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Saturday, August 20, 2011
Splintered Lands update
This is the last batch of the Splintered Lands figures. 61 figures. More info in the next post.
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Another Ranger Platoon
A M7 Priest is in the back in support.
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Recon Jeeps
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Raccoons
Monday, August 1, 2011
Mice
Came out better than I expected, the white with bright red and blue gives them a sharp look.
Sunday, July 31, 2011
July 2011
A strong finish and plenty of time off helped get in another good month. I met my goal of painting the Flames of War figures in the month they are purchased.
Also made good progress on the Splintered Lands figures (animals). I have 60 left and plan to finish them in next two months to bring that project to a close. I strongly recommend this line of figures from Splintered Light Miniatures...great for getting younger kids into the hobby. I will end up with one of each pose for the whole range.
I also spent way too much money on a huge order of 15mm WW II US infantry from several companies. I am going to take one of each pose from all the ranges and make a unique company for my son for use with Flying lead, NUTS!, and Force on Force. This will be a Christmas present that I hope he will remember for a long time to come. I want to have him game a campaign and give some consideration to each man.
JULY 2011 PAINTING---
African Militia: 28 points
Mice: 19 pts
Raccoons: 16 pts
US Ranger Plt: 30 pts
8x Recon Jeeps: 8 pts
1 x M7 Priest SPG: 1 pt
TOTAL: 102 points
August plans are to work the SL animals and my generic skirmish figures. I am committed to getting these two projects doen before starting anything else. Lots of nice new figures on the market but I need to hold off until Fall In at the earliest...that gives me 90 days to get some good work done.
On a side project, I want to get the fort I recieved for Christmas painted. Will go well with the animals and lots of other uses.
The Katzensteiin campaign will continue as well. I am sticking with Field of Battle rules but I want to try the Carnage and Glory II computer moderated rules for a game after seeing them in action at Historicon.
Also made good progress on the Splintered Lands figures (animals). I have 60 left and plan to finish them in next two months to bring that project to a close. I strongly recommend this line of figures from Splintered Light Miniatures...great for getting younger kids into the hobby. I will end up with one of each pose for the whole range.
I also spent way too much money on a huge order of 15mm WW II US infantry from several companies. I am going to take one of each pose from all the ranges and make a unique company for my son for use with Flying lead, NUTS!, and Force on Force. This will be a Christmas present that I hope he will remember for a long time to come. I want to have him game a campaign and give some consideration to each man.
JULY 2011 PAINTING---
African Militia: 28 points
Mice: 19 pts
Raccoons: 16 pts
US Ranger Plt: 30 pts
8x Recon Jeeps: 8 pts
1 x M7 Priest SPG: 1 pt
TOTAL: 102 points
August plans are to work the SL animals and my generic skirmish figures. I am committed to getting these two projects doen before starting anything else. Lots of nice new figures on the market but I need to hold off until Fall In at the earliest...that gives me 90 days to get some good work done.
On a side project, I want to get the fort I recieved for Christmas painted. Will go well with the animals and lots of other uses.
The Katzensteiin campaign will continue as well. I am sticking with Field of Battle rules but I want to try the Carnage and Glory II computer moderated rules for a game after seeing them in action at Historicon.
Friday, July 29, 2011
Winter Quarters
A series of severe Winter storms in early December has convinced all parties to settle into quarters. The sting of the defeat at Furthing Ford begins to fade as the Katzain leaders review the overall strategic situation. The Katzain Naval Division remains at Merlichetic to aid on the defense of Hippo-Heimer. A brigade is also supporting a mixed group of Hippo-Heimer regulars and local militia in the defense of Curfu. The main body of the Katzain army is in quarters at Great Bluff with a large magazine under construction at Vavode. It is expected that the main thrust of the Katzain army will be aimed at the Poo-Boochen forces to the North-West while the remaining Northern Alliance forces continue to hold the line of the Bunting Canal in Northern Hippo-Heimer. LTG Von Struddel has directed a general reorganization of the Katzain intervention force while MG Grumm has been banished to organize the supplies at Vavode.
The rebellion in the Kingdom of Didd's colonies in Merika continues and will likely prevent any Didd intervention in the conflict.
Baron Von Stinken's "Legion of Peace" is centered around Gwernhoff with some elements continuing to harrass Hippo-Heimer forces along the Bunting canal. It is not know how long Von Stinken can hold the rebel forces together after his failure to capture Merlichetic and the heavy losses suffered in the eventual capture of Gwernhoff.
The Barony of Schluppity-Schlupp forces in The Grand Duchy of Hippo-Heimer have suffered heavy losses due to illness. The army is in quarters along with the rebel "Legion of Peace" centered around the newly captured town of Gwernhof.
The Barony of Gluppity-Glupp's exit from the conflict after the ill conceived plan to blockade the river was unexpected but certainly welcomed by the Norther Alliance. The Baron reportedly offered the head of his principal military advisor in exchange for the ability to resume trade along the Iller.
The Principality of Poo-Boochen forces in Southern Hippo-Heimer occupy the fort at Sevillia with an advanced post at Furthing. These forces have been reinforced during the Winter after the short lived negotiations in which Poo-Boochen sought to gain the hill country along the border.
The County of Keck has provided additional forces to assist in the defense of Hippo-Heimer. The Keck brigade is located at Merlichetic with additional light cavalry picketing the canal to the South.
The District of Doft has taken a decidedly pro-Hippo-Heimer stance in the conflict and thrown off the usually conservatism of Doft politics. The Doft contribution now consists of a regiment of dragoons and two regiments of infantry.
The rebellion in the Kingdom of Didd's colonies in Merika continues and will likely prevent any Didd intervention in the conflict.
Baron Von Stinken's "Legion of Peace" is centered around Gwernhoff with some elements continuing to harrass Hippo-Heimer forces along the Bunting canal. It is not know how long Von Stinken can hold the rebel forces together after his failure to capture Merlichetic and the heavy losses suffered in the eventual capture of Gwernhoff.
The Barony of Schluppity-Schlupp forces in The Grand Duchy of Hippo-Heimer have suffered heavy losses due to illness. The army is in quarters along with the rebel "Legion of Peace" centered around the newly captured town of Gwernhof.
The Barony of Gluppity-Glupp's exit from the conflict after the ill conceived plan to blockade the river was unexpected but certainly welcomed by the Norther Alliance. The Baron reportedly offered the head of his principal military advisor in exchange for the ability to resume trade along the Iller.
The Principality of Poo-Boochen forces in Southern Hippo-Heimer occupy the fort at Sevillia with an advanced post at Furthing. These forces have been reinforced during the Winter after the short lived negotiations in which Poo-Boochen sought to gain the hill country along the border.
The County of Keck has provided additional forces to assist in the defense of Hippo-Heimer. The Keck brigade is located at Merlichetic with additional light cavalry picketing the canal to the South.
The District of Doft has taken a decidedly pro-Hippo-Heimer stance in the conflict and thrown off the usually conservatism of Doft politics. The Doft contribution now consists of a regiment of dragoons and two regiments of infantry.
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