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Title: Deckard_2049s Battletech stuff
Post by: Deckard_2049 on 05 March 2023, 15:30:46: Hey all, finally decided to make an account on this forum after lurking a bit. I'm painting mechs from several different factions in the BT universe. So far i've only had the chance to play this game once, hopefully i'll get around to playing more later this year though.

(https://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2023/3/5/1161826_sm-Battletech%2C%20Griffin%20%26amp%3B%20Wolverine.jpg) (https://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/1161826-Battletech%2C%20Griffin%20%26amp%3B%20Wolverine.html)
(https://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2023/3/5/1161825_sm-Battletech%2C%20Griffin%20%26amp%3B%20Wolverine.jpg) (https://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/1161825-Battletech%2C%20Griffin%20%26amp%3B%20Wolverine.html)
(https://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2023/3/5/1161828_sm-Battletech%2C%20Panther%20Mech.jpg) (https://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/1161828-Battletech%2C%20Panther%20Mech.html)

Clan Wolf:
(https://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2023/3/5/1161819_sm-Battletech%2C%20Clan%20Wolf%20Fenris%20mech.jpg) (https://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/1161819-Battletech%2C%20Clan%20Wolf%20Fenris%20mech.html)
(https://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2023/3/5/1161823_sm-Battletech%2C%20Clan%20Wolf%20Fenris%20Mech.jpg) (https://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/1161823-Battletech%2C%20Clan%20Wolf%20Fenris%20Mech.html)
Title: Re: Deckard_2049s Battletech stuff
Post by: boilerman on 05 March 2023, 16:26:28: Excellent work Deckard. And welcome aboard.
Title: Re: Deckard_2049s Battletech stuff
Post by: Daryk on 05 March 2023, 16:28:32: Fantastic work! Welcome to the board! :thumbsup:

The "prove you're human" nonsense ends after 10 posts last I checked... :)
Title: Re: Deckard_2049s Battletech stuff
Post by: jimdigris on 05 March 2023, 16:31:23: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Deckard_2049s Battletech stuff
Post by: DOC_Agren on 05 March 2023, 20:22:33: Very nice work. :thumbsup:
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Post by: Valkerie on 05 March 2023, 22:43:15: Oh very nice, and well done on the cockpits and basing. 8) :thumbsup:
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Post by: Luciora on 05 March 2023, 23:58:52: Nice work!
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Post by: Mecha82 on 06 March 2023, 12:14:24: Sweet! :thumbsup:
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Post by: avon1985 on 06 March 2023, 15:19:36: Very nice! :thumbsup:
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Post by: Daemion on 06 March 2023, 15:40:30: Those look really sharp.
Title: Re: Deckard_2049s Battletech stuff
Post by: Deckard_2049 on 06 March 2023, 16:09:04: Thanks all!

Quick question, when the Lyran Alliance reverted back to being the Lyran Commonwealth did they revert their symbol back to the Steiner logo or keep the blue fist over the silver shield? I am doing a bunch of Lyran Guards, and have the Steiner/Fedcom/Lyran Alliance transfer sheets. I'm kinda baffled as to which to put on my mechs. Thankfully with the Draconis Combine they kept the same iconography throughout their history, saves me a headache.
Title: Re: Deckard_2049s Battletech stuff
Post by: Valkerie on 06 March 2023, 23:37:22: (https://camospecs.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/HouseSteiner.png?166752&166752)
This is what CamoSpecs and the MUL have. Looks like they went back in name and image.
Title: Re: Deckard_2049s Battletech stuff
Post by: Deckard_2049 on 07 March 2023, 23:49:10: (https://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2023/3/8/1162003_sm-Updated%20commando.jpg) (https://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/1162003-Updated%20commando.html)

Repainted this commando I had finished a while back. I suppose using the Steiner logo makes sense then, to make the mechs look viable throughout most eras. I really like the Lyran Alliance logo but that's such a specific period of time that didn't even last too long.
Title: Re: Deckard_2049s Battletech stuff
Post by: Daryk on 08 March 2023, 04:26:44: More nice work! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Deckard_2049s Battletech stuff
Post by: Deckard_2049 on 10 March 2023, 19:06:46: W.I.P catapult for the Lyran Guards, still need to do some weathering and the base. I was going to do them all as the 6th Lyran Guards but i'm finding the decal blends a bit into the white armor, might try and get transfers for the 3rd or 5th instead.

