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Title: Japanese troops for the Russo Japanese War of 1904-1905, 28mm
Post by: Maichus on October 06, 2011, 01:19:02 PM

Hi guys,

Here's my own private miniature venture.    ;)

Japanese troops for the Russo Japanese War of 1904-1905. The first batch miniatures are meant to depict charging soldiers in the M1904 khaki uniform.

The guilty parties are the very talented Mr. Paul Hicks and the great guys at Griffin Moulds.
Last but not least the equally talented Mr. Simon Bradley is responsible for the great painted examples.

(http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q240/Maichus/Tsuba/DSCN4105.jpg)


(http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q240/Maichus/Tsuba/japinf1small.jpg)
Command set charging (medical orderly, officer, NCO and casualty)

(http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q240/Maichus/Tsuba/japinf2small.jpg)
Troopers charging with bedrolls

(http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q240/Maichus/Tsuba/japinf3small.jpg)
Troopers charging without bedrolls

Future plans include a three man HMG team, four skirmishing/advancing and four firing/loading soldiers + an according command set. All in the M1904 uniform.

If you'd like to get some, I'm selling surplus castings at 7.50 Euros per set of four (4) miniatures and also a 'group deal' set consisting of one command set and four trooper sets of your choice (that's twenty miniatures all together) for 35.- Euros (+ the respective postage at cost, I live in Germany for the matter). (Please note that all miniatures are supplied UNPAINTED.)

Please send any orders to the following e-mail address, so it doesn't get mixed up:  tsuba-miniatures@gmx.de

Payment via PayPal please.

All comments welcome, of course, so do your worst.  ;D

PS: Please feel free to post this on other forums and help spread the word.  ;)

Title: Re: Japanese troops for the Russo Japanese War of 1904-1905, 28mm
Post by: Svennn on October 06, 2011, 02:52:31 PM

They are absolutely fabulous, order will be placed when I get home this evening.  Mr Bradleys pj's are more than a bit special too.

Title: Re: Japanese troops for the Russo Japanese War of 1904-1905, 28mm
Post by: OSHIROmodels on October 06, 2011, 02:54:09 PM

You beat me to it  :'(

I've got some these on the go at the moment and the first release was set for Warfare  :(

(nice figures though  :) )

cheers

James

Title: Re: Japanese troops for the Russo Japanese War of 1904-1905, 28mm
Post by: Maichus on October 06, 2011, 03:36:46 PM

Quote from: jimbibbly on October 06, 2011, 02:54:09 PM

You beat me to it  :'(

I've got some these on the go at the moment and the first release was set for Warfare  :(

(nice figures though  :) )

cheers

James

WOT?!  :o

You got to be kidding!

I guess it's just like with those busses...  :`

Title: Re: Japanese troops for the Russo Japanese War of 1904-1905, 28mm
Post by: OSHIROmodels on October 06, 2011, 03:51:47 PM

Quote from: Maichus on October 06, 2011, 03:36:46 PM

WOT?!  :o

You got to be kidding!

I guess it's just like with those busses...  :`

No kidding  :)

It's taking longer due to a few money issues  ::)

Mine are mainly for the Boxer Rebellion but can be used for early Russo-Japanese war. Please don't let this stop you though, it's always good to see the period bring represented  :)

cheers

James

Title: Re: Japanese troops for the Russo Japanese War of 1904-1905, 28mm
Post by: Maichus on October 06, 2011, 04:18:04 PM

Hi James,

I guess, your's are in the 1886 regulation Uniform then? That's a relief!  ;)

Cheers,
Markus

Title: Re: Japanese troops for the Russo Japanese War of 1904-1905, 28mm
Post by: traveller on October 06, 2011, 06:22:34 PM

Wow!

email sent!

Title: Re: Japanese troops for the Russo Japanese War of 1904-1905, 28mm
Post by: Dewbakuk on October 06, 2011, 06:29:07 PM

Very nice. James, does that mean yours are without havelock?

