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Nope, right on the DataCards; "May not alter weapons systems except to remove them." But as stated elsewhere, by Reaper Matt, FA-45s and 1A2 GLs can be swapped out on other vehicles at no points cost. Hence my question: Can we swap out the FA-45s for 1A2 GLs on APCs? I noticed that CAV-RC doesn't allow it.

I can't remember if this has ever been discussed. I know you can swap FA-45s for 1A2 GLs on vehicles at no cost, but what about on APCs? Any official input?

Yup. Obviously you don't need to model internal mods, like the TL and ECM computers or breeders. I've heard both ways about armor upgrades, but I prefer not to model them. I am painfully aware of my skill with green stuff... PS Don't mess with Green Stuff. Just cut some thin plastic card into plates and glue it on to the mini before priming. Also, you don't have to cover the whole mini. With the CAV game's "Priority Armoring" assumption, you only have to put a few plates around on the mini to add some detail. When painting, you can then highlight the new plates so they can be seen. Or, like me, just do a normal paint job. From 3' to 4' away, you can't see the extra plates then. Comes in handy if you don't have the points to spend on armor upgrade that game. Sheet plastic is made by Squadron and Evergreen. These are the only two that I know of. Anyone else?

I was really hoping to hand that kind of duty over to the Dragonfly. Also, there are times when you can't have flyers. Super Jag and I have been experimenting with a new tournie; 2000pnts as many or as few CAVs as you want (but only CAVs), 45-60 minute time limit, 4'x3' board. The Stalking Puma does very well in this environment so far. First, it provides a very cheap second iniative card. Second, it performs it's assigned task quite well, even laying on a pair of DTs to an Ogre that had only taken 3DTs of damage. It has done reasonably well in YUCATs as both a Recon and Fast Strike unit. While not as devastating on soft targets like the Hellcat, the Stalking Puma has managed hit infantry and avoid the Defensive Fire by being outside of thier range. It also does well hunting APCs, light tanks and support armor. Just different tools for different jobs and shows the versatility of the chassis. It's a great mod and more challenging than most because of the Puma's arm structure. Excellant work!

This looks kewl. I've been wondering what to do with these Flamer Is from a modified Puma I have. I went the other way, I stripped off the Flamer I and added a second F-200 LBG. I use it to hunt down suppressed CAVs/Hard targets or those same units on their last couple of DTs. With the Puma's 32MM, it's hard to hide from. Mines a lot cheaper though, 179pnts including the TL upgrade.

Hey, I'll share I thought with the swapping of the AT gun turret from the Stiletto, Cutlass seemed appropriate. Considering that in the "sword family", the saber and the cutlass are related.

And I thought I was the only one to come up with this mod! I called it the Cutlass. Again, same thing there PS. I called mine the Morningstar (DFMs) and the Thresher (IFMs).

Those are great fun too! Ever tried that 7.62mm N gatling gun? Dude! Sweet! Track Lube

OK, this was me. I like this model, Amathor the Arch Mage. I use it for an Anhurian based army I'm putting together for Warlord using the generic datacards. I like the Anhurian minis and was looking for an excuse to get some. The seperate bases for the familiars is ok, I just find it clutters the tabletop. And there may be times that the spellslinger in question won't have the 20pnts to spend on a familiar. I think it is all personal preferance. Amathor is still a cool figure. My Lady finally saw it and decided she wanted one...it had a cute critter on it.

Oh yeah, you poor crunchies can't do: FIRE. FIRE AND ADJUST. CALIBER 50. Hee, heee! Then again, neither can the M1A2s EVERBODY respects Ma' Duece.

GUNNER. HEAT. APC.

You got it easy. I'm going to have to try and get my ol' panzer from Fort Knox. Not to mention 40 rounds of 120mm HEAT and SABOT, 12,000+ rnds of 7.62mm N and .50 Cal ammo. That's gonna like call in ALL my favors.

Centipedes!!!

What are we going to do? Not let it sleep for 72 hours, feed it MREs and road march it for 100km while randomly shooting at it? Well, that was the last "stress test" I was involved in.

om the Macom Journal, 01SEP04 in Macomb, IL

From the Macomb Journal, 01SEP04 in Macomb, IL

You are going to hate my paint jobs. My unit is the White Mice, they are all white with a few details. The Harelquins are a single base color (red, blue, yellow, black) with a corresponding accent color (black, red, blue, yellow) and again a few details. The section of CAVs that I did for a Painting Contest, many moons ago now, are in a High Desert Camoflage (swathes of Ambush Red with black in white dots and Light Desert Brown with white in black spots) and details. Anne (Forrester) was VERY unimpressed by it. This unit was done simply to place in the painting contest as advertising, not to win. I'm a wargamer, not an artiste. I just want my minis to look good from about 3' away and to be able to tell which are mine on the table top.

Pics of what, the whole thing or the variant units?

Now that's changing "Da Rulez" there. My advice to new players: Don't try and have more minis than anyone else, it's just not important. Find minis that you like to play or find appealing in anyway; stats, manufacturer, looks, or what your unit needs.

Not meaning to brag... White Mice 102 CAVs (inc 8 variant models) 28 VTOLs (inc 6 w/sml inf bays) 16 APCs 77 AFVs (inc 6 variant models) 53 INF 4 MSLs 70 Sections 50822 points w/o toys (inf weapons, upgrades, etc) all but 7 AFVs (Custom models awaiting parts) and 5 inf stands (Hvy INF w/Lt and Hvy Mortars) mounted and painted Harelquins, led by a Command Section belonging to General Drake 24 CAVs 6 VTOLs (inc 2 w/inf bay) 6 APCs 6 AFVs 23 INF 17 sections (one w/one models) 10336 points w/o toys (inf weapons, upgrades, etc) 5 additional INF in paint, and waiting on lots of Centipedes!! This started out as my "demo" force and a painting contest set of CAV minis. It has grown into a full fledged "loaner" force. Both units also have 4 supply trucks (scratch built from Whisper Missile Trucks) and 4 Mitso-Ta XS1 Missile Systems (see CW#9, pg 19). I have updated my XS1s to be JoR1 legal.

I found an Allumilite Casting kit at a Hobbytown USA. Check your local hobby and craft stores.

Thanks Bryan!

Free stock mini or jar of paint, that changes every Casket Works? Say for 40-50 points, depending on how much the mini/paint costs. An LE mini might be far to expensive to produce. Order your sawg, you'd get a Casket Works anyway.

Each player gets a single Generic Warlord and 8 Generic Warriors. Used simply as a teaching tool; winning and losing become unimportant, as it should be in a demo game. Throw out the additional card the Generic Warlord grants, since everyone has them (KISS). I've had as many as five people playing at one time. Oddly enough, this seems to work best with three players. Best three player game I've seen: Dad, Mom and Son playing. Mom, who has never played a wargame, wins with a very damaged Warlord and 2 Warriors left. They were all in furball after turn two (they were placed at one end of the board).

@ Chairman Aeon There was, many, many moons ago, talk about an Warlord Army List for the Samurai of Okura. Okura is a small island nation in Avalor(sp?), and it would be a Japanese mythos-type culture. No idea whatever happened to this idea. In the mean time check out this old thread: http://www.reapermini.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=8287 Clan War minis are dirt cheap on eBay and elsewhere. Good Luck!!