Beautiful video, and excellent recreation of some of the scenes. I really like the music — now I’m going to have to hunt down the soundtrack. Excellent work all around.
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tankgirlfuzzy wrote:ReverendSpooky wrote:My god, I'm in such awe of this project. The attention to detail is just incredible, and all the leatherwork is freakin beautiful. Love the weathering, as well as how natural the ripped fabric looks, exposing the layers beneath. I think you'll be glad you went with the seemless body in the long run. Even if mostly covered up, it's just incredible for posing and photos, and I think clothing just sits more naturally. And I got sucked into the history lesson. Fascinating.
Also, so nice to see you back around here!!!!
Wow, thanks ReverendSpooky, that means so much coming from you! You are the storyteller extraordinaire on this forum, so those of us who want to do more than just post pics of their figures (not that there's anything wrong with that) but also want to inform and entertain have you as major inspiration. Thanks for the welcome back, one of the things I'm looking forward to is catching up on all your threads I've missed.
Sorry for the lack of updates, I've been hard at work trying to take more pics of Yae and also creating a video project I hope people will enjoy.
Thanks BAMComix! Glad you liked it!BAMComix wrote:Great shots of your creation! They really capture the spirit of the character!
skywalkersaga, this might be the nicest comment anyone has ever said about my work. Thank you. I'm humbled that you were moved by my efforts and results of this project. Watching this show was frankly a shattering experience, especially given the isolation of the pandemic and my own personal family losses. Yae's story spoke to me like no other film/TV experience ever has. So I poured all my emotion into this project, and I'm so glad you could feel it. I've had lots of positive comments of my work over the years, but having someone be moved by it? That's a special feeling and one I won't ever forget.skywalkersaga wrote:Wow, that video is stunning, tankgirl! The transitions between the film footage and your figure are beautifully done. And I appreciate the Band of Brothers-esque style, it fits the subject matter well.
The amount of work and obvious love and care that went into all of this, the figure itself and also the presentation, is quite moving. I can feel your passion for this historical figure and her story, and I'm honoured you have shared her with us!
Gorgeous still photos, as well.
Thanks Stryker2011! Yes, the music for this show is one of things that really makes the show special. There's a ton of it, at least 60 or more unique tracks, and most of it is truly excellent. NAKAJIMA Nobuyuki composed the bulk of it, but was overshadowed by the great SAKAMOTO Ryuichi, who did the main title theme as well as another track called "Yae's Theme," both of which are great, but the really evocative, emotional stuff was done by Nakajima. I'll send you a PM about how to find the soundtracks, because it's not easy. There are four albums in all, and not easy to find.Stryker2011 wrote: Beautiful video, and excellent recreation of some of the scenes. I really like the music — now I’m going to have to hunt down the soundtrack. Excellent work all around.
ReverendSpooky, you are the one who are too kind, and I greatly appreciate your supportive comments. I agree that this was an epic project, and that's not to pat myself on the back, but just to acknowledge that I poured a huge effort into making the figure, and then presenting it with the visuals, text, and video. As you can tell, it wasn't an everyday sort of project, but something that really meant a lot to me, so to hear your support means a lot.ReverendSpooky wrote:tankgirlfuzzy wrote:ReverendSpooky wrote:My god, I'm in such awe of this project. The attention to detail is just incredible, and all the leatherwork is freakin beautiful. Love the weathering, as well as how natural the ripped fabric looks, exposing the layers beneath. I think you'll be glad you went with the seemless body in the long run. Even if mostly covered up, it's just incredible for posing and photos, and I think clothing just sits more naturally. And I got sucked into the history lesson. Fascinating.
Also, so nice to see you back around here!!!!
Wow, thanks ReverendSpooky, that means so much coming from you! You are the storyteller extraordinaire on this forum, so those of us who want to do more than just post pics of their figures (not that there's anything wrong with that) but also want to inform and entertain have you as major inspiration. Thanks for the welcome back, one of the things I'm looking forward to is catching up on all your threads I've missed.
Sorry for the lack of updates, I've been hard at work trying to take more pics of Yae and also creating a video project I hope people will enjoy.
Ah, damn Tankgirl, you are far too kind. If I could inspire you at all, I'm so beyond thrilled, because this is such a epic project. The commitment to every little detail is just incredible, and perfectly executed. All of the posed photos look awesome, and I love how well they capture the look of the show. And the video is so beautifully done! I love all the juxtapositions with the stills from the show, as it really shows how flawlessly you nailed every aspect of this project.
Thanks csyeung! Appreciate the comment!csyeung wrote:Whoa this is like next level! Fantastic work, esp with the detail and leather work!
Thanks so much for your thoughtful and comprehensive comments! I'm grateful for your appreciation and for noticing the details, because that's what ends up creating the whole.Ovy wrote:I made it through the thread, it was definitely entertaining and worth it, learned a lot there!
