Anhalt-Zerbst Regiment Based at Last!!!

Yes, you read that right. All 60+ figures comprising the three companies (a Charge-sized line regiment) of the fictitious second battalion of the Anhalt-Zerbst Regiment have been affixed to their permanent bases. The dimensions are those suggested for 25mm units of line infantry within In the Grand Manner. I fudge things a bit by basing my musicians and a few third rank corporals individually. Look carefully and you'll spot them in these two photographs shot just a few minutes ago on the morning of June 1st. About nine months (!!!) after I started them. But no time to dilly-dally admiring my own brushwork. I've got a large, heavy box of Minden Austrian hussars over on the painting desk just out of frame to the right, and it's time to open and organize the first batch of 14 or 15 and glue the sword arms in place before the usual base coat of white acrylic gesso. Onward and upward, eh?

-- Stokes

Comments

Andy McMaster said…

That's a fine and proper size unit! Been enjoying following your progress. Well done!

Now crack on with those hussars!

11:47 AM

Tim said…

They look magnificent.

12:36 PM

tradgardmastare said…

Splendid unit and a splendid effort! I look forward to following your progress with the next one. Just a thought but do the new unit and you of course deserve a small battle , a few units a side. Set it up , play and everyone back to barracks in a relatively short time frame.?

1:00 AM

The Good Soldier Svjek said…

A grand looking regiment , well done sir !

2:13 AM

Duke of Baylen said…

'Free at last! Free at last!' Oh, what, there's another unit already waiting to be painted next.
Congratulations on these, they look great. Also, it's reassuring to others like me that not everyone can paint 500 figures in an afternoon to display cabinet standards. Slow and careful work produces great results as shownhere.
Stephen

2:20 AM

pancerni said…

Wonderful work. Your steady progress reports have been working towards this event. The Hussars will be fun to work on, and both units no doubt strengthen the Army of Grand Stollen.

7:16 AM

Anonymous said…

Congratulations on unit completion. It must be very satisfying. To date I have just one (1, ie less than 2) completed 3 company strong 60 man unit of infantry. Your dedication is inspiring. Cheers Pat

5:03 AM

WSTKS-FM Worldwide said…

Thank you again everyone for your kind words and interest in the ongoing Grand Duchy of Stollen project! Funny how certain things, like the guitar, cross-country skiing, and toy soldiers, remain life-long interests long after other things fall away or drift in and out.

Kind Regards,

Stokes

8:06 AM

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