Voidfighter.

[Grimmnar]

Yep, still waiting on my copy from the FLGS, but as mentioned above that dealing with Osprey is very challeng8ng to deal with.

Grimm

[Commander Roj]

Ah got it now!
Well I'm using some of the 'Red Alert' ships as Corvettes and Gunboats but nicely sized starship models from manufacturers such as GZG, Kallistra or Brigade miniatures would do as well, you could also look for some 3d printed starships online or stl files if you know a printer. Toy ships could work but it's all a matter of what size ship you want (maybe a bit bigger than a fighter or twice the size) that looks right for you.

I'm in the UK but I'll have a look for the larger ships. I have the Red Alert ships too but I don't use for Red Alert, love the game though I do (I prefer other models), so I could use some for converzions. Good suggestion.

[HerbertTarkel]

What ships are people using that are easily accessible?

I’m thinking of Battlestar Galactica kind of ships?

[Rick]

What ships are people using that are easily accessible?

I’m thinking of Battlestar Galactica kind of ships?

I have a lot of the Silent Death fighters (including a nice selection of night brood), I've mentioned some bigger ships I've got for Gunships and Corvettes. It's all about looking at the size of the model in relation to the size of fighter, size of the bases and the size of table - the size of table suggested is 4'x3' (although I'm using a 4'x4') so you don't want models that'll be too big on there.

[Dice Roller]

Like you say, I'm guessing ship sizes are relative.
Would I be right in saying all distances are measured from the stem of the stand and NOT from the actual model?
Given the distances in space, most rules say the model actually only accommodates the head of the stand and the model itself is a scale enlargement to show which vessel it is.

[Rick]

Measurements are actually done from the base, which is why having a consistent base size/shape between players can be important. If I was to use my X-wing ships against somebody else's X-wing ships, it'd be alright as both our base sizes would be consistent (I hope!) Alternatively, if someone used the suggested base sizes from the book, I couldn't use the X-wing ships as the bases are a bit bigger - I'd have to use my SD ships which ARE on the suggested size of stand.
If you have a regular opponent or club, this is probably something to discuss with them.

[Dice Roller]

Oh.
That's a bit silly.
They'd have saved themselves a whole host of problems with model size and base sizes if they'd have said that measurements are taken from the stem.
Nothing that can't be house-ruled and sorted out.

[has.been]

In the very nice WRG game, 'Sea-Strike' the ships vary in length, but all have a dot on them (the bridge?)
& measurements are taken from dot to dot.

[Storm Wolf]

Sorry to gatecrash this thread a bit but the old Aerotech fighters and dropships may be worth a look for alternative models, bit more pricey but some of the designs are nice , others not so much  .

https://www.ralparthaeurope.co.uk/shop/battletech-c-1/miniatures-c-1_3/aerotech-c-1_3_12/?sort=20a&page=1
https://www.ralparthaeurope.co.uk/shop/battletech-c-1/miniatures-c-1_3/aircraft-c-1_3_8/

[Rick]

Dice Roller, Has_been; if your ships and bases are consistent then it works, otherwise, arguing over where, exactly the stand is from above, is a conversation I don't want to have (assuming your ships don't have more than one stand supporting them) - buy the book then house rule it, everyone seems to be reading mine at the moment! 
Stormwolf - those are nice models, a slightly larger scale than the Silent Death ships, but a smaller scale than the X-wing ships, I'm a big fan of the Battletech mini ranges.
Of course there is one range out there that would be lovely, but much more difficult to get hold of now (not sure what stock Agent 1 might have left). That is the 'Babylon 5 Wars' range of fighters at a similar size to the Silent Death ships - they are lovely figures, paint up well (oh yes, I have a few!) and look ever so nice en masse. I mention them because, before I got a copy of Silent Death, I had a copy of the snubfighter rules (same ones Casey Garske used for Voidfighter) and was using them for nice little skirmishes.

[Ultravanillasmurf]

Yep, still waiting on my copy from the FLGS, but as mentioned above that dealing with Osprey is very challeng8ng to deal with.

Grimm

It was published on the 28th.

[Rick]

It was published on the 28th.

Yes, I pre-ordered mine and it arrived on the 26th, even allowing for the bank holiday. Easy E is ordering though his local shop (who seem more accomodating than mine - "Osprey wargames? Not heard of that one, tried the bookshops?"  ) so will get his a little later. It's a good game though - I encourage everyone to buy a copy so Casey Garske publishes more material for it! 

[The_Beast]

Sad that FLGS have problems getting these: Amazon.ca delivers them in 2 days.

Often, one issue is finding which distributor handles which product. We've had plenty of Osprey, though there's times when we can't find what we need anywhere. Other times, some titles aren't the match to our particular clientele.

The advantage of scale, such as Amazon, B&N, others, includes both a large staff to navigate same as well as publishers make sure they are found.

Our store's over twenty years old, and we constantly find things we've not done the best way possible.

Doug

[ithoriel]

I've been eyeing up Brigade Models' Squadron Commander range with a view to using them as gunships or corvettes. They are a similar-ish aesthetic to the Silent Death plastics I already have.

https://brigademodels.co.uk/product-category/squadron-commander/

Rulebook due Wednesday 

[Rick]

Yeah, I saw the Brigade models figures as well, lovely models and a little larger than the SD miniatures - some of them will make good gunships.
I've just been rebasing my Babylon 5 fighters on 30mm bases and trying to make some bigger asteroids out of polystyrene balls - I may actually have something to play with soon!