This a terrific army showcase . I have enjoyed the progress of your Union army , following updates of each regiment in the videos you have posted over the months . Seeing them all together is awesome . Very inspiring .
Looking phenomenal VK. At the start I thought "wow thats a lot of lovely painted figures" then you panned the camera and there were more...and more! Top work as usual my friend.
Really beautifully painted. Love to see a massed army, were also all individuals are excellently painted. I think your last line of Zouaves are Perry plastics.
Fantastic collection mate, beautiful brushwork and basing. There is something about ACW miniatures and the period that really in my opinion capture the grit of that war. Top job 👍😁
Stunning as ever Fraser. ACW is probably the only mainstream period I’ve not done. I’m not really a wargamer, but love to paint and collect. Seeing these I’m going to have to summon up all my willpower to not succumb.
Grazer, it goes beyond saying that you are an inspiration to most of us and I enjoy watching your work progress. I look more forward to your episode than season nine of games of thrones 😉
Great Job! I loved the general waving his hat and yelling at the men in front of him on the stand. I think you have captured perfectly in that vignette the idea its a corner of a regiment in front of him.
Ohh that army looks very impressive indeed. Looks like you have put a lot of work into painting those mini's .. Loved seeing them and watching the video : )
Beautiful looking miniatures. I love how they all look together. As someone new to historical miniatures, besides enjoying seeing your miniatures I also am excited to learn about companies that I had not heard of before (Redoubt, Flags of War and Dixon).
Wow! Amazing work there mate. Is there any better feeling then lining up your troops on the table all at once & seeing them in all their glory!?! Take care mate!
Wow. Fantastic work! Sit back and put the Vonkettle on. I'm really looking forward to seeing your next project - I've been watching in awe since your Jomsviking videos.
They seem to be pretty low profile nowadays, I know they are not everybody's cup of tea but they are full of character. Will certainly be getting some more👍
Having watched you working your way through these units it's a real treat to see them all laid out in all their glory. I hope you are going to add some cavalry, and are you considering building some Confederate opposition? The Rebs you painted as commissions a while back were really nice. Those light blue zouaves (146th New York) are Perry plastics btw. Beautifully presented collection.
Wow! This is really bar raisingly well done! That’s dedication to a project! Real mass wargaming at its best. I have to say, the Zouaves steal the show for me.
A very nice Collection. Well done! :-) If you choose to do one more Brigade you can match my Confederates - McLaws Division, 1st Corps Dec, 1862 (Steve Barber Miniatures)
Magnificent collection! Interesting that the Redoubt don't look out of place with the others, as I had the impression they were pretty chunky. Have you tried any of the Steve Barber miniatures for ACW as yet?
Not as yet Sarge. Interested in their Westphalian range but I've heard they are smaller than most, I may be wrong. Will certainly be getting more from Dixon, unusual looking!
If remember correctly the battery b the 4th US artillery used kepis that is the battery with the iron brigade however the iron brigade volunteered guys for the guns a lot so having them wear Hardee hats isn't inaccurate.
Looks awesome - I can see I need to do a lot more for my brigades. Which regiments did you go for in the different Brigades - beside the Irish and the Iron Brigade?
Oh these are fantastic! Could you provide a link for redoubt and First Corps? I'd be interested in checking them out. As for the question of Hardee hats, it depends on what period in the war you're modeling. A lot of units that were issued this kind of uniform, by mid to late war, were no longer using Hardee hats and some of the other more dressy elements of the uniforms. The Hardee hats in particular were sometimes swapped for Forage Caps. Not sure if this was the case with the Iron Bde but I know thats how it went for similarly uniformed units.
Frazer they look great, interesting how you have mixed up not only the manufacturers but also the materials. Your going to need a big table to field this force. What are you using for your overall commander?
Beautiful Army Mate. Im not familiar with ACW Nuances; i thought those 36 fig units were Battalions not Regiments? Is this the way you Organize your Napoleonics too?
Thanks for the kind comments Stewart. There is a reason the ACW units are regiments and my Napoleonics are battalions but for the life of me I can't remember! Probably scaling up units at 1:20 , hmm...🤔
Where are your flags from? Last regiment of Zoaves are from Perry. Would like to know how you get so many figures on one base and still manage to do the bases.
