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Freshly Glossed x 2. . .


A shot of the now finished Minden figures just after the second touch of acrylic gloss was applied before lunch.  I can now spend the afternoon mowing the lawn in good conscience.


The shots of the freshly glossed grenadiers (two coats) for your perusal.  High spots have three for added brilliance.  The continued influence of Messrs. Gilder, Mason, and Robinson is freely admitted.  Tonight, it's onward to the Litko bases.  Allons, mes enfants!  Allons!

-- Stokes 


And a full noir Wellesian -- Orson that is --  higher angled shot of the same.  I call it A Touch of Varnish!
 

Comments

Matt said…
Absolutely lovely.
Shiny and ready for battle.
Perhaps a Grand Review of the armies is in order?
I would certainly want a front row seat!
6:39 PM
Simon said…
Superb!
1:14 AM
Wellington Man said…
They look like the finest Meissen porcelain, Stokes. Simply stunning. I second Matt's suggestion.
Best regards
WM
2:39 AM
Ross Mac rmacfa@gmail.com said…
Looking good! Now to get them based up and into action!
6:33 AM
warpaintjj said…
Agreed ! A grand parade would be most welcome, maybe the army on fields trials?
The Gilder influence is much appreciated.
Best wishes for a great weekend,
Jeremy
7:43 AM
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