E05E95348.jpeg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds)

Unfortunately, he’s not put his armour on yet, so I need to get a few better equipped Samurai warriors.

However, before that, I thought I’d collect and paint a few foot soldiers, so I bought a few Ashigaru with teppo and with yari.

Starting with the arquebusiers, I cleaned up and based the Perry minis......I do like their minis, but BLOODY HELL!  why can’t their casting be better?!!

Anyway, finally done.

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/b76/DigitsDavid/D8AD39EC-2640-479D-AEC2-26A7B3B345C2.jpeg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds)

So...how to paint them?   I pondered a bit, James is doing his Blue (I’m crap at blue anyway) and Peter has both red and green troops!  I really like red...so instead of black armour and red tunic, I’m reversing that and opting for a red armour.

So here I am at the start.....base red applied.

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/b76/DigitsDavid/460FF9E1-BFEB-48B4-8B41-F84FC83A78EF.jpeg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds)
Title: Re: Digitomi Clan - Samurai Wars
Post by: fred on April 20, 2021, 07:14:31 AM
Great start.

When you said small project and skirmish, I was thinking about 6 figures. You are already double that!
Title: Re: Digitomi Clan - Samurai Wars
Post by: LazyStudent on April 20, 2021, 08:43:00 AM
Very nice start! Really like the red. Looks to be a good solid smooth base coat over black. Which for a red is impressive. Which brand do you use?

As for rules, there is Ronin, which is a brilliant skirmish game. Also some people have made Saga boards for Japan's clans. So that could be worth checking out.
Title: Re: Digitomi Clan - Samurai Wars
Post by: Digits on April 20, 2021, 10:33:05 AM
Cheers guys...early doors but I am working on these tonight. 

For the red, I use Mephiston red GW paint as a base. 

Rules wise I think the guys are looking at a modified Pikemans Lament but I have a copy of Ronin.....wouldn’t mind doing that at some point.

And Fred...did I say “ skirmish?”.......I think I said “ shenanigans”!    ;)
Title: Re: Digitomi Clan - Samurai Wars
Post by: has.been on April 20, 2021, 11:56:22 AM
Quote
When you said small project and skirmish, I was thinking about 6 figures. You are already double that!

Digits does NOT do small,
if you don't believe me just look at his tree project!

Quote
Rules wise I think the guys are looking at a modified Pikemans Lament but I have a copy of Ronin.....wouldn’t mind doing that at some point.

Yes we hope to try out Pikeman's Lament this week, but I too have,
& would like to try out Ronin.

Title: Re: Digitomi Clan - Samurai Wars
Post by: Digits on April 20, 2021, 12:13:03 PM
Yup....it’s a shame they don’t really have jungles in Japan!  :'(

Title: Re: Digitomi Clan - Samurai Wars
Post by: Scrubber on April 20, 2021, 12:20:49 PM
But you still have that huge box of bamboo waiting to be used.
Title: Re: Digitomi Clan - Samurai Wars
Post by: Digits on April 20, 2021, 12:32:15 PM
Oh yes....I do!    :D
Title: Re: Digitomi Clan - Samurai Wars
Post by: has.been on April 20, 2021, 04:25:20 PM
To show progress with this project.
First up three new paint jobs, to bring a 9 figure unit up to 12 figures.
Behind them, and in the following three pictures are the 9, all now based
on 25mm square bases.
The penultimate picture is of the figures that have been waiting, far too
long on the shelf, for some table-top action (hopefully Friday guys).
Oops, I've missed out the Cavalry & the General with his screen. Ah
well should get in front of the camera Friday.

The last picture is of the other three recent paint jobs. Not quite
finished, but fairly close.

Title: Re: Digitomi Clan - Samurai Wars
Post by: Digits on April 20, 2021, 04:35:13 PM
Ha!  My fella can take em all on!  lol

Just a bit for me to do to catch up then!

And if 12 man units is the norm....I already have to buy a few to make up my Ashigaru units!    Bugger!
Title: Re: Digitomi Clan - Samurai Wars
Post by: vodkafan on April 20, 2021, 11:25:12 PM

For the red, I use Mephiston red GW paint as a base. 



I knew it! I called it two days ago...
Title: Re: Digitomi Clan - Samurai Wars
Post by: Digits on April 20, 2021, 11:34:13 PM
That’s how ALL my reds start!   I’m sure I once told you...
Title: Re: Digitomi Clan - Samurai Wars
Post by: Digits on April 21, 2021, 06:19:48 PM
I’m not sure these will come to much, but whilst looking through my garage, I found a batch of minis I once planned for mythical Japanese gaming ( I got them after I stopped playing Bushido for which they were great!  :? )

They include oni, killer frogs, turtle dragon, naga, oriental dragon, female monk etc

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/b76/DigitsDavid/8EE05339-991C-4462-8494-4DBAD83284DA.jpeg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds)

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/b76/DigitsDavid/355FD856-DC3E-43C7-9614-AA8E3C9E9E5D.jpeg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds)
Title: Re: Digitomi Clan - Samurai Wars
Post by: has.been on April 21, 2021, 07:20:38 PM
David I too have some Japanese Mythical figures.
I was thinking of them as a mini project after I've
finished off the human stuff (A few figures & MDF
buildings).
Title: Re: Digitomi Clan - Samurai Wars
Post by: Scrubber on April 21, 2021, 09:18:43 PM
And there should be the Chinese dragon somewhere in one of the boxes.  lol

Did you keep any of the walls and building you started collecting.
Title: Re: Digitomi Clan - Samurai Wars
Post by: Digits on April 21, 2021, 10:36:25 PM
I don’t remember that mate!  :?
Title: Re: Digitomi Clan - Samurai Wars
Post by: has.been on April 24, 2021, 10:02:48 AM
First try out game. Follow the link for AAR, pictures & comments.

https://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=130964.msg1660607#msg1660607
Title: Re: Digitomi Clan - Samurai Wars
Post by: Zingara on May 15, 2021, 09:59:14 PM
Just re-read the battle report - stunning looking game. Look forward to the continuing saga. Seems that the rain has not eased up! One of the footpaths near me has water running across it - normally seen in winter. Sounds like a penalty to shooting for wet strings / gun powder :-).
Title: Re: Digitomi Clan - Samurai Wars
Post by: Kikuchiyo on May 16, 2021, 11:13:27 AM
I’m not sure these will come to much, but whilst looking through my garage, I found a batch of minis I once planned for mythical Japanese gaming ( I got them after I stopped playing Bushido for which they were great!  :? )

They include oni, killer frogs, turtle dragon, naga, oriental dragon, female monk etc

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/b76/DigitsDavid/8EE05339-991C-4462-8494-4DBAD83284DA.jpeg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds)

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/b76/DigitsDavid/355FD856-DC3E-43C7-9614-AA8E3C9E9E5D.jpeg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds)



looking forwad to see how those hobgoblins pain up - been thinking of getting some myself
Title: Re: Digitomi Clan - Samurai Wars
Post by: vodkafan on May 16, 2021, 10:33:16 PM
Those Oni remind me of the old Nick Lund Black Orcs... I wonder how we will work those (and a giant turtle) into Pikeman's Lament?
Title: Re: Digitomi Clan - Samurai Wars
Post by: Kikuchiyo on May 17, 2021, 09:46:42 AM
Those Oni remind me of the old Nick Lund Black Orcs... I wonder how we will work those (and a giant turtle) into Pikeman's Lament?

They are old grenadier hobgoblins - Nick Lund sculpted them around the same time as the chronicle range

(https://www.cs.cmu.edu/~tpope/sol/grenadier/images/9006.jpg)
Title: Re: Digitomi Clan - Samurai Wars
Post by: Digits on September 13, 2023, 08:30:00 PM
Reboot!

Ok….this died quickly so time to rethink.

Just back from holiday and I’ve been looking at “Test of Honor” from Grey for
Now games.

A game I can play on a three foot square that won’t need huge numbers if figures.

I have a few minis coming to get me started.   I think they are nearer 32mm than 28mm so the Perry Ashigaru probably won’t work.

As mentioned…I have “some” scenery already……a bamboo forest!

So I need to add a few buildings….probably Oshiro resin casts to get me started.