Hey! New to your channel. I love your work, specially on the ACW stuff. You have inspired me to finish my own ACW hobby project. I really like the look of your greatcoats mix in with the rest. What company/website would you recommend for union greatcoats that would fits with a core army of ACW perry miniatures plastic?
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Never ceases to amaze how quickly you manage to knock out an army without compromising on the paint job. These look great, particularly en masse.
Thanks Mate
This a terrific army showcase . I have enjoyed the progress of your Union army , following updates of each regiment in the videos you have posted over the months . Seeing them all together is awesome . Very inspiring .
Thanks John, enjoyed it👍
Looking phenomenal VK. At the start I thought "wow thats a lot of lovely painted figures" then you panned the camera and there were more...and more! Top work as usual my friend.
Many thanks Cal👍
Really beautifully painted. Love to see a massed army, were also all individuals are excellently painted. I think your last line of Zouaves are Perry plastics.
They look like Perry's to me too.
Fantastic collection mate, beautiful brushwork and basing. There is something about ACW miniatures and the period that really in my opinion capture the grit of that war. Top job 👍😁
Thanks Lee 👍
The joy and contentment of the completion of such wonderful work must be almost indescribable. Joyful to see.
Thanks for the comments, been adding to the collection recently 👍
Great results, and all the various manufacturers work together.
Thanks Mate
Not sure how I missed this one, but this is a remarkable Union army, Fraser. Working on my Perry ACW currently :) Cheers.
Thanks Paul, will be adding to it at some point 👍
Stunning as ever Fraser. ACW is probably the only mainstream period I’ve not done. I’m not really a wargamer, but love to paint and collect. Seeing these I’m going to have to summon up all my willpower to not succumb.
Just a couple of figures John 😀
Grazer, it goes beyond saying that you are an inspiration to most of us and I enjoy watching your work progress. I look more forward to your episode than season nine of games of thrones 😉
Thanks for the kind comments!
Very very nice. I love the Dixon's Zouaves and Chasseurs. The Perry Zouaves with the lighter blue coats look like the 146th New York.
They certainly are Paul, thanks for the comments 👍9
Great Job! I loved the general waving his hat and yelling at the men in front of him on the stand. I think you have captured perfectly in that vignette the idea its a corner of a regiment in front of him.
Thanks Mate, have enjoyed the project 👍
Lots of hard work marra but well worth it thanks for showing them . Regards Gav.
Thanks Mate
Ohh that army looks very impressive indeed. Looks like you have put a lot of work into painting those mini's ..
Loved seeing them and watching the video : )
Thanks Davy
Beautiful looking miniatures. I love how they all look together. As someone new to historical miniatures, besides enjoying seeing your miniatures I also am excited to learn about companies that I had not heard of before (Redoubt, Flags of War and Dixon).
Thanks for the kind comments. Have recently posted a more updated vid concerning the growth of the army👍
Stunning Fraser they look beautiful all set out
Thanks Justin
Fantastic work. Absolutely stunning.
Many thanks
Excellent parade there Fraser. Well painted troops.
Thanks Becs ☺
Wow! Amazing work there mate. Is there any better feeling then lining up your troops on the table all at once & seeing them in all their glory!?! Take care mate!
Thanks Dan ☺
Bob on those boys, great to see them all together 👍
Thanks Mate ☺
Beautiful work Frazer! You've done an amazing job painting these and painting them so quickly. Wonderful work!
Thanks Vic
Brilliant looking army VK! I love how you have a mix of manufacturers. It really adds a lot of variety. Thanks for sharing
Thanks Dan
Fantastic collection of figures mate, very inspiring
Thanks Libs
Beautiful army Frazer, all those pretty zouaves.
Nice bright targets!
Wow. Fantastic work! Sit back and put the Vonkettle on. I'm really looking forward to seeing your next project - I've been watching in awe since your Jomsviking videos.
They were a long time ago! Thanks for watching 👍
What a stunning collection, Absolutely stunning 👍👍
Thanks Randolph ☺
Outstanding job, painting and basing, great looking figures and flags, what a superb parade!👍👍
Thanks Phil
A really stunning force mate. Some fantastic pieces here and a lot of hard work. Well done mate. Top work 😁👍
Thanks Mate ☺
Stunning stuff. A distant ancestor of mine was General Thomas Francis Meagher, l am sure he would have loved your figures.
