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Miniatures Adventure => Colonial Adventures => Topic started by: OSHIROmodels on February 11, 2012, 07:33:17 PM
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These are going to the casters on Monday and they'll be ready for shipping the following week :D They will also be suitable for the early Russo/Japanese war.
Not the best photos but I'll be getting some painted and taken properly in the next week or two :)
First off we have four march attack infantry. Heads and packs are separate.
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Figures/DSCF9662.jpg)
Then the command figures. Again, heads and packs are separate. The command pack will have a simple banner and brass rod supplied
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Figures/DSCF9663.jpg)
Naval crew. Three normal crew with one open hand and a petty officer. Generic tools will also be supplied.
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Figures/DSCF9664.jpg)
Heads and packs. The packs are moulded to fit the back of the infantry but can be left off with no detriment.
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Figures/DSCF9661.jpg)
There are many more figures in the pipeline for the Japanese and the idea is to get all the nations up and running :)
£6 a pack
PM me here until the website for them is up and running.
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Ooh, those naval crew bodies could have a million and one uses.
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Nice! Did you sculpt them?
Also, I infer that you bought the Foundry book in the end... ;)
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Hoorah :) :) Too true they are not the best photos you lazy git but still very easy to see they are fantastic :-* :-*
Boxer Rebellion, Russo-Japanese War and you forgot to pimp VSF aeronef crews - slip a similar thread on that board too to maximise exposure and annoy the moderator ;)
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Very nice, put some nice stripes on those sailors tops and I think we have the Neo-Venizian naval crew, new heads needed of course :P
I assume you'll have some positioned to be firing ship mounted guns?
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A man of many talents.
Joining the lead Barons now :D
Nice looking figures. :-* :-* :-*
Any chance of a comparance shot?
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RJW??? Love it! Those look rather nice BTW.
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;D ;D
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These look very nice :-*
Who sculpted them?
Would it be possible to get a comparison shot with some other ranges so we can see how they match up size wise?
And - sorry for all the questions - what do you ahve planned next?
Thanks
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Very nice mate, will have to paint some at some point! :)
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Very nice.
The Russo-Japanese War is a fantastic Historical genre to game.
Can't wait to see some painted. ;D
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Worth the wait matey, nice solid sculpts. Looking forward to seing them painted.
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Excellent!
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Thanks for the replies chaps. Been looking forward to getting these out there myself :)
Questions in order...
Figures were sculpted by Soapy and I did buy the book but the reference for these came from a Japanese source.
A different posed navel crew set will be in the offing (more action poses).
A comparison shot with what limited colonial figures I have will be posted this afternoon.
In the pipeline next are more infantry in different poses (suitable for skirmish and land battle), artillery (and crew), cavalry and also the big bastard howitzer that was used in the Port Arthur seige in the Russo/Japanese war.
When I'm happy with the Japanese I'll move on to the next power, suggestions would be appreciated as to who this could be ;)
cheers
James
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Thanks for the info - one last question if I may.
I like the back packs but looking at the pictures I can't tell if the belts that would support the back packs are moulded on the figures or need to be added.
Thanks
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The best book that I have seen is Ritta Nakanishi's Japanese Military Uniforms 1841-1929, although it covers the Navy, too. Japanese text with English translations. ISBN 4-499-22737-2. No idea of cost or availability.
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Thanks for the info - one last question if I may.
I like the back packs but looking at the pictures I can't tell if the belts that would support the back packs are moulded on the figures or need to be added.
No problem. The choice was made to leave the shoulder straps off as it would be easier for the gamer to add them rather than to take them away. A few people won't mind either way (I fall into this category :) ).
The best book that I have seen is Ritta Nakanishi's Japanese Military Uniforms 1841-1929, although it covers the Navy, too. Japanese text with English translations. ISBN 4-499-22737-2. No idea of cost or availability.
That's the one I have and most of the reference came from it. It's a great resource :)
cheers
James
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http://www.info4hobby.com/72-japan
The book is about £30 plus post or a PDF is here for $6.99.
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No problem. The choice was made to leave the shoulder straps off as it would be easier for the gamer to add them rather than to take them away. A few people won't mind either way (I fall into this category :) ).
Thanks very much - You are certainly right that removing them is harder than adding them. I tried it with some Perry plastics and that was................. not a success :)
Looking forward the comparison shot.
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Wow - didn't spot these! They look great and I'll be putting an order in when pay-day comes.
Well played Sir.
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Comparison photo as promised.
Figures in order are...
'New' Foundry Victorian civvy; Copplestone BOB Chinese; my bugler; my infantry; 'Old' Foundry Pathan; Perry ashigaru.
All the figures are on 25mm dia 2mm thick bases (apart from the ashigaru, who is on a 20mm square base).
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Figures/DSCF9665.jpg)
Of course when they are cast they will be a tad smaller but I think they size well with other manufacturers.
Any more questions will be gladly answered :)
cheers
James
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Of course when they are cast they will be a tad smaller but I think they size well with other manufacturers.
That's good. In fact the Japanese should be a tad smaller compared to the Russians.
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They look really good old chum, I hope you are pleased with them, well worth the wait me thinks. :)
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Good Lord!
You are going into the miniatures making business ??? Are you totally mad ???
Nice minis, btw... :-*
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A different posed navel crew set will be in the offing (more action poses).
