tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33020106.post7832838284499211974..comments2024-03-11T05:46:35.380-05:00Comments on The Grand Duchy of Stollen : Time for a Painting Breather. . . WSTKS-FM Worldwidehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14173042438761572040noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33020106.post-83578148131696624462014-06-18T07:20:38.019-05:002014-06-18T07:20:38.019-05:00My Dear Heinz Ulrich,
While a bit incapacitated w...My Dear Heinz Ulrich,<br /><br />While a bit incapacitated with the results of a congenital back disorder, it occured to me that it would be interesting to hear what figures you find most appealing for this period. Would you be willing to take a bit of time to discuss these figures and perhaps indicate what has drawn your attention to them?<br /><br />My best to you and the royal family,<br /><br />Gerardus Magnus<br />Archbishop EmeritusCelticCurmudgeonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17687177512999052331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33020106.post-27099470605935181852014-06-15T11:29:27.523-05:002014-06-15T11:29:27.523-05:00My Dear Heinz Ulrich,
As my sister has often poin...My Dear Heinz Ulrich,<br /><br />As my sister has often pointed out, this is a hobby - not life and death. At the moment it becomes burdensome, a stop is called for. This is just the need of a person to take a deep breath, deal with life's details (like accepting cards and gifts for Father's Day), and then return when you want to.<br /><br />Perhaps, you can return slowly taking on some of the civilians you've added to your collection. Or think about a squadron of Baronial Guard Cavalry mounted on valiant white chargers....<br /><br />Anyway, enjoy Father's Day!<br /><br />Your friend,<br />Gerardus Magnus<br />Archbishop EmeritusCelticCurmudgeonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17687177512999052331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33020106.post-33974140355851510402014-06-10T17:11:27.045-05:002014-06-10T17:11:27.045-05:00Carts, wagons, oxen, vivandieres... I do like the ...Carts, wagons, oxen, vivandieres... I do like the extra paraphernalia (strewth, that took a few goes to get right!) of armies and they are looking pretty good so far.<br /><br />I have always done horses by undercoating them in a suitable enamel colour, as you do, then apply oil paint and after a short wait wipe it off with a piece of sponge. The harder you wipe the more oil paint you take off. Hey presto, horse painted and shaded in one go. Off course the rider cannot be attached; well I suppose he could, but it would be awkward taking the oil paint off. <br /><br />You know when you're in trouble when the rabbit starts to talk to you...then it's time for a stiff drink!!<br /><br />Best regards,<br /><br />SimonAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00479514889891824079noreply@blogger.com