December 2018

Closing out the year with continued progress on the VBCW figures. About 300 more to go...all primed and ready to go.

Christmas loot

VBCW figures...300 to go!

Vega Baja Musketeers...a commemorative unit for the time my National Guard unit spent in Puerto Rico for hurricane relief

VBCW battle in progress

PAINTING
53 x 28mm VBCW Figures: 53 points
12 x 15mm imagi-nation figures: 12 points
TOTAL: 65


GAMES
1 x AVBCW game


BUDGET
$50 in rules from Nordic Weasel. Some very interesting skirmish rules.

Grand Army of the Kingdom of Katzenstein

(updated 31 December 2016) A milestone for the year and for my Katzenstein project...after must procrastination, I finished texturing/flocking all the bases to bring my entire miniature collection to a single standard. Nothing fancy, but the flock matches my game table.

The entire army in all its glory

Unit totals:
Infantry: 85
Cavalry: 26

INFANTRY
1- Liebgarde Grenadier Regiment, Gd
2- Countessa Genessa Foot Velite de Garde Regiment, Gd
3- Prince Noah Petite Garde Regiment, Gd
4- Eiffelberg Grenadier Regiment, Gr
5- Gekko Grotto Grenadier Regiment, Gr
6- Gwark Isle Grenadier Regiment, Gr
7- Mount Crumpit Geibergs Regiment, R
8- Zoomba-Na-Tant Geibergs Regiment, R
9- Mount Zorn Geibergs Regiment, R
10- Oif Provisional Marine Regiment, R
11- Lake Winna Bongo Provisional Marine Regiment, R
12- Provisional Naval Landing Party, R
13- Whoville Volunteer Musketeer Regiment, R
14- Hartuh Mawtch Musketeer Regiment, R
15- Hifferback Highland Regiment, R
16- Loyal Legion of Estrangers, R
17- Herk-Heimer Fusilier Regiment, R
18- Terwilliger Tirailleur Regiment, R
19- Vavode Voltigeur Regiment, R
20- Bumm Ridge Flanquer Regiment, R
21- Fopswich Flanquer Regiment, R
22- Salamasond Shutzen Regiment, R-Rfl
23- Finnigen Fen Feld-Jager Regiment, R-Rfl
24- Jorn Jungle Jager Regiment, R-Rfl
25- Zind Janissierie Regiment, Irg
26- Nantaket Wilds Border Regiment, Irg
27- Pomplemoose Pass Pandour Regiment, Irg
28- McElliot's Friekorps, Irg
29- Tobsk Tribe Regiment, Irg
30- Boola Boo Ball Landwehr Regiment, Mlt
31- Bunglebug Bridge Landwehr Regiment, Mlt
32- Mulberry Militia Regiment, Mlt
33- Mercedd Militia Regiment, Mlt
34- Yerka Isle Yeomanry Regiment, Mlt
35- Yupster Yeomanry Regiment, Mlt
36- Flobbertown Veteran Fencible Regiment, Mlt
37- Royal Rouge Customs Constable Regiment, 2nd R
38- Royal Bleu Border Constable Regiment, 2nd R
39- Dookles Deserter Battalion, 2nd R
40- Roover River Cadet Ranger Regiment, 2nd R
41- Sneeches Seminary Regiment, R
42-Grinch Garrison Regiment, Gar
43- Garbledrum Garrison Regiment, Gar
44- Poozers Pioneer Regiment, Pio
45- Zooks Zouaves Regiment, R
46- Fuddle Fusilier Regiment, R
47- Gee Hossa Ehat Guarda de Costa Regiment, 2nd R
48- Nizzonds Volunteer Privateer Regiment, Irg
49- His Majesty's Native Infantry, Metedeconk, Irg
50- His Majesty's Native Infantry, Manasquan, Irg
51- Northern Counties Militia, Mlt
52- Southern Counties Militia, Mlt
53- Eastern Counties Militia, Mlt
54- Western Counties Militia, Mlt
55- Capital Regional Militia , Mlt
56- Coastal Regional Militia , Mlt
57- Ooblek Sappers and Miners, Pio
58- Saint Polycarp Musketeers, R
59- Saint Rose Musketeers, R
60- Saint Clement Musketeers, R
61- Saint Aloysius Light Infantry, R
62- Saint Basil Grenadiers, Gr
63- Foxin-Sox Fusiliers, R
64- Hortonhearsahoo Fusiliers, R
65- Geisel Grenzers, R
66- Merlichetic Musketeers, R
67- Jackson Jager, R-Rfl
68- Prince Noah's Own Light Foot, R- Rfl
69- The Duchess of Bartley, Viva's Own Guard Grenadiers, Gd
70- Rio de Argenta Colonial Regiment
71- Ghanta Sepoys
72- Cacao Coast Colonial Regiment
73- Bak Choi Colonial Regiment
74- Kokimo Colonial Regiment
75- Queen's Colonial Rangers
76- Jersey Colonial Garrison Regiment
77- Thorndale Colonial Garrison Regiment
78- Ataturk Mercenary Regiment
79- Carlisle Barracks Garrison Regiment
80- Madison Musketeers
81- Vegas Voltigeurs
82- Saxe-Bearstein Memorial Fusiliers
83- Lawrenceville Fusiliers
84- Sha-Na-Na Mercenary Regiment
85- Goorkamorka Gurkha Regiment
86- Vega Baja Musteteers
87- Otterford Musteteers ***


