Besides goofing around with artificial intelligence, I have also tinkered with the second half of those Eureka Saxon cuirassiers during the last week or so, applying the basic flesh tone (alkyd oil) to the 14 faces a short while ago. Tomorrow evening, I'll apply the Army Painter flesh wash and then go to work on the horse furniture first this time around to shake up the painting process a bit and tackle those more tedious bits before the tedium demon notices what I'm up to.
The plan is to paint these as the von Polenz Cuirassiers, circa 1733 when the unit had coffee brown facings and, at least in full dress, red coats and saddle cloths. I've combed through my two books on the Saxon army (the Summerfield and Pagano titles) and as well as the Project Seven Years War website, and I fear the kollets worn by all but the trumpeter should be an off-white or tan rather than the hoped for red. But I'll check one more time before making any rash decision.
In the interest of shaking things up, I've also given the above squadron three dark brown horses. I reason that the beasts cannot ALL have been black although that was the preferred color for heavy cavalry units generally speaking. As usual, these too will get some kind of light dry-brushing to provide subtle highlights. The trumpeter's grey will eventually get some dappling although I have yet to determine how I'll do that. I might try a dark wash first followed by sponging on a very light gray or white if I can find a small enough sponge at my arts and crafts bog box store.
Ok, time to get things ready for Monday morning, so I'll sign off for now. G'night eveyone!
-- Stokes
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