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I agree with the hair, too uniform and square. BUT that face is superb!!!!!!! Very Asian in detail which usually isn't depicted well in these scales. I love this one
Ben
Ben
TOMOE GOZEN, battle of Azawu, 1184 (Alexandros Models)
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Blind Pew
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Superb, without question.
I know for sure, the critics of this won't be able to create this themselves or do better.
Anybody can regurgitate an Osprey book. Well done and keep 'em coming.
I know for sure, the critics of this won't be able to create this themselves or do better.
Anybody can regurgitate an Osprey book. Well done and keep 'em coming.
T
TADATSUGU
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Blind Pew said - "I know for sure, the critics of this won't be able to create this themselves or do better.
Anybody can regurgitate an Osprey book".
Who said your not allowed to critise unless you can do better? I would have no chance of sculpting such a great figure but I found Harto's comments very helpful. I cannot speak for him, but my own comments were intended to help and inform other members who may want to correct the aforementioned inaccuracies, not to suggest that they shouldn't buy the model.
My original reply was mainly directed to Harto, and the illustration was not "Osprey" but from a Japanese publication, not as widely available in this country which I thought may have been of use in answering his query.
I don't care if others are uninterested in doing some research and just want to paint stock figures, but accuracy is an important part of the hobby for many. I also dabble in fantasy figures myself and feel that everyone should be able to model any subject they want to, but, to para-phrase Blind Pew's 'helpful' comment, - anyone can slap some paint on a store-bought figure.
Despite my apparently critical comments, I do love the model and will probably buy it despite my misgivings, as I had already stated.
Anybody can regurgitate an Osprey book".
Who said your not allowed to critise unless you can do better? I would have no chance of sculpting such a great figure but I found Harto's comments very helpful. I cannot speak for him, but my own comments were intended to help and inform other members who may want to correct the aforementioned inaccuracies, not to suggest that they shouldn't buy the model.
My original reply was mainly directed to Harto, and the illustration was not "Osprey" but from a Japanese publication, not as widely available in this country which I thought may have been of use in answering his query.
I don't care if others are uninterested in doing some research and just want to paint stock figures, but accuracy is an important part of the hobby for many. I also dabble in fantasy figures myself and feel that everyone should be able to model any subject they want to, but, to para-phrase Blind Pew's 'helpful' comment, - anyone can slap some paint on a store-bought figure.
Despite my apparently critical comments, I do love the model and will probably buy it despite my misgivings, as I had already stated.
carl reid
A Fixture
I can't possibly comment on the historical accuracy of the piece. Because I have no idea at all!
But I can comment on the wonderful sculpting, and subtle posturing of the piece. For me the slight lift of the heel brings the piece to life superbly.
Well done Ebrion for a beautiful piece of work.
Carl
But I can comment on the wonderful sculpting, and subtle posturing of the piece. For me the slight lift of the heel brings the piece to life superbly.
Well done Ebrion for a beautiful piece of work.
Carl
tomifune
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I didn't find anything offensive on either harto's or tadatsugu's original posts. They were merely pointing out possible discrepancies on an "historical" piece. The manufacturer decided to name it so, not them. As was stated, she was a very phantomy person. Most of the writings on her were well after her life.
Let's enjoy these figures on different levels and not discourage people from posting that take the time to do research (unlike myself
As Carl said, it is a beautiful sculpt!!
Bob
Let's enjoy these figures on different levels and not discourage people from posting that take the time to do research (unlike myself
As Carl said, it is a beautiful sculpt!!Bob
Sorry if I offended anyone. I have done an extensive amount of research on Japanese armour over the years (and possess several original pieces) and I do think that as Bob points out, if you are going to label a figure as historical it should be reasonably accurate to the time period. As to the ability of critics, I generally do re sculpt and correct errors on my figures based on historical research. Here for example is Pili Pili's Geisha figure with a new head re
sculpted from scratch and what my research shows to be a more accurate period hairstyle.
sculpted from scratch and what my research shows to be a more accurate period hairstyle.
