tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561181956134839079.post1414877537345546879..comments2024-03-27T08:34:26.866-07:00Comments on WAB Corner: West Wind SamuraiDeanMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07724268555970663130noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561181956134839079.post-63151110376338886872016-03-15T06:22:19.471-07:002016-03-15T06:22:19.471-07:00Thanks so much the visit and kind words. I've ...Thanks so much the visit and kind words. I've actually slowed down painting figs - actually haven't picked up a brush for a long time. Appreciate the info on the DT models though. Warm regards, DeanDeanMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07724268555970663130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561181956134839079.post-42456299792609425952016-03-14T22:10:20.187-07:002016-03-14T22:10:20.187-07:00For the Sengoku era, you might want to take a look...For the Sengoku era, you might want to take a look at the Chinese/Korean/Japanese figures from DT Models, available from http://www.Hagen-Miniatures.de/index.php/en/produkte/category/view/184<br /><br />I am not associated with them in any way, but the figures look great. :-)Qui Peccavithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14119459882500868712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561181956134839079.post-83392683989806971482014-05-20T15:37:45.274-07:002014-05-20T15:37:45.274-07:00The Perry lines are indeed very good - most of the...The Perry lines are indeed very good - most of the Koreans are pretty easy to paint up - mainly whites or blacks and whites. Some of the newer skirmish rules don't require a lot of figures to start too. Best, DeanDeanMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07724268555970663130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561181956134839079.post-31837332492836708222014-05-20T14:40:54.494-07:002014-05-20T14:40:54.494-07:00Perry Minis have a great looking Samurai and Korea...Perry Minis have a great looking Samurai and Korean line. I might just have to give in to temptation someday. :-)Jason Meyershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12510878862274931588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561181956134839079.post-51505206133556592642014-05-19T10:44:29.066-07:002014-05-19T10:44:29.066-07:00Thanks, Christopher! I may have to invest in a new...Thanks, Christopher! I may have to invest in a new can of Minwax stain :)! Best, DeanDeanMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07724268555970663130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561181956134839079.post-80362902333330945512014-05-19T10:06:03.662-07:002014-05-19T10:06:03.662-07:00A smashing entry back into the brushes Dean!
Chri...A smashing entry back into the brushes Dean!<br /><br />ChristopherChristopher(aka Axebreaker)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13205928451375232865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561181956134839079.post-47685135318759550592014-05-18T16:13:59.139-07:002014-05-18T16:13:59.139-07:00Thanks, Michael. I try to use a similar palette as...Thanks, Michael. I try to use a similar palette as for Dark Age types - Normans, Vikings, etc. Seems although the Japanese had a wide range of colors - they were all more on the subtle/subdued shades. That is, not gaudy - like say Hellenistic/Macedonian Successor types. Best, DeanDeanMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07724268555970663130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561181956134839079.post-82564300490799981402014-05-18T15:36:25.547-07:002014-05-18T15:36:25.547-07:00These are rather fine sir. I love the wide range c...These are rather fine sir. I love the wide range colours you've used but at the same time you've managed to keep them balanced and not have any one dominate the others.Millsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17580692168847505881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561181956134839079.post-21708371563370982192014-05-18T15:16:31.962-07:002014-05-18T15:16:31.962-07:00Thanks a lot for the visit and great comments, Gen...Thanks a lot for the visit and great comments, Gentlemen!DeanMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07724268555970663130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561181956134839079.post-84980205541241161392014-05-18T14:53:30.881-07:002014-05-18T14:53:30.881-07:00These samurai are really something!These samurai are really something!Evan Hugheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18107866906860803155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561181956134839079.post-66219402127289931962014-05-18T12:22:41.947-07:002014-05-18T12:22:41.947-07:00I really enjoy seeing your work Dean, your paintin...I really enjoy seeing your work Dean, your painting (the choices of colours) Style and Technique (preparation) before and after completing your miniatures are marvelous and with stunning results....Excellent!<br /><br />cheers,Phil Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02369365598439913360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561181956134839079.post-28193124962854799652014-05-17T22:45:55.956-07:002014-05-17T22:45:55.956-07:00Great Samurai Dean!Great Samurai Dean!Cyrushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13186074313046292554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561181956134839079.post-44911380740253236472014-05-17T20:37:08.864-07:002014-05-17T20:37:08.864-07:00Jason:
