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Miniatures Adventure => Future Wars => Topic started by: scotty on 12 September 2024, 03:33:54 PM

Title: Far, far away in another Galaxy (Update 04 10)
Post by: scotty on 12 September 2024, 03:33:54 PM
So after re-watching the 'Andor' series, I got my mind set on some small skirmish gaming in said Star Wars universe. Now I wanted to avoid the Skywalkers and Jedi and concentrate on the small rebel cells trying to take down the empire. Now as an added bonus I can use all my stormtroopers from the Star Wars legion game. I'll just have to ensure any figures I use are on the same bases to match in. So starting off with a basic Rebel Cell, I just simply re-purposed some figures I had from Stargrave as they were not seeing any use. To these I picked up a boxed set of the Stargrave troopers, mainly to paint up as Corporation security, I'll think of something for the rest of the figures.
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Post by: has.been on 12 September 2024, 04:00:55 PM
Good idea. I look forward to some interesting AARs.
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Post by: Ragsta on 12 September 2024, 04:18:52 PM

Lovely stuff, scotty! I really enjoyed Andor. I smiled when I saw those Corpos.
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Post by: scotty on 12 September 2024, 04:25:07 PM
cheers guys, got plenty of stuff lined up to build and paint
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Post by: mikedemana on 12 September 2024, 05:02:21 PM
Looking good. Any thought on what set of rules you will use?

Mike Demana
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Post by: scotty on 12 September 2024, 05:29:56 PM
I'm thinking of Galactic Heroes from Wiley Games
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Post by: scotty on 12 September 2024, 10:45:48 PM
Always handy to have a few creatures available for scenarios. These 4 are Nexu, from the Imperial assault game. Picked them up second hand for around 40p each, including postage. Just gave them a quick paint job to get them table ready.
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Post by: scotty on 13 September 2024, 11:30:15 AM
Completed another 5 Corporate security agents. These were put together from the Stargarve troopers boxed set. This brings me up to 10 which should be enough for most skirmish games. For Galactic heroes I'll probably split them into 2 teams of 5.
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Post by: hubbabubba on 13 September 2024, 11:35:24 AM
Good evil corpo colour scheme.
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Post by: AKULA on 13 September 2024, 11:59:31 AM
Those Nexu were a great find!

Love the corpos as well  :)
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Post by: Malamute on 13 September 2024, 12:37:55 PM
I'm thinking of Galactic Heroes from Wiley Games

Definitely the way to go. Our ongoing SW campaign (also on this board) uses FFOL GH, they are ideal for these numbers of figures. :)
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Post by: scotty on 14 September 2024, 06:32:37 PM
With a first game coming up on Thursday I'm trying to quickly get through as many figures as possible a it will be a 4 player game. So 2 bounty hunters built from the Stargrave plastics and 2 Droids that I picked up from Northstar. Will need to give them a suitable name. I'm also hoping to get 5 ground crew figures completed in time for the game
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Post by: mikedemana on 15 September 2024, 02:47:14 AM
Good luck in your game! That's the same rule set we've used for our small scale skirmish in Sci-Fi (though I am thinking of testing out Space Weirdos for the heck of it). Post a game report after you're done -- would love to see it and read about your experience.

Mike Demana
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Post by: scotty on 15 September 2024, 06:47:45 PM
The latest batch of figures. Taking inspiration from Imperial technicians. I used a mix of bodies from Wargames Atlantic and arms from various other sets. The head gear is not 100% but will do for me.
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Post by: Basementboy on 17 September 2024, 08:03:09 AM
Looks good! Definitely fits the more grounded vibe that Andor went for.
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Post by: beefcake on 17 September 2024, 08:35:19 AM
Cool. looks like a fun idea.
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Post by: scotty on 20 September 2024, 10:50:52 AM
First mission on Sicaro VI. Only one team achieved their objective and 2 of the team leaders are in custody, perfect excuse for a rescue mission. A more detailed report here https://scottyswargaming.blogspot.com/2024/09/its-them-blast-em.html (https://scottyswargaming.blogspot.com/2024/09/its-them-blast-em.html)
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Post by: mikedemana on 20 September 2024, 05:39:05 PM
I read your report on your blog -- sounds like a heck of a game! I also bookmarked your blog and will be back to read more soon...  :-*

Mike Demana
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Post by: Pattus Magnus on 20 September 2024, 06:26:07 PM
I don’t fancy the odds of the poor bastard who was backed into a corner by two Nexu.

