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Title: Flip's Battletech Project-(WD Gamma Mechs- Pg.8)
Post by: TheMightyFlip on December 23, 2022, 11:43:49 PM
Born during conflict known as the Arano Restoration in 3025, Flip's Irregular's are a small mercenary company operating in the Periphery. Their portfolio includes such services as asset retrieval, property protection, escort duty, pirate removal and Mechwarrior training.

(https://i.postimg.cc/Pfy1RDNH/Battletech1.jpg)
Alpha Lance, BLR-1G Battlemaster, TDR-5SE Thunderbolt, CPLT-K2 Catapult, COM-3A Commando
(https://i.postimg.cc/KvsBZyns/Battletech2.jpg)
Bravo lance, SHD-2H Shadow hawk, AWS-8Q Awesome, WVR-6R Wolverine, LCT-1E Locust
(https://i.postimg.cc/MKG12GjQ/Battletech3.jpg)
Training Mech, UM-R63 Urbanmech
Title: Re: Flip's Irregulars - Battletech Mercenary Company
Post by: Daeothar on December 24, 2022, 03:13:47 PM
Nice!  8)

Will they also have some sort of markings, like their company logo, or some big numbers? I find those really finish off good models and make them great :)

I love the background story; very Battletech indeed...
Title: Re: Flip's Irregulars - Battletech Mercenary Company
Post by: TheMightyFlip on December 24, 2022, 05:51:24 PM
Nice!  8)

Will they also have some sort of markings, like their company logo, or some big numbers? I find those really finish off good models and make them great :)

I love the background story; very Battletech indeed...

As much as I would like to, the mini's are to small for that and both are outside of my skillset.
Title: Re: Flip's Irregulars - Battletech Mercenary Company
Post by: Major_Gilbear on December 24, 2022, 11:04:53 PM
...So, you've been playing HBS Battletech computer game too then, huh? ;) They look very nice, well done.

Will they also have some sort of markings, like their company logo, or some big numbers?
As much as I would like to, the mini's are to small for that and both are outside of my skillset.
It's a good suggestion though, and you could do it easily enough with a couple of well-chosen transfers perhaps? The sort you get with historical tanks/planes are quite good for this, and have lots of suitably small numbers and symbols that you could use. :)
Title: Re: Flip's Irregulars - Battletech Mercenary Company
Post by: LouieN on December 24, 2022, 11:29:17 PM
Nice green.  Well done. 
Title: Re: Flip's Irregulars - Battletech Mercenary Company
Post by: OSHIROmodels on December 25, 2022, 12:00:21 AM
They look good  :)
Title: Re: Flip's Irregulars - Battletech Mercenary Company
Post by: majorsmith on December 25, 2022, 05:13:00 PM
Fantastic!
Title: Re: Flip's Irregulars - Battletech Mercenary Company
Post by: Daeothar on December 27, 2022, 12:49:58 PM
...you could do it easily enough with a couple of well-chosen transfers perhaps? The sort you get with historical tanks/planes are quite good for this, and have lots of suitably small numbers and symbols that you could use. :)

Exactly that  :)

My days of painting litanies on Space Marine shoulder pad rims are over, so I do use decals for a lot of applications that might otherwise be too fiddly. And Battletech unit markings are just such a thing. I should have clarified that a bit more I suppose...
Title: Re: Flip's Irregulars - Battletech Mercenary Company
Post by: TheMightyFlip on April 10, 2023, 07:55:53 PM
(https://i.postimg.cc/5yhfrqwg/Battletech4.jpg)

Flip's Irregular's have managed to cobble together enough parts and equipment to field a third Lance alongside the Urbanmech. A BJ-3 Blackjack, a WHM-6R Warhammer and a FS9-M2 Firestarter.

The Firestarter is an odd one, as its an old metal miniature I found in a drawer, and upon research, its a Dark Age era mech that wasn't created until 3104 which makes it useless for anything set before.  :'(
Title: Re: Flip's Irregulars - Battletech Mercenary Company
Post by: Daeothar on April 10, 2023, 08:02:04 PM
The Firestarter is an odd one, as its an old metal miniature I found in a drawer, and upon research, its a Dark Age era mech that wasn't created until 3104 which makes it useless for anything set before.  :'(
Prototype  ;)

Great additions! 3 lances form an understrength company; their rrputation must be growing...
Title: Re: Flip's Irregulars - Battletech Mercenary Company
Post by: Elbows on April 11, 2023, 12:10:18 AM
Lookin' good.

I can't help but laugh at the revolution that Battletech has had.  I've been complaining (not loudly) for maybe 10-15 years that Battletech was absolute garbage because they had horribly sculpted/cast metal minis which cost an arm and a leg, or old ugly plastics.  I couldn't think of an IP more suited to a simple line of nice plastic miniatures.

People used to call me out and complain because they loved their ugly Iron Wind metals, and that Battletech was "so good" it didn't need nice minis, etc.

Amusing how Catalyst finally figured out how to produce some solid plastic minis (using mainly MWO digital sculpting) and imagine that...they are running wild and have another massively successful Kickstarter.   lol
Title: Re: Flip's Irregulars - Battletech Mercenary Company
Post by: TheMightyFlip on April 11, 2023, 10:59:33 AM
Lookin' good.

I can't help but laugh at the revolution that Battletech has had.  I've been complaining (not loudly) for maybe 10-15 years that Battletech was absolute garbage because they had horribly sculpted/cast metal minis which cost an arm and a leg, or old ugly plastics.  I couldn't think of an IP more suited to a simple line of nice plastic miniatures.

People used to call me out and complain because they loved their ugly Iron Wind metals, and that Battletech was "so good" it didn't need nice minis, etc.