First minis hopefully arriving tomorrow so will aim to paint up the first shortly.

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/b76/DigitsDavid/IMG_0903.jpeg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds)

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/b76/DigitsDavid/IMG_0904.jpeg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds)
Title: Re: Digitomi Clan - Test of Honor - project reboot
Post by: EnclavedMicrostate on September 14, 2023, 07:46:04 AM
Nice paddies! How did you do those?
Title: Re: Digitomi Clan - Test of Honor - project reboot
Post by: Digits on September 14, 2023, 08:34:33 AM
Cheers….page 7 / 10 here.

https://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=98656.90
Title: Re: Digitomi Clan - Test of Honor - project reboot
Post by: EnclavedMicrostate on September 14, 2023, 08:37:13 AM
Thanks!
Title: Re: Digitomi Clan - Test of Honor - project reboot
Post by: has.been on September 14, 2023, 10:41:59 AM
An impressive amount of Bamboo there David.
Title: Re: Digitomi Clan - Test of Honor - project reboot
Post by: Digits on September 14, 2023, 11:51:54 AM
Thanks!  In itself will make a great setting for these games I think!

I have made enough now though…I doubt I will be trying to do many more bases! 🥴

Anyway, good news….my order from Grey for Now arrived.   The figures are 32mm but tbh, I have stood a few of my as yet unpainted Perry minis against them and I think a few certainly will mix in.

I have prepped and based a few samurai, the ones just arrived and a Perry, plus a Perry ninja.

I will paint up the first of these shortly.


I also received a set of Torii lanterns, pla prints, designed to take a bulb and battery.   I have butchered a couple of sets of cheap Poundland battery tea lights to fit them out with so I’m going to paint a couple of those up too….
Title: Re: Digitomi Clan - Test of Honor - project reboot
Post by: has.been on September 14, 2023, 01:12:12 PM
Wow! You're gonna do all of that while dictating your orders for Casevil?  :D :D :D
Title: Re: Digitomi Clan - Test of Honor - project reboot
Post by: Digits on September 14, 2023, 03:54:39 PM
Orders sent fella!

So I have eight of these lanterns and I’m just bulbing up the other four.  Should add an element of mood setting to the games…especially in the haunted bamboo forest!

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/b76/DigitsDavid/IMG_4446.jpeg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds)

Title: Re: Digitomi Clan - Test of Honor - project reboot
Post by: has.been on September 14, 2023, 03:58:34 PM
Nice work. Orders received too.
Title: Re: Digitomi Clan - Test of Honor - project reboot
Post by: Digits on September 16, 2023, 07:44:17 PM
Ta.

Ok painted my first GFN Samurai.   Nice clean figures.

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/b76/DigitsDavid/IMG_0971.jpeg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds)

And good news is I think they will mix with the few Perry minis I have too.

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/b76/DigitsDavid/IMG_0974.jpeg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds)
Title: Re: Digitomi Clan - Test of Honor - project reboot
Post by: Digits on September 18, 2023, 10:00:35 AM
Two more done

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/b76/DigitsDavid/IMG_0975.jpeg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds)

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/b76/DigitsDavid/IMG_0976.jpeg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds)

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/b76/DigitsDavid/IMG_0977.jpeg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds)

Title: Re: Digitomi Clan - Test of Honor - project reboot
Post by: has.been on September 18, 2023, 10:24:26 AM
Nice.
Title: Re: Digitomi Clan - Test of Honor - project reboot
Post by: blacksoilbill on September 18, 2023, 01:18:02 PM
Very nice indeed.
Title: Re: Digitomi Clan - Test of Honor - project reboot
Post by: Digits on September 19, 2023, 09:04:23 AM
Thanks chaps.   

I can’t really work black, so quick and dirty ninja!

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/b76/DigitsDavid/IMG_0981.jpeg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds)
Title: Re: Digitomi Clan - Test of Honor - project reboot
Post by: Mr. White on September 19, 2023, 02:24:11 PM
The black on the ninja looks great to me. Where’s he from?
Beautiful table and minis!
Title: Re: Digitomi Clan - Test of Honor - project reboot
Post by: Digits on September 19, 2023, 02:31:31 PM
Perry miniature I think, cheers.
Title: Re: Digitomi Clan - Test of Honor - project reboot
Post by: EnclavedMicrostate on September 20, 2023, 10:42:15 AM
Can confirm; I've got one. https://www.perry-miniatures.com/product/sam41-ninja-various-weapons/
Title: Re: Digitomi Clan - Test of Honor - Ashigaru
Post by: Digits on September 20, 2023, 03:59:01 PM
Yup that’s the one.  Probably have the rest of the set somewhere too.


More progress with the GFN minis…..Ashigaru, mostly with yari.


(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/b76/DigitsDavid/IMG_0989.jpeg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds)

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/b76/DigitsDavid/IMG_0988.jpeg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds)

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/b76/DigitsDavid/IMG_0987.jpeg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds)

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/b76/DigitsDavid/IMG_0986.jpeg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds)

Title: Re: Digitomi Clan - Test of Honor - Ashigaru
Post by: Digits on September 21, 2023, 02:32:21 PM
Just ordered a couple wall sections and an Inn from Oshiro models….hopefully that will give me a little backdrop soon.   

I was looking through my bits boxes and found these…result!

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/b76/DigitsDavid/IMG_0990.jpeg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds)

I was also trawling through the internet and there is some cool looking printed scenics…….but then everyone is using it and their tables all look the same 🙁

So I’m trying to resist the urge to buy it, and will try to scratch a few bits like pond and zen gardens myself.  Looking at pictures of other peoples projects….the roads tend to feature a crazy paving type of theme.  It got me thinking…..I have a tonne and a half of slate in my garden…..


So, to make a test piece.

2mm plasticard……cut to about 7cm wide strips.  I will need to buy another sheet as this won’t be quite enough.  Bevel and distress edges so not too square.


(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/b76/DigitsDavid/IMG_0991.jpeg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds)

Then a quick trawl across by slate bed patio area for some flat sided chips, a quick wash…

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/b76/DigitsDavid/IMG_0992.jpeg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds)

Then superglue to secure to plate along with sand to fill gaps.  I think it works.  A bit rough for any cart wheels I will admit! Lol.  But I’m going to paint up this section and see how it looks before spending an hour in the garden digging up chips.

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/b76/DigitsDavid/IMG_0993.jpeg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds)
Title: Re: Digitomi Clan - Test of Honor - Ashigaru
Post by: Grumpy Gnome on September 21, 2023, 02:43:21 PM
So much to love in this thread! 👍
Title: Re: Test of Honor - Roads
Post by: Digits on September 21, 2023, 06:02:21 PM
Cheers fella….let’s hope so 😉

I ordered some more miniatures today.  The rogues and ruffians set plus some Ikko rebels that will help bolster the bandits that will be my first opfor.

The ruffians set has some interesting minis in it.

I also have the bow and arquebus Ashigaru to paint up yet so lots to come.



So the roads worked I think!  Just need to make more of them….

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/b76/DigitsDavid/IMG_0995.jpeg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds)

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/b76/DigitsDavid/IMG_0997.jpeg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds)


Quick set up…..Ninja attack!

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/b76/DigitsDavid/IMG_1020.jpeg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds)
Title: Re: Test of Honor - Roads
Post by: Digits on September 22, 2023, 05:05:48 PM
Now THAT’s service!

Ordered from eBay yesterday…arrived this am!   Thanks Wonky Head!

I ordered the rogues and ruffians the first of which I’ve just undercoated here!   Looking forward to painting these!  Also on paint table three Ashigaru with teppo and an unarmored Samurai.

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/b76/DigitsDavid/IMG_4464.jpeg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds)
Title: Re: Test of Honor - Roads
Post by: Kikuchiyo on September 23, 2023, 08:46:31 AM
Very cool collection
Title: Re: Test of Honor - Roads
Post by: Digits on September 25, 2023, 12:41:03 PM
Cheers.

Three Ashigaru with Teppo (arquebus).

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/b76/DigitsDavid/IMG_1069.jpeg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds)
Title: Re: Test of Honor - Roads
Post by: Khusru2 on September 27, 2023, 12:06:28 AM
Hi!
The roads look great!
Title: Re: Test of Honor - Rogues and Ruffians
Post by: Digits on September 27, 2023, 03:34:32 PM
Cheers fella.

