Author Topic: What's in the Pipeline 2: the Wrath of Speck (Read 177655 times)

DarkSpade · « **Reply #1350 on:** 07 January 2024, 15:15:10 »

Sounds like the answer is marketing gimmick then.

Heavyguard · « **Reply #1351 on:** 11 January 2024, 10:03:10 »

Quote from: MoneyLovinOgre4Hire on 07 January 2024, 12:12:48

And I was the one who originally thought that the metal Wasp and Valk were different from the plastic minis, but according to Speck they are not.

They are slightly different from the ones in the CGL Forcepacks including details and some slight scaling differences on the Wasp.

Heavyguard · « **Reply #1352 on:** 11 January 2024, 10:10:34 »

Quote from: Aresneo on 03 January 2024, 00:26:49

Speck has mentioned that Catalyst is doing those, so it will probably be a little while before they get released by IWM.

I believe he mentioned that in regards to them doing the artwork and associated 3D renders for them and that there was no sense in IWM doing the renders and doubling up on the work. Not necessarily that they will be CGL releases.

Alex Keller · « **Reply #1353 on:** 11 January 2024, 12:28:58 »

Back to the subject of Pipeline Speculation... I'm predicting we get several ilClan mechs in the First/Second Quarter Release (as opposed to Classic Inner Sphere designs).

MarauderCH IIC · « **Reply #1354 on:** 11 January 2024, 17:54:53 »

better be Ion Sparrows and Kontios!!!

I am Belch II · « **Reply #1355 on:** 11 January 2024, 19:25:10 »

I would like some Ion Sparrows.

Alex Keller · « **Reply #1356 on:** 12 January 2024, 10:31:04 »

I would be very pleased with Ion Sparrow and Kontio. Would also enjoy a Thresher Mk II.

Highlighter · « **Reply #1357 on:** 13 January 2024, 07:41:32 »

I would really love a Rime Otter.

IAMCLANWOLF · « **Reply #1358 on:** 17 January 2024, 10:48:08 »

Quote from: Highlighter on 13 January 2024, 07:41:32

I would really love a Rime Otter.

You and me both.
The Otter was one of the final two illustrations I was blessed get assigned before being told that my work was not good enough to continue freelance BT.
As such it holds a special place. With the new Grizzly plastic-- I doubt we'll ever see an otter mini.

Dragon41673 · « **Reply #1359 on:** 17 January 2024, 11:02:11 »

Quote from: IAMCLANWOLF on 17 January 2024, 10:48:08

...before being told that my work was not good enough to continue freelance BT.

Wow...Sorry to hear that man. Definitely not that way in the eyes of many in this community

abou · « **Reply #1360 on:** 17 January 2024, 11:43:22 »

Quote from: IAMCLANWOLF on 17 January 2024, 10:48:08

The Otter was one of the final two illustrations I was blessed get assigned before being told that my work was not good enough to continue freelance BT.

I did not like that sentence at all.

Colt Ward · « **Reply #1361 on:** 17 January 2024, 15:09:46 »

Quote from: IAMCLANWOLF on 17 January 2024, 10:48:08

I doubt we'll ever see an otter mini.

Maybe not in the plastic, but with what they are doing I would be surprised by that . . . sure you might be able to proxy a Griz, but I would expect it to come out from IWM at some point. Wolf, Falcon, and Bear mechs are probably the top selling Clan designs.

jwt708 · « **Reply #1362 on:** 17 January 2024, 20:39:44 »

Quote from: IAMCLANWOLF on 17 January 2024, 10:48:08

You and me both.
The Otter was one of the final two illustrations I was blessed get assigned before being told that my work was not good enough to continue freelance BT.
As such it holds a special place. With the new Grizzly plastic-- I doubt we'll ever see an otter mini.

Wow, I am shocked, your catalog is excellent and plenty of vehicles and mechs that I love.

IAMCLANWOLF · « **Reply #1363 on:** 17 January 2024, 21:34:24 »

Thanks guys. Appreciate you.