CAVALRY
1- Garde du Korps
2- Cavalrie Regiment de Pupilles
3- Zweiback Garde du Honneur
4- Krock Kavern Kurassiers
5- Krupp Kurassiers
6- Culpepper Carabiniers
7- Vail Valley Dragoons
8- Wah Hoo Hussars
9- Hinkle Horn Hussars
10- Hippono-Hungus Hussars
11- Boober Bay Uhlans
12- Prax Praire Cossacks
13- Drize Loyal Mamelukes
14- Lorax Lancers
15- Jivvanese Jagers zu Pferde
16- Ronk Ruin Rough Riders
17- Valing Valley Chassuers a Chevel
18- West Bunglefield Chevau-legers
19- Dutter Dragoons
20- Catin-Hatt Curassier
21- Ish Irregulars
22- Herk-Heimer Heavy Horse
23- Doft Dragoons
24- Keck Kurassier
25- Saint George Horse Guard
26- Westfield Dragoons

GENERALS AND PERSONALITIES
1-King Yertle of Katzenstein
2-The Queen, Countessa Genessa
3-Prince Noah
4-Princess Maizie
5-Cindy-Lou, adopted daughter
6-Marshal Mordecai Ali Van Allen O’Shea
7-Lieutenant General Herman Von Stroodel
8-Lieutenant General Einstein Van Tass
9-Major General Gregory Grumm
10-Major General Johan Van Fleck: efficient, aggressive, respected
11-Major General Carmichael Krox
12-Major General Angus McPhail
13-xxxxx
14-Brigadier General Sylvester McMonkey McBean: poor, cautious, unpopular
15-Brigadier General Bart Cubbins: poor, bold, respected
16-Brigadier General Michael Van Itch: poor, charismatic, accepted
17-Brigadier General Gerald McClay: highly efficient, charismatic, brutal
18-Brigadier General Herby Hart
19-Brigadier General Alexander Van Nuys: efficient, daring, inspiring
20-Brigadier General Harry Hadow
21-Brigadier General Gerald McGrew
22-Colonel Vlad Koff
23-Colonel Morris McGurk
24-Colonel Conrad Cornelius O’Donald O’Dell
25-Colonel Ali Sad
26-Admiral Buxbaum, Lake Winna Bango Squadron
27-Admiral Bixby, Boober Bay Squadron
28-Admiral Bray, Ocean of Oif Squadron
29- Bishop-General Von Finkelstein
30-Dr Derring, Royal Physician
Miss Sneetcher, Royal Librarian
Mr Finch the Royal Florist
Gertrude McFuzz, Royal Cook
Mrs McRove, Royal Laundress
Nadd, Royal Apothecary
Dr Malone, Royal Dentist
Dr Sam Snell, Royal Podiatrist
Fanny Schultz, Royal Pastry Chef
Mr Bix, Royal Hunt Master
Mr Potter, Royal Gardener
Professor de Breeze, Royal Academy of Arts
Mr Horton, Royal Zookeeper
Mr McMunch, Royal Food Tester
Chief Drum Majorette Miz Zockie Ann Sue