While my knowledge of Japanese history is very limited, in the last years I came to realize many Samurai were mostly crazy glorified psychos and bullies with way too much power, haha. Similar to European knights. Well it was a completely different mentality then, all that seppuku stuff going on in a real large cultish scale, scary and sad. While I read all of it, I didn't completely understand why a side 'chose' to be on the side they are on, as often it is just regional. But that war seemed really sad and pointless. Do you think these statues are more of a regional patriotism or does all of Japan celebrate them in general, even if they fought other Japanese, regardless of the site they were on?
Intresting insight about that Fukushima incident being a catalyst to making her known again, first thought that was just a coincidence, to be honest I might have never heard of Fukushima prior to the tsunami.
These annual event shows sound intresting, also never heard of those (no wonder if they want to keep them for themselves).
In Germany it is mostly crime, crime in another big city, crime in yet another less intresting city, crime with less saturated colors and more depressed police. And of course the occasional depressing World War 2 stuff. (I might exaggerate a bit, but not too much)
Btw, what happened to her first husband?
Regarding the figure building part, you made so many right decisions, pat yourself on the shoulder for that. Really love the kind of leather you used for arm and bag, it seems so thin. That leather arm sleeve gave me backflashes to something similar I built, with the finger loop etc.
The flower belt is also a great accent. Overall, all the lovely little details make this figure so complete.
The white background on the first photos makes it look like she is standing on a hill on a foggy autumn day. Actually experienced a similar look today while walking.
And I second blackpool about the tbleagues, they are far more than just figures to show seamless skin, their superior posability is revolutionary next generation stuff. Even if ALL skin on the joints might crack and rip some day, I think even a heavily damaged seamless one can still be more useful than a brand new plastic one. First thought you used the s16/17, which is also a great, less stylized body.
On the video, really love the 'freeze Frames' you had to do because of the restrictions, but restrictions make creative. That Band of Brothers intro somehow gave the whole show and the people in there a kind of dignity and respect whitout turning it into patriotic kitsch, if that makes sense, so it worked out absolutely great in your version.
Thanks GFan, appreciate the support! And yes, you are right, I've already created three Aizu male soldiers I need to take pics of and include here so stay tuned. (one of them needs a new hat, but they are pretty much finished)GubernatorFan wrote:Another cool character brought to life -- well, to sixth-scale 3D -- with plenty of impressive research and sensible reasoning, improving on the fictionalized portrayal. I like the no-nonsense, determined female warrior result. I suspect you will end up with quite a bunch of these Boshin warriors.
Thanks Stryker! The history behind these figures is pretty much the point, and I'm so glad you find it interesting.Stryker2011 wrote:This is another fantastic figure. The history is really interesting, and adds so much to these figures. Your attention to historical accuracy really pays off. Beautiful.
Thanks skywalkersaga! This story as portrayed in the show has really given me a different motivation to create figures. I still like doing "things that look cool" or "just for the fun of it" figures (witness the "sexy troop"), but this has been so satisfying on so many levels.skywalkersaga wrote:Stunning work once again, tankgirlfuzzy! I really appreciate how you go through and explain what you based your reasearch on and how it differs from the show portrayal. The inclusion of the death poem is an incredibly poignant detail. And the gif that you made at the end is just awesome! You are truly going the extra mile here to bring these historical figures to 'life'.
Once again, Ovy, thank you for your thoughtful and eloquent comment and support. I had never thought about Yae's poem in that way, and now you've given me something to really think about. Watching the show, reading about her, and working on this project--it has actually felt like reaching back 150 years and entering another world that is both alien and familiar.Ovy wrote:Great job with Takeko, always love your interpretations and attention to detail. Would also love to see some really baggy baggy pants that earn that name, they always look great in so many combinations.
The poem looks beautiful, first thought you might have written it with a tiny brush.
The background still is super effective, recently made photos on a snowy hill where only the sky and no lower landscape was visible.
And now everytime I order a headsculpt from far away that is traveling multiple weeks, I will think of that head story.
Maybe the stranger in that poem was YOU all along, revisiting her story through these figures.
Thanks Stryker, glad you found it interesting. I wasn't sure how people would react to it, since it has nothing to do with the hobby itself, but just informs the context around the project. I think most here are finding it deadly dull...Stryker2011 wrote:Very fascinating — not sure how I missed these additions. Your scholarship into the Death Poem is impressive and really pays off. Thank you for all the extra information.
tankgirlfuzzy wrote:
Thanks Stryker, glad you found it interesting. I wasn't sure how people would react to it, since it has nothing to do with the hobby itself, but just informs the context around the project. I think most here are finding it deadly dull...
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