Corsair 32321 Posted September 19, 2019 Report Share Posted September 19, 2019 Okay guys, with the Clan Kickstarter going and the new Beginner and AGOAC sets selling well, the game is the strongest it's been in years. SO let's post ideas, pics, conversions, opinions, etc. here. First topic, I just found 5 proxy Griffins for $15. Reaper's Blackstar Corsairs 80076-80080. As many variants in artwork and minis as there has been of the Dougram mech over the last 35 years, the Corsairs look really good.They are just the right size next to a new Wolverine and Shadowhawk. I had picked them up a while ago just because they looked neat and the other day this thread inspired me https://forum.reapermini.com/index.php?/topic/88153-modified-blackstar-corsair-alpha/ 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Weird-O 5476 Posted September 19, 2019 Report Share Posted September 19, 2019 My favorite proxy is a pair of Abrams Breachers from GHQ that I'm using for Magi. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Werkrobotwerk 29070 Posted September 19, 2019 Report Share Posted September 19, 2019 So, Are you planning to keep the gun and add missiles and a head, or do something more? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Corsair 32321 Posted September 20, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2019 Actually the Corsair/Griffin will just get a shoulder mount missile rack when I find/build one. Size wise it is perfect, see the second pic with the mechs from the AGOAC set minis. First pic is a game tonight using them and the Proxy Griff, it had just pulled off a DFA on the Awesome. landing on the head! 7 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WhiteWulfe 45377 Posted September 20, 2019 Report Share Posted September 20, 2019 Oooh, a BattleTech thread, yay! 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moderator Chaoswolf 124212 Posted September 21, 2019 Moderator Report Share Posted September 21, 2019 I like the look of those 'Mechs, who makes them/where can I find them? 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Corsair 32321 Posted September 21, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2019 (edited) Except for the proxy Griffin in the center, those are all from the A Game of Armored Combat starter box. They are great looking mechs. The Griffin is made from a Reaper Blackstar Corsair. And that box is a fantastic value, full rules, maps even dice, for $50 it is a bargain. I got a $50 credit with starting up an Amazon credit card, so it cost me $2! Edited September 21, 2019 by Corsair 4 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Corsair 32321 Posted September 21, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2019 (edited) On the topic of using proxies, the Corsair has a lot of potential for filling in for several mechs: Griffin Battlemaster Templar III Enfield Chameleon Looking at the CAV line another comes up as a very close proxy, the Sabretooth for a Diamond Shark Malice, the size is pretty good for an assault mech. I've been using Sarna for hunting up all sorts of images. Edited September 22, 2019 by Corsair 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jasper_the_2nd 32194 Posted October 4, 2019 Report Share Posted October 4, 2019 Just heard from the local BT group that they are looking to get together for some games on Nov 23rd. Hopefully I can make it. Guess I should get reading those rules...... 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Corsair 32321 Posted October 4, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2019 Have you got either of the 2 new starters? The basic rules are in the Beginner box and full rules in the AGOAC box for 3025 play. The only other changes are basically new weapons after 3050. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jasper_the_2nd 32194 Posted October 4, 2019 Report Share Posted October 4, 2019 1 hour ago, Corsair said: Have you got either of the 2 new starters? The basic rules are in the Beginner box and full rules in the AGOAC box for 3025 play. The only other changes are basically new weapons after 3050. Yep, both. I read the starter rules a while ago. The full rules have been sitting there waiting, but are about to go in the bag so I can start reading them this weekend. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Weird-O 5476 Posted October 10, 2019 Report Share Posted October 10, 2019 Sometimes I really hate canon paint schemes. Been working on this ship for over a week, and I'd guess I'm only halfway through. One ship, and the Falcons at their peak had twenty major ships... 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Corsair 32321 Posted October 10, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2019 Okay a suggestion. Get some type of mesh product, paint the ship the line color, put the mesh over that area and then spray paint. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lowlylowlycook 10270 Posted October 11, 2019 Report Share Posted October 11, 2019 Or just buy a jar of tartan paint 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Weird-O 5476 Posted October 11, 2019 Report Share Posted October 11, 2019 19 hours ago, Corsair said: Okay a suggestion. Get some type of mesh product, paint the ship the line color, put the mesh over that area and then spray paint. That's not a bad idea. If I ever find that color in a rattlecan*, I just might give that a shot! *airbrushes are for people vastly richer than me 11 hours ago, lowlylowlycook said: Or just buy a jar of tartan paint Oddly enough, I don't have issues with tartan. That stuff's elementary compared to feathers. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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