ARTILLERY AND BAGGAGE TRAIN
6 x Field Artillery Batteries
Assorted Field and Siege Guns
Medical Corps with Ambulances
Caissons and Limbers
Pack Animal Corps

FUTURE UNITS
Princess Maizie's Merican Light Dragoons
Kafiristan Lancers
Eagle Scouts
Carson
Artie + Family

Katzenstein Reinforcements

The Army of Katzenstein has been at peace for a few years. The King has taken his time in re-equipping and reinforcing the army.

The incorporation of the Northern realms into the kingdom continues with some additions to the King's infantry forces.

The Merlichetic Musketeers (IR 66)

Jackson Jagers (IR 67)

Prince Noah's Light Foot (IR 68)

The bottom two units are from July 2014. Painted up for skirmish gaming, but they have not seen the table. I may re-base to my 4 base standard. The Merlichetic Musketeers are the first group I painted to start the Pirate project...they are now re-purposed to this project.

Kingdom of Katzenstein expansion

I have expanded the Kingdom of Katzenstein forces. Have not touched that project in over a year so it was time for new troops.
5 infantry regiments
5 cavalry regiments
1 artillery battery
4 generals


This should hold me off for a while...I have 1 unit planned for the next expansion. I also plan to start a new campaign next year after I finish flocking all the existing bases.

Ish Irregulars

Saint Barbara Heavy Artillery Battery

Newly appointed Brigadiers

Saint George Horse Guard

Keck Kurrassier

Herk-Heimer Heavy Horse

Doft Dragoons

Saint Aloysious Light Infantry

Saint Basil Grenadiers

Foxin-Sox Fusiliers

Hortonhearsawho Fusiliers

Geisel Grenz

Oobleck Sappers and Miners

The men of the Oobleck Sappers and Miners are recruited from the Oobleck mining pits of the SouthEast. They are shown here hard at work in their undress-uniform.

This is Unit #60...the last of the phase I infantry!

Headed to Cold Wars tomorrow.

Saint Polycarp Musketeers

The third of the three regiments of line infantry from the semi-autonamous Bishopric of Fahrvergnugen provided to the King in his role as the Prince-Elector of the territory. The unit is usually brigaded with the other two regiments and led by Colonel-Bishop Von Finklestein.

Saint Rose Musketeers

The second of the three regiments of line infantry from the semi-autonamous Bishopric of Fahrvergnugen provided to the King in his role as the Prince-Elector of the territory. The unit is usually brigaded with the other two regiments and led by Colonel-Bishop Von Finklestein.

Saint Clement Musketeers

The first of the three regiments of line infantry from the semi-autonamous Bishopric of Fahrvergnugen provided to the King in his role as the Prince-Elector of the territory. The unit is usually brigaded with the other two regiments and led by Colonel-Bishop Von Finklestein.

Colonial Militia

6 Regiments of militia led by their blue coated officers. Figures are a mix of colonials from Blue Moon.

One ifantry unit (Sappers and Miners) left on hand to paint. Plan on 3 more units (never ending!) to round me out to 60 infantry units. I am planning on these being 3 units of 7YW figures in white to represent either mercenaries or a semi-autonamous region of the kingdom.

His Majesty's Native Infantry, Metedeconk

The second of the Native infantry units from Merica.

His Majesty's Native Infantry, Manasquan

The first of two units of native irregulars raised on the Merican colonies.

Nizzonds Volunteer Privateers

A motley collection of cutthroats and scallywags (plus a few pressed landlubbers). Based out of Port Nizzonds, this band of misfits is comprised of four companies each built around a noted privateer (pirate?) captain. Led by Commadore Christopher "Crimson Chris" Guspatcho, the corps makes up in fighting spirit what it lacks in discipline (and hygiene).

This is the 5th of the regiments provided by the navy.

Geehossa Ehat Guarda de la Costa

This regiment is seconded from the navy and is primarily responsible for coastal defense. The field regiment will deploy in support of all operations as needed.

