So I've actually picked up a brush again, and I got the first colour on (most of) them this weekend. I find that after the first, the others tend to flow more quickly, even though the first is the fastest because one doesn't need to be very cautious (at least, not the way I paint).
OK, first off, those with the least progress. I did get the ellies assembled this week, and on the weekend I've been undercoating them and the riders. The howdah is still a bit of a puzzle--the canopy is an L shaped piece that sort of vaguely slots into the back. I'm thinking of skipping it, or substantially modifying it. Not only does assembling it the way it comes from the package defy the laws of gravity, it doesn't look a damn thing like any howdah I can find a picture of. What would make more historical sense would be a canopy supported on four pillars with a tent or wee domes to it, like this or this. I'm not sure I'm up to building that, so I may look for a chappie with a big umbrella....
Next is the gun team. These chaps have kurtas and pyjamy trousers and carry implements, but their clothes should still be fairly plain. The gun will be a red carriage with a brass tube (Indians excel at making things out of brass!)
Then comes the cavalry. I still have yet to find a simple and effective way to mount riders separately for painting. But horses are easier. Again, once the first colour is on, it's like there's a psychological barrier that makes the others, even though they take longer, seem to go more quickly.
After the cavalry are the swordsmen and the skirmishers with their javelins/spears. All but one of these fellows are wearing lungis, so they will be pretty quick to paint.
And last are the archers: 4 x 3Bw. Again, weapons and lungis (plus beards, turbans, quivers, etc.) so fairly quick. I may do the foot first so as to have the feeling of accomplishment produced by picking the low-hanging fruit. :-)
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