Two sets of buildings for roughly the same time period (The Renaissance) - i.e. late 15th to early 16th Century. One is a 1/300 Japanese castle for use with the Japanese samurai armies.
The other is a set of southern European buildings - a mix of Italian and Spanish - which I can use as a backdrop for the Italian Wars (specifically the Spanish and then Imperial Army in Italy up to and around 1520).
I need to do a few things to finish these off - the stonework in the castle needs to be picked out (see the left side of the castle to see what I mean). Adding in a few discoloured stones makes the wall seem more 3-D and authentic.
The houses / churches need to have their roofs toned down to remove the terracotta pinkness. The walls as well need to have a greying effect on them to age them better (and I need to paint in a few doors and stuff). But generally they're ready for use!
Castle cost around £15 including postage - its a plastic kit so assembly and painting is required.
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| Japanese Castle - samurai heaven! |
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| Southern European village - 2 churches to reflect the period! |
Beautiful buildings and great Japanese castle!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning craftsmanship on those building!
ReplyDeleteNice, Phil! If you need more of those Japanese castles, let me know - there are loads of historical ones in the local hobby shops over here at pretty reasonable prices. I'd be happy to put a couple in a box and send them your way. Cheers, Aaron
ReplyDeleteCheers Aaron. I think I will! Let us know how much a couple of 1/300 castles cost plus postage and I'll send the money over. Phil
DeleteRighto, will take a look at what they have and get back to you over the next week or so.
DeleteI remember painting exactly that Inuyama castle kit way back, almost ten years ago. A nicely painted version of one of my favourite castles! :)
ReplyDeleteHi again Phil, drop us a mail at prufrock DOT japan AT gmail DOT com when you get a moment and I'll fill you in on the castles. Cheers!
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