Sunday, September 14, 2014

Hinchliffe Models Taisho - WIP +3

In the home stretch - only need to do the weapons - bow, quiver and sword/scabbard; oh, and the large knot for the back of the armor.
I got lazy and failed to paint the inside of the shoulder armor.
The dragon fly motif was a favorite for samurai as it was believed to never back up - that is, retreat.
A large knot will go on the back of the cuirass.
During the Heian period, kote - or sleeve armor, was usually only worn on the left, bow holding arm.
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  1. Jonathan FreitagSeptember 14, 2014 at 11:38 PM

    Dean! That is the most incredible piece I have ever seen. Truly a work of art and easily worthy of museum display.

    Simply stunning, my friend!

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    1. DeanMSeptember 15, 2014 at 6:13 AM

      Thank you very much for the compliment, Jonathan! Best, Dean

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  2. KlingulaSeptember 14, 2014 at 11:56 PM

    Very successful work of Dean 8)

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    1. DeanMSeptember 15, 2014 at 6:15 AM

      Thank you for the visit and nice words. Best, Dean

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    2. KlingulaSeptember 15, 2014 at 10:48 AM


      I watch closely your blog, but my English doesn't allow me to be verbose 8)

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  3. Paul WSeptember 15, 2014 at 2:24 AM

    That is amazing! There's really nowhere to hide on a figure that large, but you have executed it exceptionally well :-)

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    1. DeanMSeptember 15, 2014 at 6:16 AM

      Appreciate the kind comments, Paul. Best, Dean

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  4. maximexSeptember 15, 2014 at 2:43 AM

    Absolutely amazing.
    This blue silk, these butterflies, and "fabric" glows just like a real silk.

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    1. DeanMSeptember 15, 2014 at 6:14 AM

      Thanks, MM. I added some silver to the blue - something I tried when painting 28mm samurai.

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  5. BigRedBatSeptember 15, 2014 at 2:45 AM

    Really nice Dean! Armour came out very well. Lovely painting!

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  6. RodgerSeptember 15, 2014 at 3:32 AM

    Beautiful work Dean! This is an extremely good looking model Sir!

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    1. DeanMSeptember 15, 2014 at 6:16 AM

      Thanks for the visit and nice comments, Rodger. Best, Dean

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  7. CyrusSeptember 15, 2014 at 3:55 AM

    Brilliant painting Dean - the dragon fly motif is superb!

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    1. DeanMSeptember 15, 2014 at 6:19 AM

      Thanks! It's a pattern I like the look of, and have used on some 28mm samurai. Best, Dean

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  8. Paul Scrivens-SmithSeptember 15, 2014 at 5:21 AM

    That is some great painting Dean. I don't think I could face tackling anything so large.

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    1. DeanMSeptember 15, 2014 at 6:21 AM

      Thanks, Paul. I'm sure you could, and would enjoy it a bit - a nice interlude/break from 28's. Best, Dean

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  9. HetairoiSeptember 15, 2014 at 6:13 AM

    Wow... outstanding work!

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  10. Major Thomas FoolerySeptember 15, 2014 at 10:19 AM

    Fantastic work!

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  11. MillsySeptember 15, 2014 at 3:49 PM

    Better and better. The dragonflies are superb!

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  12. DeanMSeptember 16, 2014 at 6:20 AM

    Thanks, Gents! Appreciate the visit and kind comments. Dean

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  13. ScottswargamingSeptember 16, 2014 at 6:44 PM

    Looking very cool!

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  14. MontySeptember 16, 2014 at 8:04 PM

    I second Jonathan, this is a work of art. I hope you have a prominent place to display this in your home!

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