The Ansbach-Beyreuth Jaegers on Maneuvers. . .

Clearly, I need a better camera that will take sharper photographs although the Fotor app has a few new AI tools that help a bit in the editing process. The macro setting on the decade-old Sony Cybershot just doesn't quite do it, and I have a couple of very expensive SLR cameras with various lenses that belonged to my late mother, but, frankly, those are simply too complicated to figure out.

Still, the improved presentation is bit nicer here than the earlier grungy workbench photographs.

Now, barring unforeseen complications, it's on to the Battle of Spargelzeit next weekend. The Young Master asked about it today, mentioning that he didn't want me to forget. How could I? Where a game of toy solders with my son are concerned, there's no way.

Watch this space!

-- Stokes

Comments

tradgardmastare said…

Excellent work Stokes, they look splendid. Enjoy your week of keen expectation before the forthcoming game. I look forward to seeing engravings, sorry photos of the event.

12:58 AM

Andy McMaster said…

Those are excellent! Well done!

10:59 AM

Wellington Man said…

They're like little glowing jewels, Stokes. Just beautiful!
I do all my toy soldier photography with an Iphone. There's a lot to be said for it's clever little algorythms.
All the best
WM

12:37 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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