Painting the Grenadiers is still feeling a bit like wading through treacle at the moment. The current batch, just completed, brings the unit to just over the halfway point. I think I am conscious that these are very special old castings that deserve my best possible efforts.It would probably be easier if I painted them in smaller batches as doing six at once hasn’t really worked as the paint tends to dry out on the palette along with my enthusiasm. I decided I’m going to paint the rest of the unit in batches of four.
There have been no Napoleonic games of late as Tony, Goya and I are of course confined to barracks. We had been hoping to have a stab at a C&CN Leipzig scenario, but I guess that will have to wait. However, we have been experimenting at bit with Zoom and hopefully a small virtual game may be in the offing soon.
The grenadiers are impeccable - really good.
ReplyDeleteAs it happens, I am tidying out the Offing this very afternoon. My people should be in touch over the weekend - I am aiming for 22nd May...
That sounds good Tony!
ReplyDeleteThey are looking fantastic Ian. Have you considered trying a wet palette? It really does keep the blobs of paint usable for most of the day, or if you use one with a lid you can use the same paint next day. I have used one in various forms for many years and it must have saved me a small fortune in paint. It's especially useful where you need to go back and touch up small errors etc. I also find it's kinder on the brushes.
ReplyDeleteThey are still lovely figures, so persist and no doubt you will be rewarded.
ReplyDeleteLee, I haven't tried a wet palette maybe I should give it a go!
ReplyDeleteThese look very worthy of their place in the guard. Takes time and effort to qualify as an old Grumbler and it seems very appropriate for the painter to get in the spirit and grumble a bit as he helps them earn their place.
ReplyDeleteThey are looking splendid - I would think as they start to look more and more like a unit it would inspire you. I see you still have the command figures to do - they might make a change and a change is as good as a rest.
ReplyDeleteRoss, you make a good point!
ReplyDeleteThanks Rob, I do find it helps with motivation where there are fewer unpainted figures left than painted ones!
ReplyDeleteThey are shaping up to be something really special, Ian, but I always knew you'd put your best into them!
ReplyDeleteBest regards
WM
I have just finished painting 24 Lutzowers in one go. I thought a unit , which is basically black, would be easy to do in one go. I am not so sure now.
ReplyDeleteI am planning on doing my old guard soon as your look so splendid. My Napoleon is telling me he needs some. I think batches of 6 will work for me.
Thanks WM!
ReplyDeleteMark, yes you can't have Napoleon without the Guard!
ReplyDeleteHi IAN- the Grenadiers are painting up nicely- a superb job- well done. Yes, we're hanging out for our next game here too...could be months away yet. Cheers. KEV.
ReplyDeleteThe Guard are coming along nicely Ian...
ReplyDeleteThey are certainly worth the time and effort...
All the best. Aly