Thanks for the kind words; for the record,...Jason:<br /><br />Thanks for the kind words; for the record, I don't think samurai are any harder than Napoleonics or Lace War stuff. Just a different approach - and the stain really works over lacing Best, DeanDeanMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07724268555970663130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561181956134839079.post-15712278292139895972014-05-17T20:35:50.297-07:002014-05-17T20:35:50.297-07:00WAB, sure. thanks, Pat.WAB, sure. thanks, Pat.DeanMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07724268555970663130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561181956134839079.post-2998960147574098692014-05-17T20:10:47.858-07:002014-05-17T20:10:47.858-07:00Great work as always Dean, I don't know if I&#...Great work as always Dean, I don't know if I'd ever be crazy enough to try painting Samurai. :-)Jason Meyershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12510878862274931588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561181956134839079.post-66921000670438585322014-05-17T18:51:13.159-07:002014-05-17T18:51:13.159-07:00More Samurai? I think we need to get all of your ...More Samurai? I think we need to get all of your models on the table for a HUGE game of WAB. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561181956134839079.post-63475244318235227362014-05-17T13:09:15.749-07:002014-05-17T13:09:15.749-07:00Thanks, Fran!Thanks, Fran!DeanMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07724268555970663130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561181956134839079.post-27335371735456100012014-05-17T11:24:56.134-07:002014-05-17T11:24:56.134-07:00Stunning colorful work Dean.Stunning colorful work Dean.The Angry Lurkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01227314379603418332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561181956134839079.post-69811219378048830872014-05-17T10:29:06.185-07:002014-05-17T10:29:06.185-07:00Thanks, Paul. I try to use brighter colors when fo...Thanks, Paul. I try to use brighter colors when followed by staining.DeanMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07724268555970663130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561181956134839079.post-70496384602147255482014-05-17T10:01:05.166-07:002014-05-17T10:01:05.166-07:00Excellent work, very vibrant!Excellent work, very vibrant!Paul Scrivens-Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12949398840254289016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561181956134839079.post-77673560372160322952014-05-17T07:07:19.046-07:002014-05-17T07:07:19.046-07:00Thanks, Paul. With a local convention this weekend...Thanks, Paul. With a local convention this weekend, I hope to find some interesting figures at the bring & buy table. Best, DeanDeanMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07724268555970663130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561181956134839079.post-53455890376597682182014-05-17T07:03:00.691-07:002014-05-17T07:03:00.691-07:00Thanks, Anne. The whole raid and abduction of the ...Thanks, Anne. The whole raid and abduction of the emperor is suspect :) Best, DeanDeanMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07724268555970663130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561181956134839079.post-84264542986215770822014-05-17T07:00:19.731-07:002014-05-17T07:00:19.731-07:00Thanks, Phil!Thanks, Phil!DeanMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07724268555970663130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561181956134839079.post-66483357172600481782014-05-17T06:59:06.380-07:002014-05-17T06:59:06.380-07:00Thanks, Monty. The blade is basically a sword blad...Thanks, Monty. The blade is basically a sword blade attached to a length of pole. Now if the shape of the sword and the falx are related - hmmm? Best, DeanDeanMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07724268555970663130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561181956134839079.post-68829635192136870762014-05-17T06:48:07.229-07:002014-05-17T06:48:07.229-07:00I adore your painting style, Dean. It's alway...I adore your painting style, Dean. It's always great to see the before and after shots. The results here are superb, as always. <br /><br />I can't help but look at the Samurai with Naginata and see a bit of similarity between it and the Falx. ;-)Montyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16094254709103687259noreply@blogger.com