Here's a close up of typical painting on Korean temples and shrines.
Friday, March 14, 2014
Choson Korean Bell Shrine
Picked up this aquarium piece today from Petco for under $20. Repainted sections of the rafters as well as the roof to make it look more Korean. The Korean temples have really gaudy colors - aqua blues and oranges. It sizes up really well for 28mm - some Perry figures next to it for comparison.
As I've signed up to host a couple of games using the Siege of Haengju scenario at the local convention in May, I figured I might as well make the terrain look good.
It appears this resin model may be based upon Kiyomizu Shrine in Japan - below:
Korean temples and shrines usually have roofing on all four sides - as opposed to only two on most Japanese structures. But as my wife admonished me when I bewailed this fact, "It's close enough."
Here's a close up of typical painting on Korean temples and shrines.
Speaking of the Siege of Haengju game, I just ordered a Grendal Miniatures Dwarf Cannon - the one sculpted like a dragon - to support the Korean defenders.
Here's a close up of typical painting on Korean temples and shrines.
Hi Dean.....Marvelous!
ReplyDeletelooking forward to the dragon cannon too!
great!
regards,
Phil
Phil - I see you're in Kitsap Co. - will you be making it to Enfilade! in May? Best, Dean
DeleteHi Dean, are you going? I would like to go..but um err I have no transportation :o( to go to Olympia. I live in the wilderness :o) known as Poulsbo.
Deletecheers,
Great post and wonderful work!
ReplyDeleteWhat a neat find! Bargain!
ReplyDeleteVery nice job - great detail.
ReplyDeleteFine a view.
ReplyDeleteWonderful building
I like these east topic/theme
Nice work! It is astonishing what can be pressed into service on the wargaming table if you remain vigilant.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the visit and nice comments, Gentlemen. Warm regards, Dean
ReplyDeleteThat looks fantastic Dean. A nice piece of Terrain that is!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Simon!
DeleteDean, this is one of the reasons I love this hobby. When you think outside the box and keep your eyes open for really useful materials, all manner of projects can suggest themselves.
ReplyDeleteA piece like this could easily fetch double the price at a gaming shop, yet you picked it up for a song and customised it to make it your own - a great buy, and one which complements a great-looking army!
Evan:
DeleteThanks for your kind and thoughtful comments. I must admit, the frugal (read cheap) part of me is always on the lookout for bargains - which often times are outside of the normal hobby arena. Warm Regards, Dean
Amazing! If I saw that at a pet store, it would NEVER cross my mind that I could cross purpose it like this. I need to open my mind.
ReplyDeleteLOL! Thanks, Monty. I've seen your creative works - so I think it might be just that you're presently not thinking of this particular genre. BTW, I have a temple ruin I've used for Greco-Hellenistic games - which was another aquarium piece. Best, Dean
DeleteI'm going to have to make a visit to a pet store. I could use some Greco-Hellenistic terrain. ;-)
DeleteBargain! Looks great now you've "upgraded" it too.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Michael. Yes, it should be a good addition to the Imjin War terrain.
DeleteLooking great! Very nice find!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Burkhard; appreciate your visit and comments. Dean
DeleteDean, it's quite nice. Your siege game is going to be a hit.
ReplyDeleteThanks, James. I wish you were here to help me playtest the game; like you used to for Black Powders games. Best, Dean
DeleteLooks great and a great find Dean!
ReplyDeleteChristopher
An excellent find and a nice touch for the period. Should help to set the scene.
ReplyDeleteThanks! I hope so, my set ups aren't nearly as wonderful as yours, but hopefully the players will be content. :)
DeleteNice work dean...I often thought about going to a pet store for some aquarium pieces
ReplyDeleteYour scratch-built terrain surpasses any off the shelf stuff, Richard. Best, Dean
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