Friday, 30 March 2012

RP No64 Russo-Japanese War Generals


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.

49 comments:

  1. 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.

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  2. Ditto Dan's comment. Ray, did you use plastic card for these bases? Thanks. Great job.

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    1. No, the bases are 1mm thick artist's card, its cheap and easy to cut.

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    2. I think plastic cards in bases makes it more adorable and captivating...

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  3. Do 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

    Excellent work again, Ray!

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  4. I like the scenic thing you've got going here. Nice little vignette feel to the bases.

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  5. there are hordes of them, oh wait that is how to describe mongols... Russia vs Japan... who will win???

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  6. Smashing figs for a War that get sadly overlooked I think. Well done (again) Sir!

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  7. Outstanding Ray, highly original topic too

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  8. Do 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.

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  9. Ray, 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.

    I know, you have one of those time turner do-dads from Harry Potter!

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    1. 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!!!

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  10. Y'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.

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  11. Looking great, really wish I could paint as fast as that, might have less of a lead mountain.

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  12. 500+ points that nearly got there, wow, that's close to my total output!

    I'm thinking the much neglected war is getting so much attentionas you have already painted up all the other ones!!!

    Ian

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  13. That's a lot of officers!
    Bring on the cannons...!
    Nice work mate!
    T.

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  14. Great stuff, specially in this scale!

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  15. You're starting to get on some peoples moobs with the bragging Ironsides!

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  16. A lot of commanders! Great work!

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  17. Now this is surely one step away from miraculous! How on earth have you managed it? More great work Ray, seriously impressed.

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  18. Brilliant work rate Ray. Excellent results.

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  19. Wow, so many excellent paintjobs. Great going.

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  20. Lordy - that's a lot of figures! Great job, Ray.

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  21. Really nice work Ray and such a cool period! What rules are you using btw?

    Christopher

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    1. We're going to use the Franco-Prussian set "They Died For Glory", with a few amendments.

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    2. Ahh I see. I never played it and so I'm curious to see how it works out.

      Christopher

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  22. No, no, no... why are you doing this? I... can...not...begin...another... period...

    AWESOME!!!

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  23. Very nice models, Ray. You are a great painter.

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  24. And yet, I still don't see a single unicorn.

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  25. Great job,i played a campaign on this theme and i loved. I played the russian army, but we didn't finish...

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  26. Fab looking figures Ray! Look forward to hearing of how they get on leading their respective armies in combat!

    And 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!!

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  27. Cracking looking collection of figures Ray.

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  28. Nice collection of commanders or targets there Ray. Lovely painting and colours. Well done.

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  29. Very cool blog following! That is quite an impressive set there!

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  30. Great work, Ray! (BTW, you would have lost your mind trying to get all this done before the 20th...)
    Curt

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  31. Who says I didn't lose it already!!!!!

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  32. I'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

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  33. We're going to use the Franco-Prussian set "They Died For Glory", with a few amendments.

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  34. You'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.

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  35. wow I didn't even know these guys had come to blows...grreat painting as always

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  36. Really 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 . . .

    :O(

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  37. More generals as troops? :-D

    They look excellent Ray!

    Greetings
    Peter
    http://peterscave.blogspot.com/

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  38. Ray, I regret missing this post when it came out; but the figures are truly magnificent! Best, Dean

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    1. No probs Dean!! and thanks for your kind words!

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