TAG Heian/Gempei War Mounted Samurai Command

 This is the mounted samurai command pack from TAG. Painted the standard with the Taira butterfly mon.

Really didn't "need" more figures for this period, but this was a pack from TAG which I didn't have before. I like to have most, if not all, of the figures from a range that I like. This range from TAG was one of the very first 28mm figures I collected, and still like them a lot.

There are only 3 horse poses from this range, but they look nice.

What I based the crest on. Not exact, but close enough.

The o-yoroi armor with its large sode (shoulder armor) allows for painted various lacing patterns.

A painting depicting Taira cavalry - some carrying similar banners.

Still have my Imjin War game scheduled for next week. Plan to use a simplified version of Hail Caesar for the rules - which will include scaling walls with ladders. Until then, wishing you all the best and hope you're enjoying the summer weather.

Verlindend 120mm Resin Leib Hussar

Added the plastic parts from the 1/16th ICM kit. The sabre blade is a bit flimsy, but good enough for a quick fix.

Painted the sabretache as plain black leather which appears to be common on campaign - and saved me some trouble to boot.

Glad to have finally completed this figure after so many years being "short-handed."

Revisiting An Old 120mm Verlinden Leib Hussar

The figure painted, for the most part, was painted years ago. It was bought off of ebay for very cheap - because it was missing it's right hand (holding a sabre), as well as the scabbard, and sabretache. Just picked up another cheap ($10) ebay plastic kit in 1/16th scale - approx. 120mm. Using the new kit's right hand and sabre, and scabbard. Fashioned a sabretache from plastic card. Used another old Verlinden figures (Chasseur a Cheval) as a guide for the sabretache.

Used copper wire for the bottom ring on the scabbard. Kind of got too much glue on the scabbard - will need to sand it down later.

Not doing any other painting, but will be hosting an Imjin War game later this month. Also, spending a little time with my youngest son who's visiting to attend a friend's wedding here. He's a recently (about 6 months ago) promoted captain in the Army. He just finished his Captain's course a few weeks ago, and will be assigned to the 1st Armored Div at Fort Bliss next month. He was previously with the 1st Cavalry Div at Fort Cavasos (formerly Fort Hood). Otherwise all is well, and hope the same to you all.

Samurai Castle/Wajo Main Gate Update

Updated the main gate for the Japanese castle/wajo. Added steps, and upper walls on a wooden platform.

Wanted to give the gate a better look along side the taller wall sections.

The upper deck can support troops.

Styrafoam base for the steps coated with plaster and Mod Podge. Balsa wood for the top support structure. Resin sections for the top walls.

I have a playtest later this month for game based on the Siege of Ulsan which will use this gate, along with the rest of the wall sections.