I t's been stop-start, stop-start quite a bit here in the Grand Duchy the last few weeks, meaning that time at the painting desk has been scarce, but I've managed a bit of worn now and then on applying white washes to the coats, breeches, and wastcoats of the first 20 or so figures that will eventually comrise my version of the Anhalt-Zerbst Regiment. Here, we see them just after Saturday evening's session concluded, when I finished the last six figures (front rank, furthest to the right). Not quite happy with the way the drummer's sleeves appear. A bit too might glaring 'Hollywood Smile' white, so those need some more attention, but otherwise they look reasonably good en masse. Must check my to do list, but I think just drum cords, shoulder wings, buttons, and a few other dabs of gold here and there on the tips of scabbards (or sword hilts), and Bob's just about your brother's uncle. A few touch-ups too, but otherwise they're shaping up pret...