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

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!

Taking Stock Part II: The (As Yet) Unpainted but Planned OOB. . .

Two companies of Reichsarmee grenadiers painted back in 2017 or 2018. Minden Austrians of course. A lovely early autumn day here in the grand duchy. Bright sunshine and a light breeze with cool temperatures will make for some very pleasant late afternoon lawn mowing in a little while. But first a bit more discussion of painting plans for the future. Last time, I looked back at the various and sundry units, support troops, and civilians that I've managed to paint in the last 17 years as the Grand Duchy of Stollen project has developed. So today, let's look into the seemingly bottomless Drawer 'o' Lead to my left for a clue to the new direction. Be forewarned, it's not going to be a quick job getting everything painted and based, but there we are. The following plans are based on the pile of unpainted figures already here. Any future purchases will be limited to small things that might be needed to fill out the envisioned units (the odd few officers mounted o

Keepin' an Eye on the World Going By My Window . .

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