Amusing how Catalyst finally figured out how to produce some solid plastic minis (using mainly MWO digital sculpting) and imagine that...they are running wild and have another massively successful Kickstarter.   lol

Well being in the UK I've always found Battletech a difficult game/series/setting to get into. Starter sets were never readily available it seemed, Ral Partha has a vast selection of wonky metal mini's and the only exposure I had to it growing up was Mechwarrior 2 on PS1 and the cartoon.

It was thanks to Tex Talks Battletech and the 2018 Battletech video game that I gained more knowledge and intreast in the setting. Still finding it difficult to source newer minis in the UK tho. Always seem to be out of stock or that same lance packs.
Title: Re: Flip's Irregulars - Battletech Mercenary Company
Post by: Elbows on April 19, 2023, 07:15:49 AM
Have you looked on Etsy?

While Catalyst uses the same designs - the folks behind Mechwarrior Online put all of their digital models up for free-use, so everyone with a 3D printer can print off quality models for cheap.  There are numerous sellers on Etsy (at least in the United States) which will sell you a custom printed lance for like $16.  Worth a look.

I started collecting Battletech again a year or two ago and was pretty happy with the handful of printed mechs I picked up (that was before I ditched it...again).

Only picture I have of the printed lance (I had others that weren't painted).

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mVlkZtJsjps/YUaDRz9lEjI/AAAAAAAAHQA/8YDU18j6QIA0UIo-K4gdqcQHVZb1zM8cACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_20210913_212318398_HDR.jpg)

Definitely worth researching, you can find all of the models available.
Title: Re: Flip's Irregulars - Battletech Mercenary Company
Post by: Maniac on April 21, 2023, 04:09:10 PM


The Firestarter is an odd one, as its an old metal miniature I found in a drawer, and upon research, its a Dark Age era mech that wasn't created until 3104 which makes it useless for anything set before.  :'(

Well, to be fair, the Firestarter model is based on the Wizkids version of the classic Firestarter.  Firestarters have been around forever.

https://www.sarna.net/wiki/Firestarter_(BattleMech) (https://www.sarna.net/wiki/Firestarter_(BattleMech))

So think of it as a cobbled together version of a Firestarter with the Mercenary penchant for customizing their mechs.
Title: Re: Flip's Irregulars - Battletech Mercenary Company (Wolf's Dragoon's added.)
Post by: TheMightyFlip on April 24, 2023, 09:13:20 PM
(https://i.postimg.cc/nzmLPMsK/Battletech5.jpg)

I managed to find a local (ish) store that stocks some Battletech, unfortunately its repeats of the same few boxes, but still, mechs are mechs. I picked up the Wolf's Dragoon's Assault Star and painted them up as the Dragoon's Epsilon Regiment.

Left to right we have BJ-2 Blackjack, RFL-3N Rifleman, ARC-2W Archer, ANH-2A Annihilator and the Mad Cat / Timber Wolf Pride.

I'm looking at getting hold of some decals, stay tuned.
Title: Re: Flip's Irregulars - Battletech Mercenary Company
Post by: Maniac on April 25, 2023, 03:48:40 PM
I can recommend Fighting Piranha Graphics (in the US):

https://www.fightingpirannhagraphics.com/

Their stuff is very nice and shows up well.

Definance Industries also does decals, but their colors aren't as strong (meaning they can disappear on bolder or darker colors, such as their 21st Centauri decals had to be painted over on my blue mechs, and their Marik decals are invisible on purple Marik mechs, although they worked great on white Steiner mechs and off-white Kurita stuff).  They are in the UK.

https://www.defiance-industries-wargaming.com/
Title: Re: Flip's Irregulars - Battletech Mercenary Company
Post by: LouieN on April 25, 2023, 06:32:14 PM
Nice
Title: Re: Flip's Irregulars - Battletech Mercenary Company
Post by: Scarper on April 25, 2023, 09:13:19 PM
Oooh, I like the ones with the sandy tones! I've never been much of a fan of the Battletech models, but that scheme looks really good. Nice work!
Title: Re: Flip's Irregulars - Battletech Mercenary Company
Post by: TheMightyFlip on April 28, 2023, 05:45:21 PM
(https://i.postimg.cc/jddF0QQ4/Battletech6.jpg)

Dragoon's Epsilon Regiment have reinforced with a fire support lance made up of a STK-3F Stalker, ZEU-6S Zeus, TBT-5N Trebuchet and a LGB-0W Longbow.

These are the same shade as the previous mechs, but I didn't do any image jiggery pokery on the color levels, so look a little darker.

Also thanks for the comments and advice, I have a selection of decals in the post, should drop some point this week :)
Title: Re: Flip's Irregulars - Battletech Mercenary Company - (Inner Sphere Fire Lance pg2)
Post by: LouieN on April 28, 2023, 07:34:45 PM
That is a lot of missile support.  Well done. 
Title: Re: Flip's Irregulars - Battletech Mercenary Company - (Inner Sphere Fire Lance pg2)
Post by: TheMightyFlip on May 13, 2023, 10:22:34 PM
(https://i.postimg.cc/hj4czzLh/20230513-174501.png)

Had some "fun" with the decals. Only problem is the ones I picked for the green mechs are to big and unusable on anything other than the Awesome...
Title: Re: Flip's Irregulars - Battletech Mercenary Company - (Inner Sphere Fire Lance pg2)
Post by: TheMightyFlip on May 14, 2023, 08:24:41 PM
(https://i.postimg.cc/c4KW8tNT/Battletech7.jpg)

Epsilon's third lance is made up of Unit's 01, 02, 08 and 10, which are a NSR-9J Nightstar, CTF-1X Cataphract, AXM-1N Axman, and a BSW-X1 Bushwacker. These give the regiment some added Heavy oomph.

