28mm Boxer Japanese are ready for sale! *Details page three*

[joroas]

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.

[OSHIROmodels]

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

[joroas]

http://www.info4hobby.com/72-japan

The book is about £30 plus post or a PDF is here for $6.99.

[the commissar]

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.

[Keith]

Wow - didn't spot these! They look great and I'll be putting an order in when pay-day comes.

Well played Sir.

[OSHIROmodels]

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).



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

[Kingscarbine]

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.

[Malamute]

They look really good old chum, I hope you are pleased with them, well worth the wait me thinks.

[Ray Rivers]

 

Good Lord!

You are going into the miniatures making business  Are you totally mad 

Nice minis, btw... 

[Dewbakuk]

A different posed navel crew set will be in the offing (more action poses).

Well, chop chop, we need them for April 

[Malamute]

Well, chop chop, we need them for April 

Amongst other things

[OSHIROmodels]

*sigh*

 

cheers

James

[Svennn]

*sigh*

 

cheers

James

I am not even going to the bloody thing and it looks like I have been roped in now

[Dewbakuk]

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

[Malamute]

Just think of the pride you'll feel, knowing your contribution got to shoot Jim's new toys out of the sky