Maichus, will there be Russians?

Title: Re: Japanese troops for the Russo Japanese War of 1904-1905, 28mm
Post by: OSHIROmodels on October 06, 2011, 06:30:23 PM

Yes  :)

cheers

James

Title: Re: Japanese troops for the Russo Japanese War of 1904-1905, 28mm
Post by: Dewbakuk on October 06, 2011, 06:33:45 PM

Good man.

Title: Re: Japanese troops for the Russo Japanese War of 1904-1905, 28mm
Post by: Svennn on October 06, 2011, 06:37:59 PM

Quote from: Dewbakuk on October 06, 2011, 06:29:07 PM

Very nice. James, does that mean yours are without havelock?

Haverock in this case ;)

Order for these beauties placed and paid for  :D

Title: Re: Japanese troops for the Russo Japanese War of 1904-1905, 28mm
Post by: Prof.Witchheimer on October 06, 2011, 06:41:56 PM

Amazing, abolutely amazing. And unexpecting too. Well done!

Title: Re: Japanese troops for the Russo Japanese War of 1904-1905, 28mm
Post by: inkydave on October 06, 2011, 06:51:16 PM

 :o holey moley  :o
frikkin  brilliant

Title: Re: Japanese troops for the Russo Japanese War of 1904-1905, 28mm
Post by: Maichus on October 06, 2011, 06:53:36 PM

Thanks for all the kind comments! (And orders too, of course.  ;))

Quote

Maichus, will there be Russians?

I hope/plan to also get some Russians done after the next batch of Japanese (the above mentioned sets). The problem is, that Paul is very busy (although he doesn't seem to sleep at all, considering his output  o_o). But they are on the list.  ;)

Title: Re: Japanese troops for the Russo Japanese War of 1904-1905, 28mm
Post by: joekano on October 06, 2011, 07:17:45 PM

Great looking sculpts and paint jobs!

Title: Re: Japanese troops for the Russo Japanese War of 1904-1905, 28mm
Post by: Mancha on October 06, 2011, 07:59:43 PM

These are great, and the paintjobs are beautiful.

Title: Re: Japanese troops for the Russo Japanese War of 1904-1905, 28mm
Post by: Dewbakuk on October 06, 2011, 08:08:17 PM

Well if you make Frontier Guard then that's me doing that Russian army that's sat at the back of my mind for years :)

Title: Re: Japanese troops for the Russo Japanese War of 1904-1905, 28mm
Post by: Dr Mathias on October 06, 2011, 08:35:09 PM

Beautiful, thanks for doing great minis for an under-represented conflict!

Title: Re: Japanese troops for the Russo Japanese War of 1904-1905, 28mm
Post by: Marine0846 on October 07, 2011, 02:08:26 AM

Beautiful figures.
Have always been interested in this period to game.
Looks like I will be ordering some soon.

Title: Re: Japanese troops for the Russo Japanese War of 1904-1905, 28mm
Post by: carlos marighela on October 07, 2011, 08:30:10 AM

Gorgeous sculpts and the painting is exquisite. Congratulations!

Title: Re: Japanese troops for the Russo Japanese War of 1904-1905, 28mm
Post by: Hammers on October 07, 2011, 08:47:45 AM

These would be all right for warlord china, wouldn't they?

Title: Re: Japanese troops for the Russo Japanese War of 1904-1905, 28mm
Post by: OSHIROmodels on October 07, 2011, 11:46:34 AM

Quote from: Hammers on October 07, 2011, 08:47:45 AM

These would be all right for warlord china, wouldn't they?

Shouldn't be a problem  :) Even the old 1886model uniform could have still been in use but I believe that after 1922 puttees were introduced to the khaki uniform but the take over wasn't wide spread.

In 1906 the blue material was still being used for new uniforms just because of a backlog of it.

