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Miniatures Adventure => Adventures in the Far East => Topic started by: MagpieJono on January 07, 2017, 02:40:48 PM

Title: Ronin
Post by: MagpieJono on January 07, 2017, 02:40:48 PM: My father who was my original wargaming opponent back in the 80s and early 90s has got back into the hobby now he's retired.
He's always had an interest in ancient Japan and so has bought a copy of Ronin by Osprey and has started doing some miniatures and scenery.
I'm not generally bothered about historicals but do like skirmish games so decided to paint up a warband of my own to give him a game and hopefully a whooping!

Decided to go with the Bandit Buntai as can't resist the baddies.

Bought some Perry Miniatures which are lovely models. Also got the North Star bandits for Christmas. They're well sculpted models but the castings were crap. Loads of flash and mould lines. Shame as they're a lot more money per figure that the Perry ones.

First of all I've painted 12 peasants.

Bases not done yet as will be doing them all together at the end.

(http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad199/MagpieJono/Mobile%20Uploads/20170106_225955_zpsn6pdvdxy.jpg) (http://s935.photobucket.com/user/MagpieJono/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20170106_225955_zpsn6pdvdxy.jpg.html)

(http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad199/MagpieJono/Mobile%20Uploads/20170106_225406_zps0j32w6jq.jpg) (http://s935.photobucket.com/user/MagpieJono/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20170106_225406_zps0j32w6jq.jpg.html)

(http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad199/MagpieJono/Mobile%20Uploads/20170106_225444_zpsewd42vrv.jpg) (http://s935.photobucket.com/user/MagpieJono/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20170106_225444_zpsewd42vrv.jpg.html)

(http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad199/MagpieJono/Mobile%20Uploads/20170106_225754_zpss1qfijtt.jpg) (http://s935.photobucket.com/user/MagpieJono/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20170106_225754_zpss1qfijtt.jpg.html)

(http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad199/MagpieJono/Mobile%20Uploads/20170106_225848_zps7lywwae1.jpg) (http://s935.photobucket.com/user/MagpieJono/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20170106_225848_zps7lywwae1.jpg.html)

Realised after I took these photos that the I missed the moustache on the bandit with the hammer . Its been sorted now.
Title: Re: Ronin
Post by: OSHIROmodels on January 07, 2017, 04:31:51 PM: Nice clean painting and I like the palette :)

cheers

James
Title: Re: Ronin
Post by: olyreed on January 07, 2017, 07:13:08 PM: Looking good, I had to reorder my copy of Ronin because it's lost somewhere in the blackhole of the garage, looking forward to seeing more work
Title: Re: Ronin
Post by: Vagabond on January 07, 2017, 07:13:40 PM: look good, the bamboo has turned out well.
Title: Re: Ronin
Post by: Wookington on January 07, 2017, 07:52:40 PM: Really nice painting, I've got some of the North Star and Perry figures myself (the Sohei) which I'm painting up right now. Only complaint I have about my North Star Figures is some slightly dodgy casts and one monk who has fingers that look like very long sausages.
Title: Re: Ronin
Post by: SotF on January 08, 2017, 04:53:18 AM: One major piece of advice for Ronin, don't run a list entirely made up of unarmed peasants. Doing so is largely just to annoy opponents.
Title: Re: Ronin
Post by: MagpieJono on January 08, 2017, 04:06:33 PM: Thanks for the positive comments. I've started on some bandits so there will be some more variety soon.
Title: Re: Ronin
Post by: MagpieJono on January 13, 2017, 02:22:32 AM: Seven bandits now done. Three with Katanas and three with Yari. As per the peasants the bases are still to do. Also converted a banner bearer which is painted apart from the banner. I'll paint the banner after I've varnished him to save wearing the paint off.

(http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad199/MagpieJono/Mobile%20Uploads/20170112_204156_zpsqk8jhs8g.jpg) (http://s935.photobucket.com/user/MagpieJono/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20170112_204156_zpsqk8jhs8g.jpg.html)

(http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad199/MagpieJono/Mobile%20Uploads/20170112_204302_zpsio43rpdz.jpg) (http://s935.photobucket.com/user/MagpieJono/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20170112_204302_zpsio43rpdz.jpg.html)

(http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad199/MagpieJono/Mobile%20Uploads/20170112_204349_zpssh7dc6ns.jpg) (http://s935.photobucket.com/user/MagpieJono/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20170112_204349_zpssh7dc6ns.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Ronin
Post by: rokurota on January 13, 2017, 07:44:29 AM: Very nice!
Title: Re: Ronin
Post by: commissarmoody on January 13, 2017, 08:26:42 AM: Very cool
Title: Re: Ronin
Post by: olyreed on January 13, 2017, 11:28:20 AM: Great work, Perry and Northstar appear to size up nicely together
Title: Re: Ronin
Post by: OSHIROmodels on January 13, 2017, 12:12:12 PM: Lovely :)

cheers

James
Title: Re: Ronin
Post by: Codsticker on January 14, 2017, 04:47:41 PM: This inspires me to get my samurai done for Ronin.
Title: Re: Ronin
Post by: MagpieJono on January 14, 2017, 08:30:55 PM: Quote from: Codsticker on January 14, 2017, 04:47:41 PM
This inspires me to get my samurai done for Ronin.

Brilliant that's good to hear!

Quote from: olyreed on January 13, 2017, 11:28:20 AM
Great work, Perry and Northstar appear to size up nicely together

Yes they go well together. As I've said before it's just a shame about the dubious castings on the North Star models.

Today I've finished a Ronin model. A sword for hire who clearly has seen and done it all before. Bit more detail that the regular troops as befits his status.

