I've just finished very nice looking unit from WSS.
Try to guess, what is it ...
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg191/mk_1972/sukcesja%202/quiz1a.jpg)
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg191/mk_1972/sukcesja%202/quiz1b.jpg)
nobody ?
maybe some hints ?
well ... they are Germans
I think I know, but don't want to spoil the fun yet!
I'll have a guess [& it is...]: Swabian grenadiers?
They look lovely, whatever they are 8)
:) I know them and best news for me is : I don't have to paint them for Maciek :) he did great work !!
I should guess too, rather than trying to appear I actually know! Are they the grenadiers of the Leibregiment of Wurttemberg? I had a look through From Pike to Shot, they seem closest to these figures
i have no idea but they really are little beauties - great paintjob. Oh no - I have a WSS itch starting - please make it go away :'(
Yes, Clibinarium !
They are Wurttemberg Leibgrenadiers !
Whole regiment of guard grenadiers, who fought at Blenheim alongside two others Wurttemberg battalions - Hermann and Sternfell.
I based uniform on From Pike to Shot and some additional info found in one of yahoo groups.
And here is regiment Sternfell:
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg191/mk_1972/sukcesja%202/sternfell.jpg)
Thanks guys ! Hope, you enjoyed it, there is more to come.
Very nice! Love the flags.
What rules are they based on?
Thanks Ben. Flags are printed.
And about rules, do you mean, what rules we use for wargaming ? Our own, not completed yet. Based on Polemos, but with major modifications. Generally, one stand equals one battalion or 2-3 squadrons.
Ok, guys.
Let it be neverending WSS quiz.
Here you have some pics of my latest work.
Try to guess the name of this regiment.
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg191/mk_1972/sukcesja%203/pr_01.jpg)
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg191/mk_1972/sukcesja%203/pr_02.jpg)
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg191/mk_1972/sukcesja%203/pr_03a.jpg)
nice painted horses - my nightmare :)
OK, I'll bite. I can't find a flag pic, but I'll guess that it is Wurzburg's Fechenbach Dragoon Regiment.
By the way, I haven't found a really good web source for early 18th century flags, any suggestions?
The Grenadier
QuoteOK, I'll bite. I can't find a flag pic, but I'll guess that it is Wurzburg's Fechenbach Dragoon Regiment.
miss :)
AFAIK Wurzburg regiment didn't have multicoloured carbine belts. And this regiment does. (It was first hint :))
Ach du lieber! Then my last attempt will be one of the Prussian Dragoons Regiments: Lottum, Ansbach, Markgraf or the Leibregiment, they all had grey coats, blue cuffs and blue/white schabraques. I know nothing about the carbine belts.
The Grenadier
:)
grenadier ...
very close ...
But, ... what can we say about dragoon flags in WSS. Did they have any peculiarites ...? Size ? Shape ? Border ... ? (second hint)
Oh crud Maciek! These must be the Markgraf Philipp Wilhelm Regiment of Horse! They carried carbines? Yes, it makes sense, the small standard, everything blue... I had almost given up. Now that I've spent the better part of my day doing this, I'm off to have a gin and tonic!
The Grenadier
QuoteThese must be the Markgraf Philipp Wilhelm Regiment of Horse!
Yes ! Point for grenadier.
Quiz will continue next week. Stay tuned.
Cheers !
This time it's Pawel Chrzanowski's work (but in my collection).
As usually, your task is to identify the unit.
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg191/mk_1972/sukcesja%204/quiz31.jpg)
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg191/mk_1972/sukcesja%204/quiz32.jpg)
Good luck, guys !
No idea what-so-ever but they are beautifully painted 8).
Well, a french regiment of Swiss I think, but which one I do not know.
Oh, c'mon guys.
Still no replies ?
It's so easy, so easy...
Now I'm off for the weekend. I'll be back monday morning. Please try to guess without hints.
Only note two things, that are really important... :-X hmm ...
Ok, I just returned from a week in Yellowstone Park and I see a challenge. Too easy Maciek, it's the Swiss regiment, Schmid de Gruneck, one of four Swiss regiments in the service of Holland. Although one usually jumps to the conclusion that Swiss regiments were a part of Frances's armies, they can be found in the service of several countries. Money is money, as they say.
Also, I must say, very fine work indeed.
Grenadier
Quote from: Grenadier on 19 June 2010, 04:24:58 AM
Ok, I just returned from a week in Yellowstone Park
Did you see Yogi?!
;D
He's in Jellystone Park!
Right !
Indeed. it was very easy. Officer with orange sash holds Swiss style flag. They only could be the one of few Swiss regiment on Dutch pay.
After three rounds Grenadier in on the lead with 2 points, closely followed by Clibinarium ;)