You thinking BoB?

cheers

James

Title: Re: Japanese troops for the Russo Japanese War of 1904-1905, 28mm
Post by: chicklewis on October 07, 2011, 04:14:34 PM

They are gorgeous, and I will send the link to our local guy who loves Japanese minis.

The red cross makes me curious, is that historical?  I have never before seen any Japanese wearing a red cross. 

Title: Re: Japanese troops for the Russo Japanese War of 1904-1905, 28mm
Post by: Phil Robinson on October 07, 2011, 04:44:24 PM

Quote from: chicklewis on October 07, 2011, 04:14:34 PM

They are gorgeous, and I will send the link to our local guy who loves Japanese minis.

The red cross makes me curious, is that historical?  I have never before seen any Japanese wearing a red cross. 

Maichus has posted some photo's here to the same question

http://www.frothersunite.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=35618&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=10

Title: Re: Japanese troops for the Russo Japanese War of 1904-1905, 28mm
Post by: OSHIROmodels on October 07, 2011, 05:09:49 PM

I believe the red cross was introduced when the Japanese went to the world getting as much from it as possible (they sent people everywhere) and certainly during the Boxer Rebellion they were used in the field (I've seen a very poor photo in an Osaka museum many years ago before the interest in the period took hold).

So I can only assume that they were used in the field in the Russo-Japanese war.

cheers

James

Title: Re: Japanese troops for the Russo Japanese War of 1904-1905, 28mm
Post by: Jonas on October 07, 2011, 05:50:09 PM

Will there be Russians too at some later point?

These look really good, but I can't start one more army at the moment.

Title: Re: Japanese troops for the Russo Japanese War of 1904-1905, 28mm
Post by: Phil Robinson on October 07, 2011, 05:50:19 PM

Rude of me not to say in my earlier post, but Messrs Hicks and Bradley have done you proud there, good luck with the venture.

Very inspiring, there are some inspiring pics here too

http://www.topfoto.co.uk/gallery/russojapanesewar/default.htm

Title: Re: Japanese troops for the Russo Japanese War of 1904-1905, 28mm
Post by: Svennn on October 07, 2011, 06:19:51 PM

I am pretty sure I have a picture from the RJW showing an armband in the field but is on the blue winter uniform.

As for Chinese Warlord / Back of Beyond I certainly intend using these, having another use was one of the reasons I started painting mine in khaki.(there aren't that many buttons for the more anal amongst us to count anyway ;D)

Title: Re: Japanese troops for the Russo Japanese War of 1904-1905, 28mm
Post by: carlos marighela on October 07, 2011, 07:49:12 PM

Really for interwar, they need to have the crown lowered and enlarged in circumference (easy enough with a bit of puttee). Carving puttees on every figure might be a bit more exacting.

Title: Re: Japanese troops for the Russo Japanese War of 1904-1905, 28mm
Post by: carlos marighela on October 07, 2011, 07:52:11 PM

http://www.landships.freeservers.com/jap_uniforms1914.htm

Title: Re: Japanese troops for the Russo Japanese War of 1904-1905, 28mm
Post by: Helen on October 07, 2011, 09:29:42 PM

For anyone interested in this period may I suggest to you the following book:

Japanese Military Uniforms 1841-1929 by Ritta Nakanishi.

Covers cavalry, equipment, rifles in use, machine guns and much more.

Covers all services and shows a medic with red cross arm band.

In addition, I've two soft cover books in Japanese that cover the Russo-Japanese War with both colour and B&W illustrations. These books between them cover artillery fortifications, artillery, machine guns, rifles, grenades and mortars from both sides.

The collection of Russo-Japanese War Weapon/all battles is one of the books that has an English sub title.

Once more I've a B&W illustration of a Japanese medic in winter garb wearing his red cross arm band.

All soft cover books can be found if you search hard enough.

Cheers,

Helen

Title: Re: Japanese troops for the Russo Japanese War of 1904-1905, 28mm
Post by: OSHIROmodels on October 07, 2011, 10:55:22 PM

Got 'em all and they are great  :)

The Japanese way of producing books like these is fantastic, even if you don't read Japanese there are plenty of pictures and diagrams that are very self explanatory.