(https://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2023/3/10/1162157_sm-Lyran%20Guards%20Catapult%20W.I.P.jpg) (https://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/1162157-Lyran%20Guards%20Catapult%20W.I.P.html)
Title: Re: Deckard_2049s Battletech stuff
Post by: Daryk on 10 March 2023, 19:27:15: Looking good even without the weathering! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Deckard_2049s Battletech stuff
Post by: DOC_Agren on 10 March 2023, 22:42:19: (https://media.tenor.com/images/f3455f37cc97a5020baede944ff1cec5/tenor.gif)
Title: Re: Deckard_2049s Battletech stuff
Post by: avon1985 on 11 March 2023, 05:43:21: Even more WOW! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Deckard_2049s Battletech stuff
Post by: DEZOAT on 12 March 2023, 08:05:30: :o 8) :thumbsup: Great job on the minis.
Title: Re: Deckard_2049s Battletech stuff
Post by: Deckard_2049 on 12 March 2023, 21:38:11: Couple more finished today, Crucis Lancers mech and a jenner.

(https://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2023/3/13/1162314_sm-Battletech.jpg) (https://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/1162314-Battletech.html)
(https://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2023/3/13/1162316_sm-Battletech.jpg) (https://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/1162316-Battletech.html)(https://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2023/3/13/1162311_sm-Jenner.jpg) (https://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/1162311-Jenner.html)
(https://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2023/3/13/1162312_sm-Jenner.jpg) (https://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/1162312-Jenner.html)
Title: Re: Deckard_2049s Battletech stuff
Post by: Daryk on 13 March 2023, 03:13:25: More great work! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Deckard_2049s Battletech stuff
Post by: Grizzly on 17 March 2023, 09:45:47: Just terrific 👍
Title: Re: Deckard_2049s Battletech stuff
Post by: Louie N on 19 March 2023, 14:32:19: Great work. Sharp cockpit highlighting
Title: Re: Deckard_2049s Battletech stuff
Post by: Deckard_2049 on 20 March 2023, 21:56:01: Finished up more Draconis Combine stuff plus a group shot. This might be the last of this faction i'll be doing for a while, as i'm getting a bit burnt out on painting red.
(https://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2023/3/21/1162885_sm-Battletech%2C%20Awesome.jpg) (https://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/1162885-Battletech%2C%20Awesome.html)

(https://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2023/3/21/1162884_sm-Battletech%2C%20Awesome.jpg) (https://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/1162884-Battletech%2C%20Awesome.html)

(https://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2023/3/21/1162876_sm-Battletech%2C%20Dragon.jpg) (https://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/1162876-Battletech%2C%20Dragon.html)
(https://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2023/3/21/1162877_sm-Battletech%2C%20Dragon.jpg) (https://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/1162877-Battletech%2C%20Dragon.html)

(https://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2023/3/21/1162878_sm-Spider.jpg) (https://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/1162878-Spider.html)(https://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2023/3/21/1162879_sm-Battletech.jpg) (https://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/1162879-Battletech.html)
Title: Re: Deckard_2049s Battletech stuff
Post by: Daryk on 20 March 2023, 22:00:11: That's great looking red! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Deckard_2049s Battletech stuff
Post by: Deckard_2049 on 20 March 2023, 22:14:17: Quote from: Daryk on 20 March 2023, 22:00:11
That's great looking red! :thumbsup:

Thanks, it's just evil sunz scarlet + wild rider red highlights.

For some reason the group photo looks low resolution compared to the source, odd, but whatever.
Title: Re: Deckard_2049s Battletech stuff
Post by: Valkerie on 20 March 2023, 22:48:58: You have got a really great looking Sword of Light force there. Looking forward to seeing the whole company. ;) 8)
Title: Re: Deckard_2049s Battletech stuff
Post by: DOC_Agren on 21 March 2023, 12:24:16: :o 8)
Great work here
Title: Re: Deckard_2049s Battletech stuff
Post by: Daemion on 21 March 2023, 16:20:43: Iconic Drac mechs, save one. You're missing the Charger.
Title: Re: Deckard_2049s Battletech stuff
Post by: Deckard_2049 on 21 March 2023, 18:54:45: Quote from: Daemion on 21 March 2023, 16:20:43
Iconic Drac mechs, save one. You're missing the Charger.

