*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
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!
More fine-looking troops in my favorite livery!
ReplyDeleteA splendid army. The blue and yellow work really well together.
ReplyDeleteThanks Andy.
DeleteI have to say I was sick of the sight of both colours by the time I'd finished!
Neil
Thanks Jonathan.
ReplyDeleteBlue and yellow - which WotR lord is that? ☺
Neil
Super parade Neil, they look great, the colour scheme works so well, makes for a lovely looking army.
ReplyDeleteThanks Donnie.
ReplyDeleteI've found restricting to three or four colours ties an army together.
With the blue and yellow, you need to get the shade of blue that works with the yellow.
Neil
Nicely done Neil! You have the correct blue and yellow going there. Nice back ground on your new province as well.
ReplyDeleteThanks Joe.
DeleteThe uniforms were heavily influenced by the German units in French service as well as Swedes.
Waldow was going to have a smaller army until I realised the risk of war is quite high, relations (determined by dice throws) with neighbouring powers were antagonistic to hostile.
Neil
Fabulous parade Neil
ReplyDeleteThanks MJT.
ReplyDeleteI didn't realise how long it took to finish one of these armies, normally doing it over an extended period.
Neil
They look super. Perhaps backed by the Swedes?
ReplyDeleteThanks Peter.
DeleteAs an "Imagi-Nation" better thought of as "influenced by"....
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The GDW Soldier King game takes place on a continent(?) Or more prob large island.
This is another "non-game" nation to provide more challenge to conquering territory.
Neil
Neil;
ReplyDeleteI was having the same silly "wo bist Waldo?" when I was looking at this Duchy. I like the idea of combining the two into one state. Looking at starting this one up soon but maybe with red as the colour instead of blue. Thanks for sharing.
Eric
Eric,
ReplyDeleteNo problem. The beauty of Soldier King is that you can develop it how you want. I chose blue and yellow just because I was running out of ideas for uniforms!
Neil
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ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your wonderful Spencer Smith armies Neil.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful colour selection and full of inspiration.
Thanks Willz.
ReplyDeleteI have to say they were a slog part-way through.
Neil
impressive all together! Now all that slogging pays off! 😁
ReplyDeleteThanks Stew.
ReplyDeleteI'm going to lay off the blue and yellow for a bit!☺
Neil
They look great, the blue and yellow works very well. Indeed, worth the slogging through them all!
ReplyDeleteThanks David. I think previously, I worked on an army over an extended period; while this one was painted constantly over about a month. The basing and finishing took another week. Consequently, I think I was getting sick of the sight of them!
DeleteNeil
A splendid parade indeed Neil…
ReplyDeleteAll the best. Aly
Thanks Aly.
ReplyDeleteTook a bit of effort, but I'm glad they are done.
Neil