Tuesday, May 27, 2014

Boshin War Figures - Bac Ninh Miniatures

These excellent Paul Hicks sculpts arrived today - only a week after ordering them from Bac Ninh Miniatures located in Spain. The owner/proprietor, Jose A., had them on sale for a discount and I just had to try them out. I am pleased not only with the figures themselves, but the ease of ordering as well as the speed of delivery. Thanks Jose!
This is the command set of officers in "bearskin" headress and NCO's in jingasa. Jose's website dedicated to the Boshin War has some very valuable resources and information to help paint these guys up. I plan to add more from his wonderfully researched line in the future - I'd like to see some in the bearskins in sword fighting poses like this image of the Battle of Ueno Temple during the Boshin War
I hope to have one of the officers painted up like Toshiro Mifune below:
Sonnō jōi! 
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  1. Simon Quinton May 28, 2014 at 12:21 AM

    Nice looking mini's. Shall look forward to seeing what you do to them even more!

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  2. Michael AwdryMay 28, 2014 at 12:28 AM

    These have caught my eye as well, but will have to wait for the moment. Great to hear of such wonderful service too.

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  3. RokurotaMay 28, 2014 at 1:51 AM

    Many thanks Dean! I'm waiting to see those miniatures painted.

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  4. Christopher(aka Axebreaker)May 28, 2014 at 2:54 AM

    This looks to be interesting Dean!

    Christopher

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  5. DeanMMay 28, 2014 at 6:05 AM

    Thanks, Gents. Hope to get them painted up soon and post pics of them. Best, Dean

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  6. Jonathan FreitagMay 28, 2014 at 6:24 AM

    Hicks is an outstanding sculptor, isn't he? His Napoleonics are first rate. Looking forward to seeing your results.

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    1. DeanMMay 28, 2014 at 8:18 AM

      Definitely about Mr. Hicks. In fact, a few years ago I was very much tempted to get some of his Egyptian Campaign stuff from Brigade Games - alas, while awaiting guys in casques I got side-tracked.

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    2. Jonathan FreitagMay 28, 2014 at 1:55 PM

      I have been picking up Hicks' figures from Brigade Games too. One unit of French Gendamerie a pied are on the paint table now. His dismounted French dragoons are exceptional.

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  7. The Angry LurkerMay 28, 2014 at 1:52 PM

    Nice figures and a nice period too Dean.

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  8. DeanMMay 28, 2014 at 2:44 PM

    Thanks, Fran. Hope to paint these up soon; but I'm now planning a Bosworth Field game:! Best, Dean

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  9. BaconfatMay 28, 2014 at 5:17 PM

    Mifune would look great on the table.

    I saw your Enfilade game on seanavalgazing.blogspot.com. It looked great.

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    1. DeanMMay 29, 2014 at 6:13 AM

      Thanks, James. I was really pleased with the way it played out too.The simplified Hail Caesar rules were a perfect set for convention players.

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  10. maximexMay 28, 2014 at 10:30 PM

    Moi (= Hi)
    Spectacular images.
    Thank you for your presentation.
    Toshiro Mifune is one of the favorite actress
    started the movie Red Sun

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    1. DeanMMay 29, 2014 at 6:14 AM

      Thanks, MM. Red Sun also has another favorite of mine - Charles Bronson. Best, Dean

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  11. Gamer in ExileMay 29, 2014 at 9:48 AM

    Very pretty. I will look out for them painted.

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