Author Topic: Prototypes of Classic MAD, WHM, LCT, BLR and GRF as seen at Gen Con 2016 (Read 6724 times)

c_gee · « **on:** 09 August 2016, 08:13:19 »

While the terrain is mine, I did not paint any of these minis. They were painted by one of the CGL demo agents at GenCon 16 whose name escapes me (else I'd give him credit). The minis were actually used in the Twycross Feature Event.

More of my pics of these minis can be seen at this link here.

Vash The Stampede · « **Reply #1 on:** 09 August 2016, 11:02:21 »

Ah! That Battlemaster! Need! Want! Give!

Nips · « **Reply #2 on:** 09 August 2016, 11:18:18 »

Having played in a number of the CGL BattleTech events at Gen Con this year, and having been in proximity to these pre-production miniatures.....

....they can't show up fast enough, and my future wallet will cry in agony at the new company/battalion/regiment of them that is eventually delivered to my doorstep.

My only criticisms would be that the Locust is a bit bigger than I'd prefer for a 20-tonner, and the Griffin is a bit chunky for a 55-tonner. The GRF is in line with the new Shadow Hawk, so I can get over than. And on the LCT I get why it's the way it is, given manufacturing tolerances to make usable miniatures and whatnot, and it certainly won't stop me from owning a plague of them once they're available.

klarg1 · « **Reply #3 on:** 09 August 2016, 12:45:05 »

I feel for that Locust, walking face first into a clanner at point blank range.

I needs some new Marauders and Warhammers though.

Hopefully it won't be too long a wait.

Xiwo Xerase · « **Reply #4 on:** 09 August 2016, 13:04:55 »

The prototypes look real nice. I look forward to being able to buy them, hopefully relatively soon.

I also look forward to seeing prototypes of other classics, particularly the Phoenix Hawk and Wolverine.

ogre · « **Reply #5 on:** 09 August 2016, 13:06:17 »

Look great! The only thing I'm not a huge fan of is the PPC on the Battlemaster; kinda liked the hand held. But overall those are some darn nice sculpts (and they're good paint jobs too!)

Vash The Stampede · « **Reply #6 on:** 09 August 2016, 13:27:33 »

Quote from: ogre on 09 August 2016, 13:06:17

Look great! The only thing I'm not a huge fan of is the PPC on the Battlemaster; kinda liked the hand held. But overall those are some darn nice sculpts (and they're good paint jobs too!)

I think it's still a handheld PPC just like the unseen version, albeit without that double barrel look to it. The angle of the photo doesn't show it off too well, but I know on the cover of Interstellar Ops it shows the Beemer holding the PPC like a firearm.

Ryumyo · « **Reply #7 on:** 09 August 2016, 13:47:53 »

These can't come out in metal soon enough. I like where the overall aesthetics are going with them, enough new stuff to " freshen up " the design ( and keep the legal hounds at bay - another story, another day ) while staying true to the spirit of the Mech in question. These just might become the new " standard " for said Mechs. ( Yes, I know it's CGL's intent for resolving the " Unseen/Reseen Issue ". My point is players using them to represent ANY variant of a mech, myself included who do that sort of thing. Good things the rules allow that though I can build to WYSIWYG if I choose. ) Wonder what the rest will look like.And yea, the Battlemaster looks tight.

R4360 · « **Reply #8 on:** 09 August 2016, 13:56:55 »

I like the look on these, but as others have said the scale looks a bit off on them, especially for the lighter units. But that's something that could easily be fixed before production.

pheonixstorm · « **Reply #9 on:** 09 August 2016, 14:25:15 »

If we are lucky maybe we might see these in plastic before x-mas

Dragoon1 · « **Reply #10 on:** 09 August 2016, 14:51:30 »

The minis were really awesome! I played in the Battle of Twycross and controlled the Griffin! The prototype minis looked wonderful and the detail was sharp. You couldn't help but like them!

Cidwm · « **Reply #11 on:** 09 August 2016, 14:54:07 »

Quote from: pheonixstorm on 09 August 2016, 14:25:15

If we are lucky maybe we might see these in plastic before x-mas

This please.

Recklessfireball1 · « **Reply #12 on:** 09 August 2016, 14:55:12 »

Wow. Those are fantastic! So wish I could get those in plastic! :)

c_gee · « **Reply #13 on:** 09 August 2016, 15:33:31 »

Quote from: klarg1 on 09 August 2016, 12:45:05

I feel for that Locust, walking face first into a clanner at point blank range.

No mechs were harmed in the making/taking of the photo. :)

Mech42ace · « **Reply #14 on:** 09 August 2016, 16:11:02 »

These can't come soon enough!

Sentinel373 · « **Reply #15 on:** 09 August 2016, 16:15:07 »

Quote from: ogre on 09 August 2016, 13:06:17

Look great! The only thing I'm not a huge fan of is the PPC on the Battlemaster; kinda liked the hand held. But overall those are some darn nice sculpts (and they're good paint jobs too!)

I can tell you that the hand held look of the PPC was kept intact. the angle of the photo simply does not show it off very well.

The_Livewire · « **Reply #16 on:** 09 August 2016, 19:51:16 »

Given my love of the Wolverine II, that Griffin and the Shadow Hawk will fit nicely.

wolfspider · « **Reply #17 on:** 09 August 2016, 20:56:32 »

Does anyone have a better picture of the griffin? From the front the cockpit looks more like a shadow hawk.