Well, chop chop, we need them for April ;)
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Well, chop chop, we need them for April ;)
Amongst other things ;) lol
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*sigh*
lol lol
cheers
James
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*sigh*
lol lol
cheers
James
I am not even going to the bloody thing and it looks like I have been roped in now ::)
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I am not even going to the bloody thing and it looks like I have been roped in now ::)
Just think of the pride you'll feel, knowing your contribution got to shoot Jim's new toys out of the sky :D
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Just think of the pride you'll feel, knowing your contribution got to shoot Jim's new toys out of the sky :D
lol
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Rather spiffing Jim, I'll have to get a few of the naval crew. Now if only they had a boat to go on....
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Excellent! :-*
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I have plenty of these back from the casters and photos are below :D
The prices are as follows -
£6 for the infantry with separate heads and backpacks
£6 for the command with a banner pole and infantry banner
£5 for the crew with separate heads
Contact me through either here (PM) or via my website e-mail info@oshiromodelterrain.co.uk
There is a comparison photo below and I painted the petty officer and he was a joy to paint.
In the comparison we have in order, Copplestone Chinese, my infantry, my command, Perry Samurai and a Tsuba Miniatures officer. They are all mounted on 2mm thick, 20mm bases
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Figures/DSCF9759.jpg)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Figures/DSCF9760.jpg)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Figures/DSCF9761.jpg)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Figures/DSCF9762.jpg)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Figures/DSCF9764.jpg)
There is a bit more on the blog post about what is in store etc.
http://jimbibblyblog.blogspot.co.uk/2012/04/japanese-have-landed.html (http://jimbibblyblog.blogspot.co.uk/2012/04/japanese-have-landed.html)
cheers
James
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They look great, for some reason even better than when I first saw the greens. Top stuff, let's hope they prove to be popular. :)
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Very nice. So, seperate heads... VSF gasmask head?
That bannerman has a mighty rod doesn't he? ;)
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Rather spiffing :-* :-* :-* I think I am going to need to get some more blue paint
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Nice work, there, Jim! :o
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Very nice. So, seperate heads... VSF gasmask head?
Eventually, yes :)
cheers
James
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Very nice Jim. Half a decade too early for me but nice sculpts none the less.
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Ra! God of the Sun - Pharaoh of Egypt, has ordered the creation of a new unit! >:D
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So Awesome! Such detail.
And yet... so much money (USD) per figure.
This is why I cannot afford 25+ mm armies anymore. I just can't justify the $$$ even for such incredible figures. Especially since my painting will devalue them.
I do hope you sell a ton of them though.
Gracias,
Glenn
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And yet... so much money (USD) per figure.
Is it per figure, or is it per pack?
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Very nice indeed. :-* :-*
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Is it per figure, or is it per pack?
Per pack but you do get the backpacks and separate heads (and the banner pole with banner in the command pack) :)
I do hope you sell a ton of them though.
Thank you :)
cheers
James
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Excellent miniatures! The Boxer rebellion is another of those colonial settings I would love to do. Top stuff.
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Jim,
I've just come accross this mate and I have to say that I'm very impressed with Soapy's sculpts!
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I was wondering what he has been working on of late (well OK, I know, but I didn't realise he was doing anything else if you're with me?).
All the best with the range, it's a very interesting time in the history of warfare and I think it will be a hit mate.
Joined blog to- just to keep one eye on you, you understand ;D.
Darrell.
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As Soapy did the Woodbine sculpts I am sure that it is only a matter of time until somebody here puts a French/British sailors head on these nice looking figures.
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I order the lot and as I understand they are in the post now.
When I get them, I'll pop some different heads on them (both the soldiers and the sailors), post a picture, and well see what they look like.
Having the heads separate is one of the prime reasons I bought them...
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As Soapy did the Woodbine sculpts I am sure that it is only a matter of time until somebody here puts a French/British sailors head on these nice looking figures.
Already thought of :)
I order the lot and as I understand they are in the post now.
When I get them, I'll pop some different heads on them (both the soldiers and the sailors), post a picture, and well see what they look like.
They are and I'm looking forward to seeing them painted up :D
cheers
James
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Per pack but you do get the backpacks and separate heads (and the banner pole with banner in the command pack) :)
Thank you :)
cheers
James
Per pack... That does change things...
Time to redo the math... wait, I am trying to get away from this scale!
Gracias,
Glenn
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I got round to inking them and the photos are below. It really doea help to show the detail better :)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Figures/BJI-01Front.jpg)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Figures/BJI-02Front.jpg)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Figures/BJI-02Back.jpg)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Figures/BJN-01Front.jpg)
These are going on the website this weekend :)
There will be some painted versions coming soon (got a very nice chap doing them for me)
cheers
James
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They are looking great :)
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these look superb................
regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
www.gringo40s.blogspot.com
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Just received my packet in the mail!
Very nice, crisply casted miniatures. The miniatures have good body weight and excellent poses.
Lots of pluses for these minis. Rifles are lovely with firm bayonets which aren't going to break off. Detail is well executed and will be easily painted. The back packs are especially very nice. For folks like me, the thin base is also welcome.
A surprise was to find that the officers sword arm is separate.
Of course, one of the big draws of these minis is the casting of separate heads. Not only will this allow one to vary each miniature to a somewhat more unique pose, it also opens up great potential for using these minis with different heads. The minis themselves are fairly generic (with the exception of the Japanese water bottle) and the leggings can be easily modified to look like boots... or just painted that way.
Excellent value for the money and I am very happy with my purchase.
Looking forward to future releases!
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Just spotted these for the first time – absolutely great stuff. Loving the sailors (especially with separate heads) – makes them super versatile. They're going on the list for when I can start buying minis again.
Excellent! :D