While awaiting the arrival of his trumpeter, Nadasdy observes from the rear of the cutting mat as I attach sword arms to hussars and reattach two of them to their mounts (Grrrrrr. . .). A tedious couple of early steps that are a challenge at the best of times.
This morning, I discovered that about half of the 14 hussars, cemented to their horses yesterday afternoon, failed to grab (Gorilla Glue gel anyone?!), so they required a second attempt. Of those, the two at the right rear have still failed to cure with a firm join in place, so this is the third try in two days. They need to be firmly attached to their horses before I attempt to cement the sword arms in place.
Can't recall when I have ever had so much trouble getting riders cemented into place using gel!
Waiting around on these kinds of delays is maddening, but part of the process. I guess. The Minden Prussian hussars that I tackled back in 2011-2012, painted as Lauzun's Legion hussars, were more cooperative at this stage.
Time now for some evening yoga and meditation I think.
-- Stokes
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I often resort to pinning the rider to the mount. Takes time but the join is more robust.
Kind Regards,
Stokes