While I've been enjoying plenty of game time lately, my attention to the painting aspect of wargaming has also been progressing along quite nicely. I have been focussing on one of my planned projects for this year, which involves painting a set of battling robots. I managed to grab a couple of discounted Battle Tech boxes each consisting of 5 robots which will be supported by some Warhammer Imperialis tanks. A Christmas gift. All in all these should supply me with enough models for a game of Battle Suit Alpha from Wiley Games. Some simple scratch built terrain will also be required for a game on a 2x2 or 3x3 foot tabletop.
 |
| Progress so far. The tank with missiles is a conversion using bits from the spares box which will be used as some form of artillery unit. |
 |
| Another view. There are a variety of robot sizes in the boxes. |
 |
| Battle Suit Alpha ruleset looks like it will provide a fun game. |
The colour schemes are being kept really simple with a set of red robots and tanks and a set of blue robots.
Next up will be a Napoleonic battle report.
Looking good, Peter. I have some "stompy robots" myself that I was going to use as Titans for the Epic 40k universe :)
ReplyDeleteThat said, Battletech in itself is a very fun game. It was one of the first minis games I ever played.
Stumpy Robots are fun and definitely a game the kids will play when they visit.
DeleteDo you varnish? Or is it a gloss paint? Or some ink/tone thing?
ReplyDeleteOnce painted I use a black wash, a light dry brush of silver, and a final coat of PVA glue to protect them and give a glossy finish.
DeleteI just did a review of FFoL, I like the system very much so I'm fairly sure that Battle Suit Alpha will be a good game. Nice job on the robots. 😁
ReplyDeleteThanks. I do like the FFoL activation mechanism and did enjoy reading your review.
DeleteGreat looking bots Peter. Red and Blue armies means you can piggy back of your Napoleonic paints. 😊
ReplyDeleteYes, no need to buy new paints.
DeleteThat is certainly something quite a bit different, Peter - but they do look very nice indeed! Anything that can get a full on game in 2' x 2' is good in my opinion!
ReplyDeleteThis will be one of those sets of models I will take with me to NZ while I wait for the house contents and other models to arrive.
DeleteNicely done Peter.
ReplyDeleteThank you.
Delete