So I have now ordered the rules and tokens etc, along with a few other minis, but I am close to having two viable opposing forces now.

Here are the first four of the ruffians set.

The Witch and the Widow

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/b76/DigitsDavid/IMG_1091.jpeg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds)

The Drunkard and the Drifter

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/b76/DigitsDavid/IMG_1088.jpeg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds)
Title: Re: Test of Honor - Rogues and Ruffians
Post by: has.been on September 27, 2023, 09:42:23 PM
Nice work David.
Title: Re: Test of Honor - Rogues and Ruffians
Post by: Mr. White on September 27, 2023, 10:39:55 PM
Fantastic! I've eyed these models to add to my Bandit Buntai.
Great work all around here!. I've shared this thread with some non-LAF buddies for inspiration.
Title: Re: Test of Honor - Rogues and Ruffians
Post by: Digits on September 27, 2023, 11:18:27 PM
Glad you like it, cheers.

Just ordered another clutch of buildings from Oshiro, which will keep me going for a bit I feel.

I have the Unlikely Allies and Ashigaru Scouts sets on order too.

Looking about, I feel a pack of Samurai from Steel Fist, a few alternate Ashigaru from Clash of Clans and a set of villagers may well be on the cards…..

But I have to say I’m trying to keep on top of the minis as I purchase them for this (something I’ve failed to do so on every other project I’ve started 😏) So,m they can probably wait!

Edit :

More roads under construction.

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/b76/DigitsDavid/IMG_1095.jpeg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds)
Title: Re: Test of Honor - Rogues and Ruffians
Post by: has.been on September 28, 2023, 07:01:43 AM
Quote
I’ve failed to do so on every other project I’ve started

You most definitely ain't alone there buddy.  lol lol lol
Title: Re: Test of Honor - Rogues and Ruffians
Post by: blacksoilbill on September 28, 2023, 08:49:36 AM
Lovely work on those.
Title: Re: Test of Honor - Rogues and Ruffians
Post by: Metternich on September 29, 2023, 02:33:08 PM
The Ruffians are excellent.  Particularly like the fellow drinking from the saki bottle.
Title: Re: Test of Honour - yotsume-gaki fences
Post by: Digits on September 30, 2023, 02:52:13 PM
Whilst eagerly waiting on my first order from Oshiro to arrive, I thought I’d make a test strip of yotsume-gaki (four eyed bamboo fencing).   Pretty happy with the result but time consuming to make!   I hate tying knots!

Still, I need to order some more 1mm plasticard to make a few more strips.   I will probably make another four or five like this…that should suffice.

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/b76/DigitsDavid/IMG_4473.jpeg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds)
Title: Re: Test of Honour - yotsume-gaki fences
Post by: has.been on September 30, 2023, 04:34:13 PM
Looks good David.
Title: Re: Test of Honour - yotsume-gaki fences
Post by: Vanvlak on September 30, 2023, 05:16:36 PM
This is such a cool thread - love the roads idea, which I think I will copy  :D 8)
Title: Re: Test of Honour - yotsume-gaki fences
Post by: Digits on September 30, 2023, 05:28:11 PM
You will need lots of bottles of 29g £1 superglue (Tesco sell “securefix”).  Otherwise it’s a doddle.
😉
Title: Re: Test of Honour - yotsume-gaki fences
Post by: Sgt_T on October 01, 2023, 12:51:49 PM
Beautiful!
Love the roads and bamboo fence.

T
Title: Re: Test of Honour - yotsume-gaki fences
Post by: Capt Troy Tempest on October 03, 2023, 03:43:53 PM
Loving your work, just gets better the older you’re getting.
Hope cold getting better.
Title: Re: Test of Honour - yotsume-gaki fences
Post by: Digits on October 03, 2023, 07:30:18 PM
Thanks Troy!

Not as messy today tbh thanks….eyes a bit glued so no painting tonight!

I have however made a few more sections of fence.  Hopefully finish them tomorrow.
Title: Re: Test of Honour - yotsume-gaki fences
Post by: Bloggard on October 04, 2023, 10:07:23 AM
love all the terrain.
Title: Re: Test of Honour - yotsume-gaki fences
Post by: Digits on October 04, 2023, 10:18:53 AM
Thank you.  A bit more for you then.   Fences finished along with a couple of cultivated areas so can do things like this…

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/b76/DigitsDavid/IMG_1103.jpeg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds)

This will be enough fencing.   As I can gather, they were not particularly struck with keeping livestock.   No sheep, or pigs (Japan had a pretty feral wild pig) and only a few cattle kept for hauling plough shares or carts) so really not too much use for large amounts of stock fencing.

Besides which…if I see another knot any time soon…..🤪

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/b76/DigitsDavid/IMG_1107.jpeg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds)

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/b76/DigitsDavid/IMG_1111.jpeg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds)

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/b76/DigitsDavid/IMG_1112.jpeg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds)
Title: Re: Test of Honour - Samurai
Post by: Digits on October 04, 2023, 11:42:20 AM
Another painted Samurai without his armour.

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/b76/DigitsDavid/IMG_1114.jpeg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds)
Title: Re: Test of Honour - Samurai
Post by: OSHIROmodels on October 04, 2023, 12:12:10 PM
Great project  :)
Title: Re: Test of Honour - Samurai
Post by: blacksoilbill on October 04, 2023, 02:03:56 PM
Those fences look great!
Title: Re: Test of Honour - Samurai
Post by: Maniac on October 05, 2023, 07:10:58 PM
For your bamboo, did you dip them before spraying them?  Specifically the brown lower vs green upper part.
Title: Re: Test of Honour - Samurai
Post by: Digits on October 05, 2023, 07:28:06 PM
I simply spray them black

Paint the whole thing in green yellow ( Vallejo)

Wash in Agrax earthshade

Dry brush with desert yellow

Paint the knots black

Light dry brush everything with admin grey

Then paint the sections between the knots with desert yellow.

I may have done a step too many but it works for me.
Title: Re: Test of Honour - Samurai
Post by: has.been on October 06, 2023, 01:37:25 PM
David, I think the question was about the 'living' bamboo (the groves) and not the fences.  ;)
Title: Re: Test of Honour - Samurai
Post by: Digits on October 06, 2023, 02:03:01 PM
Ah…ok.  😉

Sprayed the bottom desert yellow then simply added Agrax wash yes.
Title: Re: Test of Honour - Samurai
Post by: Digits on October 06, 2023, 05:17:46 PM
I can’t do faces…but this mounted samurai’s face was a poor cast and really a bit of a blob so looks worse than usual! However I’m happy with the rest of his paintwork.

 I like the figure though so he will be prominent in my regular selection.


(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/b76/DigitsDavid/IMG_1123.jpeg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds)

And in a small departure for me……SMALL trees!   Going to have a go at a few cherry blossom trees.   Here’s a start….

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/b76/DigitsDavid/IMG_1117.jpeg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds)
Title: Re: Test of Honour - Samurai
Post by: Digits on October 07, 2023, 11:02:54 AM
Yup, I bought one of these off the internet.   It didn’t look this bad in the image but it’s basically …crap!

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/b76/DigitsDavid/IMG_1131.jpeg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds)

Hence why I’m making my own.   Now I wanted a particular foliage / blossom flock from Huge Miniatures from the States, but delivery and duties are too high.   I have found a blossom flock from Greenstuff World which I’ve ordered but it’s a tad darker than I wanted and monotone.

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/b76/DigitsDavid/IMG_4477.jpeg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds)


So, my solution is to salvage what little I can from this monstrosity and then mix it in with the Greenstuff World flock when it arrives.

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/b76/DigitsDavid/IMG_1132.jpeg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds)

Anyway, we shall see how that works out.  For now, the tree trunks are painted and stood ready….