I think the Charger is part of the mercs kickstarter, i'll probably get around to that one when it hits the shelves. I really want to do the Clint in Davion green or Eridani Light Horse drab too, lots to look forward to in regards to releases.
Title: Re: Deckard_2049s Battletech stuff
Post by: Deckard_2049 on 29 March 2023, 22:56:20: Finished up the catapult, and other stuff like the premium phoenix hawk.

(https://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2023/3/30/1163465_sm-Battletech%2C%20Catapult.jpg) (https://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/1163465-Battletech%2C%20Catapult.html)(https://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2023/3/30/1163478_sm-Battletech%2C%20Locust.jpg) (https://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/1163478-Battletech%2C%20Locust.html)
(https://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2023/3/30/1163479_sm-Battletech%2C%20Locust.jpg) (https://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/1163479-Battletech%2C%20Locust.html)(https://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2023/3/30/1163474_sm-Phoenix%20Hawk.jpg) (https://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/1163474-Phoenix%20Hawk.html)(https://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2023/3/30/1163473_sm-Phoenix%20Hawk.jpg) (https://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/1163473-Phoenix%20Hawk.html)
(https://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2023/3/30/1163475_sm-Phoenix%20Hawk.jpg) (https://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/1163475-Phoenix%20Hawk.html)
Title: Re: Deckard_2049s Battletech stuff
Post by: Daryk on 30 March 2023, 03:37:45: More great work! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Deckard_2049s Battletech stuff
Post by: DOC_Agren on 08 April 2023, 10:14:58: great work or making those of us who can't paint that good very sad
Title: Re: Deckard_2049s Battletech stuff
Post by: BaldDen on 08 April 2023, 14:31:02: Nice!
Title: Re: Deckard_2049s Battletech stuff
Post by: avon1985 on 09 April 2023, 07:11:24: Very sweet! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Deckard_2049s Battletech stuff
Post by: Deckard_2049 on 15 April 2023, 20:35:11: Thanks all!

Finished a couple more, Fedsuns 1st armored cavalry and another Lyran.

(https://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2023/4/16/1164703_sm-.jpg) (https://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/1164703-.html)

(https://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2023/4/16/1164705_sm-.jpg) (https://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/1164705-.html)
(https://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2023/4/16/1164706_sm-.jpg) (https://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/1164706-.html)(https://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2023/4/16/1164700_sm-Shadowhawk.jpg) (https://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/1164700-Shadowhawk.html)(https://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2023/4/16/1164699_sm-Shadowhawk.jpg) (https://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/1164699-Shadowhawk.html)
Title: Re: Deckard_2049s Battletech stuff
Post by: Daryk on 16 April 2023, 04:04:32: The weathering is fantastic! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Deckard_2049s Battletech stuff
Post by: Daemion on 16 April 2023, 19:17:49: Yeah. Those look really good. And, it helps that the minis are easy to paint.
Title: Re: Deckard_2049s Battletech stuff
Post by: Deckard_2049 on 17 April 2023, 21:10:59: They can still take a while to do even though they're simpler than 40k minis. Plus side is that I don't have to paint faces or eyes. Finished a Wolverine, next up is probably going to be a Wolfhound and an Enforcer for the 1st armored cavalry. (https://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2023/4/18/1164811_sm-Battletech.jpg) (https://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/1164811-Battletech.html)

(https://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2023/4/18/1164812_sm-Battletech.jpg) (https://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/1164812-Battletech.html)
Title: Re: Deckard_2049s Battletech stuff
Post by: Daryk on 18 April 2023, 03:22:49: Nice Wolverine! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Deckard_2049s Battletech stuff
Post by: Deckard_2049 on 22 April 2023, 21:43:37: Attempted to recreate the Clan Ghost Bear delta galaxy scheme from the Tukayyid sourcebook.