Domi1981 · « **Reply #18 on:** 10 August 2016, 02:44:18 »

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Nips · « **Reply #19 on:** 10 August 2016, 07:22:40 »

Here's a shot from a slightly different angle, wolfspider:

pensiveswetness · « **Reply #20 on:** 10 August 2016, 08:47:34 »

Quote from: Vash The Stampede on 09 August 2016, 13:27:33

I think it's still a handheld PPC just like the unseen version, albeit without that double barrel look to it. The angle of the photo doesn't show it off too well, but I know on the cover of Interstellar Ops it shows the Beemer holding the PPC like a firearm.

who says it'll be metal? it could just be more Alpha Strike mini's in the future.

Weirdo · « **Reply #21 on:** 10 August 2016, 10:37:00 »

Quote from: pensiveswetness on 10 August 2016, 08:47:34

who says it'll be metal? it could just be more Alpha Strike mini's in the future.

Because the folks at IWM have fun hobbies like eating and having a roof over their heads, and such fripperies often require monetary support, metal seems like a safe guess. The fact that they've already started releasing Classics in metal is another indication.

Vash The Stampede · « **Reply #22 on:** 10 August 2016, 10:43:22 »

Quote from: Nips on 10 August 2016, 07:22:40

Here's a shot from a slightly different angle, wolfspider:

Man, I love that Griffin! The head has the old unseen feel to it, like the Roundfacer in Dougram (unseen Grif), but with more characteristic of the Bushman soltic in the series. I'm glad it, the Classic Shad, and the Classic Wolvie all share similar chassis, with minor differences here and there. Plus, I noticed even the Battlemaster has a similar, albeit more muscular build to the other three.

Now I'm curious about the Thunderbolt, Goliath, and Scorpions.

Azakael · « **Reply #23 on:** 10 August 2016, 17:04:45 »

Not gonna' lie, I wish it had been the Griffin over the Shadow Hawk from IWM. Shadow Hawk, I got the one that won't be in general distribution later this year. The Griffin? I would have had to get three or four of 'em.

Daemion · « **Reply #24 on:** 12 August 2016, 09:47:01 »

Nice to see the classics making the table again in something other than proxy form at an official venue.

That said, can somebody tell me what version of Kit-Fox that is?

Weirdo · « **Reply #25 on:** 12 August 2016, 10:28:10 »

That's the standard one. No mods that I can see.

Daemion · « **Reply #26 on:** 15 August 2016, 08:40:57 »

Then, somebody did a good job painting the cockpit, because my version (old one) doesn't have that kind of detailing where I've seen the cockpit depicted on that Jade Phoenix novel cover. I'm working on painting mine up that way, but it's been tough because of the sculpt. Was wondering if there was a more recent redo.

ColBosch · « **Reply #27 on:** 15 August 2016, 11:21:06 »

Quote from: Daemion on 15 August 2016, 08:40:57

Then, somebody did a good job painting the cockpit, because my version (old one) doesn't have that kind of detailing where I've seen the cockpit depicted on that Jade Phoenix novel cover. I'm working on painting mine up that way, but it's been tough because of the sculpt. Was wondering if there was a more recent redo.

All of the 3050 Clan Omnis were resculpted some time ago. That is the current sculpt as of at least 2008.

beachhead1985 · « **Reply #28 on:** 15 August 2016, 17:09:25 »

WOW! These look great!

Wolf Reaper · « **Reply #29 on:** 16 August 2016, 08:39:06 »

Quote from: Vash The Stampede on 09 August 2016, 13:27:33

I think it's still a handheld PPC just like the unseen version, albeit without that double barrel look to it. The angle of the photo doesn't show it off too well, but I know on the cover of Interstellar Ops it shows the Beemer holding the PPC like a firearm.

It is a hand held.

Vash The Stampede · « **Reply #30 on:** 16 August 2016, 09:55:34 »

I want, like, a whole company of those Battlemasters!

Sure is an exciting time to be a Battletech fan

Daemion · « **Reply #31 on:** 16 August 2016, 13:55:24 »

I love how beefy the Beemer looks. I wish the Zeus was that beefy.

IAMCLANWOLF · « **Reply #32 on:** 16 August 2016, 15:09:27 »

'Dat Battlemaster...

Screaming for some BoG livery.

beachhead1985 · « **Reply #33 on:** 16 August 2016, 18:27:37 »

These are truly great minis. I still hate the direction they took with the locust; being more true to the reseen than the unseen, but all of the minis are incredibly well done.

I am Belch II · « **Reply #34 on:** 16 August 2016, 19:40:14 »

Wow that is some great photos.

Cypherxv · « **Reply #35 on:** 17 August 2016, 01:18:32 »

When will these new mechs become available?

Wolf Reaper · « **Reply #36 on:** 17 August 2016, 07:33:54 »

Quote from: Cypherxv on 17 August 2016, 01:18:32

When will these new mechs become available?

When then becomes now.

Weirdo · « **Reply #37 on:** 17 August 2016, 08:53:45 »

Translation: Nobody here knows, and the devs probably won't say a thing until everything is done and at the distributors.

Minnow · « **Reply #38 on:** 18 August 2016, 09:44:02 »

Personally I think it would be awesome to see these come out as Lance Packs like we had in the past.

Example:

vinlander · « **Reply #39 on:** 18 August 2016, 14:08:48 »

Did I hear someone mention that these were supposed to be released in plastic?

Scotty · « **Reply #40 on:** 18 August 2016, 14:16:11 »

That's the plan. No timetable on any releases yet.

Joewrightgm · « **Reply #41 on:** 03 September 2016, 07:28:05 »

Curses. I want to give catalyst my money for these but I can't!

Cergorach · « **Reply #42 on:** 03 September 2016, 09:53:35 »

Dear Catalyst,

If money is a problem, try a Kickstarter...

While CAV didn't so good with it's second KS (although oodles of minis were ordered), BT is a far bigger property, and will probably raise a LOT more...