Exciting News from Perry Miniatures. . .

A photograph of the greens (courtesy of The Miniatures Page) for the planned series of figures.

Very much in keeping with my current fascination with adding non-combatant vignettes or one kind or another to my armies, it seems Perry Miniatures has plans to release a series of figures for use in a camp setting. The figures are specifically intended for the American War of Independence, but most look nondescript enough in their attire that they might very well offer considerable potential for various mid-18th century conflicts on the European continent. Even more exciting, the hands, heads, and calves don't look wildly out of proportion in the above picture, so I might just need to purchase these once they actually become available. Exciting times indeed!

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Der Alte Fritz said…

They look pretty nifty

10:11 PM

tidders2 said…

those perry camp vignette figs look great; - so tempting !!! will probably indulge once they ar available

-- Allan

6:40 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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