East African Sword Dudes (12 November 2006)

[Yoda Power]

Yoda, i know full well what a katana is- i'm a sword collector. But at civ scale they do looks very similar, especially the curved katana's.

But but but... the tsuba can be seen in civ scale!

 

[Quinzy]

thats minimal, you could even go as far and say that the ethiopians could have produced guards on their swords that look like tsuba

 

[Plotinus]

The Ethiopian swords in Quinzy's pictures don't have tsubas, but they do have wider bits at the base of the pommel which obviously function in the same way as hand guards - so I say that at civ-scale you can't tell the difference! Most swords have something like that, after all...

 

[DragonBird]

Wow...


Wow...
I see fights in my near Future.

 

[Steph]

The Ethiopian swords in Quinzy's pictures don't have tsubas, but they do have wider bits at the base of the pommel which obviously function in the same way as hand guards - so I say that at civ-scale you can't tell the difference! Most swords have something like that, after all...

It is visible enough. From your preview, I immediately thought "Japanese katana", not "African sword"

 

[Stormrage]

So did I. Then again, my second thought was "oh well, I guess there aren`t any african sword props available and they look great as they are!".

 

[beboy]

Impressive job again Mr. Plotinus!!
I can't wait to see them in action in some african scenario!!

 

[Quinzy]

i can give you a shasamir (sp?) prop if you want, plot

 

[Vuldacon]

Yo, Plotinus...Great Work on these Sword Dudes! Seems you have hit a nerve concerning the Sword for those that are into absolute authenticity. Personally, I like what you have done very much and the sword looks fine to me at Civ Scale.

 

[Plotinus]

Thanks, Vuldacon! Quinzy - I may need one at some point, so I'll let you know if I do - thanks.

 

[Quinzy]

i advise bookmarking this:
http://lynnart.net/models/armor/
it has alot of handy stuff. just click on models at the top to find the other weapons and bits.

 

[Plotinus]

Very handy indeed. I hadn't found that one before - thanks!

 

[Quinzy]

no problem at all

 

[gorn]

Is it just me, or does that Ethiopian Swordsman look like the African immortal from "Highlander?"

Anyway, great units all! Non-european units are ALWAYS appreciated!

 

[Tank_Guy#3]

1st one: Is that sword curved or bent?

3rd: almost looks like a katana.

Either way they all look awesome.

 

[Quinzy]

it IS a katana model. that was discussed earlier in this thread

 

[Plotinus]

Yes. And the first one is bent.

 

[Tank_Guy#3]

OK, curiosity placated. I'm a little slow at getting to the Creation threads, I spend tons of time in OT. Hence the belated and somewhat outdated response.

 

[Balam-Agab]

I've always loved your units Plotinus. These are no exception.

Nice work!

 

[DJ Bonebraker]

Plot, if you are registered on DAZ3d.com, you can download, for free, a HUGE selection of various European and Mid-Eastern swords done by a guy named Questor.... You have to suscribe to their newsletter to get access to the free stuff page, though.

IMO, its worth it, since the set I got has two different rapiers, Cariburn swords, Scimitars, Shamshirs, Tulwars and other usefull choppy/stabbity instruments.