WIP Critique Samurai, Momoyama period, late 17th century

[NeilW]

Always good to see references

 

[Nap]

Hi Guys

Loving seeing you all approach this , fascinating to see the results and good to see ideas being shared

Liking the fabulous references Felix put up ...even the mail looks beautiful

Nap

 

[NeilW]

Great refs... as said, Japanese mail is tiny compared with western style... just look at the photos with a hand in then.

From what I've read, much existed mainly to hold the metal plates in place (eg on the sleeves/kote, where internal padding also provided protection) and, especially in the later period, was often decorative rather than functional.

All mail armour (kusari) was of course an exception:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kusari_(Japanese_mail_armour)
https://www.pinterest.co.uk/worldantiques/japanese-mail-armor-kusari/
http://gunbai-militaryhistory.blogspot.com/2017/11/kusari-gusoku-japanese-mail-armor.html

 

[Vladimir]

I have an idea of how to make a chain mail. I made a 3D model the size of a kote, I will not give it to print. Then you can use it to make a shape and cast it from Smooth cast. After that, I think to cut off the chain mail with a knife from the base and glue it to the master model of the samurai. If I have results, I will show them

 

[Nap]

Again brilliant references ....a fascinating subject for sure

Interesting to see how Vladimir's idea works out

Thanks for sharing all details

Happy sculpting

Nap

 

[NeilW]

I've seen those texture plates for doing mail, but none seem suitable for Japanese armour so I'll be interested to see how this works (not that I have a 3D printer).

Neil

 

[Vladimir]

Hello everyone!
I finished making Shino-haidate and kusazuri tasset

 

[Nap]

That is so impressive detailing

Thanks for the update pics with so much research to back it up

Look forward to more

Happy sculpting

Nap

 

[Oda]

Simply breathtaking. Waiting for it to be commercially released.

Oda.

 

[Vladimir]

Thank you guys.
I try to do it as fast as I can

 

[amarok1969]

Amazing. Following with interest.

 

[Vladimir]

Thanks

 

[TERRYSOMME1916]

Sculpting at any scale is a true gift but the amount of detail that you have crammed into this subject is totally amazing so its going to be real popular when finished, plenty of scope for the painters.
TERRY

 

[OldTaff]

I'm pretty sure I shall be waiting in line for one of these when it's released

Alan

 

[Bob Orr]

stunning work, the mail looks great!

 

[Vladimir]

Thanks, guys.
I'm glad you like my work. Now I make swords, it takes a lot of time to make the handle weave

 

[Bob Orr]

Are the archers in your avatar available as commercial figures?

 

[Vladimir]

Yes, this is one set, it has three versions of the head. Now they are not available,
I plan to have another print run in September

 

[Bob Orr]

Yes, this is one set, it has three versions of the head. Now they are not available,
I plan to have another print run in September

Could you please message me when available with details of how to purchase. Bob

 

[Vladimir]

I'll be sure to let you know when I make them