Still quite a way to go with the current batch of 20 human figures and a horse (of course), but they're actually starting to look like something after all of the red distinctions. Quite a bit of painting in hour-long sessions the last week as and when time has allowed. Mostly applying the basic dark red to facing areas and turnbacks followed by the inevitable touch-ups to clean up wobbly edges and those misplaced, minute splotches of Citadel Khorne Red.
They're looking like so many Austrian infantry regiments of the era at this point, but the eventual flags will turn them magically into the Anhalt-Zerbst Regiment, more or less, of the AWI period. But I'm getting a bit ahead of myself.
One frustrating point (ahem) of sad discovery. I've started trying to use those Winsor & Newton 'Series Seven' brushes (#1 rounds) purchased last spring, and the blasted things simply will not keep a point. Very frustrating since I have heard over the years that these are supposed to be good brushes for our hobby, and many painters/wargamers swear by them.
I've sworn at them this last week or so.
Very quietly of course. But the cloud of blue language still hangs in the air down here in Zum Stollenkeller. Grrrrr.
Well, for the time being then, it looks like I'll stick with my long-time acrylic Winsor & Newton 'Cotman' brushes and simply continue switching 'em out when the paints go after a unit or two. One can never have too many worn out brushes for base-coating and other assorted tasks that don't require a more precise application of color.
Ok, today is Sunday. Following breakfast with the soon to be 16-year old Young Master (October 27th) -- and after some Google Slide revision for tomorrow's hybrid course meetings -- I hope to return to the painting table for some more brushwork. Tackling the hair, queues, and mustaches today. Or that's the plan at any rate. Onward and upward, eh?
-- Stokes
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