Bought this pack without doing any real research, the inclusion of the Bushwacker puts this lance firmly in the Clan Invasion period and beyond. But can say that of the Mad Cat.
Title: Re: Flip's Irregulars - Battletech Mercenary Company - (Inner Sphere Heav Lance pg2)
Post by: bandit86 on May 15, 2023, 05:16:31 AM
Great job!  But I think the Stalker cockpit is on the top not the front
Title: Re: Flip's Irregulars - Battletech Mercenary Company - (Inner Sphere Heav Lance pg2)
Post by: Daeothar on May 15, 2023, 11:22:39 AM
Excellent!

This brings your Dragoons up to company level now? A serious force already 8)
Title: Re: Flip's Irregulars - Battletech Mercenary Company - (Inner Sphere Heav Lance pg2)
Post by: LouieN on May 15, 2023, 04:09:52 PM
Love the Dragoons
Title: Re: Flip's Irregulars - Battletech Mercenary Company - (Inner Sphere Heav Lance pg2)
Post by: TheMightyFlip on June 18, 2023, 10:05:35 PM
(https://i.postimg.cc/mgzJ1BBf/Battletech8.jpg)

A Griffin and a Vindicator of the 2nd Canopian Cuirassier's, a unit that has a long history with the Magistracy of Canopus.

I got hold of a copy of the Beginner Box.
Title: Re: Flip's Irregulars - Battletech Mercenary Company-(2nd Canopian Cuirassiers pg2)
Post by: LouieN on June 18, 2023, 11:49:51 PM
Good job on the transition form light to dark. 

Title: Re: Flip's Irregulars - Battletech Mercenary Company-(2nd Canopian Cuirassiers pg2)
Post by: TheMightyFlip on June 19, 2023, 09:55:25 PM
Good job on the transition form light to dark.

Thanks :)
Title: Re: Flip's Irregulars - Battletech Mercenary Company-(2nd Canopian Cuirassiers pg2)
Post by: TheMightyFlip on July 01, 2023, 08:53:31 PM
(https://i.postimg.cc/cCT73TNv/Battletech9.jpg)

The 2nd Canopian Cuirassier's Lance is completed with a CN9-A Centurion and a RFL-3N Rifleman.

These two mechs come from the new Essentials box set which a friend in the US was nice enough to ship for me.
Title: Re: Flip's Battletech Project-(2nd Canopian Cuirassiers pg2)
Post by: beefcake on July 02, 2023, 02:04:31 AM
Very cool. I love using the annihilator in the MW5 game. Good to see it in mini form.
Title: Re: Flip's Battletech Project-(2nd Canopian Cuirassiers pg2)
Post by: Mr. White on July 11, 2023, 02:44:55 PM
The purple blending is gorgeous!
Title: Re: Flip's Battletech Project-(2nd Canopian Cuirassiers pg2)
Post by: TheMightyFlip on October 15, 2023, 08:42:46 PM
(https://i.postimg.cc/90r1Zb3R/Battletech10.jpg)

I picked up yet another box of mechs. this time around I got a Clan set cheap off eBay, but I know next to nothing about the mechs themselves. From left to right, we have a Fire Falcon, a Hellion, a Kodiak, a Pack Hunter and a Howler. I tried to paint them as Jade Falcon's, hopefully I succeeded.
Title: Re: Flip's Battletech Project-(Jade Falcon's - Pg.3)
Post by: TheMightyFlip on October 21, 2023, 10:04:19 PM
(https://i.postimg.cc/B6Vt76Gj/Battletech11.jpg)

The White Witches, one of the few mercenary units that had successes against the Wolf's Dragoon's. In formation we have a WSP-3W Wasp, AS7-S Atlas, PXH-3K Phoenix Hawk and a LCT-3M Locust.
(https://i.postimg.cc/JhhkpSBd/Screenshot-2023-10-21-220240.png)

(https://i.postimg.cc/JnnGQXSw/Battletech12.jpg)

Waco's Ranger's were once a fairly respectable unit, but after pursuing their one-sided vendetta against the Wolf's Dragoon's they would have several embarrassing defeats and diminished the unit's reputation earning them several nicknames such as "Wako Junkers," "Wacko Rangers," and "Waco Grangers." on the parade ground we have TR1 Wraith, WHM-6R Warhammer, ARC-5R Archer and a BJ-3 blackjack.
(https://i.postimg.cc/RZdtQvqH/Screenshot-2023-10-21-220118.png)


Title: Re: Flip's Battletech Project-(More Merc's - Pg.3)
Post by: Maniac on October 22, 2023, 02:55:19 AM
Very nice.  One can never have too many merc’s to crush dirty clanners with.  :D
Title: Re: Flip's Battletech Project-(More Merc's - Pg.3)
Post by: LouieN on October 22, 2023, 09:05:59 PM
Oh I really like the unit in white.  Well done
Title: Re: Flip's Battletech Project-(More Merc's - Pg.3)
Post by: TheMightyFlip on December 19, 2023, 06:27:20 PM
(https://i.postimg.cc/zvR9y30P/Battletech13.jpg)

My Wolf's Dragoon's have exceeded Company level, onwards to Battalion. Finally tracked down a Marauder 3R as well as a Stinger 3R, another Archer, this time the 2R variant and a Valkyrie QA model. This forms a nice Command Lance.
Title: Re: Flip's Battletech Project-(Dragoon's Command Lance - Pg.3)
Post by: TheMightyFlip on December 26, 2023, 07:18:48 PM
(https://i.postimg.cc/HWZyXBkD/Battletech14.jpg)

