Argonor's Retro Sci-Fi Thread.

[Argonor]

I have embarked on yet another journey into the unknown - this time I'm doing something COMPLETELY different.

I have had a bunch of Retro Sci-fi minis from Hydra and Blue Moon in a box somewhere quite a few years, and I thought that I would do something with them (or rather, start a project where they might find some use).

My plan is to do some adventure-style gaming, combining space combat with planetside action, and to this end I ordered the War Rocket rules, and 2 sets of small spacecraft. I am going to finish 3 'rockets' for both the Galacteers and the Zenithians to use for a demo game at Attic Attack I, then order some more to expand the forces.

I finished the Galacteer Comets (Class I) today:



I have started painting the Zenithians, and I expect to get them finished this upcoming weekend, as the colour scheme I'm using is very simple.

When I get some 28/30mm minis done, I'll use Fantastic Worlds for the up-close-and-personal action, at least until Hydra releases the Retro Raygun ruleset, then we'll see...

[Dr.Falkenhayn]

excellent Color Choices,very nice Retro Feel  Reminds me of the Bag of 40mm Ming Guard i bought 10Years ago or so 

[blacksoilbill]

Love the colour scheme - to infinity and beyond!

[Jonas]

Great painting on some great models!

[Ssendam]

Will people stop encouraging me to spend more money!

They look superb.

[Argonor]

Love the colour scheme - to infinity and beyond!

Give that man a cigar! 

Thanks, everybody!

I didn't come up with the scheme myself; the rule book has a picture of a Class 2 rocket from the 'Famous Lightyear Squadron', but I really like the idea, and I'm going to paint som 28/30mm crew in corresponding colours.

Those are 6mm sized, btw... does anyone know of any 6mm retro sci-fi infantry, and/or vehicles, and/or buildings? I may have to start collecting soft-shaped soap containers, and the likes for some scratch-building.

[Argonor]

Speed-painted these, ready for the first game tomorrow!

[Dr. The Viking]

Great painting!!!

Are they Vree models from Bab5?

[Mason]

Loving the smooth paintwork on these and the whole retro vibe thing.
 

[Vanvlak]

Loving the smooth paintwork on these and the whole retro vibe thing.
 

Lovely stuff, and the crisp paint jobs re grand. You need an army of three-eyed little green aliens now 

[Argonor]

Lovely stuff, and the crisp paint jobs re grand. You need an army of three-eyed little green aliens now 

hehe... Actually, I think I'm going to use the saucers for the Retro Raygun Robot Legion. Their erratic flight patterns befit AI, and I painted the domes to match the glowing red eyes of the robots (no, I haven't painted any, yet, I have them - and some Galacteers including at least one limited ed. fig in a box... somewhere... should go looking...   )

[Jaeger]

Amazing stuff. Are we going to see these at the next Horisont Con?

[Argonor]

Amazing stuff. Are we going to see these at the next Horisont Con?

I hope so - depends on me being able to attend (I havre to work some weekends, but I hope that I can switch duty, should Horisont fall on a work weekend).

There's also the possiblity of playing with them next weekend and Attic Attack I 

I am going to order some more ships soonish, to flesh out the forces a bit more.

[Dr. The Viking]

I hope so - depends on me being able to attend (I havre to work some weekends, but I hope that I can switch duty, should Horisont fall on a work weekend).

There's also the possiblity of playing with them next weekend and Attic Attack I  

I am going to order some more ships soonish, to flesh out the forces a bit more.

21st to 23rd of November, matey.  


I'm hosting retro sci-fi too. Maybe a joint venture? You handle the space episodes and I handle the ground?

[Jaeger]

Sounds good Guys. I was beginning to Wonder when there were any news on Horisont.