WIP Japanese Infantryman, winter, 1905

[valiant]

Hi guys,
hope you like the pics so far of my latest large scale sculpt (200mm) of a Japanese infantryman in winter dress, Russo-Japanese War, 1905. Based on the illustrations in the Osprey book, he is depicted in the goat fur lined overcoat, with the winter forage cap. I have had a rubber mould made from the original Plasticine sculpt, a resin model cast, then detailed with Miliput, etc. There is still much to do, both facially and equipment details, especially the fit of the head to neck, but I hope to get it all completed over the Easter break!
cheers,
Steve

 

[1969]

I remember coming across this Osprey illustration in the past, seems 2oth century Japanese military is not often covered, its a good subject choice with that goat fur collar which is sculpted very nicely.
Will look forward to seeing more of this one.

All the best mate

Steve

 

[Dan Morton]

Nicely done Steve! Interesting and different subject!

All the best,
Dan

 

[blabsy]

Hi Steve,
now I really like this matey,that little Osprey book has a lot to answer for,excellent photographs of the period,I did have a book illustrated history of the Russo-Japanese war,do you think I can find it,not a chance.
As a kid I loved looking through this book,I guess the era and the images stuck in my head,always nice to see some one else's muse with putty on a loved era
Best Regards
Paul
www.paulblaber1.moonfruit.com

 

[roadking]

I really like this one Steve, hope it's a commercial piece. Very cool transitional period in history and a subject matter not much covered here in the West.

Jim

 

[LVM]

Intersting subject and good realisation. We feel that the Japanese has cold !

Laurent

 

[Nap]

Hi Steve ,
What a great subject , definately one for me ..do hope its commercial ....love the goatskin coat , the book itself is a wealth of idea'sand an interesting read with lots of info on a long forgotten and little areacovered i modelling .

You have captured the features of the race really nicely and the very distinctive pouches are coming on a treat .

Look forward to seeing this released ...and hopefully many others from your fingers

Keep us all posted mate

Nap

 

[valiant]

Cheers Guys, thanks for the comments! I think its the transitional aspect that appeals in these "far away" colonial style conflicts, the mix of old and new uniforms and equipment. Glad you like it, so far!
Steve

 

[Martin Antonenko]

Very nicely!
Will there be in addition still a "suitable" Russian...?
Cheers

 

[valiant]

Martin,
I think that there's a definite possibility.......!

 

[elanlane13]

Steve, great subject. This looks good and if I remember the illustration well enought it should be striking when painted.