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/b76/DigitsDavid/IMG_1133.jpeg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds)

Title: Re: Test of Honour - Samurai
Post by: Capt Troy Tempest on October 07, 2023, 01:47:18 PM
Have a look at dca flock.
Title: Re: Test of Honour - Samurai
Post by: Digits on October 07, 2023, 01:56:39 PM
Unfortunately what looks like the right stuff is actually flock not foam sponge.   Right colour though.  Anyway…I’ve ordered the Greenstuff world pot now…..it will be fine I hope!  Ta
Title: Re: Test of Honour - Samurai
Post by: Capt Troy Tempest on October 07, 2023, 04:49:27 PM
Looking at this picture taken in Tokyo, there is allot of white in with the pink.
Title: Re: Test of Honour - Samurai
Post by: Digits on October 07, 2023, 05:20:36 PM
On that variety I guess….lucky there are any number of varieties so some are darker I’m sure!   For what I need this will be fine. 😉

Edit:  ok seeds of doubt had me searching high and low…..I now have light pink and white foam coming too!   I have spent far more than I expected to!   I may have to make MORE trees to justify the cost! Lol

I’m still waiting in my first building delivery but hopefully soon I will be able to have my first test game.   I have also ordered a pack of printed villagers to add colour.   I need to purchase a few stalls now I think.  I have seen a few distressed and modified sarrisa ones which look good….I may have a go myself.

Meanwhile..I shall simply keep painting the odd mini!
Title: Re: Test of Honour - Samurai
Post by: Digits on October 08, 2023, 03:20:28 PM
Another Samurai.   

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/b76/DigitsDavid/IMG_1140.jpeg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds)

I need to concentrate on finishing the ruffians though I think.
Title: Re: Test of Honour - Samurai
Post by: Maniac on October 09, 2023, 03:00:33 PM
Ah…ok.  😉

Sprayed the bottom desert yellow then simply added Agrax wash yes.

Yup, the forests.  How well does that hold up as it does a nice job of conveying the effect.
Title: Re: Test of Honour - Samurai
Post by: Digits on October 09, 2023, 04:08:26 PM
Cheers.   Yup the bamboo isn’t great at taking paint.  So the bottom being the less “flexed” when in use just about holds the army painter desert yellow which is slightly sealed with the wash I feel.

Works for me anyway.

Another ruffian…looking for something to squish!


(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/b76/DigitsDavid/IMG_1144.jpeg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds)

Title: Re: Test of Honour - Samurai
Post by: Mr. White on October 10, 2023, 01:07:19 PM
You are cranking these out at an amazing clip! The models look gorgeous to boot!

What’s your formula for the skin tone?
Title: Re: Test of Honour - Samurai
Post by: Digits on October 10, 2023, 02:55:12 PM
Cheers Jack!  To be honest…I don’t like faces so I try to use the quickest method I  can.

Simply paint the face with AK golden flesh.  Slightly watered down Agrax earth wash, then reikland flesh shade pick out none and cheeks in golden flesh.  Finally light reikland wash over the highlights.

Anyway, another ruffian.

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/b76/DigitsDavid/IMG_1156.jpeg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds)
Title: Re: Test of Honour - Samurai
Post by: remmelt55 on October 10, 2023, 09:19:16 PM
Hi,
Great post.
Great scenery.
But can you give Some more information about the miniatures?
What firm you buy them? I am quite a newby concerning Samurai skirmishing.
Title: Re: Test of Honour - Samurai
Post by: Digits on October 10, 2023, 10:01:29 PM
No problem.   Pretty much all these recent posts are Grey for Now Games miniatures.

https://greyfornow.com/
Title: Re: Test of Honour - Samurai
Post by: remmelt55 on October 11, 2023, 12:32:19 PM
Thanks, mouthwatering figures
Title: Re: Test of Honour - Samurai
Post by: blacksoilbill on October 11, 2023, 01:55:04 PM
You're really pumping out some very nice figures!
Title: Re: Test of Honour - Samurai
Post by: Digits on October 11, 2023, 02:15:44 PM
Thank you!

Well this offering is my attempt at a cherry tree orchard!

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/b76/DigitsDavid/IMG_1157.jpeg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds)

As the man says….

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/b76/DigitsDavid/IMG_1134.jpeg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds)




So….just need a few buildings now.   We have a fair bit ready to play over.

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/b76/DigitsDavid/IMG_1164.jpeg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds)
Title: Re: Test of Honour - The perfect blossom!
Post by: Digits on October 11, 2023, 05:58:30 PM
And on to the next scenic…..bamboo fish drying rack ( because I had a pair of spare fish).  One for the paint tray.

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/b76/DigitsDavid/IMG_1166.jpeg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds)
Title: Re: Test of Honour - The perfect blossom!
Post by: has.been on October 11, 2023, 07:59:42 PM
The bird eyeing up the fish is a nice touch.
Title: Re: Test of Honour - The perfect blossom!
Post by: Digits on October 11, 2023, 08:39:55 PM
Yup it was an easy decision as I painted a batch of them for my pirate port.

I think I need a few more fish though….looks a tad sparse!
Title: Re: Test of Honour - The perfect blossom!
Post by: blacksoilbill on October 12, 2023, 01:02:43 PM
I think I need a few more fish though….looks a tad sparse!

Maybe the bird has already had his lunch!
Title: Re: Test of Honour - The perfect blossom!
Post by: Digits on October 12, 2023, 04:10:50 PM
Could be…but I’ve ordered a few resin fish to flesh it out a bit.

Meanwhile, the last two minis from the rogues and ruffians set.  The Paymaster and The Signaller

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/b76/DigitsDavid/IMG_1175.jpeg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds)

The full gang

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/b76/DigitsDavid/IMG_1171.jpeg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds)
Title: Re: Test of Honour - Yatai Stalls
Post by: Digits on October 13, 2023, 02:29:43 PM
A couple of sets of Sarrissa Yatai stalls arrived.    I will only build a couple, and having decided to modify the roof on one of them…..I will NEVER repeat it again! Lol

I wanted it to look a bit more rustic and as my games are set near a large bamboo forest, I want to reflect that somehow.

Waiting for some bits of clutter to arrive to finish it off properly.

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/b76/DigitsDavid/IMG_1177.jpeg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds)

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/b76/DigitsDavid/IMG_1178.jpeg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds)

Title: Re: Test of Honour - Yatai Stalls
Post by: Mr. White on October 13, 2023, 05:03:18 PM
@digits

Quote
Simply paint the face with AK golden flesh.  Slightly watered down Agrax earth wash, then reikland flesh shade pick out none and cheeks in golden flesh.  Finally light reikland wash over the highlights.

i assume you mean "pick out nose and cheeks in golden flesh"? Either way, your skin tones look fantastic. I'm assuming you use the same formula for all the skin and not just the faces.
(I, too, hate painting faces...I'm one of those that skip the eyes)

Keep up the great work! this thread is inspiring!
Title: Re: Test of Honour - Yatai Stalls
Post by: Digits on October 13, 2023, 05:15:15 PM
Yup…nose and cheeks.  And yes I use to some extent on other areas of flesh / hands in particular.
Title: Re: Test of Honour - Yatai Stalls
Post by: blacksoilbill on October 14, 2023, 02:10:07 AM
That stall looks great, but I can see why it would be a one off!
Title: Re: Test of Honour - Yatai Stalls
Post by: Digits on October 14, 2023, 08:21:02 AM
Ha!  Yes indeed….not sure what medication I’d taken, but that one took the biscuit!

I have just ordered a cheap bamboo place mat of eBay to see if it will give me a similar outcome without all the string work faffing about…..we shall see.

Edit:

A few peasants / Ikko-Ikki / bandits

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/b76/DigitsDavid/IMG_1180.jpeg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds)
Title: Re: Test of Honour - Yatai Stalls
Post by: Bloggard on October 14, 2023, 12:11:07 PM
fantastic.
Title: Re: Test of Honour - Yatai Stalls
Post by: Capt Troy Tempest on October 14, 2023, 03:28:06 PM
Ok now I see the rice field with water buffalo. ;)
Title: Re: Test of Honour - Yatai Stalls
Post by: Digits on October 14, 2023, 04:32:57 PM
I’d say he’s bloody big enough….but the perspective here would suggest otherwise!
Title: Re: Test of Honour - Yatai Stalls
Post by: Digits on October 16, 2023, 01:23:38 PM
Cracking little resin minis these….maybe in hindsight I should have gone 32mm but as they are background civilians I’m none too worried.  My favourite is the over burdened chap at the front.

