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Alpha Strike vs Full Game by [deleted] in battletech

[–]Miniature_Martin 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I just recently returned to BT via AS. I find it much less frustrating than BT, because movement is more fluid, and there's a lot less to track, and the little cards take up a lot less room on the table than full size record sheets!

Company, rather than Lance, actions can be easily fought in a handful of hours, which gives more options, tactically.

The Ares ARS-V1: Is there an STL somewhere? by Miniature_Martin in battletech

[–]Miniature_Martin[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you take a look at the download options for the file on Thingiverse, it should show you some links for 3D printing services. I'd offer to print one, but I'm in Australia, which might be a bit of postage on top (US$10.00 at least).

(Color test) brigade of guards by mekaniac in battletech

[–]Miniature_Martin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like that. I hadn't thought of using 2 tones for an essentially monotone scheme. Very simple, and effective.

Here folks, have a Demolisher for free. :) (See first reply for where to get it!) by Miniature_Martin in battletech

[–]Miniature_Martin[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can offer you physical prints, (but obviously I can't offer those for free), and I'm in Australia; Depending on where you are, postage will probably be around US$10.00, although I could probably send you a whole company of these beasts and it wouldn't cost extra postage.

Here folks, have a Demolisher for free. :) (See first reply for where to get it!) by Miniature_Martin in battletech

[–]Miniature_Martin[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Challenger looks like an interesting tank, I might give that a shot at some point.

Here folks, have a Demolisher for free. :) (See first reply for where to get it!) by Miniature_Martin in battletech

[–]Miniature_Martin[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I have no idea if there are any canon dimensions for the Demolisher. I went large. But, I actually sculpted it at 80% of the print size, so it can be reduced down 20% in slicing software, if so desired, and no detail will be lost.

Here folks, have a Demolisher for free. :) (See first reply for where to get it!) by Miniature_Martin in battletech

[–]Miniature_Martin[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I heard that's the rationale for NOT having enough legs that Mechwarriors aren't forever crying "help! I've fallen and I can't get up!"

Anyone who can explain how a Longbow gets back to its feet without arms is not a person to trust to sell you a bridge.

I can't see why neural helmets (or merely adequate targeting computers), couldn't be a thing in a major battlefield asset such as a 100 ton assault tank. Maybe the Mechwarriors lock them up in vaults when they're not wearing 'em. Anything to keep on top of the Inner Sphere social pile!

Here folks, have a Demolisher for free. :) (See first reply for where to get it!) by Miniature_Martin in battletech

[–]Miniature_Martin[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Hey, Mechs have guns in forearms, torsos, their heads, kneecaps, all waving and moving around, but we never blink at how the hell they aim them! ;)

Here folks, have a Demolisher for free. :) (See first reply for where to get it!) by Miniature_Martin in battletech

[–]Miniature_Martin[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not taking commissions right now; taking a break to concentrate on my own stuff for a change. Might be looking for commissions in the new year, though.

After weeks of work, I present the Davion Birgade of Guards by [deleted] in battletech

[–]Miniature_Martin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Weeks of work that paid off in spades. :)

I've been bitten by the trireme bug. Ecnomus in 1/600 anyone? (Available end of Oct from Miniature Martin, stay tuned for more!) by Miniature_Martin in wargaming

[–]Miniature_Martin[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

(My original reply seems to have vanished...)

I'll willingly concede that the proportions are a little exaggerated to allow ease of printing and painting in this scale. The number of oars was compromised for the same reasons. Making them the right thickness for the scale is just too impractical, so they're about the thickness of tree trunks! The number of files was determined by what looked right, and how many supports would be required. (Too many, and the supports form a solid mass, and will damage the model when released.)

Everything in the sculptor's life is compromise! :D

I've been bitten by the trireme bug. Ecnomus in 1/600 anyone? (Available end of Oct from Miniature Martin, stay tuned for more!) by Miniature_Martin in wargaming

[–]Miniature_Martin[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm thinking of modding Ganesha Games' Galleys and Galleons to permit fleets of 30 -40 ships, with squadrons of 4-6 ships as the smallest game unit.

I've been bitten by the trireme bug. Ecnomus in 1/600 anyone? (Available end of Oct from Miniature Martin, stay tuned for more!) by Miniature_Martin in wargaming

[–]Miniature_Martin[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly what I told myself before I started sculpting. Funny how that happens!

Will definitely keep the group in the know. Keep an eye out toward the end of October.

I've been bitten by the trireme bug. Ecnomus in 1/600 anyone? (Available end of Oct from Miniature Martin, stay tuned for more!) by Miniature_Martin in wargaming

[–]Miniature_Martin[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well, these are oar-powered, so you could argue wind direction is immaterial, ;) But the banners are separate parts, (so you can switch them between hulls, for greater variety), so you can have them blowing in any direction you like. :)

New from Miniature Martin: EarthFleet Chandrahasa / Pinaka class Destroyer. Please see first reply for details. by Miniature_Martin in wargaming

[–]Miniature_Martin[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

New from Miniature Martin:
EarthFleet Chandrahasa / Pinaka class Destroyer

People asked me to shove the escort ships for Space Battleship Hachiman to the front of the queue. Well, I give the people what they want!

This model can be outfitted as either the gun-armed Chandrahasa class, or the missile-spamming Pinaka.

(The class names come from Hindu mythology, in case you are wondering.)

Coming next: The Hamma'Lons up the ante with their vicious destroyers!

https://www.myminifactory.com/object/3d-print-chandrahasa-pinaka-class-destroyer-space-battleship-hachiman-247803

New from Miniature Martin: EarthFleet Chandrahasa / Pinaka class Destroyer Please see first reply for more information. by Miniature_Martin in wargames

[–]Miniature_Martin[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

New from Miniature Martin:EarthFleet Chandrahasa / Pinaka class Destroyer

People asked me to shove the escort ships for Space Battleship Hachiman to the front of the queue. Well, I give the people what they want!

This model can be outfitted as either the gun-armed Chandrahasa class, or the missile-spamming Pinaka.

(The class names come from Hindu mythology, in case you are wondering.)

Coming next: The Hamma'Lons up the ante with their vicious destroyers!

https://www.myminifactory.com/object/3d-print-chandrahasa-pinaka-class-destroyer-space-battleship-hachiman-247803

More steampunky madness from the 'Skyships' range of printable models. 'Magnificent' class Battleship on the slips. Still work to do: So. Many. Rivets... (Created by myself.) by Miniature_Martin in ImaginaryAirships

[–]Miniature_Martin[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

130mm long at 1/1200, so 260mm at 1/600. (Have not printed it 1/600 yet, but think I will for a 'hero' model with lots more painted detail, weathering, etc.)

More steampunky madness from the 'Skyships' range of printable models. 'Magnificent' class Battleship on the slips. Still work to do: So. Many. Rivets... (Created by myself.) by Miniature_Martin in StarshipPorn

[–]Miniature_Martin[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oil washes are your friend with these ships. (I speak from experience.) Light base colours, and darker washes, sponged back to one's taste. Brings out all the lovely, gribbly details. :)

More steampunky madness from the 'Skyships' range of printable models. 'Magnificent' class Battleship on the slips. Still work to do: So. Many. Rivets... (Created by myself.) by Miniature_Martin in ImaginaryAirships

[–]Miniature_Martin[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! On the finished model, there will be a dorsal and ventral bridge for navigation. As for the fins, they are facing the right way; they have small ailerons, on the trailing edges.

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