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Cruisin' to the Finish Line!

Completed a few small things on my Von Laurenz Musketeers yesterday. The main things left to complete are the muskets and the central flag design. I tried painting a vaguely Austrian/Russian-looking eagle on one side and was not pleased with the result, so I painted over it with orange and again have a blank orange lozenge to illustrate. Anyway, finishing by September 1st will be no problem although the application of a clear protective “varnish” might have to wait until next weekend, depending on available time this week.

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Bloggerator said…
Oh, what I wouldn't give for some pictures!
Bluebear Jeff said…
Allow me (as a representative of the Fifth Prince Bruno von Ursa of Saxe-Bearstein) to second the request of the illustrious Duke of Alzheim.

Pictures please!


-- Bluebear_Jeff
Poruchik said…
Good Prince,

The Elector of Vulgaria, the high mighty and impotent Vleg Donislov has requested pictures of the brave regiments.

Assuming that you are unable to produce verification of an Army the Grand Duchy of Stollen could find itself in trouble with it's neighbors!

Peace can only be maintained through a verifiable defense.

yours in magnanomy, etc, etc....

Donald~

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