I had no really challenges this week. All went rather smoothly. I picked up 4 brushes at Hobby Lobby in San Antonio for $6 and they are looking good. I am taking care of the points “more than ever before. Had to order the pumice gel I use on bases from a place called “Cheap Joes”. It is an art supply house. They got me my stash within a couple of days! I can’t get it anywhere other than in Austin and that is 4 hours from where I am. I had to order it, just no choice. I haven’t had much time this week.
I have been painting like a fiend. Pretty happy with how my projects turned out. Got them finished within the week. Had an assistant come in and help with some basic stuff for me to get me going a bit faster. She did some base coats and bases for me. Finished up on a bunch of projects-Flames of War Tanks and an artillery placement, 28mm Perry Miniature Koreans, and Scale Creep 15mm ACW both the USA and CSA. Found that these small projects are a breeze and that I really have my system down pat.
I finally got over most of the lighting and camera issues after months of constant setbacks. This happens when you move a lot and this is my third move within a year and a half. It sucks I know. But I roll with the piunches. When I get lemon, I make lemonade. Lol…
I am realizing that no matter which matte sealer I use they leave a sheen. I must get the Testors brand and cover my first coats with a bit of the Testor’s matte which is really matte.
The Koreans I found to be a bit of a challenge no drama though. They have so much clothing on and the Perry’s really do this stuff in a historically accurate way-no garments are left out at all. SO I really had to follow it around the figures and also figure out which bow went with which garment. Does this happen to other painters or am I the only idiot. 
I should have taken the less is more approach but I found myself wanting to paint up a storm for these. I really had no references other than what I know and have seen of the Samurai. This gave me ideas but I am not really sure how historically accurate these are.
Also, I need to finish up 6 Samurai so I will post these up in a couple of days. I am looking forward to Cold Wars which is around the corner. I need to secure my plane tickets before they are too high. Sooner is better. I am not really looking forward to getting on the plane but I may be employed as of the 15th first time since 2004 and may not have a choice. I may have to be back bright and early monday morning for work. I Can’t believe I just said that. Lol…Take a look at this weeks pictures.:
