A precautionary tale

 25 August 2024

This morning I matt varnish sprayed this recently completed command base for the latest Bavarian regiment (5th line). 

Now, I have used Krylon before and it has always worked just fine but this time, for some reason, it has 'washed out' the GMB flag as per the photos. The Krylon can says it is fine for use on paper and I believe I have used it before on flags with no problems but this has caused me to reconsider spraying flags with matt finish. Has anyone else had this issue?

It is a good job I purchased two sets of flags from GMB, I must have had a premonition...

Back to work, or is that pleasure?

 August 3 2024

Renovation of the garage (my workspace) finally completed so back to work! It is always nice to set up a modelling station from scratch. I thought I would add a couple of photos before it gets all messed up by actual work. BTW, my choice of paint manufacturer is somewhat eclectic but I generally use Vallejo.

My figures to do are:

Finish Victrix Bavarians

Perry's metal Bavarian command and ADCs:

https://www.perry-miniatures.com/product/bav-1-high-command-mounted-wredederoy-and-the-crown-prince-ludwig/  

https://www.perry-miniatures.com/product/bav-2-mounted-staff/

Perry's metal Bavarian gun and limber: 

https://www.perry-miniatures.com/product/bav-25-four-horse-limber-with-howitzer/ which I thought would make a nice mini diorama.

Perry's plastic French line foot artillery