Thanks Mate ☺
I love your army showcases. Fantastic quality and output.
Thanks Chris
Qué maravilla !!!!
Gracias por la generosidad de compartir
Fantastic work mate. Also got a bit of a soft spot for Dixons.
They seem to be pretty low profile nowadays, I know they are not everybody's cup of tea but they are full of character. Will certainly be getting some more👍
Fantastic force Fraser, really very nice!
Thanks Mate 👍
Frazer what a fantastic collection i hope that my army looks as fantastic as yours.
Many thanks David
Splendid looking army. Well done Sir.
Many thanks
Fantastic well done.A superb looking force now to see how they perform under fire👍🤗🐻
We all know how that will end up!😣
They are Superb Frazer each brigade looks really dynamic
Thanks again Sean, enjoyed collecting them. One more brigade methinks and some cavalry.
Stunning. And given how quickly it's come together, even more impressive. Really inspiring stuff!
Thanks Barry
Superb VK, you've done it again! Funnily enough this is my next project, albeit in Perry plastics.
Perry plastics are very nice, good way to build up big armies! ☺
Always impressed by the quality and quantity of your work another great video
Thanks Kent
Lovely job, a decent force to get to the table.
Thanks Norm
What a great looking union force Frazer. All you need now is a few rebs.....😅🤣😂
No!🤪
@@vonketteringham Are you sure..........🤔
@@stephendavinson4441 no! ☺
Wonderful collection mate 👍
Thanks Mate
Really nice work Fraser, love seeing troops lined up for battle, all the best Garry
Absolutely love it. Been fancying ACW myself for ages now
Thanks Mate, nice army to paint up👍
Simply fabulous!
Cheers Chris ☺
Having watched you working your way through these units it's a real treat to see them all laid out in all their glory. I hope you are going to add some cavalry, and are you considering building some Confederate opposition? The Rebs you painted as commissions a while back were really nice. Those light blue zouaves (146th New York) are Perry plastics btw. Beautifully presented collection.
146th, of course! Thanks Tim 👍
Great looking army Frazer! Nice to see them all together after your hard work.
Thanks Keith ☺
Another amazing looking army Fraser! Well done my friend!
Thanks Mate ☺
WOW what a showcase Absolutely Stunning work, were do you get the time Brilliant.
Understanding wife, early shifts. 🙂
Wow! This is really bar raisingly well done! That’s dedication to a project! Real mass wargaming at its best. I have to say, the Zouaves steal the show for me.
Thanks for the kind comments
Whooowee! Super duper stuff for sure! Get those boys to the table for battle. Excellent looking troops. Just marvelous.
Thanks DJ ☺
A very nice Collection. Well done! :-)
If you choose to do one more Brigade you can match my Confederates - McLaws Division, 1st Corps Dec, 1862 (Steve Barber Miniatures)
Maybe one day! ☺
The look splendid! Great painting skills.
Thanks Mate
Always an inspiration to us all ,
great stuff mate.
All the best.Terry.
Thanks Terry ☺
Quality and quantity. Well done - you should be proud! Now just the same to do again in brown, grey and butternut ;)
No!😣
Brilliant Fraser. Good call on keeping all the brigades the same, I'll copy that idea if i ever get around to painting more ACW. Rebs next then? lol
Nope! 😊
Lovely job Fraser. Always great to see the force on mass! I agree it’s odd Dixon has gone out of fashion, they were the dog’s years ago
Something about their dwarfish appearance appeals! ☺
Great looking army, thanks for sharing
Thanks Mate
Really great work an amazing looking army.
Thanks Mate ☺
Magnificent collection! Interesting that the Redoubt don't look out of place with the others, as I had the impression they were pretty chunky. Have you tried any of the Steve Barber miniatures for ACW as yet?
Not as yet Sarge. Interested in their Westphalian range but I've heard they are smaller than most, I may be wrong. Will certainly be getting more from Dixon, unusual looking!
Great looking troops as usual.
Thanks Anthony
well worth the graft look splendid all together
Thanks Mark
Lovely work mate 👍
Cheers Kiwi☺
Magnificent work.
Thanks Mate
Beautiful force there mate! Been looking forward to this video. Plenty of inspiration for my Rebs I’ll be starting soon.
Thanks Mate, make sure we can see your progress 🙂
dunno where to start they all look amazing i do love the trouser work and the cannons , all the best
Thanks Mate
Loverly looking collection.
Many thanks 🙂
Beautiful collection, VK. Quite impressive.
~K
Thanks KB ☺
If remember correctly the battery b the 4th US artillery used kepis that is the battery with the iron brigade however the iron brigade volunteered guys for the guns a lot so having them wear Hardee hats isn't inaccurate.
I thought that was the case regarding headwear, hardee hats were a guilty pleasure!
Great achievement for just one summer and look amazing 😊👍🏻
Thanks Hamster. ☺
Super job Frazer.
Thanks Michael
Thanks Michael ☺
Magnificent sir!
Thanks Mate
They look awesome thanks for the inspiration. have now started with my own union army . Might try to get some Redoubt figures 🍻🍻👍🏻
They have their faults but they are nice👍
Super collection and a particularly interesting mix from different manufacturers. Do you intend to add some cavalry?
Will do sometime in the future 👍
What a proper looking army
Thanks Mate
Fantastic work on the Union army, those will make for a very interesting game. What rules system are you going to use for the miniatures
Hi Rusty. All organised for Black powder 👍
Looks awesome - I can see I need to do a lot more for my brigades. Which regiments did you go for in the different Brigades - beside the Irish and the Iron Brigade?
Outstanding!
Thanks Mate
Oh these are fantastic! Could you provide a link for redoubt and First Corps? I'd be interested in checking them out.
As for the question of Hardee hats, it depends on what period in the war you're modeling. A lot of units that were issued this kind of uniform, by mid to late war, were no longer using Hardee hats and some of the other more dressy elements of the uniforms. The Hardee hats in particular were sometimes swapped for Forage Caps. Not sure if this was the case with the Iron Bde but I know thats how it went for similarly uniformed units.
Frazer they look great, interesting how you have mixed up not only the manufacturers but also the materials. Your going to need a big table to field this force. What are you using for your overall commander?
Ah, have 2 mounted figures awaiting 🙂
Great looking army! That must be close to 500 models?
Must admit I haven't counted them!
Great stuff Frazer. What’s next? 😉😂
Back to 15mm for a while Jim, bit of 28mm ww2 to clear the backlog ☺
Fantastic!
Thanks Frank ☺
Great stuff. On to Richmond!
Beautiful Army Mate. Im not familiar with ACW Nuances; i thought those 36 fig units were Battalions not Regiments?
Is this the way you Organize your Napoleonics too?
Thanks for the kind comments Stewart. There is a reason the ACW units are regiments and my Napoleonics are battalions but for the life of me I can't remember! Probably scaling up units at 1:20 , hmm...🤔
Beautiful troops
Thank you for your kind comment, the force sadly underused!
Crikey, you have more than me! Better paint job too. Have you done the Rebs?
Thanks for the comments. Painted rebs twice in 2 different scales, both sold off some time ago. Don't think I could face it again!
Really nice army
The brigades on parade look great.
Many thanks ☺
Amazing collection, just epic! Thank you for the inspiration.
Will you paint the CSA too?
Maybe one day Nic. Collected twice in different scales and sold off both don't think I can do it again at the moment!.🤪
So inspiring 😁👍😎❤️
Thanks Steve 🙂
Where are your flags from? Last regiment of Zoaves are from Perry. Would like to know how you get so many figures on one base and still manage to do the bases.
Flags are mainly from Flags of War, highly recommended. Will do a vid concerning the basing as I'm often asked 👍
Hey! New to your channel. I love your work, specially on the ACW stuff. You have inspired me to finish my own ACW hobby project. I really like the look of your greatcoats mix in with the rest. What company/website would you recommend for union greatcoats that would fits with a core army of ACW perry miniatures plastic?
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I stupidly forgot my account password. I would love any tricks you can give me!
@Terrell Kristopher Instablaster =)
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How should I approach painting the cannons?
What colors did you use for the guns (barrels, metal, etc.)?
Black base and dry brushed with a mix of gunmetal and black then a black wash, for rifled barrels. Vallejo brass for smoothbores.
What size bases are you mounting your skirmishers on?
60x 30 I think!🙂