Clan Mechs from the Alpha Strike box set, painted up as Clan Wolf Beta Galaxy. From left to right we have a Dasher/Fire Moth, Masakari/Warhawk, Black Hawk/Nova Prime, Pouncer and the good old Mad Cat/Timber Wolf.
Title: Re: Flip's Battletech Project-(Clan Wolf Mechs - Pg.3)
Post by: LouieN on December 26, 2023, 08:21:21 PM
Well done
Title: Re: Flip's Battletech Project-(Clan Wolf Mechs - Pg.3)
Post by: Pattus Magnus on December 26, 2023, 09:22:21 PM
That paint scheme looks quite good!
Title: Re: Flip's Battletech Project-(Clan Wolf Mechs - Pg.3)
Post by: syrinx0 on December 26, 2023, 09:35:46 PM
Just caught up with this thread.  A very nice collection of painted mech's.
Title: Re: Flip's Battletech Project-(Clan Wolf Mechs - Pg.3)
Post by: TheMightyFlip on December 30, 2023, 12:03:11 AM
Thank you for the kind words :)

(https://i.postimg.cc/63FfRwh1/Battletech15.jpg)

Clan Wolf Elementals. These folks gave the Inner Sphere Mechwarriors nightmares when they first showed up.
Title: Re: Flip's Battletech Project-(Clan Wolf Mechs - Pg.3)
Post by: TheMightyFlip on January 03, 2024, 09:38:03 PM
(https://i.postimg.cc/NGJr52T0/Battletech16.jpg)

Another selection of mechs, this time from the Clan Invasion box set. From left to right, Grendel/Mongrel, Gladiator/Executioner, Mad Cat/Timber Wolf, Puma/Adder and Black Hawk/Nova.
Title: Re: Flip's Battletech Project-(Clan Wolf Mechs - Pg.3)
Post by: Mr. White on January 03, 2024, 10:04:51 PM
The mechs continue to get their fresh coat of paint...and looking great!

You've got quite the collection going now. Are you playing Alpha Strike with all of these or just a few at a time with Classic Battletech?
Title: Re: Flip's Battletech Project-(Clan Wolf Mechs - Pg.3)
Post by: TheMightyFlip on January 04, 2024, 08:06:44 PM
The mechs continue to get their fresh coat of paint...and looking great!

You've got quite the collection going now. Are you playing Alpha Strike with all of these or just a few at a time with Classic Battletech?

I havent gotten any games in of either system. I dont think theres any gaming groups around near me and wouldnt really have the time to do any gaming either as Im a walking corpse after work.
Title: Re: Flip's Battletech Project-(Clan Wolf Mechs - Pg.3)
Post by: Mr. White on January 04, 2024, 08:12:34 PM
I havent gotten any games in of either system. I dont think theres any gaming groups around near me and wouldnt really have the time to do any gaming either as Im a walking corpse after work.

You're a legend then for soldiering on with no game in sight.
I'm sure a game will come around eventually... and you're mechwarriors are gonna be strapped and loaded!
Title: Re: Flip's Battletech Project-(Clan Wolf Mechs - Pg.3)
Post by: Maniac on January 08, 2024, 01:26:45 AM
The elementals are nice.  They look good in the simple scheme.

I play alpha strike with my son, and occasionally my gaming group.  It's worth a look if you can find someone to play with.
Title: Re: Flip's Battletech Project-(Clan Wolf Mechs - Pg.3)
Post by: Daeothar on January 08, 2024, 03:29:08 PM
The lances/stars look great!  8)

And is it me, or is your painting also improving with each group?  :)

Your Clan Wolf scheme is exactly the reverse of the one I want to apply to one of my Inner Sphere lances (in 1/100); sand on the lower half and a sky grey/blue on the top half. As a sort of desert camouflage scheme. As far as passive visual camo is even effective when talking about 10m tall metal monsters...  :D
Title: Re: Flip's Battletech Project-(Clan Wolf Mechs - Pg.3)
Post by: TheMightyFlip on January 08, 2024, 08:59:49 PM
The lances/stars look great!  8)

And is it me, or is your painting also improving with each group?  :)

Your Clan Wolf scheme is exactly the reverse of the one I want to apply to one of my Inner Sphere lances (in 1/100); sand on the lower half and a sky grey/blue on the top half. As a sort of desert camouflage scheme. As far as passive visual camo is even effective when talking about 10m tall metal monsters...  :D

Thank you, I'm just trying new stuff with each lance. :)
Title: Re: Flip's Battletech Project-(Clan Wolf Mechs - Pg.3)
Post by: Peithetairos on January 08, 2024, 10:20:36 PM
Those look really good. I especially like the guys with the jetpacks.
Title: Re: Flip's Battletech Project-(Clan Wolf Mechs - Pg.3)
Post by: beefcake on January 09, 2024, 12:12:59 AM
Nice update. Looking good. Love the elementals.
Title: Re: Flip's Battletech Project-(Clan Wolf Mechs - Pg.3)
Post by: TheMightyFlip on January 14, 2024, 05:49:14 PM
(https://i.postimg.cc/TYv2F98B/Battletech17.jpg)

The road to battalion level continues with a lance of Urbanmechs, a UM-R80, UM-R60L, UM-R60 and a UM-R93. The 93 is (I believe) and Ilclan era mech.
Title: Re: Flip's Battletech Project-(Urbie Derby - Pg.4)
Post by: beefcake on January 14, 2024, 08:56:42 PM
Hooray for the Urbies. Nice different loadouts there.
Title: Re: Flip's Battletech Project-(Urbie Derby - Pg.4)
Post by: Daeothar on January 15, 2024, 01:52:11 PM
Holy streetfighters, you really went to town with these ones!  :D

Even though the Locust is my absolute favourite light mech, the Urbie is a close second; great work!  :)

Let's just hope that these cityfolk never get dragged out into the countryside though...  ;)
Title: Re: Flip's Battletech Project-(Urbie Derby - Pg.4)
Post by: syrinx0 on January 15, 2024, 07:21:48 PM
Love the Urbies! I have the same unit on my painting desk right now.
Title: Re: Flip's Battletech Project-(Urbie Derby - Pg.4)
Post by: TheMightyFlip on February 11, 2024, 09:54:28 PM
(https://i.postimg.cc/VkXC3kyX/Battletech18.jpg)

Snord's Irregulars, an offshoot unit from the Wolf's Dragoon's, more interested in looting historical artifacts than completing missions. From left to right we have an SPT-N2 Spartan, HGN-732 Highlander (Rhonda Snords mech), GLT-3N Guillotine and the Frankenmech Hybrid Rifleman RFL-3N Sneede.

