I paint figures at night, but if I have a bit of spare time during the day, I'll use this time to prep figures or make scenery. The latest scenery items are for DBA.
First up, a Samurai castle:
This is a 1/300 plastic Fujimi model that works out at about 3 x 3 base widths. A perfect fort for the DBA Samurai to besiege and relieve. Yumisushi Nate sits alongside for scale.
Next up is a generic Middle Eastern built up area, exactly 3 x 3 base widths in size. The idea is that it can be used for Biblical games, Eastern Roman Empire or Crusades, so I haven't made any period specific additions. I need to add some windows to the rear of it, but I can't imagine it would be the airiest of homes. Probably why the Philistines are sunbathing on the battlements.
Lastly, a couple of camp elements for the two Samurai armies (which aren't actually painted yet). Above is the camp of Yumisushi Nate, where a lone Ashigaru leads forward a pack horse while a stealthy ninja lies in wait. Below, the camp of Tomuchisake Dan has no such fears, just a pleasant stroll under the cherry blossom trees.
Now that these are finished I really want to get the rest of my Samurai painted, so when I've finished Craig's figures, they will be the next job. Then Geoff's long awaited Huguenot cavalry. I can't say I don't have anything to do at least...
Nate
Some beautiful additions to the collection.
ReplyDeleteThanks Michael.
DeleteLove that Japanese castle! I made a 15mm one years ago as part of the Military Military range - it was huge cast.
ReplyDeleteI can imagine. I wish that catalogue was still available :(
DeleteSPlendid buildings and vignettes, atmospheric and beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThanks Phil. The cherry blossom trees really set it all off I think.
DeleteFantastic! Love the ninja, he is a cool touch to the stand.
ReplyDeleteGolden rule #33 - any Samurai game must have a ninja on the board!
DeleteFantastic Japanese castle. I want one!
ReplyDeleteCheap as chips from Hobbylink Japan - cost me $20 NZ dollars including postage!
DeleteI love the ninja! Very cool work.
ReplyDeleteThanks Greg. The ninja is also my favourite part.
DeleteExcellent work. Very effective!
ReplyDeleteThanks. I guess you get to see the real thing in Japan. I'd love to go one day...
DeleteThe Middle Eastern BUA would work right up through the 20th C. (maybe a little ragged by then)--basic architecture hasn't changed much in that part of the world!
ReplyDeleteBest regards,
Chris Johnson
True Chris - in fact it might end up in a Flames of War tgame yet!
DeleteSuperb pieces!
ReplyDeleteThanks Gordon.
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