Looking very nice Steve.

Bill

Looks very good and a good amount of progress so far Steve.Setobeaoc were a prominent clan in Momoyama Japan allied to the Tokugawa.This looks like the leader of the main branch of the family,based in Harima Province.His name was Setobeaoc Harima no Kami Ichiro ( tried to make the matter a little lighter,hope you do not mind Steve).I will keep following.Keep posting .

Oda.

Thats what i heard as well

Great name for a Big Dog! Progress is looking real good, Ruck On!

Bit more work done with the oils. Tassels, shin guards painted, left sock has been started, all still fresh at the moment so look a bit glossy. Some of the horse tassels and straps have been painted along with the saddle.

From one 'Sode' to another ;

Steady ar she goes, looks good!

He is starting to take shape now, his arms with hisKote have been painted and attached followed by his Sode armour.
I have painted his Kobakama with a flower type design, most of which will be hidden away once I have painted his combined Kusazuri and haidates

Also finished his Tabi’s and Waraji’s

Man, that's another tough pattern to deal with, woof. Ruck On, Steve!

Bit more done;

Head, face armour and helmet painted, needs a coat of matt varnish applied;

Sorry meant his face ! and yes a wash will go over all the cords once he is all together.

Coming together just fine, Steve!

On the home straight;
Flag pole needs painting with oils, stripes need tidying up. Both hands are in the drying box, overnight. Stirrups to be finished and gold petals to be added to the front

Apologies for the shoddy images, will get some better ones at the weekend

Finished Here

Excellent progress on this one.
Gary