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/b76/DigitsDavid/IMG_4485.jpeg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds)

Bamboo place mat arrived.  The stitching is too far apart to fit two lines but should still look ok I think. 

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/b76/DigitsDavid/IMG_4486.jpeg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds)

Work progressing on the first stall.  Simple presentation tray (card / balsa).

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/b76/DigitsDavid/IMG_1188.jpeg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds)

A quick look on the herb rack (and a little sand) and it’s easy to fill the compartments.

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/b76/DigitsDavid/IMG_1187.jpeg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds)

Also my first order from Oshiro has arrived so will be setting about that soon enough….
Title: Re: Test of Honour - Yatai Stalls
Post by: Digits on October 16, 2023, 03:35:20 PM
Pretty pleased with this!   I just need to add a few bits to the stall but one roadside vendor!

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/b76/DigitsDavid/IMG_1191.jpeg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds)
Title: Re: Test of Honour - Yatai Stalls
Post by: has.been on October 16, 2023, 06:08:17 PM
More nice work David.
Title: Re: Test of Honour - Yatai Stalls
Post by: Mr. White on October 17, 2023, 05:57:37 AM
This is too good… makes me wanna quit the hobby!!
Seriously though, great work!
Title: Re: Test of Honour - Yatai Stalls
Post by: Digits on October 17, 2023, 07:49:47 PM
Thanks Jack! 😉

So my first order from Oshiro has been painted.  A few walls and an Inn.  Enough to start playing on I think.

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/b76/DigitsDavid/IMG_1197.jpeg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds)

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/b76/DigitsDavid/IMG_1194.jpeg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds)

I have another order coming with a few more village houses…..but looking here it could get very congested with so few walls….may have to order more!

Meanwhile, we are planning a first game for next Tuesday so me thinks we will play on this.

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/b76/DigitsDavid/IMG_1207.jpeg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds)

You will notice a pair of wild boar?  The Japanese in this period didn’t keep a lot of livestock….the fencing here was to keep the indigenous piggy’s out of the crops.
Title: Re: Test of Honour - First game table
Post by: Bloggard on October 17, 2023, 08:07:18 PM
beautiful.
love the little lights.
Title: Re: Test of Honour - First game table
Post by: Mr. White on October 17, 2023, 10:57:03 PM
 :o

I can’t believe all of this has come together so fast.

I gotta ask though… where’d you get your bamboo? Mine looks similar, but yours might be taller?
Title: Re: Test of Honour - First game table
Post by: Digits on October 17, 2023, 11:08:46 PM
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/254787995573

12 cm high.

Cheers both. 

Jack…I go though bursts of momentum when I get excited about a particular project.  I’m making the most of my mojo right now….you never know when it will crash!
Title: Re: Test of Honour - First game table
Post by: blacksoilbill on October 18, 2023, 08:47:08 AM
What a gorgeous table! And those market stall goods look great.
Title: Re: Test of Honour - First game table
Post by: has.been on October 18, 2023, 09:54:44 AM
Lovely table David. Well done.
Title: Re: Test of Honour - First game table
Post by: Digits on October 18, 2023, 03:44:05 PM
Thanks guys!

So I thought I’d paint up a civilian.    Reasonably happy……..

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/b76/DigitsDavid/IMG_1211.jpeg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds)

…..though I wasn’t best pleased fifteen minutes before hand!    The problem with printed minis…..too bloody brittle!  Give me a metal mini any day of the week!

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/b76/DigitsDavid/IMG_1210.jpeg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds)
Title: Re: Test of Honour - First game table
Post by: Mr. White on October 18, 2023, 09:32:35 PM
Oof. I hate to see it.

Maybe I’m a Luddite in this area, but I don’t like 3D printed minis. I much prefer metal as well.
Title: Re: Test of Honour - First game table
Post by: Digits on October 19, 2023, 02:55:33 PM
There is a lot of figures available you can’t get in metal for sure and they have their place.  For me though, they are far too brittle.   I won’t buy minis with weapons like swords etc in resin for that reason.

Added a few more fish to the rack.    I will say painting fish ( even dead ones) isn’t my bag.  But it will be a useful piece of scatter scenery.

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/b76/DigitsDavid/IMG_1218.jpeg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds)

Edit:

Realised I need archers to play the first game…..so four archers.

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/b76/DigitsDavid/IMG_1221.jpeg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds)
Title: Re: Test of Honour - First game table
Post by: flatpack on October 19, 2023, 11:51:11 PM
David
Keep the mojo flowing.
This is looking lovely.
Title: Re: Test of Honour - First game table
Post by: Digits on October 20, 2023, 02:32:20 PM
Thanks Bob….I’m trying to for sure!

Just bought a few more walls and my second buildings order in en route.   That will give me a fair amount to game about.

I also ordered the Takeda’ Court box set so will have more samurai to paint.   

And a coincidence….I’m reading “Musashi” by Yoshikawa and GFN just announced releasing a Musashi mini……so looking forward to that too.

On the scenic side, I’m considering making a few smaller path sections, and a few more small fence sections and another stall.  At some point I need to sort a river and pond too.

Plus we have a first play through on Tuesday!
Title: Re: Test of Honour - First game table
Post by: flatpack on October 20, 2023, 11:47:33 PM
Hope your play thro goes well.
Title: Re: Test of Honour - First game table
Post by: Digits on October 21, 2023, 12:54:23 PM
Cheers, let’s hope so!

Couldn’t sleep last night so early start and another set of walls finished.  This will give me flexibility to create central table compound etc….besides, as you know from my ww2 threads…..walls and fences are a big favourite of mine! Lol

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/b76/DigitsDavid/IMG_1225.jpeg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds)
Title: Re: Test of Honour - First game table
Post by: has.been on October 21, 2023, 04:08:05 PM
The camouflage is good this time. I can't see the hidden 88mm anti-tank gun. lol lol lol
Title: Re: Test of Honour - First game table
Post by: Digits on October 21, 2023, 06:44:00 PM
That’s the beauty of a bamboo thicket! 😉

Another of the resin civilians.

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/b76/DigitsDavid/IMG_1226.jpeg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds)
Title: Re: Test of Honour - First game table
Post by: blacksoilbill on October 22, 2023, 06:01:51 AM
Those walls look lovely. The civilian figures are full of character even if they are dodgy resin!
Title: Re: Test of Honour - the Ronin with no name!
Post by: Digits on October 22, 2023, 07:37:28 PM
Yup, they do and these aren’t too many other options for civilians out there so resin will have to do!   I like adding civilians to tables as they help set the atmosphere I think.  There are some Perry civilians I think so will aim to get those at some point.

Anyway, todays offering a wandering Samurai.  Japan does have some aggressive boar as it happens!

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/b76/DigitsDavid/IMG_1231.jpeg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds)
Title: Re: Test of Honour - the Ronin with no name!
Post by: wkeyser on October 22, 2023, 08:44:34 PM
Love the 3d printed figures, could you tell us who makes them?
Thanks
William
Title: Re: Test of Honour - the Ronin with no name!
Post by: Digits on October 22, 2023, 09:52:56 PM
Bought on eBay

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/304028021653
Title: Re: Test of Honour - the Ronin with no name!
Post by: wkeyser on October 23, 2023, 05:23:09 AM
Thanks I will definitely have to get a set.
Title: Re: Test of Honour - the Ronin with no name!
Post by: Capt Troy Tempest on October 23, 2023, 01:37:49 PM
That boards looking very good.

Does that mean printed figures are brittle for gaming purposes. Ie those that are ham fisted like myself.
Title: Re: Test of Honour - the Ronin with no name!
Post by: Digits on October 23, 2023, 02:34:37 PM
Depends on the figures.  Anything with spiky bits or this weapons would be worrying me.  However simple crowd minis balling their fists would be absolutely fine I think.

Ranked up minis probably not such a problem if based together however but  I’m worried about individual minis needing a lot of handling.  Personal choice but hey ho…
Title: Re: Test of Honour - first battle!
Post by: Digits on October 24, 2023, 10:47:05 PM
So we played our first intro battle…..twice…..tonight….loved it!    Worth the effort over the past few weeks.