I wasn't going to even attempt to paint the suggested paint scheme for the Frankemech.
Title: Re: Flip's Battletech Project-(Snord's Mechs - Pg.4)
Post by: LouieN on February 12, 2024, 02:47:52 PM
The Franken-Mech on the right is classic. 
Title: Re: Flip's Battletech Project-(Snord's Mechs - Pg.4)
Post by: TheMightyFlip on March 30, 2024, 03:18:48 PM
Another group of Lances for the Dragoon's Epsilon regiment ready to deploy.
(https://i.postimg.cc/50R9X5tY/Battletech19.jpg)
A Mauler MAL-1R, Thunderbolt TDR-5S, Black Watch BKW-7R and a Crockett CRK-5003-0.
(https://i.postimg.cc/Kj3GBKK9/Battletech20.jpg)
A Guillotine GLT-4L, Flashman FLS-7K, Lancelot LNC25-02 and a Crab CRB-27.
(https://i.postimg.cc/hjjP4ZKR/Battletech21.jpg)
Finally we have a Mongoose MON-67 thats awaiting some lancemates.
Title: Re: Flip's Battletech Project-(Dragoon's Mechs - Pg.4)
Post by: LouieN on March 30, 2024, 10:53:24 PM
a good unit.
Title: Re: Flip's Battletech Project-(Dragoon's Mechs - Pg.4)
Post by: TheMightyFlip on April 21, 2024, 09:57:36 PM
(https://i.postimg.cc/gjjXhwk7/Battletech22.jpg)
I got around to finishing some more mechs to complete another lance, this time a Raven RVN-3L and a Commando COM-2D.
(https://i.postimg.cc/SRPXfynx/Battletech23.jpg)
Joining the Mongoose and the Mad Cat to form a complete Lance.
Title: Re: Flip's Battletech Project-(Dragoon's Mechs - Pg.4)
Post by: Pattus Magnus on April 21, 2024, 10:23:37 PM
They look great! That’s an interesting mix in the lance with three lightweights backed by a monster. Maybe the lights didn’t spotting for the Mad Cat’s LRMs and lure victims in close for a mugging…
Title: Re: Flip's Battletech Project-(Dragoon's Mechs - Pg.4)
Post by: TheMightyFlip on November 10, 2024, 07:09:10 PM
(https://i.postimg.cc/Vs0qqm4d/Battletech24.jpg)

 Another Wolf's Dragoon's lance painted up, this time around we have a ZEU-6S Zeus, an STG-5M Stinger, a MAD-CAT and a PXH-1 Phoenix Hawk.
Title: Re: Flip's Battletech Project-(Dragoon's Mechs - Pg.4)
Post by: HerbertTarkel on November 10, 2024, 07:33:18 PM
(https://i.postimg.cc/Vs0qqm4d/Battletech24.jpg)

 Another Wolf's Dragoon's lance painted up, this time around we have a ZEU-6S Zeus, an STG-5M Stinger, a MAD-CAT and a PXH-1 Phoenix Hawk.

Those look awesome!
Title: Re: Flip's Battletech Project-(Dragoon's Mechs - Pg.5)
Post by: scotty on November 10, 2024, 07:34:45 PM
These are superb
Title: Re: Flip's Battletech Project-(Dragoon's Mechs - Pg.5)
Post by: TheMightyFlip on November 17, 2024, 10:05:23 PM
(https://i.postimg.cc/9Qsg2c4D/Battletech25.jpg)

Another Star for Clan Wolf Beta Galaxy. Gladiator/Executioner Prime, Supernova, Behemoth/Stone Rhino, Loki/Hellbringer Prime and a Goshawk/Vapor Eagle.
Title: Re: Flip's Battletech Project-(Dragoon Tanks - Pg.5)
Post by: TheMightyFlip on December 24, 2024, 08:09:18 PM
(https://i.postimg.cc/JhxkKbRM/Battletech26.jpg)

The Wolf's Dragoon's armor lances on parade. 2 Von Luckner heavy tanks, 2 Sturmfeur heavy tanks, 2 Bulldog medium tanks, 2 Hetzer assault guns, a Demolisher heavy tank, an LRM Carrier, a Manticore heavy tank, a Patton tank, 4 Savannah Master hovercrafts and 2 Galleon light tanks.
Title: Re: Flip's Battletech Project-(Dragoon Tanks - Pg.5)
Post by: HerbertTarkel on December 24, 2024, 08:12:24 PM
Awesome! Where do you source the ground vehicles? I haven’t seen any at my usual sources.
Title: Re: Flip's Battletech Project-(Dragoon Tanks - Pg.5)
Post by: TheMightyFlip on December 24, 2024, 09:14:03 PM
Awesome! Where do you source the ground vehicles? I haven’t seen any at my usual sources.

