Hi folks,

Pretty much done on this, bar the nameplate. Not the best kit out there, but with a bit of work, its shaped up well enough!

Thanks for looking

Beautiful paintwork

Mobo

The model is flawed, but the paintwork is good

I know that the kit isnt perfect, the fit is not the best, but it looks close enough to a samurai for my needs!! Once it's done the show circuit, Ill sell it on!!

Brilliant job, very well done. I'm in awe.

Beautiful work Steve - and the groundwork compliments it so well.
Goes to show what can be done with an OOB kit!
KTF,
Chris.

Very nicely done Steve. Lovely vibrant paintwork and super detailing. Good to see it finished despite the issues you’ve had around the quality of the kit and goes to show with a bit of perseverance what can be produced.

Neal

Very nicely done Steve.

I had this one for a while, but couldn't get to grips with it, so sold it on.
Needless to say, the person who bought it also made a nice job of it.

Both yours and his prove that you can make a 'silk purse out of a sow's ear'.

Cheers,
Andrew

Thanks for the comments, chaps! I actually enjoy trying to get the best from ropey kits, its what makes things interesting for me. I appreciate that there are those who want something with a minimum of prep, so that they can crack on with the painting, but the whole process is the fun bit, as far as Im concerned and, once completed, thats it! I quickly lose interest and want to move on to the next one!!

Interesting (major) conversion job here: 16028 SAMURAI – Miniart (miniart-models.com)

NONE OF THIS DETRACTS FROM STEVE'S WORK: SILK PURSE DULY ACHIEVED

But... I've noticed illustration vs kit variations before with MiniArt. Here the artwork shows a more authentic sword suspension system than the actual kit (and do my eyes deceive me, but is that a straight scabbard for a curved sword?)... and a fairly good painting guide.

16028 SAMURAI – Miniart (miniart-models.com)
(there's a link to the instructions and exploded view of the kit on this page: something MA are good at)



All very strange and no logical reason

Despite my misgivings, I've just had a look online to see if I could get one: prices seem OK until you factor in postage, so it's a 'no' from me (unless I can find a cheaper source)

Yes Neil - the instructions bear no relation to the kit or the painting instructions!! Both the scabbard and the sword are straight - I curved them and lost about 20mm off the length of the scabbard! The sash around that waist was resculpted, as was the face. Some lacing detail was cast and replace due to lack of it being there... as was the lack of arm guard on the right arm. I was going to add it, but didnt in the end. Lots of work on the basic kit, but enjoyable, nonetheless!!

With a bit of work this kit turned out nicely, nicely done.
Cheers
Steve

A great finish on what was a tough build by the sounds of it...

A flawed kit as others said,full of inaccuracies and mistakes as far as the armour goes but a splendid paintjob nonetheless.Well done indeed.

Oda.