Great looking game!
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Post by: scotty on 20 September 2024, 06:47:46 PM
Cheers guys. Already planning a follow up scenario. Got a few resin bits and pieces on order that I'll need for the game
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Post by: scotty on 22 September 2024, 01:14:49 PM
One thing I was apparently short of in our last game was some suitable buildings. Not talking about platforms and Industrial bits n pieces, actual places for people to live. So rummaging around in some boxes unearthed a couple of Adobe buildings I had made many years ago. These got some additions of blast doors to replace their wooden ones. I simply covered the windows with some spare plastic bases to represent shutters. They will not win any awards but will help fill out the table for future games.
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Post by: mikedemana on 22 September 2024, 05:12:06 PM
Yeah, I'm struggling with Sci-Fi buildings, too. I have a small handful of dome structures, but need ordinary stuff, as well. Those definitely have the Star Wars adobe look to them, and good idea on putting on new doors!

Mike Demana
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Post by: scotty on 28 September 2024, 06:44:55 PM
Picked up a couple of vehicles from Oshiromodels. Gave them a quick paint job as I needed them for the second mission on Thursday night. I went for a blue base coat so that they match my corporate security teams. I may give them both another layer of weathering tomorrow. I've now got to work on a shuttle and a couple more cargo speeders.
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Post by: AKULA on 29 September 2024, 09:09:00 AM
Nice work - I've got a bunch of those Oshiro vehicles and they are a joy to paint

 :)
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Post by: scotty on 29 September 2024, 09:45:58 AM
Thank you, definitely going to pick up a few more of them
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Post by: Malamute on 29 September 2024, 11:37:26 AM
The Oshiro stuff is great. Perfect for SW fun. ;)
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Post by: scotty on 01 October 2024, 07:54:07 PM
A couple of 3d printed cargo sleds. These will see use in future games, either transporting cargo for raids or just to act as scatter terrain on the table
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Post by: Mellal on 02 October 2024, 04:56:34 PM
Good job on this project, we can definitely see the andor's vibes.

I didn't knew that game system, thanks for the discovery.
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Post by: scotty on 04 October 2024, 08:18:50 PM
Game 2 of the campaign saw the Rebels try and spring their leaders from custody https://scottyswargaming.blogspot.com/2024/10/episode-2-free-rywanda-2.html (https://scottyswargaming.blogspot.com/2024/10/episode-2-free-rywanda-2.html)
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Post by: hubbabubba on 05 October 2024, 11:00:14 AM
Your town looks good, a real hive of scum and villany.
Title: Re: Far, far away in another Galaxy (Update 04 10)
Post by: scotty on 05 October 2024, 01:10:03 PM
It's a combination of collections from club members hastily pulled together for the game
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Post by: mikedemana on 05 October 2024, 05:59:39 PM
These are dark times for the rebellion, indeed!  :'( I enjoyed the photos and report. You guys did a good job scraping buildings and figs together. Looks great!

Mike Demana
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Post by: Mellal on 06 October 2024, 09:56:46 AM
Another blog to read for more Space fun  :D
Title: Re: Far, far away in another Galaxy (Update 04 10)
Post by: scotty on 06 October 2024, 06:15:58 PM
Cheers guys, hopefully episode 3 next week at the club and let's see if the Rebels have better luck
Title: Re: Far, far away in another Galaxy (Update 04 11)
Post by: scotty on 04 November 2024, 07:33:09 PM
Been a while since I added to this collection, with thought turning towards running another game I decided to add a few Imperial security droids. These are 3d prints and I think I have enough parts to add another 4 models.