(https://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2023/4/23/1165113_sm-Battletech.jpg) (https://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/1165113-Battletech.html)(https://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2023/4/23/1165108_sm-Battletech.jpg) (https://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/1165108-Battletech.html)
(https://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2023/4/23/1165115_sm-Battletech.jpg) (https://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/1165109-Battletech.html)(https://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2023/4/23/1165111_sm-Battletech.jpg) (https://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/1165111-Battletech.html)

I'm not 100% sure about the blue yet and it still needs decals but it looks alright I think.
Title: Re: Deckard_2049s Battletech stuff
Post by: Louie N on 25 April 2023, 17:59:41: Amazing work.

The blue is spot on. The grey is little darker on the minis. Almost white in the artwork.
Title: Re: Deckard_2049s Battletech stuff
Post by: avon1985 on 26 April 2023, 04:54:28: Those are very sweet! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Deckard_2049s Battletech stuff
Post by: Deckard_2049 on 26 April 2023, 22:24:57: The Fire Moth is just dawnstone + administratum grey highlights, might have to change it up, or just switch to alpha galaxy, delta is a bit inconsistent with how it's depicted. Unit color compendium has the whole scheme in a greyish white with no blue at all.

Lyran Guards Wolfhound:

(https://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2023/4/27/1165478_sm-Battletech.jpg) (https://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/1165478-Battletech.html)

(https://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2023/4/27/1165479_sm-Battletech.jpg) (https://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/1165479-Battletech.html)
Title: Re: Deckard_2049s Battletech stuff
Post by: Louie N on 26 April 2023, 23:07:59: yep beautiful :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Deckard_2049s Battletech stuff
Post by: Deckard_2049 on 01 May 2023, 19:29:07: A batch of FedSuns armored cavalry completed:

(https://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2023/5/2/1165929_sm-Battletech.jpg) (https://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/1165929-Battletech.html)

(https://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2023/5/2/1165924_sm-Battletech.jpg) (https://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/1165924-Battletech.html)

(https://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2023/5/2/1165925_sm-Battletech.jpg) (https://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/1165925-Battletech.html)
(https://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2023/5/2/1165926_sm-Battletech.jpg) (https://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/1165926-Battletech.html)

(https://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2023/5/2/1165923_sm-Battletech.jpg) (https://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/1165923-Battletech.html)

(https://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2023/5/2/1165922_sm-Battletech.jpg) (https://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/1165922-Battletech.html)

(https://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2023/5/2/1165931_sm-Battletech.jpg) (https://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/1165931-Battletech.html)
Title: Re: Deckard_2049s Battletech stuff
Post by: Daryk on 01 May 2023, 19:33:05: A captured Raven? ???

Nice work regardless! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Deckard_2049s Battletech stuff
Post by: Deckard_2049 on 01 May 2023, 19:43:08: Quote from: Daryk on 01 May 2023, 19:33:05
A captured Raven? ???

Nice work regardless! :thumbsup:

Thanks, captured/salvage I suppose, 1st armored cavalry was known for fighting Capellans quite a bit.
Title: Re: Deckard_2049s Battletech stuff
Post by: Daryk on 01 May 2023, 19:52:24: The Victor and Enforcer are a perfect pair, and the Trebuchet and Raven are great support! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Deckard_2049s Battletech stuff
Post by: Valkerie on 01 May 2023, 23:45:25: Love the Liao salvage. Nicely done. 8) :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Deckard_2049s Battletech stuff
Post by: avon1985 on 02 May 2023, 04:55:46: Nice. Very nice! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Deckard_2049s Battletech stuff
Post by: Deckard_2049 on 05 May 2023, 21:39:08: Batch of Clan Wolf stuff:

(https://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2023/5/6/1166269_sm-.jpg) (https://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/1166269-.html)

(https://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2023/5/6/1166263_sm-.jpg) (https://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/1166263-.html)

(https://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2023/5/6/1166268_sm-.jpg) (https://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/1166268-.html)

(https://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2023/5/6/1166267_sm-.jpg) (https://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/1166267-.html)

The first Clan Wolf mech I painted had a more desert style basing but I think this scheme looks better on the grass.
Title: Re: Deckard_2049s Battletech stuff
Post by: Daemion on 07 May 2023, 16:09:59: Fed Suns armored Cavalry Scheme looks nice!