(https://i.postimg.cc/SRbjhrLB/20241221-115640.webp)

My kickstarter pledge finally showed.
Title: Re: Flip's Battletech Project-(Dragoon Tanks - Pg.5)
Post by: HerbertTarkel on December 24, 2024, 10:17:01 PM
Lucky you! I’ll be looking for them soon, then.
Title: Re: Flip's Battletech Project-(Dragoon Tanks - Pg.5)
Post by: LouieN on December 24, 2024, 11:11:07 PM
Nice work.  Aren't those Savannah Masters cute?!  The little devils
Title: Re: Flip's Battletech Project-(Dragoon Tanks - Pg.5)
Post by: HerbertTarkel on December 24, 2024, 11:59:01 PM
My local-ish shop has them as pre-order, including the big Timberwolf, so I’ve put in a pre-order.  : 8)
Title: Re: Flip's Battletech Project-(Dragoon Tanks - Pg.5)
Post by: Rick on December 25, 2024, 08:55:00 PM
My brother and I did a joint pledge and he got it all just before Christmas. He's bringing it up to me in the New Year so I'll finally have it in my grubby paws! The question I'll have to then ask is 'was it worth it?' - the postage, the waiting and the hassle just to get something slightly ahead of some of the shops. We'll see.
Title: Re: Flip's Battletech Project-(Dragoon Tanks - Pg.5)
Post by: TheMightyFlip on December 26, 2024, 12:58:02 AM
My brother and I did a joint pledge and he got it all just before Christmas. He's bringing it up to me in the New Year so I'll finally have it in my grubby paws! The question I'll have to then ask is 'was it worth it?' - the postage, the waiting and the hassle just to get something slightly ahead of some of the shops. We'll see.

Dont forget the mispacked slavage boxes and the missing "fre" boxes promised in July to cover the mispacked salvage boxes..
Title: Re: Flip's Battletech Project-(Dragoon Tanks - Pg.5)
Post by: Rick on December 26, 2024, 11:48:17 PM
My brothers unpacked most of the boxes and, so far, all seems to be there. There was some confusion as to how many salvage boxes we were getting but that has been resolved in our favour now, so that seems ok as well. Despite the long delay and high postage we seem to have got off relatively unscathed from some of the problems associated with this particular kickstarter. Not sure whether I'll be doing another, though!
Title: Re: Flip's Battletech Project-(Dragoon Tanks - Pg.5)
Post by: TheMightyFlip on December 27, 2024, 02:44:24 PM
My brothers unpacked most of the boxes and, so far, all seems to be there. There was some confusion as to how many salvage boxes we were getting but that has been resolved in our favour now, so that seems ok as well. Despite the long delay and high postage we seem to have got off relatively unscathed from some of the problems associated with this particular kickstarter. Not sure whether I'll be doing another, though!

Lucky, I got two Galleons in the mech boxes, and am missing the free salvage box that was promised as an apology for them messing up the salvage boxes. CGL is also not answering any mails, which is good of them.
Title: Re: Flip's Battletech Project-(Dragoon Tanks - Pg.5)
Post by: TheMightyFlip on December 27, 2024, 10:14:20 PM
(https://i.postimg.cc/VLXvhwvW/Battletech27.jpg)

Another selection of armor for Battletech, 2 x Demolisher heavy tanks, 2 x Schrek PPC and gauss carriers , 2 x Pike support vehicles, 2 x Patton tanks, 2 x Drillson heavy tanks, 2 x Peagasus scout hover tanks, 2 x Condor heavy hover tanks and 2 x J.Edgar light hover tanks.

(https://i.postimg.cc/c1p6TCxJ/Battletech28.jpg)

Some much needed aerospace assistance in the form of a SL-17 Shilone.
Title: Re: Flip's Battletech Project-(Dragoon Tanks - Pg.5)
Post by: LouieN on December 28, 2024, 07:11:06 PM
Well done. 

What is the base color for the Dragoon units?

Title: Re: Flip's Battletech Project-(Dragoon Tanks - Pg.5)
Post by: Rick on December 28, 2024, 09:02:14 PM
The Wolf's Dragoons colour scheme depends on the type of unit and the parent organisation. A/S fighters tend to canary yellow, fiery orange or red/black whilst mechs and vehicles follow the same primary colour schemes for each regiment/battalion:
Alpha Regt: rust red/black trim.
Beta Regt: emerald green.
Gamma Regt: midnight blue.
Delta Regt: dusty grey.
Epsilon Regt: tan.
Wolf Spider Battn: black with red trim.
Zeta Battn: black (added white striping and red trim late Jihad era).
Some mechwarriors may deviate from this scheme, especially commanders who want to be noticed by their own troops - generally they'll use a single bold colour (gold, yellow, green) that contrasts with the regt/battn colours.

Yeah, Wolf's Dragoons are complicated! Hope this helps.
Title: Re: Flip's Battletech Project-(Dragoon Tanks - Pg.5)
Post by: TheMightyFlip on December 28, 2024, 10:23:47 PM
What Rick said  ;D
Title: Re: Flip's Battletech Project-(Dragoon Tanks - Pg.5)
Post by: LouieN on December 29, 2024, 08:14:34 AM
The Wolf's Dragoons colour scheme depends on the type of unit and the parent organisation. A/S fighters tend to canary yellow, fiery orange or red/black whilst mechs and vehicles follow the same primary colour schemes for each regiment/battalion:
Alpha Regt: rust red/black trim.
Beta Regt: emerald green.
Gamma Regt: midnight blue.
Delta Regt: dusty grey.
Epsilon Regt: tan.
Wolf Spider Battn: black with red trim.
Zeta Battn: black (added white striping and red trim late Jihad era).
Some mechwarriors may deviate from this scheme, especially commanders who want to be noticed by their own troops - generally they'll use a single bold colour (gold, yellow, green) that contrasts with the regt/battn colours.

Yeah, Wolf's Dragoons are complicated! Hope this helps.

Thank you.  I was curious what paint color you used to achieve that tan color.  It looks like a contrast but I was not sure. 
Title: Re: Flip's Battletech Project-(Dragoon Tanks - Pg.5)
Post by: TheMightyFlip on December 29, 2024, 11:56:11 PM
Thank you.  I was curious what paint color you used to achieve that tan color.  It looks like a contrast but I was not sure.

