Battletech Thread

[Corsair 21503]

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/

[Weird-O 4266]

My favorite proxy is a pair of Abrams Breachers from GHQ that I'm using for Magi.

[Werkrobotwerk 22188]

So, Are you planning to keep the gun and add missiles and a head, or do something more?

[Corsair 21503]

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!

[WhiteWulfe 28640]

Oooh, a BattleTech thread, yay! 

[Chaoswolf 107893]

I like the look of those 'Mechs, who makes them/where can I find them?

[Corsair 21503]

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

[Corsair 21503]

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

[Jasper_the_2nd 19812]

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......

[Corsair 21503]

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.

[Jasper_the_2nd 19812]

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.

 

[Weird-O 4266]

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...

[Corsair 21503]

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.

[lowlylowlycook 7245]

Or just buy a jar of tartan paint 

[Weird-O 4266]

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.