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/b76/DigitsDavid/71985704656_7AFAE597-61B2-4579-ADB5-5764A116012F.mov?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds)


First I painted a few more civilians.   These women NEVER batted an eyelid despite the carnage happening about their garden! Lol

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/b76/DigitsDavid/IMG_1235.jpeg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds)

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/b76/DigitsDavid/IMG_1236.jpeg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds)

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/b76/DigitsDavid/IMG_0212.jpeg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds)

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/b76/DigitsDavid/IMG_0211.jpeg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds)

So now we can start campaigning properly…….😉
Title: Re: Test of Honour - first battle!
Post by: blacksoilbill on October 25, 2023, 02:26:14 AM
That looks so good! Those peasant women look fantastic: love the patterned cloth. Glad to hear that it played well too.
Title: Re: Test of Honour - bamboo bridge
Post by: Digits on October 26, 2023, 01:52:13 PM
Aye looking forward to the next few weeks…..more games on the way.

Anyway, thought I’d share my latest bout of insanity with you…..ok, it’s no bridge over the Kwai but it did my head in last night!  The hardest bit was figuring how to bend the poles….then it was brain numbing doing all the. knotting!

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/b76/DigitsDavid/IMG_1252.jpeg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds)
Title: Re: Test of Honour - bamboo bridge
Post by: Capt Troy Tempest on October 26, 2023, 01:57:18 PM
Would they not steam and bend. Just be careful with your paws if bending bamboo over steaming kettle.
Nice battle.
Title: Re: Test of Honour - bamboo bridge
Post by: Digits on October 26, 2023, 02:09:31 PM
I ended up cooking them in boiling water for twenty minutes!
Title: Re: Test of Honour - bamboo bridge
Post by: Mad Lord Snapcase on October 26, 2023, 03:07:59 PM
Superb work!   :-*
Title: Re: Test of Honour - bamboo bridge
Post by: blacksoilbill on October 26, 2023, 03:10:56 PM
That really is an impressive piece of work.
Title: Re: Test of Honour - bamboo bridge
Post by: Digits on October 26, 2023, 03:20:07 PM
Thanks both….luckily I’m starting to run out of bamboo usage ideas…..despite still having half the bag of skewers  left! 🥴

Anyway…plenty to do this weekend as these arrived and need painting.

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/b76/DigitsDavid/IMG_4496.jpeg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds)
Title: Re: Test of Honour - bamboo bridge
Post by: OSHIROmodels on October 26, 2023, 04:06:11 PM
 8)
Title: Re: Test of Honour - bamboo bridge
Post by: Codsticker on October 26, 2023, 04:35:58 PM
The hardest bit was figuring how to bend the poles….then it was brain numbing doing all the. knotting!
That is a thing of beauty though!
Title: Re: Test of Honour - bamboo bridge
Post by: Elk101 on October 26, 2023, 04:54:31 PM
What a great project. You can't go wrong with the Oshiro buildings, they're excellent. Its good to see the civilians and 'stuff' on the table, it makes for a much more interesting set up, as well as some scenario options.
Title: Re: Test of Honour - bamboo bridge
Post by: Digits on October 26, 2023, 06:38:06 PM
Man6 thanks…yup I like the Oshiro models.    Don’t take up too much space on the smaller table, plenty of character…and a complete departure from the throng of laser cut wood or printed models that seem to dominate.  Easy enough to paint too.

Anyway, one painted bridge!    Every bridge I see for this period is a little ornate red wood bridge…this will fit the grittier rural village better I think.    Maybe not everyone’s paint taste but I’ve hit on a bamboo colouring that works for me.  Wide enough to take the multibases too.

I suppose at some point I really MUST make a river! 😉

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/b76/DigitsDavid/IMG_1256.jpeg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds)

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/b76/DigitsDavid/IMG_1257.jpeg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds)
Title: Re: Test of Honour - bamboo bridge
Post by: has.been on October 26, 2023, 07:29:40 PM
Quote
I suppose at some point I really MUST make a river! 😉

Get over it David!  lol lol lol
Bridge looks lovely.
Title: Re: Test of Honour - bamboo bridge
Post by: Capt Troy Tempest on October 26, 2023, 08:38:31 PM
Then you’ll need a little old man with fishing pole sitting upon the build.  ;D
Title: Re: Test of Honour - bamboo bridge
Post by: Digits on October 26, 2023, 09:13:47 PM
Find me a Japanese fisherman in 28mm and I just might!
Title: Re: Test of Honour - bamboo bridge
Post by: has.been on October 26, 2023, 10:03:44 PM
Quote
Find me a Japanese fisherman in 28mm and I just might!

Many years ago I picked up such a fisherman, & a water buffalo, from a shop in the
Birmingham China town. They were crude pottery, but were OK in the background.
A little big for my 25mm Vietnam, but would do in 28mm.
Mine went with the Vietnam collection when I sold it.
Title: Re: Test of Honour - bamboo bridge
Post by: marianas_gamer on October 28, 2023, 12:05:42 AM
Digits,
I am a big fan of all of your bamboo constructions! How fiddly are they to make?
Lon
Title: Re: Test of Honour - bamboo bridge
Post by: Digits on October 28, 2023, 12:24:21 AM
Cheers…well…..not so much fiddly…..as time consuming.

The only real tip I have is to glue each joint first with pva or superglue.  I prefer superglue as it’s quicker.   As soon as it takes, tie the knot to the joint.    This is by it takes time, because you are tying each knot as you go.   I also immediately add a dab of superglue to each knot as I make it to stop it unravelling.   With waxed thread this is important I’ve found.

I don’t use a ruler….each stick is roughly judged as I find it looks a tad more rustic.   Also when painting, add a drop of black to the end of each pole to make it look hollow.

Title: Re: Test of Honour - painted temple
Post by: Digits on October 28, 2023, 05:34:54 PM
Couple of painted Oshiro buildings including temple.  Starting to realise 3 x 3 doesn’t give you a huge amount of space! Lol

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/b76/DigitsDavid/IMG_4506.jpeg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds)


Think I may need a couple more garden pieces / planted fields to dot about…..


(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/b76/DigitsDavid/IMG_4505.jpeg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds)
Title: Re: Test of Honour - painted temple
Post by: OSHIROmodels on October 28, 2023, 06:01:43 PM
Lovely  8)
Title: Re: Test of Honour - painted temple
Post by: blacksoilbill on October 29, 2023, 10:23:01 AM
That table does look a treat.
Title: Re: Test of Honour - painted temple
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on October 29, 2023, 05:53:25 PM
That looks great.
Title: Re: Test of Honour - more bridges!
Post by: Digits on October 30, 2023, 03:24:01 PM
Ta.

So, I decided to make a smaller bridge ( so I could also do a simple tutorial at some point) in order to progress making a pond.

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/b76/DigitsDavid/IMG_1277.jpeg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds)

Pond mock up

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/b76/DigitsDavid/IMG_1274.jpeg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds)

And with some scraps I decided on a third bridge….well…. maybe a simple stream crossing…..

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/b76/DigitsDavid/IMG_1276.jpeg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds)
Title: Re: Test of Honour - more bridges!
Post by: has.been on October 31, 2023, 08:45:25 PM
They all look fine David, but given your WW2 gaming, is this... a Bridge too far?  lol
Title: Re: Test of Honour - more bridges!
Post by: Cat on November 05, 2023, 09:12:21 PM
Wow, these look great!
 
I'll probably go with a little red bridge from the aquarium aisle, but your table will look much better.
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Title: Re: Test of Honour - more bridges!
Post by: Digits on November 05, 2023, 11:02:32 PM
Cat…give it a go…..not difficult, just a tad brain numbing!    I personally can’t tie the same knot twice….🤭
Title: Re: Test of Honour - more bridges!
Post by: Cat on November 06, 2023, 01:12:41 AM
Digits, I'm sure I could do it.  It's a time-management decision...
 
I've flagged ToH as a fun tertiary game that I really like to play, but will try to spend minimal time getting it to the table.
 
Sleepy Hollow (Donnybrook) is my fanatical modelling level game.
 
The Warriors (Mean Streets) is my get it looking good level game currently under construction.
 