Ah, Vallejo Cork Brown.
Title: Re: Flip's Battletech Project-(Dragoon Tanks - Pg.5)
Post by: TheMightyFlip on December 30, 2024, 12:01:29 AM
(https://i.postimg.cc/GmQvM3kZ/Battletech29.jpg)

Another lance for the Dragoon's (one of these days Im going to have to figure out force compostion for a regiment), this time a HER-2S Hermes II, MLN-1A Merlin, FS9-H Firestarter and a Griffin IIC.

(https://i.postimg.cc/Mpxybfj7/Battletech30.jpg)

A Visigoth Prime that the Dragoon's got as Isorla or battle salvage of some Clanners.
Title: Re: Flip's Battletech Project-(Dragoon Mechs & Fighter- Pg.6)
Post by: Rick on December 30, 2024, 01:27:15 AM
If you hang on until Feb-March sort of time then Force Manual: Mercenaries might be hitting shelves. I've now got the Davion and Kurita Force Manuals and they really do add a lot of good material, especially for Alpha Strike.
I was inspired (or deranged  lol) to start working on an entire 10th Ghost Regiment battalion sized force after reading the Kurita book - beware!!  lol
Title: Re: Flip's Battletech Project-(Dragoon Mechs & Fighter- Pg.6)
Post by: TheMightyFlip on January 05, 2025, 09:33:33 PM
Next lot of tanks done and dusted..

(https://i.postimg.cc/mZX4Wjtp/Battletech31.jpg)
M.A.S.H Truck, Mobile Headquarters and the Mobile Long Tom with trailer.

(https://i.postimg.cc/7Y5kHzzH/Battletech32.jpg)
Behemoth Heavy Tanks x2, Warrior Attack Helicopters x2, Skulker Wheeled Scout Tanks x2 and the Ontos Heavy Tanks x2
Title: Re: Flip's Battletech Project-(Dragoon more Tanks and Copters- Pg.6)
Post by: Maniac on January 06, 2025, 04:26:40 PM
Very nice, now time for revenge on the Wolf Empire.
Title: Re: Flip's Battletech Project-(Dragoon more Tanks and Copters- Pg.6)
Post by: HerbertTarkel on January 06, 2025, 04:41:09 PM
Those look great! Get to the choppas!
Title: Re: Flip's Battletech Project-(Dragoon more Tanks and Copters- Pg.6)
Post by: LouieN on January 06, 2025, 05:49:31 PM
A nice support group
Title: Re: Flip's Battletech Project-(Dragoon more Tanks and Copters- Pg.6)
Post by: TheMightyFlip on January 07, 2025, 10:07:55 PM
(https://i.postimg.cc/qvdysB3S/Battletech33.jpg)
Yet another lance for the Wolf's Dragoons, made up of a SCP-1N Scorpiom, GOL-1H Goliath, CDA-2A Cicada, and an OTL-4D Ostsol.
Title: Re: Flip's Battletech Project-(Dragoon more Mechs- Pg.6)
Post by: TheMightyFlip on January 18, 2025, 10:49:14 PM
(https://i.postimg.cc/QCFkS4Tm/Battletech34.jpg)
The Bounty Hunter and his posse, made up of the following mechs, Loki MK.2 (Prime), WHM-9K Warhammer, Mad Cat S, Griffin C, Marauder (Bounty Hunter) and MAD-8K Marauder 2.
Title: Re: Flip's Battletech Project-(Bounty Hunter Posse- Pg.6)
Post by: HerbertTarkel on January 19, 2025, 01:03:27 AM
Fantastic stuff! I’m stuck in on a commission, with my BT on the queue shelf.
Title: Re: Flip's Battletech Project-(Bounty Hunter Posse- Pg.6)
Post by: LouieN on January 19, 2025, 02:47:46 AM
looking great.  I another thought a Goliath model would look good, but they did it. 
Title: Re: Flip's Battletech Project-(Bounty Hunter Posse- Pg.6)
Post by: Maniac on January 19, 2025, 03:28:03 PM
Super, will you free-hand or use decals for the C-bill signs on the Bounty Hunter's ride?
Title: Re: Flip's Battletech Project-(Bounty Hunter Posse- Pg.6)
Post by: TheMightyFlip on January 19, 2025, 10:01:40 PM
Super, will you free-hand or use decals for the C-bill signs on the Bounty Hunter's ride?

I had a go at free hand, and failed miserably, so for now, no.
Title: Re: Flip's Battletech Project-(Bounty Hunter Posse- Pg.6)
Post by: beefcake on January 20, 2025, 01:45:13 AM
More great work. I'm patiently waiting still for mine to show up. Nowhere near th haul you have I imagine. I can't even remember what I chose.
Title: Re: Flip's Battletech Project-(Bounty Hunter Posse- Pg.6)
Post by: TheMightyFlip on January 21, 2025, 07:20:55 PM
(https://i.postimg.cc/63Xf4YNH/Battletech35.jpg)
A platoon of power armored lunatics join the ranks of the Wolf's Dragoon's.

(https://i.postimg.cc/TwJqVgdT/Battletech36.jpg)
I think you would have to be a lunatic to try going toe to toe with a mech.
Title: Re: Flip's Battletech Project-(Power Armor- Pg.7)
Post by: LouieN on January 21, 2025, 07:27:13 PM
Well infantry in the BT era have to be a little crazy.

