Not much, but it's a start!

Ok, not much to look at yet, but you have to start somewhere. Right? You can see that I’ve finished applying the Goblin Green to the bases of the 30-strong hussar regiment thought the photo isn’t the best. This evening, it’s onwards and upwards to the flesh tone. Charge!

Martin, I think, asked about the developing wargaming “tome” yesterday. Well, that term is maybe a bit hyperbolic (Can you say that?). In any case, handbook might be somewhat more accurate. Anyway, it’s been on the back burner for a few weeks since school began again. But I’ve had a couple of ideas for some added chapters, which will fill some holes nicely.

Hopefully, I can get back on track with writing before too long, although an out-of-town conference at the beginning of October is looming, so well see. But the Grand Duchess and I will get to see some graduate school friends in Minneapolis-St. Paul, so I’m not too upset.

Now back to the salt mines! There’s translatin’ awaitin’. . .

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The Grand Duchy of Stollen

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