The publisher for the Russo-Japanese war books is Gakken (I think those are the ones you are on about Helen).

cheers

James

Title: Re: Japanese troops for the Russo Japanese War of 1904-1905, 28mm
Post by: Helen on October 07, 2011, 11:56:13 PM

Quote from: jimbibbly on October 07, 2011, 10:55:22 PM

Got 'em all and they are great  :)

The Japanese way of producing books like these is fantastic, even if you don't read Japanese there are plenty of pictures and diagrams that are very self explanatory.

The publisher for the Russo-Japanese war books is Gakken (I think those are the ones you are on about Helen).

cheers

James

Hi James, yes gakken, plus do you have the Seibdo Mook soft cover book too which compliments the former book?

Just looking through the Seibdo Mook book I came across another B&W photo of a  Japanese first aid station with a number of Japanese medics with their red cross arm bands and panniers also so marked.

Cheers,

Helen

Title: Re: Japanese troops for the Russo Japanese War of 1904-1905, 28mm
Post by: OSHIROmodels on October 08, 2011, 12:33:52 AM

Helen,

I've got the first three as the other two aren't in my interest zone yet but I might pick them up next time we go over there  :)

cheers

James

Title: Re: Japanese troops for the Russo Japanese War of 1904-1905, 28mm
Post by: Troop of Shewe on October 08, 2011, 09:22:23 AM

oustanding brushwork, quite refreshing. Nice sculpts as well, interesting endeavour will watch this develop.....

Title: Re: Japanese troops for the Russo Japanese War of 1904-1905, 28mm
Post by: The Gray Ghost on October 09, 2011, 01:12:08 AM

I have Redoubts Japanese and Russians will these fit in with them?

Title: Re: Japanese troops for the Russo Japanese War of 1904-1905, 28mm
Post by: Calimero on October 09, 2011, 02:05:47 AM

 :-* Pretty amazing work from Mr. Hicks and the painter 8)

Title: Re: Japanese troops for the Russo Japanese War of 1904-1905, 28mm
Post by: stone-cold-lead on October 09, 2011, 10:31:43 PM

These seem to be going down well with everyone. Maichus could be in for a good Christmas at this rate.

Nice castings and they certainly paint up well.

Title: Re: Japanese troops for the Russo Japanese War of 1904-1905, 28mm
Post by: Svennn on October 11, 2011, 07:27:33 PM

Recieved a box from Germany with these inside today and they do not disappoint in any way - superb figures that came well packed and quickly too - cheers Maichus

Title: Re: Japanese troops for the Russo Japanese War of 1904-1905, 28mm
Post by: traveller on October 11, 2011, 09:07:04 PM

Got mine today! Wow!!!!! :-*

Regarding comparison with Redoubt, I would say that these are a tad smaller than the Redoubt Japanese but nothing that will prevent me from having them in the same unit

Title: Re: Japanese troops for the Russo Japanese War of 1904-1905, 28mm
Post by: traveller on January 10, 2012, 06:50:53 PM

Any news on additions to this superb range?

Title: Re: Japanese troops for the Russo Japanese War of 1904-1905, 28mm
Post by: Phil Robinson on January 10, 2012, 06:59:00 PM

Quote from: traveller on January 10, 2012, 06:50:53 PM

Any news on additions to this superb range?

http://www.frothersunite.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=37171

I'm sure there is a thread on LAF somewhere :?

Title: Re: Japanese troops for the Russo Japanese War of 1904-1905, 28mm
Post by: Phil Robinson on January 10, 2012, 07:00:18 PM

Quote from: Phil Robinson on January 10, 2012, 06:59:00 PM

http://www.frothersunite.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=37171

I'm sure there is a thread on LAF somewhere :?

