Kit Check - Ashigaru Warriors - Fireforge

Another in the series covering this 28mm offering from Fireforge. This time, the Ashigaru. I like them less than the Samurai miniatures, although not due to a lack of quality. The missile weapon versions have the same base bodies.

[@stompie51]

Great videos on all of these fire forge kits. Thanks

[@thelastbattalion3509]

You’re very welcome.

[@basicminiaturepainting]

Such a wonderful kit

[@thelastbattalion3509]

It’s pretty good.

[@user-qp3wz2rw6p]

I think the longer weapons may be designed to represent Nagae yari, which are closer to pikes. Rather than drill out the hands, and replace them wholesale, I cut the shaft just in front of the left hand then drilled and pinned the shortened head of the spear back on to shorten the length to 45mm from the 80mm supplied.

[@thelastbattalion3509]

In the end I very carefully clipped the spear tip off, shortened the haft and then made sure both pieces were levelled. Superglue did the rest.

[@theandf]

Looks nice! I wish there was a fully unarmored kit of plastic multipart samurai, suitable to recreate Yojimbo or Seven Samurai style battles (I'm aware metals exist, I want plastic multipose).

[@thelastbattalion3509]

That's a good idea, I think a good number of people would be interested in that.

[@deepred6041]

I'm impressed that Fireforge don't have bases included on the bottom of the feet of the figures, that'll make basing them easier without having them standing on a base on a base which has always annoyed me.

[@thelastbattalion3509]

I agree, I'm a fan of them not being mounted on a little plinth/base. It means that you can settle them in to your preferred basing setup easier and without having to conceal the extra few millimetres of height.

[@AlfonsoTheTraitor]

I plan on reducing my spears to a standard Yari size for skirmish gaming because there will be a lot of entering buildings and such. But for rank and file games I think they are great .

[@thelastbattalion3509]

I’m tempted to do the same I’m just worried I will end up with wonky spears when I cut them down.

[@tomaszmankowski9103]

Thanks! I don't have this kit (yet!), so it is greatly appreciated. Makes me wonder if I can find suitable torsos somewhere because there are so many spare arms, legs and heads, but that is a minor issue and the entire kit looks splendid and its cost is low enough for many games. Take care!

[@thelastbattalion3509]

In the Mounted Samurai kit there are six torsos to make only three figures, so the sisters can be used with the other kits.

[@stevebuk100]

Hope we see these painted up

[@thelastbattalion3509]

I really want to carve out the time to paint a few.

[@nata8929]

There are mistakes in the armor, Hara Asigaru only had three Kusazuri plates not five. This is one of the most important mistakes that can be seen there for someone who knows something more. What's also important is that they weren't carrying a katana like you taped on their backs. I know, they're just figures. I glue swords to the side of my asigaru. Do as you want.

[@thelastbattalion3509]

I’m sure they’re not perfect in their design but they work for me. I think I remember reading or listening to something that said as the Ashigaru professionalised over time, what amounted to an arming sword became more common.

[@nata8929]

@@thelastbattalion3509 I’m sure they’re not perfect in their design but they work for me. I think I remember reading or listening to something that said as the Ashigaru professionalised over time, what amounted to an arming sword became more common.

[@nata8929]

Buddy, a katana is not a saber. Push with the blade down. You stuck the swords on them wrong. Always keep the sword on your armor with the blade down.

[@thelastbattalion3509]

Chap, I know, I forgot about it. Presumably you mean blade up.