Almost forgot. I purchased another piece of balsa wood Tuesday (I prefer it to foam core), following my dentist appointment. Well, I needed some kind of small reward for enduring the 35 minutes of discomfort and indignity, didn't I? Anyway, following my return home from work yesterday afternoon, I spent a couple of enjoyable hours before dinner working on the ruins for the final buildings, constructed during December and January. These now need to be painted, and I will add some small piles of cork ships in the corners, etc., but you get some idea of how things will look once done. I was even able to get the buildings to fit fairly tightly over the ruined bases, so I'm satisfied. Enjoy!
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!
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