Wrangler · « **Reply #1364 on:** 18 January 2024, 07:26:58 »

Would we need pool money to get the Otter made like other minis in the past?

klarg1 · « **Reply #1365 on:** 18 January 2024, 08:08:40 »

Quote from: Dragon41673 on 17 January 2024, 11:02:11

Wow...Sorry to hear that man. Definitely not that way in the eyes of many in this community

Seriously. I’ve always been a fan of your work.

Prometheum5 · « **Reply #1366 on:** 18 January 2024, 11:13:04 »

That's a real shame, your artwork has made for some of the best IWM minis in the past few years!

Maingunnery · « **Reply #1367 on:** 18 January 2024, 12:19:03 »

I especially love your work on the Primitives, they made a real impact.

theothersarah · « **Reply #1368 on:** 21 January 2024, 03:47:34 »

Quote from: IAMCLANWOLF on 17 January 2024, 10:48:08

You and me both.
The Otter was one of the final two illustrations I was blessed get assigned before being told that my work was not good enough to continue freelance BT.
As such it holds a special place. With the new Grizzly plastic-- I doubt we'll ever see an otter mini.

Wait, Historical: Brush Wars and Handbook: House Marik were printed with the art they did and it's yours that wasn't good enough for BattleTech?

Giovanni Blasini · « **Reply #1369 on:** 21 January 2024, 04:29:18 »

Quote from: Maingunnery on 18 January 2024, 12:19:03

I especially love your work on the Primitives, they made a real impact.

Agreed. For example, the Primitive Wasp has become my absolute favorite Wasp art since its introduction.

Known Glitch · « **Reply #1370 on:** 21 January 2024, 11:00:10 »

Quote from: IAMCLANWOLF on 17 January 2024, 10:48:08

You and me both.
The Otter was one of the final two illustrations I was blessed get assigned before being told that my work was not good enough to continue freelance BT.

Does this mean that the Devil was the other one? As a OWA/RA player this is frustrating as I'm guessing no Otter also means no Devil.

This makes no sense as your work was good enough to feature in multiple RG:iC volumes, including as the cover art.

IAMCLANWOLF · « **Reply #1371 on:** 21 January 2024, 18:05:46 »

I really appreciate the kind words. There are many great people here. One of the reasons Battletech has been such an obsession over the years. Come for the stompy-stompy. Stay for the community!

Known Glitch-- Matt Cross was working on the Devil model some months back. I thought it would eventually happen. However, from what little I've heard through the grapevine I believe he is now working on other projects? I wouldn't give up hope on the Devil. Supposedly Anthony has done a heavy revision to the art before Matt's modeling.

Schwerpunkt Prinzip · « **Reply #1372 on:** 21 January 2024, 18:54:41 »

Quote from: IAMCLANWOLF on 17 January 2024, 10:48:08

...The Otter was one of the final two illustrations I was blessed get assigned before being told that my work was not good enough to continue freelance BT...

Excuse me?! I'm stunned and appalled.

Alex Keller · « **Reply #1373 on:** 21 January 2024, 23:18:34 »

Yeah, as a business leader I can't imagine telling a freelancer that their work is "not good enough" as the basis for cutting ties. Why not just say "we're interested in a different artwork direction" or something like that? Crazy.

@IAMCLANWOLF - you're work IS valuable and I've enjoyed it.

Stinger · « **Reply #1374 on:** 30 January 2024, 10:16:20 »

Quote from: IAMCLANWOLF on 21 January 2024, 18:05:46

I really appreciate the kind words. There are many great people here. One of the reasons Battletech has been such an obsession over the years. Come for the stompy-stompy. Stay for the community!

Known Glitch-- Matt Cross was working on the Devil model some months back. I thought it would eventually happen. However, from what little I've heard through the grapevine I believe he is now working on other projects? I wouldn't give up hope on the Devil. Supposedly Anthony has done a heavy revision to the art before Matt's modeling.

Devil is happening! I'm just dragging my heels.