A possible source for those highly sought Revell SYW figure sets!

Newsflash! For those of you in search of the Revell 1/72 plastic figure sets, I recently stumbled onto a link to a German hobby retailer -- Kai Fuhrmann Figuren und Zubehoer -- who seems to have Austrian artillery, dragoon, and infantry sets as well as the Prussian infantry set.

Given the scarcity of the first and second sets, it might be worth paying the price in Euros for the desired set(s) and shipping/handling charges. I've found that these same sets on Ebay are often priced awfully high. Or you have to wait around and play a bidding war, only to lose out to someone with deeper pockets in the last minute before the auction closes. At any rate, have a look here: http://www.fuhrmann-figuren-shop.de/.

Don't shy away from the German language site! Look around on the left side of the page. You'll see a link each to Fridizianische Zeit. Right below that, you'll see Preussen and Oestereich. Click on the one you want, and then click on Plastikfiguren. Presto! Now, I have no idea how many sets they might have in stock, but it's worth a look, and these are awfully nice sets. . . Some of you will know already that I have scrounged quite a few myself. . . more than enough to keep me busy for a long time. So, you other Revell enthusiasts out there should have a look and (maybe) add to your pile of plastc! Ok, that's my good deed for the day. Back to the painting desk!

Presenting the Anspach-Bayreuth Kuirassiere!!!

Here they are, with the rearmost nine figures still drying, three squadrons of the Anspach-Bayreuth Kuirassiere, now in the service of the Grand Duchy of Stollen. And now, it's onto that artillery!

Taking Stock Part II: The (As Yet) Unpainted but Planned OOB. . .

Two companies of Reichsarmee grenadiers painted back in 2017 or 2018. Minden Austrians of course. A lovely early autumn day here in the grand duchy. Bright sunshine and a light breeze with cool temperatures will make for some very pleasant late afternoon lawn mowing in a little while. But first a bit more discussion of painting plans for the future. Last time, I looked back at the various and sundry units, support troops, and civilians that I've managed to paint in the last 17 years as the Grand Duchy of Stollen project has developed. So today, let's look into the seemingly bottomless Drawer 'o' Lead to my left for a clue to the new direction. Be forewarned, it's not going to be a quick job getting everything painted and based, but there we are. The following plans are based on the pile of unpainted figures already here. Any future purchases will be limited to small things that might be needed to fill out the envisioned units (the odd few officers mounted o

Having a "No Day". . .

F or the almost 20 years that she lived in Mexico, one of my late mother's Irish friends frequently mentioned having a "No Day." A day with no social obligations, chores, tasks, or other work that interfered with whatever personal interests took one's fancy on the day in question. Since today -- a gray and chilly Saturday -- is Mom's birthday, the Grand Duchess is out with friends, and the Young Master is ensconced on the sofa in the TV room with a cold, yours truly is taking his own such No Day. I think Mom would approve of my decision to make the world go away, as the old Eddie Arnold song intoned, even if only for a little while. So, I will spend Saturday afternoon focused on that first squadron and small regimental staff of Eureka Saxon cuirassiers. These have stood waiting untouched over on the painting table for almost three weeks while we skied and otherwise gadded about with snowy, winter outdoor activities. I hope to share a painting update Sunday a

The Grand Duchy of Stollen

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