Fuddle Fusiliers

A conservatively dressed regiment of the line.

Zooks Zouaves

A fancily dressed regiment of the line.

Grinch Garrison Regiment

The black coated garrison troops for the nation provide a field regiment to support occupying key positions in any campaign

Hartuh Mawtch Musketeer Regiment

This fancily dressed regiment is a delight on parade.

Hifferback Highland Regiment

This regiment is recruited from the Hifferback clan, descendants of Scottish immigrants.

Sneeches Seminary Regiment

Army Chaplains are recruiter in their early teens and undergo a trial by fire with the Sneeches Seminary Regiment. Only those tested in battle graduate and serve with the army.

Infantry

 I have taken stock of my infantry and find they come to 60 Regiments!

1- Liebgarde Grenadier Regiment, Gd

2- Countessa Genessa Foot Velite de Garde Regiment, Gd

3- Prince Noah Petite Garde Regiment, Gd

4- Eiffelberg Grenadier Regiment, Gr

5- Gekko Grotto Grenadier Regiment, Gr

6- Gwark Isle Grenadier Regiment, Gr

7- Mount Crumpit Geibergs Regiment, R

8- Zoomba-Na-Tant Geibergs Regiment, R

9- Mount Zorn Geibergs Regiment, R

10- Oif Provisional Marine Regiment, R

11- Lake Winna Bongo Provisional Marine Regiment, R

12- Provisional Naval Landing Party, R

13- Whoville Volunteer Musketeer Regiment, R

14- Hartuh Mawtch Musketeer Regiment, R

15- Hifferback Highland Regiment, R

16- Loyal Legion of Estrangers, R

17- Herk-Heimer Fusilier Regiment, R

18- Terwilliger Tirailleur Regiment, R

19- Vavode Voltigeur Regiment, R

20- Bumm Ridge Flanquer Regiment, R

21- Fopswich Flanquer Regiment, R

22- Salamasond Shutzen Regiment, R-Rfl

23- Finnigen Fen Feld-Jager Regiment, R-Rfl

24- Jorn Jungle Jager Regiment, R-Rfl

25- Zind Janissierie Regiment, Irg

26- Nantaket Wilds Border Regiment, Irg

27- Pomplemoose Pass Pandour Regiment, Irg

28- McElliot's Friekorps, Irg

29- Tobsk Tribe Regiment, Irg

30- Boola Boo Ball Landwehr Regiment, Mlt

31- Bunglebug Bridge Landwehr Regiment, Mlt

32- Mulberry Militia Regiment, Mlt

33- Mercedd Militia Regiment, Mlt

34- Yerka Isle Yeomanry Regiment, Mlt

35- Yupster Yeomanry Regiment, Mlt

36- Flobbertown Veteran Fencible Regiment, Mlt

37- Royal Rouge Customs Constable Regiment, 2nd R

38- Royal Bleu Border Constable Regiment, 2nd R

39- Dookles Deserter Battalion, 2nd R

40- Roover River Cadet Ranger Regiment, 2nd R

41- Sneeches Seminary Regiment, R

42-Grinch Garrison Regiment, Gar

43- Garbledrum Garrison Regiment, Gar

44- Poozers Pioneer Regiment, Pio

45- Zooks Zouaves Regiment, R

46- Fuddle Fusilier Regiment, R

47- Gee Hossa Ehat Guarda de Costa Regiment, 2nd R

48- Nizzonds Volunteer Privateer Regiment, Irg

49- His Majesty's Native Infantry, Metedeconk, Irg

50- His Majesty's Native Infantry, Manasquan, Irg

51- Colonial Militia

52- Colonial Militia

53- Colonial Militia

54- Colonial Militia

55- Colonial Militia

56- Colonial Militia

57- Ooblek Sappers and Miners

58- Saint Polycarp Musketeers

59- Saint Rose Musketeers

60- Saint Clement Musketeers
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61-  ottoman infantry from Black Hat

62- The Duchess of Bartley, Viva's Own Guard xxxxx

63- colonial garrison

64- colonial garrison

65- colonial ranger

66- colonial ranger

67- india native (sepoy)

68- african native

69- asian native

70- carib native