(Aside: ... except for that it's green, aping their Liao enemies.
Is there a unit in Davion Orange/Gold/Yellow, yet? Was there once in history?)
Title: Re: Deckard_2049s Battletech stuff
Post by: Valkerie on 07 May 2023, 22:54:48: Quote from: Deckard_2049 on 05 May 2023, 21:39:08
Batch of Clan Wolf stuff:

The first Clan Wolf mech I painted had a more desert style basing but I think this scheme looks better on the grass.
Well done on the Beta Galaxy scheme. Extra points on the cockpits and the PPC glow on the Adder. 8) :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Deckard_2049s Battletech stuff
Post by: Louie N on 07 May 2023, 23:55:43: Great stuff and well done. I agree the grass land basing looks great wit Beta colors. Just warmer.
Title: Re: Deckard_2049s Battletech stuff
Post by: IAMCLANWOLF on 09 May 2023, 09:47:24: Quote from: Deckard_2049 on 05 May 2023, 21:39:08
Batch of Clan Wolf stuff:

Yeah... these really tuned out fantastic! Very nicely done with the red pinstriping and authentic battle damage!!... :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Deckard_2049s Battletech stuff
Post by: Deckard_2049 on 10 May 2023, 22:44:09: Thanks all! finished some more Clan Wolf minis.

(https://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2023/5/11/1166607_sm-Battletech.jpg) (https://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/1166607-Battletech.html)
(https://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2023/5/11/1166613_sm-Battletech.jpg) (https://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/1166613-Battletech.html)

(https://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2023/5/11/1166612_sm-Battletech.jpg) (https://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/1166612-Battletech.html)

(https://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2023/5/11/1166611_sm-Battletech.jpg) (https://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/1166611-Battletech.html)

(https://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2023/5/11/1166619_sm-Battletech.jpg) (https://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/1166619-Battletech.html)

(https://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2023/5/11/1166617_sm-Battletech.jpg)[/url]

(https://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2023/5/11/1166618_sm-Battletech.jpg) (https://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/1166618-Battletech.html)(https://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2023/5/11/1166603_sm-Battletech.jpg) (https://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/1166603-Battletech.html)

I have a whole bunch of Jade Falcon stuff to do at some point, though having a hard time picking a color scheme for them as they have a multitude of good looking galaxy schemes.
Title: Re: Deckard_2049s Battletech stuff
Post by: Kerfuffin(925) on 10 May 2023, 23:28:58: Nice stuff.

I chose delta, cause barring decals it can serve as on of the Falcon splinter factions as well
Title: Re: Deckard_2049s Battletech stuff
Post by: IAMCLANWOLF on 11 May 2023, 11:44:40: Quote from: Deckard_2049 on 10 May 2023, 22:44:09
I have a whole bunch of Jade Falcon stuff to do at some point, though having a hard time picking a color scheme for them...

That's because secretly they wish to be painted as Wolves... ^-^
Title: Re: Deckard_2049s Battletech stuff
Post by: Deckard_2049 on 11 May 2023, 12:23:47: A wolfy night gyr? Heresy! :))

I do like how the Turkina Keshik looks here:

(https://cfw.sarna.net/wiki/images/0/00/Summoner_%28Theseus%29_BTLegends.jpg?timestamp=20230102171351)

This looks way different than how Turkina Keshik is portrayed on the alpha strike cards though, and no bird murals. It's a bit similar to delta galaxy, except the green is more of an emerald jewel and the yellow is a bit greenish.
Title: Re: Deckard_2049s Battletech stuff
Post by: Deckard_2049 on 12 May 2023, 21:21:04: Decided to try out one of the less typical Jade Falcon schemes, the Vau/Peregrine galaxy:

(https://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2023/5/13/1166741_sm-.jpg) (https://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/1166741-.html)

(https://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2023/5/13/1166731_sm-.jpg) (https://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/1166731-.html)

Apparently the JF clan started producing this mech during the dark age era after the Steel Vipers were destroyed. I will probably try out the delta galaxy colors on a different mech before commiting to anything.
Title: Re: Deckard_2049s Battletech stuff
Post by: Louie N on 13 May 2023, 00:58:37: The mechs are great. I recently told a friend. Don't worry about picking a faction based on color themes. Every faction has a unit with a color/camo you will like.
Title: Re: Deckard_2049s Battletech stuff
Post by: Deckard_2049 on 18 May 2023, 21:32:22: Zeus and Stalker mechs for the Lyran Guards:

(https://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2023/5/19/1167255_sm-Battletech.jpg) (https://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/1167255-Battletech.html)
(https://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2023/5/19/1167252_sm-Battletech.jpg) (https://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/1167252-Battletech.html)(https://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2023/5/19/1167259_sm-Battletech.jpg) (https://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/1167259-Battletech.html)(https://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2023/5/19/1167260_sm-Battletech.jpg) (https://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/1167260-Battletech.html)(https://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2023/5/19/1167261_sm-Battletech.jpg) (https://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/1167261-Battletech.html)(https://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2023/5/19/1167263_sm-Battletech.jpg) (https://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/1167263-Battletech.html)

I'm way too ADD to stick to painting one faction, one of the reasons I could never finish a 2k point warhammer 40k army, painting the same scheme over and over again made me miserable.
Title: Re: Deckard_2049s Battletech stuff
Post by: Daryk on 18 May 2023, 21:44:36: Nicely done! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Deckard_2049s Battletech stuff
Post by: Valkerie on 18 May 2023, 23:53:40: Quote from: Deckard_2049 on 18 May 2023, 21:32:22
I'm way too ADD to stick to painting one faction, one of the reasons I could never finish a 2k point warhammer 40k army, painting the same scheme over and over again made me miserable.
More great work. The Lyran generals are very happy with the paint job. :thumbsup: 8)

And join the club. I can't stay to one scheme or faction either, regardless of my Davion loyalties. ;D
Title: Re: Deckard_2049s Battletech stuff
Post by: Deckard_2049 on 24 May 2023, 23:01:03: An Atlas for the Kurita Sword of Light finished:

(https://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2023/5/25/1167678_sm-Battletech%2C%20Kurita.jpg) (https://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/1167678-Battletech%2C%20Kurita.html)

(https://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2023/5/25/1167677_sm-Battletech%2C%20Kurita.jpg) (https://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/1167677-Battletech%2C%20Kurita.html)
Title: Re: Deckard_2049s Battletech stuff
Post by: Daryk on 25 May 2023, 04:01:38: Nice red, and I love the muddy feet! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Deckard_2049s Battletech stuff
Post by: avon1985 on 25 May 2023, 05:20:26: Very sweet! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Deckard_2049s Battletech stuff
Post by: Deckard_2049 on 25 May 2023, 22:21:16: Also finished a Linebacker for Jade Falcon Vau / Peregrine galaxy. Mostly inspired by the card art that came in the box with the mech.

(https://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2023/5/26/1167802_sm-Battletech%2C%20Jade%20Falcon.jpg) (https://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/1167802-Battletech%2C%20Jade%20Falcon.html)

(https://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2023/5/26/1167808_sm-Battletech%2C%20Jade%20Falcon.jpg) (https://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/1167808-Battletech%2C%20Jade%20Falcon.html)
Title: Re: Deckard_2049s Battletech stuff
Post by: Louie N on 26 May 2023, 10:40:02: It looks great. A unique Falcon unit theme.
Title: Re: Deckard_2049s Battletech stuff
Post by: MarauderD on 26 May 2023, 10:50:09: Good lord, your stuff is an inspiration for me to get back into painting. Nice work!

On the other hand, you've painted several units I have, and your stuff is so much better than mine, it stings! Stop that! ;D

Great job on your Lyran Guards and Sword of Light, I also enjoyed your 1st Armored Cav. Also, kudos for the knowledge that they are perpetually deployed on the Capellan March border, and would have their pic of the salvage of the AFFS. Painting skill and faction knowledge? Four thumbs up for you!
Title: Re: Deckard_2049s Battletech stuff
Post by: Deckard_2049 on 31 May 2023, 19:47:26: Thanks!

I decided to try an additional couple schemes, very Tukayyid themed in a way.

