And Introducing the General Staff

Here are the finished 25mm MiniFigs Prussians I'm using for Grand Duke Irwin-Amadeus II (at center), General Von Maur to his left, and their ADC Captain Rudolf Michael Von Schenker.

Again, the shot is slightly blurry, but you get some idea of what these personality figures look like. I particulalrly enjoy Von Schenker's lime green busby bag. Without a doubt, Stollen's society ladies are in rapture over his uniform. Of course, rumors abound suggesting that he's already broken several hearts -- and he's still so young at only 25! The orange bows in the Duke's and Von Maur's hats are a nice touch too. Look really closely.

If Santa Claus/Father Christmas happens to bring a digital camera with a macro setting, expect to see some better photos here in the next week or so.

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Bluebear Jeff said…

I'm sure that we all hope that you have a very joyous Christmas (whether you get the digicam or not).

-- Jeff

10:45 PM

Anonymous said…

I'm sure the Grand Duchess will express her gratitude to you in the appropriate manner - spreading gifts around her populace in celebration of the season and your good fortune!

Joyous Noel to you and yours.

3:33 AM

Here's an RSM Painting Update

Here's a picture illustrating my (S-L-O-W) progress with the second company of Stollen's Leib (Grand Duchess Sonja's Own) Grenadiers. You can see I'm doing things a bit differently this time, altering the painting process to keep it interesting basically. This evening, I'll do the white gaiters and, if that goes reasonably quickly, and time allows, the red breeches. Still lots to do, but I like the way these fine fellows are shaping up along side the completed 1st company that's standing in formation just off camera, to the left here. Until tonight then!

Presenting the Anspach-Bayreuth Kuirassiere!!!

Here they are, with the rearmost nine figures still drying, three squadrons of the Anspach-Bayreuth Kuirassiere, now in the service of the Grand Duchy of Stollen. And now, it's onto that artillery!

Having a "No Day". . .

F or the almost 20 years that she lived in Mexico, one of my late mother's Irish friends frequently mentioned having a "No Day." A day with no social obligations, chores, tasks, or other work that interfered with whatever personal interests took one's fancy on the day in question. Since today -- a gray and chilly Saturday -- is Mom's birthday, the Grand Duchess is out with friends, and the Young Master is ensconced on the sofa in the TV room with a cold, yours truly is taking his own such No Day. I think Mom would approve of my decision to make the world go away, as the old Eddie Arnold song intoned, even if only for a little while. So, I will spend Saturday afternoon focused on that first squadron and small regimental staff of Eureka Saxon cuirassiers. These have stood waiting untouched over on the painting table for almost three weeks while we skied and otherwise gadded about with snowy, winter outdoor activities. I hope to share a painting update Sunday...

The Grand Duchy of Stollen

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