Mystery Prize arrived - and it's lovely character piece! - Samurai or Kyudoka though?

[Jamie Stokes]

So recently I did a speed sculpt and paint for the SpecMod coffee cup challenge, for a figure of judges decision.



Yesterday I received my prize - A bust of a Samurai Archer from Legion Miniatures.

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It's a simple character study - An archer with the Bow in a holder on his back.​

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So my initial thoughts are to skip the tattoo, as tattoos weren't a big thing for samurai to have, more associated with Yakuza stratum of society. So that leaves choices of kimono top and the patterns available.​

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Old example, and modern re-enactors for colour.​

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And the study of archery as a martial art is known as Kyudo; those practicing it are Kyudoka.​

Samurai archer is snappier, samurai did study archery, in conjunction with sword and grappling skills, along with poetry and drinking.​

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So I'm not going to quibble over a title for marketing purposes that captures the labels.​

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Looking forward to this​

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[Nap]

Hi Jamie

That's a great prize congratulations on the challenge

Do share more of your benchtime in V bench and Completed forums

Look forward to seeing more

Happy benchtime

Nap