Saturday, 26 April 2025

"Wo ist Waldow?"* A parade

 *Not the German equivalent of "where's Wally" but something I rather imagine the denizens of the Soldier King world to say - a rather obscure Grand Duchy in the East / South East. A non- Electoral pair of provinces surrounded by powerful neighbours.

The Archduke, Xenophon Amadeus Tauben, Grossherzog von Waldow has no heir or family and while pious is also radical and misanthropic; I can see his dominions being a prime candidate for invasion. Therefore, the full resources of the duchy have been used to create a reasonable army.

The Archduke


His senior generals Von Stauffen and Von Selters




Minor nobility division / column commanders



Cavalry: Cuirassiers, Dragoons, Chevaux Leger




Infantry - named for the colour of waistcoats and trousers - Weiss, Gelb and Blau





Light troops



Artillery


The army arrayed




Waldo ist hier!

Monday, 21 April 2025

Progress sitrep - teaser for a parade

Work on the army of the Grand Duchy of Waldow for the Soldier King project has progressed. The figures have been painted and varnished and are awaiting flags, bases and labels; they may also get another "Grotesque" character figure as I found one lurking and after considering the enlarged army, thought they needed another senior commander.

By way of  teaser, some pictures.

The army in the box.


Cavalry


Infantry


Artillery


The Grand Duke and Von Stauffen


Hopefully more to follow when complete.

"Wo ist Waldow?"* A parade

 *Not the German equivalent of "where's Wally" but something I rather imagine the denizens of the Soldier King world to say - ...