Thursday, 28 July 2022

Ideas please

 Found these eight figures in identical uniforms today. Looking for ideas for what they could represent on the tabletop ? Possibly Landwehr or Landstrumm? All suggestions welcome.

Army Blue or Army Light Blue, not sure yet…
Looked out this book below for inspiration-


Well over to you - what unit are they and what is their uniform?




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14 comments:

  1. Quantrilltoy28 July 2022 at 00:32

    Will you repair the broken rifles?

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    1. Rob Young28 July 2022 at 00:40

      To me, they seem to have a vaguely Russian look - see Irregular Minatures 42mm Balkan Wars - attempt to copy and paste exact page just goes to https://irregularminiatures.co.uk/ !

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    2. Anonymous28 July 2022 at 11:40

      I intend to with cocktail sticks.
      Alan Tradgardland

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    3. Anonymous28 July 2022 at 11:41

      I know what you mean re Russian look, thanks for the link.
      Alan Tradgardland

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  2. Mark Man Of TIN28 July 2022 at 06:32

    I have a small handful more of these kneeling figures from my last casting session if you want.

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    1. Anonymous28 July 2022 at 11:43

      Most kind I would be interested. I did wonder if they might work as Duchy of Volare Cantare border troops, what do you think?
      Alan Tradgardland

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  3. Anonymous28 July 2022 at 10:14

    To me look like some kind of paramilitary force in an Iberian or Latin American country. Assaltos, border guards or police.
    Chris/Nundanket

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  4. Anonymous28 July 2022 at 11:41

    Very colourful uniform idea and background information.
    Alan Tradgardland

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  5. Anonymous28 July 2022 at 11:45

    Wonder if they might stretch it a bit to Italianate border troops, police…
    Volare Cantare comes to mind, especially on these dull , chilly summer mornings.
    Alan Tradgardland

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    1. nundanket29 July 2022 at 02:49

      Definitely: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Law_enforcement_in_Italy#/media/File:Carabiniere_a_Bologna_(April_2006).jpg

      Volare Cantare has a nice national anthem by the way. Very cheerful. Not very martial though.

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    2. Anonymous29 July 2022 at 07:08

      He does look the part! The national Anthem is splendid isn’t it, cheerful indeed and sooo cool. Like the Duchy itself. Not a terribly martial place but they dress well and live the good life , but not in the Surbiton sense.
      Alan Tradgardland

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  6. Mardigan29 July 2022 at 00:08

    Kadetten der Weilerwache (cadets of the hamlet/village watch). Organized as a volunteer force, this specific unit’s uniforms reflect a more Baltic tone due to their hailing from a border state to the southeast. Their light blue blouse with dark blue trousers and stamped metal buttons are modest, so that their small amount funds may go toward rifles and ammunition. A few of the wealthier men wear small phylactery charms around their necks, that contain a single silver bullet, from the tales they grew with as children, and their proximity to the mountains and forests of Bohemia.

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    1. Anonymous29 July 2022 at 07:09

      A most interesting unit with a fascinating background.Well worth considering for these lead fellows
      Alan Tradgardland

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    2. Anonymous30 July 2022 at 07:44

      Can’t leave congratulations on your blog so I will leave them here! Welcome Nora ! Glad all is well with mom and Nora. Congratulations to you all.
      Alan Tradgardland

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