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Offline Bravo Six

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Re: Futuristic Sub Warfare Project
« Reply #15 on: May 26, 2020, 09:19:48 PM »
I guess years of starship gaming has ingrained hexes into my brain, but I was thinking a hex mat would be good for something like futuristic sub combat.

Looking for something exactly like this, if anyone knows where I can find one. Love the effect of the water ripple on it.



That was was listed as a "Heroscape Water Mat" on Worthpoint, but I can't actually find it aside from that listing.

Offline Commander Roj

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Re: Futuristic Sub Warfare Project
« Reply #16 on: May 27, 2020, 07:15:46 AM »
There is a yahoo group for a game called Conn Sonar. Just join and you can pick up the rules and data charts for free. It is a modern sub warfare game. I haven’t played it yet but it seems intriguing, innovative and not too complex. I just don’t have any suitable subs at the moment. I have often thought that maybe the modern sub theme slightly limits its potential. You can justify more subs on the table perhaps in Sci-Fi. I highly recommend you at least have a look.


Offline Spinal Tap

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Re: Futuristic Sub Warfare Project
« Reply #17 on: May 27, 2020, 07:51:10 AM »
I reckon a bit of work spaceships might yield some good future submarine results.

Thinking a adding half pearls for portholes, that sort of thing.


You could even go cheap with something like these from the Plastic Soldier Company.

https://www.theplasticsoldiercompany.co.uk/?s=space&post_type=product

Offline Commander Roj

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Re: Futuristic Sub Warfare Project
« Reply #18 on: May 27, 2020, 12:16:04 PM »
I guess years of starship gaming has ingrained hexes into my brain, but I was thinking a hex mat would be good for something like futuristic sub combat.

Looking for something exactly like this, if anyone knows where I can find one. Love the effect of the water ripple on it.



That was was listed as a "Heroscape Water Mat" on Worthpoint, but I can't actually find it aside from that listing.

Bullshot had a nice underwater mat on the VSF board in “Bullshot Goes Underwater”...it’s a Deepwars Mat. Personally I prefer to use a sandy coloured mat, but that’s just me. I did some Stingray themed underwater action a few years ago inspired by South London Warlords, using theirs and other rule sets.
« Last Edit: May 27, 2020, 12:22:39 PM by Commander Roj »

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Re: Futuristic Sub Warfare Project
« Reply #19 on: May 27, 2020, 12:46:43 PM »
Oh hey, that sounds really cool, looking forwards to see how this topic progresses.
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Offline Cypher226

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Re: Futuristic Sub Warfare Project
« Reply #20 on: May 27, 2020, 01:35:50 PM »
Great idea for a project (one I've mulled over myself a few times over the years)!

In 28mm there's Gripping Beast's Sci Fi Laser Troopers jump to mind
https://www.grippingbeast.co.uk/product-filter/sci-fi,soapys+scifi

Plus I'm sure Crooked Dice have some offerings that would work too.

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Re: Futuristic Sub Warfare Project
« Reply #21 on: May 27, 2020, 01:42:12 PM »
Thanks for all the input guys. I'll probably just focus on ship to ship combat. Scale will be loose. Whatever looks good together.

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There is a yahoo group for a game called Conn Sonar. Just join and you can pick up the rules and data charts for free.

Thanks Commander Roj. They're a Facebook Group, and I don't do Facebook.  :(

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Personally I prefer to use a sandy coloured mat, but that’s just me.

I think that's the preference for a lot of people. I'm going to avoid light colors, and vibrant coral and colors to convey the illusion of deep dark ocean. Again, Submarine Titans serves as an influence.





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Re: Futuristic Sub Warfare Project
« Reply #22 on: May 27, 2020, 01:45:04 PM »
I can definitely see how doing everything in shades of blue will sell the idea better than sand colors!

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Re: Futuristic Sub Warfare Project
« Reply #23 on: May 27, 2020, 01:49:02 PM »
It'll be weird painting rocky outcrops a blue color!  ;D

Offline Commander Roj

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Re: Futuristic Sub Warfare Project
« Reply #24 on: May 27, 2020, 02:45:20 PM »
Thanks for all the input guys. I'll probably just focus on ship to ship combat. Scale will be loose. Whatever looks good together.

Thanks Commander Roj. They're a Facebook Group, and I don't do Facebook.  :(



I meant Facebook, sorry. I often get this stuff muddled up! Can’t say I blame you. I only use if for very limited hobby purposes myself.

Offline Mammoth miniatures

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Re: Futuristic Sub Warfare Project
« Reply #25 on: May 27, 2020, 02:55:06 PM »
It'll be weird painting rocky outcrops a blue color!  ;D

I;ve seen some deepwars terrain done quite well with a very limited pallet enhances by little spots of vibrant coral/plantlife.

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Re: Futuristic Sub Warfare Project
« Reply #26 on: May 27, 2020, 03:09:13 PM »
No worries Commander. It happens.  ;)

Thanks MM. I'll have to Google some Deepwars terrain for ideas and inspiration.


Offline Bravo Six

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Re: Futuristic Sub Warfare Project
« Reply #27 on: May 27, 2020, 07:19:39 PM »
This Deepwars terrain looks pretty good actually. The grey rocks look pretty good against the reef style mat.


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Re: Futuristic Sub Warfare Project
« Reply #28 on: May 30, 2020, 04:26:13 AM »
I've had a project similar to yours bubbling away on the back of the stove for a while, Bravo. My raw material for subs is defunct hair trimmers and shavers:







I'm aiming for a sort of "heavy starfighter" feel to how these 'subfighters' move and fight. They're big, armoured, capable of Mach 1+, and armed with nuclear torpedoes with semi-intelligent warheads.

But in truth, the real fun is in finding an old domestic appliance and seeing it go from potential landfill to a nice modelling project!  :)

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Offline fluffy05

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Re: Futuristic Sub Warfare Project
« Reply #29 on: May 30, 2020, 05:27:39 AM »
That is fantastic!

They certainly look the part as well.
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