Japanese paratrooper, 1942

[Chas Young]

G'day,

Well, this is my latest figure work-in-progress.

For more info, visit:
http://www.hfmodeling.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=SquawkBox&file=index&req=viewtopic&topic_id=129540&page=1

Comments and criticism welcome!

Chas

 

[mil-mart]

Chas,

What a different subject, we all think of German or British para's, and mainly associate Japanese soldiers fighting in dense jungle.
What scale is it, looks 1/35 and is it commercial or converted.?

Cheers Ken

 

[Chas Young]

G'day Ken,

Yes, it is 1:35 scale. I converted parts from both Dragon and Tamiya's Japanese infantry kits. The head is from Hornet.

Thanks for your comment!

 

[jjgurk]

A very interesting subject Chas. I especially like the base. Shows you what I know about the Pacific theater, I did'nt realize the japanese had paratroopers!

 

[tonydawe]

G'day Charlie,

Nice work mate. I'm looking forward to seeing this one at WASMEx in September.

 

[captnenglish]

Chas, having followed this project over on HF Forum, I really like the way it's turned out. Seeing pistol in position the figure makes more sense.

 

[Jamie Stokes]

looks Good Chas,
Nice to see an uncommon figure bought to life.

Thanks for sharing, hope we can see the figure as he scrambles for kit through the undergrowth!!


Cheers

 

[Chas Young]

Thanks jjgurk, it is a little known subject, though the success they had early war was phenomenal. I have included snippets of the story in the HF thread, which I linked in my initial post.

Cheers Tony, I'm looking forward to seeing your work at WASMEx too!

Matthew, your support has been great.

Jamie, thanks mate. I will position the figure within the undergrowth but will try to keep him as visible as possible.

Chas

 

[jaime]

Hello. What colours did you use to paint the uniform?

Thank you in advance

Jaime

 

[Steve]

Great to see a paratrooper who is not from E 1/506, 1 Para, or 6th Fallschrimjaegers! Excellent idea and equally great execution. Nice bit of jungle also. Thanks!

 

[Chas Young]

Hey Jaime,

I used Vallejo Japanese uniform, USA green and desert yellow to get this shade. I can't give you exact ratios as I mix colours by eye.

Hope this helps.

Thanks for your kind comment Steve.

Chas

 

[Chas Young]

Here is the completed vignette.

This morning I was wondering about an appropriate title, so I did some research on the old Japanese dialogue "Kanji". To say the least I was very surprised to find "Yabuhebi" - meaning "a snake in the bush". The word is used in Japanese superstition, meaning to reap ill fortune from an unnecessary act. It comes from the likelihood that poking a bamboo bush (yabu) may flush a snake.

What a perfect title for this vignette!

I hope you like the end product. Comments and Critique welcome as usual.

Chas

 

[tonydawe]

Hi Chas,

Excellent work mate. The jungle vegetation is excellent and the figure looks very realistic. Perhaps the scene needs a snake added ???

 

[mil-mart]

Hi Chas,

Great work on the vegetation and painting,
IMHO the only thing missing for me, ( the snake's in the tree Tony ) is because the subject of a Japanese paratrooper was unusual , perhaps if you added part of an open parachute drapped over a bush just behind him. This would enhance " Yabuhebi ".

Thanks for showing
Cheers Ken

 

[Chas Young]

G'day Tony, thanks for taking the time to give your feedback on my projects, I really appreciate it mate! (Get some glasses)

Thanks for your comment Ken, a parachute would've been a great idea, good suggestion. But to be honest, I'm just too bust at school to attempt something like that. I won't be starting anything else until December when school finishes. I have to make some sacrifices if I am to pass my courses this year... unfortunately, modelling is one of them.

Thanks for the feedback!
Chas

 

[Marcel]

Chas great looking scene and a well painted figure!

Marcel.

 

[Chas Young]

Cheers my friend, thanks!

 

[pmfs]

Hello Chas

Amazing groundwork, the vignette is stupendous.

Regards from Portugal
Pedro

 

[Chas Young]

Thanks for you compliment Pedro, I really like your choice of words!

 

[pmfs]

Chas, my english is very poor.

CHEERS
Pedro