(https://i.imgur.com/L7vBkVG.jpg)
Title: Re: Flip's Battletech Project-(Power Armor- Pg.7)
Post by: TheMightyFlip on January 30, 2025, 10:17:44 PM
(https://i.postimg.cc/qqcdRZZT/Battletech37.jpg)

Another group of tanks, made up of SRM Carriers, LRM Carriers, Manticore Heavy Tanks and Vedette Medium Tanks.
Title: Re: Flip's Battletech Project-(Yet more tanks- Pg.7)
Post by: LouieN on January 31, 2025, 12:39:39 AM
The thread horde continues.  Well done
Title: Re: Flip's Battletech Project-(Yet more tanks- Pg.7)
Post by: TheMightyFlip on February 16, 2025, 08:28:04 PM
(https://i.postimg.cc/MGshhQZv/Battletech38.jpg)

(https://i.postimg.cc/JnG9mztK/Battletech39.jpg)

Continuing on with the huge pile of mechs, this time with two Stars, made up of the following... Griffin IIC, Jenner IIC, Black Python (Viper), Shadow Hawk IIC, Locust IIC, Piranha (Standard), Griffin IIC (9), Blood Asp (Prime), Cougar Prime and a Hellbringer A (Loki).
Title: Re: Flip's Battletech Project-(Clan Wolf Returns- Pg.7)
Post by: beefcake on February 17, 2025, 04:30:38 AM
More great stuff.
My pledge just arrive on Friday.
Title: Re: Flip's Battletech Project-(Clan Wolf Mechs - Pg.3)
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on March 01, 2025, 06:02:17 PM
(https://i.postimg.cc/TYv2F98B/Battletech17.jpg)

The road to battalion level continues with a lance of Urbanmechs, a UM-R80, UM-R60L, UM-R60 and a UM-R93. The 93 is (I believe) and Ilclan era mech.
Very nice work.
I just picked up the Urbanmech pack (more for Battlesuit Alpha).
What are the load outs?
Yes, there are cards in the box, but I will not be opening it for a while (self restraint beyond anything anyone who knows me would expect).

Thanks in advance.
Title: Re: Flip's Battletech Project-(Clan Wolf Returns- Pg.7)
Post by: LouieN on March 01, 2025, 10:25:31 PM
from left to right

MRM 30
AC20
AC10
SRM6 x3

the details can be found here

https://www.sarna.net/wiki/UrbanMech (https://www.sarna.net/wiki/UrbanMech)

Title: Re: Flip's Battletech Project-(Clan Wolf Returns- Pg.7)
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on March 01, 2025, 11:16:34 PM
from left to right

MRM 30
AC20
AC10
SRM6 x3

the details can be found here

https://www.sarna.net/wiki/UrbanMech (https://www.sarna.net/wiki/UrbanMech)
Thanks.

And lasers on the first three I guess.
Title: Re: Flip's Battletech Project-(Clan Wolf Returns- Pg.7)
Post by: TheMightyFlip on March 30, 2025, 04:08:56 PM
(https://i.postimg.cc/8c9850rp/Battletech40.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/prpbPHrc/Battletech41.jpg)

Another selection of Battlemechs. Two lances made up of the following, MLN-1E Merlin, SPR-5F Spector, FS9-S1 Firestarter. JVN-10N Javelin, FS9-H Firestarter, MAD-5D Marauder, OTT-7JB Ostscout and a Grizzly.
Title: Re: Flip's Battletech Project-(Clan Wolf Returns- Pg.7)
Post by: Rick on March 30, 2025, 05:08:08 PM
from left to right

MRM 30
AC20
AC10
SRM6 x3

the details can be found here

https://www.sarna.net/wiki/UrbanMech (https://www.sarna.net/wiki/UrbanMech)
Also don't forget that the Suburbanmech is now canon and a common Davion mech.
Title: Re: Flip's Battletech Project-(More WD Mechs- Pg.7)
Post by: beefcake on April 23, 2025, 11:52:28 PM
Very nice. I like your bunch of Urbies there.
What the heck is a Suburbanmech?! Time for some googling, lol
Title: Re: Flip's Battletech Project-(More WD Mechs- Pg.7)
Post by: Rick on April 24, 2025, 01:50:38 AM
Very nice. I like your bunch of Urbies there.
What the heck is a Suburbanmech?! Time for some googling, lol
It's a little bit of a shock if your opponent is expecting a normal Urbie. It upgrades the engine slightly (well it's a bit faster) and runs all-energy weaponry. It's in one of the Shrapnel magazines, has a card on MUL and is briefly mentioned in the Sarna Urbanmech entry. The Battletech mech sheet can be downloaded from the Shrapnel website for free.
Title: Re: Flip's Battletech Project-(More WD Mechs- Pg.7)
Post by: TheMightyFlip on April 28, 2025, 09:12:05 PM
(https://i.postimg.cc/TYLhRSHf/Battletech42.jpg)
Clan Wolf gains another Star, consisting of a Rifleman IIC, Phoenix Hawk IIC, Highlander IIC, a Grizzly and a Bane. I've now ran out of Clan mechs, and I think my Wolf's Dragoon's regiment has gotten to big, so going to start a new regiment with the 10 or so lances I have left.
Title: Re: Flip's Battletech Project-(More Clan Mechs- Pg.8)
Post by: TheMightyFlip on June 01, 2025, 08:41:45 PM
(https://i.postimg.cc/3rgxQQBx/Battletech43.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/C5HhGb1q/Battletech44.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/6qN64M9K/Battletech45.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/MKqKW3Pb/Battletech46.jpg)

I decided to start a new Wolf's Dragoon's force as my last one was getting a bit to big. Decided to go with Gamma Regiment, but think Ive used to light a blue.
Anyhow we have the following mechs and armor, OTL-4D Ostsol, STY-3C Starslayer, CES-3R Caesar, FLE-17 Flea, QKD-4G Quickdraw, CLN-7V Chameleon, FFL-4C Firefly, DVS-2 Devastator, 2 x Galleon Light Tanks, 2x Maxim Heavy Hover Transports, PTR-4D Penetrator, HCT-6D Hachetman, Atlas C2, and an ENF-5D Enforcer.
Title: Re: Flip's Battletech Project-(WD Gamma Mechs- Pg.8)
Post by: TheMightyFlip on June 07, 2025, 08:24:33 PM
(https://i.postimg.cc/dQSd4QBH/MadCat1.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/15kF1WbD/MadCat2.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/fTtdF4qw/MadCat3.jpg)

100mm MadCat.