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A Brief Painting Update. . .

Visions of different hussar uniforms and colors are filling my head at the moment as that recent order of 30 Minden Prussian hussars makes its way across the Atlantic to Stollen Central.


Mother and sister have been in town to visit the grandson/nephew, Young Master Paul, so socializing and family activities have assumed prominence in lieu of painting the last several days. However, they have now returned to their respective homes, leaving much more free time in the evenings once again. So, I stole away down here to Zum Stollenkeller last night for about 90 minutes of painting, applying dark brown and white paint respectively to all of the musket stocks and white sword knots on those 16 Huzzah musketeers. All that remains is to do the white button lace this evening, and then the painting is finished. If there is time, I might even make the big push and apply the usual two coats of Future/Klear, to impart a glossy, protective finish. And then it's onto the third and final batch! Watch for a photo update or two here in the next day or so. Chaaarge!!!

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tradgardmastare said…
Go for it ...
Alan
1:06 PM
Martin said…
Hiya Stokes,

Glad to see that you're getting your painting mojo back! The Huzzah troopies are looking good, and I'll be looking forward to seeing what you can do with the Minden Hussars!
10:42 PM
Bluebear Jeff said…
Keep that paintbrush moving, Stokes . . . we want to see the finished unit.


-- Jeff
2:44 AM
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