Japanese Army Overal Commander
At the end of the Analouge Painting Challenge I had these Generals very, very nearly finished, only the gold and silver was left to do along with the final once over and basing. Unfortunatley they didn't make it to the final cut, so along with the recently posted ACW disordered markers. They would have given me approx 530 points, which would have been nice. They were finished off over the past weekend and handed over to Postie. All figures are from Irregular Miniatures, although some are from their Franco-Prussian range, which fit in quite well with the uniforms from the Russo-Japanese War.
Japanese Army Commanders, 3 to a base.
Single based leaders are Brigade Commanders.
Japanese Division Commanders.
The Russian Overal Army Commander.
Russian Army Commanders.
A Cossack Army Commander.
Russian Division Commanders.
Russian Brigade Commanders.
Those look great. I wish I could be as proficient at painting as you are. And not only do you get alot of figures painted but at a excellent quality.
ReplyDeleteCheers Dan!
DeleteDitto Dan's comment. Ray, did you use plastic card for these bases? Thanks. Great job.
ReplyDeleteNo, the bases are 1mm thick artist's card, its cheap and easy to cut.
DeleteI think plastic cards in bases makes it more adorable and captivating...
DeleteDo you have clones locked in the basement doing all your painting? That's the only way I can see that you're pumping the figures out so quickly! :D
ReplyDeleteExcellent work again, Ray!
Errrr? Yes!
DeleteI like the scenic thing you've got going here. Nice little vignette feel to the bases.
ReplyDeleteThanks Monkeyboy!
ReplyDeletethere are hordes of them, oh wait that is how to describe mongols... Russia vs Japan... who will win???
ReplyDeleteSmashing figs for a War that get sadly overlooked I think. Well done (again) Sir!
ReplyDeleteOutstanding Ray, highly original topic too
ReplyDeleteDo you paint in your sleep Ray? Good God man, I've never seen anyone paint this much. And I always like to see your horses Ray, they're my favorite.
ReplyDeleteRay, do you have your girls help with all this painting or are you painting while at work? Because no normal, married father has THAT much time for painting.
ReplyDeleteI know, you have one of those time turner do-dads from Harry Potter!
I'm very lucky, I do most of my painting at work. I work a 4 on 4 off shift pattern, 12 hour shifts, so that means I paint roughly 7-8 hours per shift, which ain't bad at all!!!
DeleteY'kno.. the only thing that goes through my mind is I've never seen a Japanese person with a huge beard like the commanders have. Facial hair yes, beard sure, but nothing as big and burly as that.
ReplyDeleteLooking great, really wish I could paint as fast as that, might have less of a lead mountain.
ReplyDelete500+ points that nearly got there, wow, that's close to my total output!
ReplyDeleteI'm thinking the much neglected war is getting so much attentionas you have already painted up all the other ones!!!
Ian
That's a lot of officers!
ReplyDeleteBring on the cannons...!
Nice work mate!
T.
Great stuff, specially in this scale!
ReplyDeleteYou're starting to get on some peoples moobs with the bragging Ironsides!
ReplyDeleteBollox!
DeleteA lot of commanders! Great work!
ReplyDeleteNow this is surely one step away from miraculous! How on earth have you managed it? More great work Ray, seriously impressed.
ReplyDeleteBrilliant work rate Ray. Excellent results.
ReplyDeleteWow, so many excellent paintjobs. Great going.
ReplyDeleteLordy - that's a lot of figures! Great job, Ray.
ReplyDeleteReally nice work Ray and such a cool period! What rules are you using btw?
ReplyDeleteChristopher
We're going to use the Franco-Prussian set "They Died For Glory", with a few amendments.
DeleteAhh I see. I never played it and so I'm curious to see how it works out.
DeleteChristopher
No, no, no... why are you doing this? I... can...not...begin...another... period...
ReplyDeleteAWESOME!!!
Very nice models, Ray. You are a great painter.
ReplyDeleteAnd yet, I still don't see a single unicorn.
ReplyDeleteGreat job,i played a campaign on this theme and i loved. I played the russian army, but we didn't finish...
ReplyDeleteFab looking figures Ray! Look forward to hearing of how they get on leading their respective armies in combat!
ReplyDeleteAnd if you are doing most of your painting at work then you must either have a very understanding employer or you'd better hope they are not on the blogsphere reading your posts!!
Shhhhh!!!!!!
DeleteCracking looking collection of figures Ray.
ReplyDeleteNice collection of commanders or targets there Ray. Lovely painting and colours. Well done.
ReplyDeleteVery cool blog following! That is quite an impressive set there!
ReplyDeleteGreat work, Ray! (BTW, you would have lost your mind trying to get all this done before the 20th...)
ReplyDeleteCurt
Who says I didn't lose it already!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad to see that the madness has really set in they look great, It's a huge army, what rule set are you thinking of using
ReplyDeleteWe're going to use the Franco-Prussian set "They Died For Glory", with a few amendments.
ReplyDeleteYou've done a helluva job on these armies, Ray. "They Died for Glory" must be set at a fairly high perspective to need all of these commanders.
ReplyDeletewow I didn't even know these guys had come to blows...grreat painting as always
ReplyDeleteReally inspiring stuff Ray - makes gaming more enjoyable seeing fresh ideas well put together. Unfortunately I might have to stop reading this blog cos you resurrected my old craving for the WSS and now it's the RJW. I simply can't afford it . . .
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More generals as troops? :-D
ReplyDeleteThey look excellent Ray!
Greetings
Peter
http://peterscave.blogspot.com/
Ray, I regret missing this post when it came out; but the figures are truly magnificent! Best, Dean
ReplyDeleteNo probs Dean!! and thanks for your kind words!
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