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Miniatures Adventure => Future Wars => Topic started by: gmanrocks on September 21, 2020, 12:39:28 PM
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Way back in the 90s I was bought the Blood Berets game. I'll be honest, I never figured out how the game worked and even now struggled to understand the rule book, but it did come with miniatures, so I was happy.
I found my old copy and dug it out. Back then I'd painted up the Dark Legion minis, seen here. They aren't great minis, and I wasn't a great painter. I didn't even bother with the Blood Berets because even back then I didn't like the look of them.
(https://scontent-lhr8-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/120012091_615195009162748_5736610685723664942_o.jpg?_nc_cat=101&ccb=2&_nc_sid=8bfeb9&_nc_ohc=6p_NTy8SFSQAX88v_VX&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-1.xx&oh=dfd2c2bc3403b9a5a8937f2e7f301860&oe=5FC3A8A3)
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I decided to give them a 2020 make over. I had some conditions. A) I was to keep the colour scheme I attempted back then. In fact, were possible, I just touched up what I'd originally done. B) don't spend too long on them. they're not the most detailed minis, so just get them done.
And here they are:
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(https://scontent-lhr8-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/119997937_615195679162681_8836482155235576185_o.jpg?_nc_cat=109&ccb=2&_nc_sid=8bfeb9&_nc_ohc=mf78_MhkOfIAX-7urXz&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-1.xx&oh=ae1c3ed9f6c0cc4e12f9b9d7e651c4c2&oe=5FC485E3)
With those done, I decided the box set needed completing, so despite the fact these are probably the worst minis I've ever owned, I decided to give the Blood Berets a lick of paint to...And I I don't actually hate them now they're painted!
(https://scontent-lht6-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/119981605_615195709162678_8628267911423667762_o.jpg?_nc_cat=108&ccb=2&_nc_sid=8bfeb9&_nc_ohc=_6_WsFCSeQ0AX-Fj_tb&_nc_ht=scontent-lht6-1.xx&oh=d13b5520cadc7201847f6679e7bf00eb&oe=5FC4D804)
This was actually pretty enjoyable, and I may even dig out some more of my old Warzone minis. I'm sure I have Siege of the Citadel somewhere!
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It's always a pleasure to see some nicely painted Warzone miniatures. :)
I never had the plastic miniature from this Warzone game, but I painted and played to the first, second, UWZ and even WZR editions.
Actually I've collected again many first edition (and some second edition) WZ miniature and I'm painting them.
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The problem with the Blood Berets is their weird shoulder pads/armour
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It's always a pleasure to see some nicely painted Warzone miniatures. :)
I never had the plastic miniature from this Warzone game, but I painted and played to the first, second, UWZ and even WZR editions.
Actually I've collected again many first edition (and some second edition) WZ miniature and I'm painting them.
Thanks :) I'm going to start on Siege of the Citadel next. I had the board games, but only bits of the wargame.
The problem with the Blood Berets is their weird shoulder pads/armour
Yeah, the pads are pretty outrageous. I think their metal counterparts faired better
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Hey GMan,
If you're still interested in Warzone, there's a facebook group called Warzone - Mutant Chronicles that still has an active community. If you're interested in playing a game and are UK-based, I'm trying to set up a small player base.
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Hey GMan,
If you're still interested in Warzone, there's a facebook group called Warzone - Mutant Chronicles that still has an active community. If you're interested in playing a game and are UK-based, I'm trying to set up a small player base.
I may actually be on that Facebook group. I'm on a few. Nice to see so many people still playing it. I am indeed UK based, so it'd be nice to get some games in some time...If we're ever allowed out :P
I've started my Siege of the Citadel painting with the Undead Legionnaires. Much better minis than the Blood Berets ones. I prefer this slightly less green skin tone I did for the BB ones, so my plan is to go back and repaint them to match.
(https://scontent-lhr8-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/123553437_645035106178738_3119124075780122979_o.jpg?_nc_cat=111&ccb=2&_nc_sid=730e14&_nc_ohc=h_C1Vd4X3MkAX8pjcv0&_nc_oc=AQne_j1BffHrWGBBtsvSOCcKzts4QoT-5V5wEOBwQtXMi5qMt3s5FdrqL6Sa_1ATrxE&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-1.xx&oh=46aa13baa9cc0454378c7475a82fcdc6&oe=5FC5C859)
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How popular is the Warzone rebooted game these days?
These are beautiful BTW
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How popular is the Warzone rebooted game these days?
These are beautiful BTW
I'm nit sure how popular the reboot was. Warzone still has a large-ish cult following. Everyone I know seems to prefer the first edition, which still seems to have players. There is a new version in the works... And thanks :)
Carrying on with my Siege of the Citadel. I'm pleased with my Centurions. The detail on their face was surprisingly detailed.
(https://scontent-lht6-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/124544941_650252822323633_6469488729503317916_o.jpg?_nc_cat=100&ccb=2&_nc_sid=730e14&_nc_ohc=_LqvTdjWdUEAX-PjByY&_nc_ht=scontent-lht6-1.xx&oh=1169196e07d0f0e89991a264b450eddc&oe=5FCEEF90)
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Nice update and a great project.
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Nice update and a great project.
Thanks. They're enjoyable minis to paint. I can take my brain out and paint them instead of much more detailed minis, but still end up with a nice finish.