(http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad199/MagpieJono/Mobile%20Uploads/20170114_201448_zpsuulji87e.jpg) (http://s935.photobucket.com/user/MagpieJono/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20170114_201448_zpsuulji87e.jpg.html)

(http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad199/MagpieJono/Mobile%20Uploads/20170114_201720_zpswt8ezzzw.jpg) (http://s935.photobucket.com/user/MagpieJono/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20170114_201720_zpswt8ezzzw.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Ronin
Post by: MagpieJono on January 14, 2017, 08:32:54 PM: I also think I'm going to go back to the spear shafts and sticks the bandits have and add a bit of texturing. I think the flat colour needs a bit of something.
Title: Re: Ronin
Post by: OSHIROmodels on January 14, 2017, 09:08:05 PM: Love the face on the ronin, really captures it 8) 8) 8)

cheers

James
Title: Re: Ronin
Post by: olyreed on January 14, 2017, 09:13:30 PM: That works for me
:-* :-*
I will look into picking some of those Northstar figs soon
Title: Re: Ronin
Post by: MagpieJono on January 15, 2017, 10:18:45 PM: Three more Bandits with spears and a Lieutenant with a Naginata. The Lieutenant was the dodgiest of the dodgy North Star castings but he's come out ok I think.

(http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad199/MagpieJono/Mobile%20Uploads/20170115_220240_zps1x519bxp.jpg) (http://s935.photobucket.com/user/MagpieJono/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20170115_220240_zps1x519bxp.jpg.html)

(http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad199/MagpieJono/Mobile%20Uploads/20170115_220309_zpseqgotkz9.jpg) (http://s935.photobucket.com/user/MagpieJono/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20170115_220309_zpseqgotkz9.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Ronin
Post by: WuZhuiQiu on January 16, 2017, 01:41:29 AM: What have you used for bases - copper coins?
Title: Re: Ronin
Post by: MagpieJono on January 16, 2017, 08:33:26 AM: Quote from: WuZhuiQiu on January 16, 2017, 01:41:29 AM
What have you used for bases - copper coins?

Yes they are British 2p coins. I'm going to base them up when they're all painted. Only 5 more to go now.
Title: Re: Ronin
Post by: MagpieJono on January 17, 2017, 06:07:40 PM: I'm after a bit of advice. Does anyone know what the things are that are attached to this Samurai's belt? He's the Scruffy Ronin from EM4 Miniatures. Unfortunately I can't find any pictures of his back. First I thought they were feathers now I'm thinking maybe charms.

(http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad199/MagpieJono/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG-20170117-WA0005_zpsp5pph9hz.jpg) (http://s935.photobucket.com/user/MagpieJono/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG-20170117-WA0005_zpsp5pph9hz.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Ronin
Post by: rokurota on January 17, 2017, 06:15:46 PM: Quote from: MagpieJono on January 17, 2017, 06:07:40 PM
I'm after a bit of advice. Does anyone know what the things are that are attached to this Samurai's belt? He's the Scruffy Ronin from EM4 Miniatures. Unfortunately I can't find any pictures of his back. First I thought they were feathers now I'm thinking maybe charms.

(http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad199/MagpieJono/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG-20170117-WA0005_zpsp5pph9hz.jpg) (http://s935.photobucket.com/user/MagpieJono/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG-20170117-WA0005_zpsp5pph9hz.jpg.html)
They are sandals.
Title: Re: Ronin
Post by: white knight on January 17, 2017, 06:16:14 PM: His shoes perhaps?
Title: Re: Ronin
Post by: MagpieJono on January 17, 2017, 07:15:26 PM: Of course they are his shoes. Thanks for that!
Title: Re: Ronin
Post by: Landsknecht on January 19, 2017, 08:59:11 AM: You are doing a great job in painting those bandits. Keep it up!
Title: Re: Ronin
Post by: MagpieJono on January 19, 2017, 08:57:26 PM: Thanks for the positive comments again.

Two more completed. Bandit leader on the left and another Ronin on the right. Again the banner to complete later. The leader is a very chunky chap and also rugged looking. Lovely model.

(http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad199/MagpieJono/Mobile%20Uploads/20170119_204059_zpswgqz2wek.jpg) (http://s935.photobucket.com/user/MagpieJono/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20170119_204059_zpswgqz2wek.jpg.html)

(http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad199/MagpieJono/Mobile%20Uploads/20170119_204114_zps5vohp3p1.jpg) (http://s935.photobucket.com/user/MagpieJono/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20170119_204114_zps5vohp3p1.jpg.html)

3 left to do before basing.
Title: Re: Ronin
Post by: MagpieJono on January 20, 2017, 01:01:03 PM: (http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad199/MagpieJono/Mobile%20Uploads/20170120_125611_zps0xcanzos.jpg) (http://s935.photobucket.com/user/MagpieJono/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20170120_125611_zps0xcanzos.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Ronin
Post by: MagpieJono on January 26, 2017, 05:50:34 PM: Have started doing the bases on these guys. I'm pleased with how they look
Its amazing how much better models look with the bases done I always think.

(http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad199/MagpieJono/Mobile%20Uploads/20170126_134208_zpsp26yh72e.jpg) (http://s935.photobucket.com/user/MagpieJono/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20170126_134208_zpsp26yh72e.jpg.html)

(http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad199/MagpieJono/Mobile%20Uploads/20170126_134127_zpsw0xg8ugv.jpg) (http://s935.photobucket.com/user/MagpieJono/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20170126_134127_zpsw0xg8ugv.jpg.html)