The latest batch of replacement infantry standards. I figured the Hessian flags at front right had details large enough that I could risk letting them show and have a crack at actually painting them. Seemed to work reasonably well.
Plugging away this (Saturday) afternoon and late into the
evening here with another two pairs of replacement infantry standards.
Some obvious touching up tomorrow to clean up a few lines as well as a few
remaining brass buttons and neck stocks to add on the ensigns (in light blue
coats) destined to join shortly Stollen's Leib (Grand Duchess Sonja's Own)
Grenadiers, but we're getting there. Not perfect, by any stretch, but
rather pleasing to the eye in any case. Only one final pair remaining
after these, but I need to pick up some orange paint before tackling
those. It's after Midnight here, so it's time to hit the sack.
Nighty night!
-- Stokes
Sunday Morning. . .
For those who might be interested, I am using synthetic #2 and #3 rounds (with good points) to apply my thinned colors, washes almost. The white areas are first given a light gray undercoat and then highlighted several times (until everything looks right) with successive washes of white to facilitate better blending. Other thinned colors (reds, blues, etc.) are then carefully applied, and a thinned highlight is added later. I apply metallic colors and leave them as is.
-- Stokes
Sunday Morning. . .
For those who might be interested, I am using synthetic #2 and #3 rounds (with good points) to apply my thinned colors, washes almost. The white areas are first given a light gray undercoat and then highlighted several times (until everything looks right) with successive washes of white to facilitate better blending. Other thinned colors (reds, blues, etc.) are then carefully applied, and a thinned highlight is added later. I apply metallic colors and leave them as is.
The complicated wreath and crown designs on the Hessian standards, which will be presented to the Grand Duchess Sonja's Own, look good enough without any further dabbling from me, so I have decided to leave well enough alone there. The gilt finials and cords get an undercoat of dark brown and are then damp-brushed with gold, the usual Citadel hobby acrylics.
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Best regards
WM