Saturday, March 1, 2014
Yamato (Pre-Samurai) DBA Army - WIP +1
Finished the Auxilia - the early list has them as 2X3Ax, but the later list has them as 1X4x. Since the pack came with 12 figures, I figured I'd have them four per element base - more the merrier. They will have shields, but the shields were out of stock when I placed my order. Hopefully they'll get restocked soon - shields really give the Yamato and earlier Yayoi warriors that certain look.
The spears were cut down as they originally looked more like pikes. I have found that light base coats followed by washes, and finally some dry-brush highlighting is the way to go for painting 15mm. We'll see how it works with horses, as the cavalry are next.
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Hi Dean, your miniatures and painting are looking good.. are you planning on putting together other DBA - Yamato period Armies?
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Phil:
ReplyDeleteI was thinking these guys should have an appropriate historical foe - Emishi would be an obvious one, although Silla Korean and Tang Chinese would also be good. Thanks again, Dean
How are the eyes holding out painting 15mm Dean, I painted my first & last 15mm army nearly 30 years ago & my optical nerves still twitch at the memory.
ReplyDeleteNice work so far , regards HGA.
LOL! HGA: They're not that bad. I'm amazed at the level of detail on these sculpts. Really facilitates the painting method of washes and dry-brushing. Best, Dean
ReplyDeleteGreat work! This will be a very fine DBA army.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jonathan!
ReplyDeleteWell done, once again!
ReplyDeleteFantastic painting Dean! Even 15mm is too small for me now!
ReplyDeleteThey look Great Dean this force is going to be fantastic when completed :)
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