Monday 30 January 2017

Building up some built up areas


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

18 comments:

  1. Some beautiful additions to the collection.

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  2. Love that Japanese castle! I made a 15mm one years ago as part of the Military Military range - it was huge cast.

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    1. I can imagine. I wish that catalogue was still available :(

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  3. SPlendid buildings and vignettes, atmospheric and beautiful!

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    1. Thanks Phil. The cherry blossom trees really set it all off I think.

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  4. Fantastic! Love the ninja, he is a cool touch to the stand.

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    1. Golden rule #33 - any Samurai game must have a ninja on the board!

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  5. Fantastic Japanese castle. I want one!

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    1. Cheap as chips from Hobbylink Japan - cost me $20 NZ dollars including postage!

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  6. I love the ninja! Very cool work.

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    1. Thanks Greg. The ninja is also my favourite part.

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  7. Excellent work. Very effective!

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    1. Thanks. I guess you get to see the real thing in Japan. I'd love to go one day...

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  8. The 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!

    Best regards,

    Chris Johnson

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    1. True Chris - in fact it might end up in a Flames of War tgame yet!

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