In The Grim Darkness of the Future, I Do Whatever I Want (Eldar!)

[ZeroTwentythree]

Longtime gamer of all genre (historical, fantasy, sci-fi.) I'm finally venturing back to the world of sci-fi.

Although I loved the concepts of Rogue Trader, the rules always seemed... difficult. For me, the heyday was small scale games of 2nd ed. which started to lose their appeal as the larger scale, tournament focused games of later 2nd ed and 3rd ed became the standard. That's as far as I got in 40k. I loved the original Necromunda, and more recently enjoyed some modern Kill Team. I'm also looking into several alternate sci-fi rules -- in particular solo rules like Five Parsecs. One of the frustrations of post-Rogue Trader 40k (for me) has been the rigid adherence to cliche & "canon."
 
Thus... Alt Trader: In The Grim Darkness of the Future, I Do Whatever I Want.

I think I summed up my initial revelation  on my blog. https://www.zerotwentythree.com/2020/09/sci-fi-future.html I think GOTHMOWER is a pretty strong contender for the name of my project and may replace Alt Trader.

Lately, though... I started painting!

Testing out the one paint style for space elf pirates, the crew of the Cold September.




Starting to paint the Meat Hating Robot Pirates, including kitbashing a kids yogurt pouch cap into a flamethrowing hoverbot.



Also, demo-bot is still here and waiting for action.



I hope it's apparent that this a fairly open old-school sci-fi project.

[has.been]

Have you had a look at Galactic Heroes?
That has revitalized my Sci-Fi.
Simple & fun.

[Mr.J]

Might also be worth keeping an eye on Stargrave, the new sci-if Frostgrave. Coming next year.
Your minis are nice, the robot thing is awesome, love the paint job.

[blacksoilbill]

Loving the approach to the project (Pulp Alley is my personal poison for Rogue Trader-ish games), and the miniatures you've done so far. Looking forward to seeing the project develop.

[ZeroTwentythree]

Thanks! I will check out those rules recommendations!



More painting progress... Mostly WIP. Blogger is acting wonky, just going to post the progress pics for the moment.

[manic _miner]

 Where is the not Hammerstein figure from please?

[chickenbane]

I'm liking the vibe of these models, keep it up!

[tomrommel1]

I am liking your painting style and the used look of the minis!

[Mammoth miniatures]

Maybe check out planet 28 as a proxy rule set for your project? It's free 

[ZeroTwentythree]

Thanks!

Where is the not Hammerstein figure from please?

Him & the two in the photo above him are all from Effin Cool Miniatures.

Maybe check out planet 28 as a proxy rule set for your project? It's free 

I think I saw that a while ago and meant to come back & check them out. Thanks for the reminder.

[NickNascati]

I’ll also recommend Pulp Alley and Galactic Heroes.  Both a fairly easy sets to customize. Both are also very tongue in cheek, and don’t take themselves too seriously.

[Bloggard]

fantastic all 'round.

[ZeroTwentythree]

Another work in progress. This project has been simmering for years without progress so I hope I'm not being over the top with posts now that I've started.

The concept is that this guy along with the previous two are non-combatant 'bots who escaped their servitude and joined the pirate crew. He's a loader/porter, joining the nurse & harvester above. Since he is machine, yet (generally) anthropomorphic I combined the idea of a hi-viz vest with hazard striping from machines & inanimate objects. (The painting of which I still need to clean up a bit.  )

[Tactalvanic]

more posts the merrier, the paint job looks good already, and can't fault the logic of the application choice.

Its an interesting project, glad you have found the drive and time to add to it, keep the posts coming 

[Ultravanillasmurf]

Great painting.