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WIP Poste Militaire 90mm Samurai Wip

Discussion in 'vBench (Works in Progress)' started by schley, Jan 24, 2021.

  1. schley Active Member

    Country:
    Ireland
    6 months work so far on this Poste Militaire Classic. Almost there. inbound1044632468541771.jpg
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  2. Nap Moderator

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    England
    Hi John

    Good to see you posting , if it's a PM it's going to be good for sure ......6 months of lockdown well spent

    Look forward to seeing the pics , msg me if needed

    Happy benchtime

    Stay safe

    Nap
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  3. Chrisr PlanetFigure Supporter

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    Beautifully painted John.
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  4. Nap Moderator

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    England
    Hi John

    Thanks for pictures ...just a WOW !!!!! , the detail painting looks amazing , love the colours you've used

    Great to see your artwork

    Look forward to seeing more

    Happy benchtime

    Stay safe

    Nap

    PS I have tidied the thread up ref no pics
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  5. schley Active Member

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    Ireland
    Thanks Chris
  6. schley Active Member

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    Ireland
    Thanks Nap , appreciate that
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  7. schley Active Member

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    Ireland
    Thanks again Nap,
    Glad you like it, a labour of love on my part.
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  8. NeilW A Fixture

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    A great version of, as you say, a classic kit... in fact one I've had sitting around half painted for more years than I care to remember... not sure whether this fantastic version inspires me or puts me off ;)

    I must dig it out and assess things (strip and start again?).

    Stylewise: authentic though it is, I never really liked the eboshi/court-hat style helmet and had plans to replace it with something more workmanlike.

    Love the green and detailing on the jinbaori/surcoat etc though I'm personally not too keen on all-over the gold finish, especially on the kote/sleeves where I think the mail itself should be in a darker contrasting lacquer (but maybe that's just me (y)) .
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  9. schley Active Member

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    Ireland
    Many thanks Neil

    Its still a Wip and the mail will be darker when it is finished so good spot there. I tend to do things lights followed by shadows. Pull out the Samurai and finish it dont strip as it will be a never ending story. Im converting the helmetbut all will be revealed when its finished
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  10. NeilW A Fixture

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    United-Kingdom
    Hi John... interesting that you don't like the helmet either :)

    Look fwd to seeing the final treatment.
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  11. Airkid A Fixture

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    England
    Blimey John, there's some outstanding painting in there, as befits such a classic piece.

    Phil
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  12. schley Active Member

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    Ireland

    Thanks Neil, I do like the original helmet and I've seen the original Kiyomasa version , but the conversion im doing is a little different
  13. schley Active Member

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    Ireland
    Thanks Phil appreciate that
  14. Banjer A Fixture

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    England
    Superb work John, amazing freehand.
    Following with interest, don't leave it six months for the next update:)

    Cheers

    Bill
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  15. schley Active Member

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    Ireland
    Thanks Bill,

    Hopefully another 3 or 4 weeks and I will be finished
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  16. Nap Moderator

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    England

    Look forward to possibly some updates and seeing the pictures in the Completed part of PF with a link to this

    Happy benchtime


    Nap
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  17. schley Active Member

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    Ireland

    Thanks again Nap, I will indeed post once completed
  18. oldtrousers PlanetFigure Supporter

    Truly beautiful work so far! I'm looking forward to seeing your progress on this project.

    Scott
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  19. schley Active Member

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    Ireland
    Many thanks Scott
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  20. Sylvanus Active Member

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    United-Kingdom
    Outstanding!
    Looking forward to see the outcome.

    DJ

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