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I'm Seeing Red. . .

A few sessions in the painting chair to complete the red facings and turnbacks on (roughly) the first third of my Anhalt-Zerbst regiment.  After a few evenings of brushwork, I managed to get that particular series of steps all done this rainy October afternoon following an unplanned run to the supermarket for that most important of domestic materials.  

Kitty litter.

Once home, and following the related chore (Jeeze Louise!), I was able to return to more pleasant and interesting affairs with the paintbrush.  Beyond their many buttons and careful washes of white to the light gray undercoat on coats, waistcoats, and plus fours, there is not much left to finish on the foot officer, his NCO, or the musketeers before the usual final touch-ups ahead of glossing. The more detail laden drummer and mounted officer are next, since these figures always require a bit more care and attention.

On a related note, Big Lee's latest vlog over at Miniature Adventures -- on metal figures versus plastic versus resin -- was a pleasant way to start the morning as I enjoyed that initial mug of fresh coffee here with the cats in Zum Stollenkeller before the rest of the house stirred.  His weekly episodes have become a part of my early Sunday morning routine during the last six months or so.  Well worth a listen/watch if you have not already done so.

-- Stokes

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caveadsum1471 said…
Lovely work and good progress, cat litter is a crucial part of my basing process as crushed up it gives me texture just a bit bigger than sharp sand, we haven't had a cat in some years but I think my bag will last me out!
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