On this model, I used a technique of simply drybrushing all the color over a black wash/white primer base.

On this model I experimented, with limited success, with patterns on clothing.

I really think the sculptor did a great job with this model.  Too bad he's so small when compared to the rest of the models in the line. 

My favorite thing about this model is the crane mon on his garment.  This is also one of the first models I painted eyes on.

Matsu Gohei from the basic set.  I trimmed down the tripod, the moustache, and the protruding horn on the helm, and painted him blue.  He looks okay in front of the Iron Warrirors.

Its too bad I almost never get to play with him.  I like this model a lot.

Doji House Guard from Crane Army Expansion

I printed the banner out on a color inkjet printer, cut it to shape, and folded it over the pole which I made from piano wire and thread.  As the glue was drying, I slid the layers of the banner just slightly out of alignment to create the waving effect.

I use this model to represent Doji Kuwanen with the Imperial Standard since he's the only banner-bearing figure I have right now.

Isawa Osugi from Phoenix Personalities #3 blister.  As if the fact that she is stamped "CN xx - Courtier" on the bottom isn't enough, her headpiece is shaped like a crane.  Who are they trying to kid?

This was an experiment in a couple techniques for me.  First, the robe blends from light lavender on top to deep blue on the bottom, and blending was a new technique for me.  Second, this was my first real attempt to paint on detail, on a large scale, which was not sculpted into the metal.

I used her as a Kakita Shura before I acquired the appropriate model.

Shiba Tsukune from the basic set.  Tsukune is my favorite model in the game, and Rimaki is one of my favorite personalities.  The only glory 4 crane with 2 strikes, she's respectable even without her horse.  I am working on a slightly more ambitions mounted conversion of the same model.

Medium Infantry w/ Yari from Medium Infantry blister.  I tried to paint this figure in a scheme that would be unmistakibly crane, yet at the same time provide low-visiblity look for those covert operations the Daidoji are so fond of.  I flocked his helmet, though I'm not sure how I feel about how that came out.  I also patterned his clothing but I'm also dissapointed by that.  Still, the medium and light infantry are great figs.  I am still trying to figure out how I will distinguish Sonoko from the rest of my Harriers.