The coat of the grey must be finished, and there are still numerous small details to address, but these last nine figures for that large regiment of dragoons begun last May (2020) are not unpleasing at this point. The French trumpeter will wear a made up uniform. I prefer for my cavalry to have trumpeters, and wanted something showy, gaudy even, for this particular figure. Like his eight fellows, he's not yet finished either, but so far, so good. I've used a brand new #1 round to add the scarlet highlights and gold on the raised details atop the darker red undercoat, and the new eye glasses for close-up work have been very helpful. I suddenly find painting a pleasure again. P lugging away with those nine Austrian horse grenadiers and dragoon staff in the evenings after my young painting partner has retired for the night. By Jove, they are getting very close to being finished! And it has been just over a month since I began with them in earnest. This must be some kin
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