DBN is my needs more basic buildings for various theaters game that's already been slowing down due to The Warriors.
Title: Re: Test of Honour - more bridges!
Post by: Digits on November 06, 2023, 08:28:15 AM
Fair enough then….aquarium shop it is then! Lol
Title: Re: Test of Honour - more bridges!
Post by: Metternich on November 06, 2023, 09:36:26 PM
To quote Donald Sutherland in Kelly's Heroes:
  Think that bridge will be there and it will be there. It's a mother, beautiful bridge and it's gonna be there. Okay?
Title: Re: Test of Honour - pond and bridge
Post by: Digits on November 07, 2023, 09:59:39 AM
Great film! 😉

Ok, so showing this now…..just in case it goes Pete Tong when I pour the liquid water!  To say I’m bricking it is an understatement!

Blossom drying.  Will add a few tufts and bits of ground foliage plus a few water lilies after the water cure.

After my last ponds went milky white, a problem I believe with pva contact with the liquid water….this time I’m going to try Woodlands Scenic Deep Pour Clear Water with a little of their moss green water tint added.  If anyone has any experience of this product, please say so now…

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/b76/DigitsDavid/IMG_4514.jpeg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds)

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/b76/DigitsDavid/IMG_4515.jpeg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds)
Title: Re: Test of Honour - pond and bridge
Post by: OSHIROmodels on November 07, 2023, 10:20:58 AM
Lovely  :)
Title: Re: Test of Honour - pond and bridge
Post by: has.been on November 07, 2023, 10:27:12 AM
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Great film! 😉

Oh most certainly.

Pond etc. looking great so far David.
Title: Re: Test of Honour - pond and bridge
Post by: blacksoilbill on November 07, 2023, 12:33:58 PM
That pond is looking very promising: I hope the pour goes well.
Title: Re: Test of Honour - pond and bridge
Post by: Capt Troy Tempest on November 07, 2023, 01:37:59 PM
Tip. Once finished don’t leave it in direct sunlight for long length of time.
Left my water marsh on window sill for few weeks and it turned cloudy.
Note to self as mummy used to say. Put things away.
Title: Re: Test of Honour - pond and bridge
Post by: Digits on November 07, 2023, 02:29:19 PM
Hmmm my Vietnamese pond went very milky…but from all the reading….I think it reacted with pva in the pond.    I have just poured this stuff…..and the inch I had left over in the mixing pot is rock hard after 10 minutes of sitting unpoured!    It’s covered over to stop any dust settling and keep it warm.

Adding the drops for tinting is as far as I can see totally hit and miss!    What looks fairly opaque in the mixing pot looks fairly transparent now I poured it!    Ah well…..live and learn for next time!


(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/b76/DigitsDavid/IMG_1283.jpeg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds)
Title: Re: Test of Honour - pond and bridge
Post by: Cat on November 07, 2023, 02:57:22 PM
Yes, pond art is not an exact art, but fun!
 
Pondering the practicalities of bridges, I may make a plain plank one without railings so figure stands can cross in smoother style.
Title: Re: Test of Honour - pond and bridge
Post by: Digits on November 07, 2023, 03:00:23 PM
Yup, to be fair that’s why I used the smaller bamboo place mat for the deck as it’s flatter than rounder skewered.  Planks would look good.

Edit:

Ok…the water has hardened….but I should have left the grass off until I’d poured the water to avoid this leaching! 😕

I think it will cover up, so I will have to do that next before the finishing touches…

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/b76/DigitsDavid/IMG_1297.jpeg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds)
Title: Re: Test of Honour - pond and bridge
Post by: Digits on November 08, 2023, 12:04:42 PM
Fixed it by simply grassing over it!

I’m pretty happy with this….nice piece of scenery to pretty up the board.

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/b76/DigitsDavid/IMG_4519.jpeg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds)

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/b76/DigitsDavid/IMG_4522.jpeg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds)

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Title: Re: Test of Honour - pond and bridge
Post by: Elk101 on November 08, 2023, 12:20:30 PM
That's lovely!
Title: Re: Test of Honour - pond and bridge
Post by: OSHIROmodels on November 08, 2023, 12:28:01 PM
Indeed it is  8)
Title: Re: Test of Honour - pond and bridge
Post by: Bloggard on November 08, 2023, 12:37:14 PM
brilliant.
Title: Re: Test of Honour - pond and bridge
Post by: Capt Troy Tempest on November 08, 2023, 03:22:37 PM
The water where it’s leaked onto the grass would look great on tidal water. Seaweed and alga left behind.

Very nice piece of scenery. 👍
Title: Re: Test of Honour - pond and bridge
Post by: Digits on November 08, 2023, 04:10:41 PM
Cheers all.

Brian…just in time for Pete arriving tomorrow!   😉
Title: Re: Test of Honour - pond and bridge
Post by: has.been on November 08, 2023, 09:07:12 PM
Very good result there David.
Title: Re: Test of Honour - pond and bridge
Post by: flatpack on November 08, 2023, 11:23:53 PM
Great job David.
Title: Re: Test of Honour - pond and bridge
Post by: Bearwoodman on November 08, 2023, 11:26:22 PM
That looks excellent, great work!
Title: Re: Test of Honour - pond and bridge
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on November 09, 2023, 06:22:56 PM
That looks good.
Title: Re: Test of Honour - pond and bridge
Post by: Digits on November 10, 2023, 11:03:22 AM
Cheers everyone.
Title: Re: Test of Honour - pond and bridge
Post by: Metternich on November 23, 2023, 03:14:32 PM
A lovely piece of scenery - the lily pads are a wonderful touch.
Title: Re: Test of Honour - pond and bridge
Post by: Digits on November 23, 2023, 09:16:38 PM
Thanks.

So getting ready for Saturdays big game.   I have had the chance to play lots of practice games of late but Saturday sees us playing with our chosen armies.  Jamie has collected and painted his Sohei monks….looking forward to this!

Table ready…..I’ve been putting a few more touches together including more fencing…you a see new arch here.

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/b76/DigitsDavid/IMG_1323.jpeg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds)

Write up after the game….
Title: Re: Test of Honour - pond and bridge
Post by: Capt Troy Tempest on November 23, 2023, 11:24:49 PM
Your modelling is magazine worthy.
Title: Re: Test of Honour - pond and bridge
Post by: Digits on November 23, 2023, 11:43:28 PM
“Gardeners’s Weekly”? 😉😁

Cheers fella!
Title: Re: Test of Honour - pond and bridge
Post by: has.been on November 24, 2023, 10:56:48 AM
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“Gardeners’s Weekly”? 😉😁

David! Don't get involved with THEM...it's just one plot after another!  :D
Title: Re: Test of Honour - fighting the monks!
Post by: Digits on November 26, 2023, 12:11:01 AM
Groan…..! 😉

A couple of minis from Takeda’s Court set…both of which find their way into my retinue.

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/b76/DigitsDavid/IMG_1354.jpeg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds)

So today, Jamie brought over his monks, led by Ichirai on the horse with no name!  Great paint jobs on these, they look brilliant!  He’s hooked as well……been ordering yet more minis and building his first dwelling!

We played I Spy…searching for the missing spy who was hiding somewhere about the hamlet.

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/b76/DigitsDavid/IMG_0346.jpeg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds)

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/b76/DigitsDavid/IMG_1325.jpeg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds)

Long and short of it, great fun was had here as the two forces sped to the task of searching out the three possible locations.   Both parties searched and cleared two of them, but my fellas, clearly in need of a trip to the opticians, kept searching around the collapsed cart, but that little minx was clearly able to roll herself up tight and hide in a cookie jar me thinks!

Eventually my hero, Digitomi, scampered across and found the hidden spy, and with the enraged monk poised to attack them both, he started to escort her back and away from the melee.

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/b76/DigitsDavid/IMG_0349.jpeg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds)

The monk caught up with him and deliver a severe blow, knocking Digitomi off his feet!


(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/b76/DigitsDavid/IMG_1332.jpeg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds)

My guys closed ranks and set about the mad horseman, finally allowing my hero to escort the spy off the table!

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/b76/DigitsDavid/IMG_1334.jpeg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds)



Great game, lots of addictive fun!

The aftermath revealed that Digitomi learned a new skill “Red Mist”, and increased his honour to 6.

