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Basic Red Undercoats Done. . .

 


After several sessions in the painting chair over 2.5 days (periodic rewards for getting through different batches of student collaborative projects. . . Whew!) , the basic red areas (Citadel Khorne Red) are finished.  Shoulder straps, lapels, cuffs, turnbacks, and the visible inner linings of officers' and ensigns' coats. 

I used my trusty old Leow 000 sable [showing its age, sadly] and a brand new Cottman #1 round to carry out the reddening.  Time consuming and tedious in places, but it's done.

Following another round of edge clean-up (Sunday evening?), I'll begin highlighting the black, brown, and red areas before moving onto highlights for the various white areas.  And then it will be time for the multitudinous details.  

Still lots to do, but they're beginning to come together.

For now, I'm off to join the Grand Duchess for a glass of wine upstairs by the hearth.  My eyes and mind are fried.  G'night everyone!


-- Stokes

Comments

Duke of Baylen said…
Nice progress
Stephen
1:00 AM
WSTKS-FM Worldwide said…
Thank you, Stephen! Slowly, but surely. . .

Kind Sunday Morning Regards,

Stokes
8:20 AM
Richard said…
Enjoying seeing your progress.
11:08 AM
WSTKS-FM Worldwide said…
Thank you, Richard! It's a slog at times, but we're getting there.

Kind Sunday Regards,

Stokes
11:35 AM
tradgardmastare said…
Advancing on all fronts with these! Huzzah!
Alan
12:46 AM
Rob Young said…
Slow but sure works for me. Come to think of it, so does wine.
3:53 AM
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