Knew it was here somewhere ::)

http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=36459.0

Title: Re: Japanese troops for the Russo Japanese War of 1904-1905, 28mm
Post by: traveller on January 10, 2012, 07:04:33 PM

Great news!

Thanks!

Title: Re: Japanese troops for the Russo Japanese War of 1904-1905, 28mm
Post by: Shipka on March 31, 2012, 07:09:39 PM

Dear Sir,

Has there been any further progress to the range, I am hoping to see Japanese troops in winter garb and also wonder if the Russians are further advanced..?

Kind regards,

Geoff
UK

Title: Re: Japanese troops for the Russo Japanese War of 1904-1905, 28mm
Post by: Maichus on April 01, 2012, 03:35:50 PM

Hello Geoff,

Thank you for your interest!

The next sets (three for the Japanese and two for the Russians) are just about finished and I hope to have some photos of the greens to show in the next days. These will all be wearing summer garb, though.

Winter garb clad soldiers are an my long to-do/wish list but only after a lot more miniatures for the summer battles have been done.

Cheers,
Markus

Title: NEW GREENS on P. 4: Japanese troops for the RJW 1904-1905, 28mm
Post by: Maichus on April 06, 2012, 03:51:31 PM

Here are the greens of the first two of the new sets (more photos to follow after Eastern  ;)):

One set is made up of soldiers carrying bedrolls and gassai-bukuros to fit in with the advancing troopers (set RJ-J04) while their comrades in the second set are lighter equipped without these pieces of kit for greater variety.

So, it's up to you to either mix and match or use your prefered version.

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-arE8CbgzZlQ/T34MGb4zbII/AAAAAAAAAJQ/uyomM3qPMA8/s400/RJ-J05_front_a.jpg)
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4i5wApX7NG4/T34MFlgVTwI/AAAAAAAAAJI/aTha8j3sQYQ/s400/RJ-J05_front.jpg)
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jC_tIlTJGIU/T34MFPFLGMI/AAAAAAAAAJE/0LOej7hUQeA/s400/RJ-J05_back.jpg)
 
RJ-J05 Japanese Troopers firing/loading I (with bedrolls & gassai-bukuro)

 
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WpOA5JqqLto/T34NlTYlMtI/AAAAAAAAAJ4/qJ7z7858lwQ/s400/RJ-J06_front.jpg)
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0tVIWfjhj5g/T34NKVgEA3I/AAAAAAAAAJo/jO5j8kp_MrQ/s400/RJ-J06_front_a.jpg)
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xwPFefDxwbI/T34N0mVzdZI/AAAAAAAAAKM/I_AUOi1rDxI/s400/RJ-J06_back.jpg)
   
RJ-J06 Japanese Troopers firing/loading II

Again, a splendid job by Paul!

Title: Re: Japanese troops for the Russo Japanese War of 1904-1905, 28mm
Post by: Svennn on April 06, 2012, 04:07:07 PM

Oh yes please.  I will go with both types me thinks.

Title: Re: Japanese troops for the Russo Japanese War of 1904-1905, 28mm
Post by: seelowe41 on February 09, 2013, 10:15:53 PM

Markus

I hope you don't mind but having finished my first batch of your excellent Russo Japanese range, I thought I would post them to this thread.
I can't hope to match the painting on your own figures, but am pleased with the results so far.

Looking forward to your next releases in March.

(http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm269/seelowe41/Russo%20Japanese%20War/P1090068_zpsf3f2ca76.jpg)

(http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm269/seelowe41/Russo%20Japanese%20War/P1090065_zps2474daca.jpg)

More details and a painting guide can be found on my blog.

Cheers

Stuart

http://dusttears.blogspot.co.uk/

Title: Re: Japanese troops for the Russo Japanese War of 1904-1905, 28mm
Post by: Mason on February 09, 2013, 11:27:13 PM

They look lovely, Stuart.
 :-*

Proof that they are great castings when you see excellent results from more than just the 'official' painter.