My champion permanently increased his ability to hold three skills in the future.

The monk captain was captured and subsequently ransomed back, having to stump up a little of his retainer cash pot, so he will be down one point if recruitment in our next engagement!


Looking forward to it!



A few more game pics…..


(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/b76/DigitsDavid/IMG_0348.jpeg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds)


(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/b76/DigitsDavid/IMG_1328.jpeg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds)


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Title: Re: Test of Honour - fighting the monks!
Post by: Marauderman on November 26, 2023, 04:06:18 AM
Great Work Digits on the miniatures and the Terrain, I have one question, do you remember the brand and possibly type of the Neoprene Matt that you are using under the terrain and miniatures by any chance?
 
Title: Re: Test of Honour - fighting the monks!
Post by: Mad Lord Snapcase on November 26, 2023, 08:42:07 AM
What a superb-looking game. Excellent scenery and great figures.   :-*
Title: Re: Test of Honour - fighting the monks!
Post by: PrivateBuzz on November 26, 2023, 09:36:39 AM
It was a great game and good fun. The enjoyment helped with being able to game on Dave’s terrain.

Just putting my brain into gear and trying to decide on another opposing force.

What surprises do I have in store for Dave?
Title: Re: Test of Honour - fighting the monks!
Post by: Digits on November 26, 2023, 10:12:41 AM
Cheers all.

Mouse mat link

https://www.deepcutstudio.com/product/wargames-terrain-mat-grass/

I also have the jungle mat at 3 x 3.



Jamie, the monks are great.   I particularly like their musketeers!   Interested to see what companion you salt in on for the next game….looking forward to it!
Title: Re: Test of Honour - fighting the monks!
Post by: has.been on November 26, 2023, 11:41:19 AM
Well done David & Jamie, it all looks superb, and you both had fun...Bonus!
Title: Re: Test of Honour - fighting the monks!
Post by: blacksoilbill on November 26, 2023, 12:51:52 PM
That is a beautiful table. Sounds like a fun game too.
Title: Re: Test of Honour - zen garden
Post by: Digits on November 27, 2023, 04:12:22 PM
Cheers chaps.

I found some moss covered plastic pebbles on Amazon so thought I’d knock up a quick zen garden.   I couldn’t get neat lines as I was using scale ballast, but you get the idea!

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/b76/DigitsDavid/IMG_1362.jpeg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds)
Title: Re: Test of Honour - zen garden
Post by: FifteensAway on November 27, 2023, 06:28:35 PM
Holy fish pond koi!  And there is one in his pond.  :o

I do hereby and officially nominate Digits for the following award:

Lead Adventure Forum Master Terrain Maker Simultaneous Diversity of Projects Master with Very Colorful Butterfly Wings. (MTMSDPMVCBW for short  lol)

Now, one of you talented sculptors need to come up with a figure to go with the award I am quite sure he will win.  And, good luck, you can leave it for him to paint it - and do a brilliant job on it.

And now I know why some of his other projects I've been following have, temporarily, fallen by the way side.

Man, this is beautiful and inspiring work. Great job.

Title: Re: Test of Honour - zen garden
Post by: Cat on November 27, 2023, 07:09:28 PM
Great garden!
 
The fight has gone across it already, so of course it could use a bit more raking...
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Title: Re: Test of Honour - zen garden
Post by: Digits on November 27, 2023, 08:01:15 PM
Good call!  Of course it has! Thanks Cat!

Fifteens….you are a lunatic fella! 😉😁
Title: Re: Test of Honour - zen garden
Post by: has.been on November 28, 2023, 05:51:10 PM
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Re: Test of Honour - zen garden
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Holy fish pond koi!  And there is one in his pond.  :o

I do hereby and officially nominate Digits for the following award:

Lead Adventure Forum Master Terrain Maker Simultaneous Diversity of Projects Master with Very Colorful Butterfly Wings. (MTMSDPMVCBW for short  lol)

Now, one of you talented sculptors need to come up with a figure to go with the award I am quite sure he will win.  And, good luck, you can leave it for him to paint it - and do a brilliant job on it.

And now I know why some of his other projects I've been following have, temporarily, fallen by the way side.

Man, this is beautiful and inspiring work. Great job./quote]


No, I think it should be:-
Master  Of Stupendous Terrain, Daily Offering Prodigious Exciting Yield.

Or Most Dopey.   lol lol lol

Excelent work, by the way, David.
Title: Re: Test of Honour - zen garden
Post by: Capt Troy Tempest on November 28, 2023, 07:19:33 PM
 You can find great gems on all David’s projects. Still one of my favourites is the apple barrels caught in the cattle stampede “vulture creek” or the grass skirted jazz band daftest Africa.
Do like those moss stones. Is it static flock on them?
Title: Re: Test of Honour - zen garden
Post by: has.been on November 28, 2023, 09:16:21 PM
David, just a thought on Zen gravel gardens.
I am sure I have seen bead place-mats.
If you could get some & cut shapes out of them... worth a look anyway. :)
Title: Re: Test of Honour - zen garden
Post by: Katsuo on December 04, 2023, 06:25:19 PM
This thread is a treat, fantastic work! I just ordered a couple of sarissa buildings and those bamboo trees myself.  :-*
Title: Re: Test of Honour - zen garden
Post by: Metternich on December 10, 2023, 05:49:32 PM
Wonderful terrain, beautiful figures.
Title: Re: Test of Honour - zen garden
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on December 12, 2023, 05:34:11 PM
Nice.
Title: Re: Test of Honour - a few new buildings
Post by: Digits on December 17, 2023, 03:45:49 PM
Thanks guys.

Game booked for tomorrow night…..so had to get up early this am to finish off a few bits of fencing and paint a couple of store houses, another village hut and a wooden barracks.

Layout now for tomorrow.

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/b76/DigitsDavid/IMG_1396.jpeg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds)

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/b76/DigitsDavid/IMG_1394.jpeg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds)

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/b76/DigitsDavid/IMG_1397.jpeg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds)

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Title: Re: Test of Honour - a few new buildings
Post by: Codsticker on December 17, 2023, 04:39:39 PM
Beautiful looking village- shame it's about to be disrupted by violence. :D
Title: Re: Test of Honour - a few new buildings
Post by: OSHIROmodels on December 17, 2023, 05:03:48 PM
Lovely  :)
Title: Re: Test of Honour - a few new buildings
Post by: Vagabond on December 18, 2023, 04:49:34 PM
That looks lovely, especially the low angle shots.  :-*
Title: Re: Test of Honour - a few new buildings
Post by: Digits on December 19, 2023, 11:48:59 AM
Thanks!

Well great game last night….brutal and engaging….so much so we forgot to take many pics, and once we realised….it was closer to the end of the game!

As it happened, we played the follow up game to Spy, Breakthrough.   This saw me trying to hurry the spy I found last game across the table but Jamie’s monks were blocking the way!

Slaying the monks companion with the first attack looked like it may be a quick game!

However, we were playing with 29 points…..something we have come to realise is too much to guarantee squeezing in a game in the available hours, plus restricting the table a little.   None the less we pressed on, having to call it a draw as the night closed in!

However, a few great moments.   One of Jamie’s Temple Guard proved to be a real tough input to crack!   He withstood many an attack and it became personal trying to hammer him down!

I lost all my characters by the end, with Jamie’s head monk, wounded but still bossing the table at the end.   Had we been able to continue, it was obvious he’d go on to win I think.

My falconer had been given the responsibility to shepherd the spy but this was a slow process and at one point he lost his nerve and she ran and his in the nearest copse….luckily his keen eye found her again, but he was too far back to move here forward enough.


Great fun though, looking forward another game before the New Year!

A few last minute pics from the game

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Title: Re: Test of Honour - a few new buildings
Post by: has.been on December 19, 2023, 01:05:27 PM
Looks wonderful, well done lads.
Title: Re: Test of Honour - a few new buildings
Post by: Vagabond on December 22, 2023, 07:48:10 AM
Looks good. I've only just read the find the spy game, great concept.
Title: Re: Test of Honour - a few new buildings
Post by: Kikuchiyo on December 22, 2023, 08:46:22 AM
Scenes Akira Kurosawa would be proud of, well done