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For a simpler look go with the on that looks kind of a like a fan or moon, second link, round one with the bit of red at the base.

If you want elaborate do the one... best way I can describe it is a hoop with tassels or papers hanging off of it.

I like those better than the bells or grass skirt looking thing.

Thanks mate. Yeah I am so so about the bell Sashimono as well.

Yeah the hoop streamer type is probably my favourite..

I'm partial to either the ring or the multi-fan, though I know nothing about the "proper" way these things should look.

The hoop or the multi-fan/feather one would be my pick. Failing that, maybe the lantern.

I like the hoop too.

Thanks guys. Not sure if I will use the hoop for this model or the next steel fist model I am going for which is tin bear fur armour.

Well damnit! Don't show us the gold if you aren't gonna let us spend it man!

Might have two hoops, not sure yet.

http://www.warlordgames.com/downloads/pdf/Pike-and-Shotte-Samurai-Army.pdf

Wanted to share this too. Samurai list for Pike and Shotte for those who are interested. Should be yet another way I can use the Samurai.

Sounds like a plan! The more games you can use them in, the merrier. I know there have been some homebrew rules to use Samurai in SAGA as well - and that doesn't need many figures at all. I'll see if I can find out what the guys who were playing it used exactly.

There are a number of homebrew Samurai lists for Saga, here are two examples:

http://studiotomahawk.freeforums.org/phil-s-samurai-battleboards-and-lists-t4584.html

http://studiotomahawk.freeforums.org/samurai-battleboards-and-swords-for-hire-t617.html

These are from the forums of the makers of Saga, Studio Tomahawk. On the whole they are very supportive of folks homebrewing factions and playing them (they provide templates for dice, blank battleboards, copies of all the rules that have gone into wargaming magazines, etc).

Thanks guys. What kind of size force is needed for Saga? Are we talking 20-30 30-50 or closer to a hundred?

Always nice to see a company who supports fan lists and the like.

Saga is usually played at 4 points or 6 points.

Each point buyys one of the following:

4 Hearthguard
8 Warriors
12 Levy

For Feudal Japan, regular Samurai could be seen as Hearthguard. Poor Samuari and Ashigaru as Warriors. Poor Ashigaru as Levy or no Levy at all.

So, at 4 points you will usually see about 24 to 28 models. Typically two Hearthguard and two Warriors. Occasionally 1 Hearth, 2 Warriors, and one Levy.

For most armies Levy are the missile troops, although Norman and various Crusade armies can take missile base warrirors to represent the prevalance of such weapons in those armies.

I think i would probably do Hatamoto or other high ranking officer looking types as Hearth guard, steel fist would be perfect for this as they stand out next to the perry's as being larger with generallly more ornate armour.

Normal Samurai as Warriors

Ashigaru for Levy.

That sounds about right to me.

Thanks Maniac - they appear to be the same lists my mates were using.

No real painting progress this week sadly. Been working on real world stuff and super busy. However I wanted to share the weekends supply drop.

A second hand book on samurai weapons and armour

And another 4ground building






And here is how the leader so far. I am thinking about red for the unpainted thigh guards, what do you think?

Sweet. Looking forward to seeing the building .

The shin guards should probably match the rest of the armor, I think.

The shin guards will be black. I meant thigh guard with the squares on it under Neath the armour.

Shouldn't those be the same as the rest of the armor as well? Unless you're talking about the lacing...

I don't know enough about Samurai armour to have an opinion there, but the book looks like a great reference for you.

4Ground stuff is so good. Fun to build as well!

Yeah I genuinely enjoyed building the last one.

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4Ground stuff is so good. Fun to build as well!

It is, but can be bloody expensive. I've got a number of their Dark Age kits that I bought on sale which have been a snap to build. Their Japanese stuff is silly expensive however.

Sarissa also makes some really nice kits, Sengokou appropriate, for less. They don't come with thatch, but on the whole wouldn't mind trying them (I've got their Dark Age church and Norman manor house. Both have been a joy to assemble and have lovely detail).

http://www.sarissa-precision.com/Japan/cat1603369_2186570.aspx

Just waiting for this to dry now then I'll trim the hatching on the roof a little.

It needs varnishing which will be done when the rest of the Buntai are finished being painted but here is the first samurai of them finished. Gonna go back over it in better light to check for anything I've missed but I'm considering him done for the most part.




Here are my first two buntai in various states of unpainted fighting in front of the newly built house. Once they are finished I will recreate this.



I needed some black and white counters for ronin combat. Decided to go for mini dice instead of counters so they can be used for other things including wound counters,

http://imgur.com/6PU0X13

Are those Assault Group Sohei?

I've thought of picking up some Kingsford Sohei myself:

http://www.kingsfordminiatures.org/SA35Sohei.html

http://www.kingsfordminiatures.org/SA038Sohei.html

That mock-up battle scene looks great, and the Samurai looks pretty sweet as well.

They are a mix of assault group, and perry. There may be some old glory stuff In there too.

I don't have any kingsford stuff but it does look great. Bit bigger than perry or assault group though and closer to steel fist size.

Their horses are smaller than others too, being closer to ponies. Which is accurate for the time period but worth keeping in mind none the less.

I will recreate that mock battle once they are painted.



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On a side note I would totally have a samurai in this darth vader armour in my army if it was avalable

Building looks great.

YwH the 4 ground stuff is pretty sweet