Joe's collection (2 Viewers)

[wayne556517]

Agree Joe Some of his finest work let's hope the new ones are just as good, great pics to mate

 

[joesgis]

Here's a little Arsenyev magic....my favorite Samurai on foot.

Joe

 

[AJ82]

Fantastic sense of movement with that piece.

 

[Sahara]

A fantastic looking figure. This is an era that I have always wanted to collect but just haven't gotten around to yet. I think it is more or less not educating myself on the subject matter that has kept me from starting up. The eras I collect now I know a fair share about. I can honestly say I know nothing about the samurai other then watching "The Last Samurai" which I'm assuming wouldn't be the first reference recommended^&grin. Any how, I have a question about the armor. Samurai weapons and armor have always intrigued me but can someone tell me what this circular piece attached near the hip is and what purpose does it serve?

 

[AJ82]

Im not sure - maybe sharpening stobe for sword?

 

[Sahara]

Im not sure - maybe sharpening stobe for sword?

That would make sense I guess. However, if I were going into battle I don't know if I would want to carry that added weight^&grin

 

[blaster]

Hi All,

This would be a bow string holder.

https://www.bing.com/images/search?...older&qpvt=samurai+bowstring+holder&FORM=IGRE

Rgds Victor

 

[Andanna]

I think samurai started out as archers, the sword came later.

 

[joesgis]

Hi All,

This would be a bow string holder.

https://www.bing.com/images/search?...older&qpvt=samurai+bowstring+holder&FORM=IGRE

Rgds Victor

Victor,
Thanks for the info. I had no idea what that ring was.
Joe

 

[joesgis]

Here's a really nice older piece I wanted to share. This is a diorama produced by Sineus for Aeroart. Only a small handful of these were made to showcase some of Aeroart's new figures (at the time) from the 1st Crusade. I hope you enjoy the photos- Joe

 

[Louis Badolato]

Here's a really nice older piece I wanted to share. This is a diorama produced by Sineus for Aeroart. Only a small handful of these were made to showcase some of Aeroart's new figures (at the time) from the 1st Crusade. I hope you enjoy the photos- Joe

That is just fantastic!

 

[joesgis]

That is just fantastic!

Thanks Louis! Glad you like it!
Joe

 

[joesgis]

Here's a really rare knight by Russian Vityaz that I've been meaning to photograph and share.
Joe

 

[zblang]

Thanks for sharing. I don’t think I’ve ever seen that one

 

[joesgis]

Thanks for sharing. I don’t think I’ve ever seen that one

Zach,
It's PB429.3. It's in the Aeroart book.

 

[joesgis]

Here's a recent arrival from Nevskaya Miniatura, Christian II King of Denmark and Norway.

Joe

 

[mikemiller1955]

Joe...
the colors on Christian II King of Denmark and Norway...really pop!
what a nicely painted figure...

 

[zblang]

Lovely figure!!!

 

[Louis Badolato]

Just magnificent, Joe, as usual!:salute::

 

[joesgis]

Of all the Aeroart Elite Warrior series pieces this has to be my favorite one, Suleiman the Magnificent.

Joe