A Sunday Session with the Young Master. . .

Still quite a way to go, but the basic blue uniform and the black hats are finished.

A productive hour or so painting with Young Master Paul this Sunday afternoon. Snow on the ground outside, but not enough for satisfactory cross-country skiing [The Grand Duchess and I agree that we need about 6" on the ground at least for good glide. Our snows so far this year, and unusually, have been mere dustings.], so what better way to spend some time together on a winter afternoon? Our plan is to do the black cartridge pouches, gaiters, and shoes next, followed by the fleshtone areas, and green bases. Basic brown will follow for the musket stocks, and then we can begin addressing the numerous smaller details. Tally ho!

-- Stokes

Comments

marinergrim said…

Always good to get some painting in with the next generation.

12:46 AM

tradgardmastare said…

Coming along nicely. What depth of snow do you need? Although having a liking for ski troops figures I have never been on skis, zero balance and coordination ...

2:06 AM

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