Comstar Thug:

(https://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2023/6/1/1168162_sm-Battletech.jpg) (https://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/1168162-Battletech.html)

(https://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2023/6/1/1168166_sm-Battletech.jpg) (https://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/1168166-Battletech.html)

Jade Falcon Delta Galaxy Uller (Kit Fox):

(https://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2023/6/1/1168172_sm-Battletech.jpg) (https://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/1168172-Battletech.html)

(https://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2023/6/1/1168173_sm-Battletech.jpg) (https://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/1168173-Battletech.html)
Title: Re: Deckard_2049s Battletech stuff
Post by: Daryk on 31 May 2023, 20:19:26: Nice Thug! White is HARD! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Deckard_2049s Battletech stuff
Post by: Louie N on 31 May 2023, 22:33:56: Great kit fox. The Comstar colors remind me the the egg shell blue and white of Federation star ships. Cool
Title: Re: Deckard_2049s Battletech stuff
Post by: Deckard_2049 on 03 June 2023, 21:39:37: Thanks!

I hadn't thought of the similarity to Federation starships but I can certainly see it now. I kinda tried to emulate the Tukayyid sourcebook art to some degree with colored panels and checker patterns. But i'm usually too lazy to freehand tiny checkers.

Jade Falcon Delta Galaxy Mongrel:

(https://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2023/6/4/1168471_sm-Battletech%2C%20Mongrel.jpg) (https://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/1168471-Battletech%2C%20Mongrel.html)

(https://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2023/6/4/1168472_sm-Battletech%2C%20Mongrel.jpg) (https://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/1168472-Battletech%2C%20Mongrel.html)
Title: Re: Deckard_2049s Battletech stuff
Post by: Schwerpunkt Prinzip on 06 June 2023, 19:37:31: I love all your work, but Jade Falcon Delta and Vau really pop!

Can I bug you for your green and your red recipes? What varnish are you using?
Title: Re: Deckard_2049s Battletech stuff
Post by: Deckard_2049 on 06 June 2023, 21:08:11: Quote from: Schwerpunkt Prinzip on 06 June 2023, 19:37:31
I love all your work, but Jade Falcon Delta and Vau really pop!

Can I bug you for your green and your red recipes? What varnish are you using?

Thanks!

I varnish the mechs with AK Interactive ultra matte varnish, which for airbrush, but I apply it by using a paintbrush. I also put citadel ardcoat on the metallics to make them shiny afterwards.

The green is : Vallejo intermediate green, shade with AP military shader, highlight citadel snarsnik green.

Red: Citadel mephiston red basecoat, shade nuln oil, highlight citadel evil sunz scarlet, minimal highlight of citadel wild rider red

I try to paint the shades into the recesses only, and not all over the mechs.

The grey for Vau galaxy is citadel celestra grey, which has a slight bluish tone. It looks lighter in the photos and I do feel it might be brighter than I originally wanted, oh well.
Title: Re: Deckard_2049s Battletech stuff
Post by: Elmoth on 07 June 2023, 03:16:00: Those are amazing. Thank you for sharing!!!
Title: Re: Deckard_2049s Battletech stuff
Post by: avon1985 on 08 June 2023, 05:46:29: Very Sweet! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Deckard_2049s Battletech stuff
Post by: DEZOAT on 10 June 2023, 12:39:57: :o 8) :thumbsup: WOW!!! More great minis!!!
Title: Re: Deckard_2049s Battletech stuff
Post by: Deckard_2049 on 10 June 2023, 21:45:51: Thanks!

Finished a Cougar mech for the Jade Falcons:

(https://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2023/6/11/1168988_sm-Battletech.jpg) (https://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/1168988-Battletech.html)

(https://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2023/6/11/1168986_sm-Battletech.jpg) (https://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/1168986-Battletech.html)
Title: Re: Deckard_2049s Battletech stuff
Post by: Louie N on 11 June 2023, 11:20:55: Excellent work. great chipping work in the yellow
Title: Re: Deckard_2049s Battletech stuff
Post by: Deckard_2049 on 15 June 2023, 22:27:02: Comstar Battlemaster:

(https://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2023/6/16/1169284_sm-.jpg) (https://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/1169284-.html)
(https://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2023/6/16/1169278_sm-.jpg) (https://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/1169278-.html)
(https://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2023/6/16/1169287_sm-.jpg) (https://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/1169287-.html)
Title: Re: Deckard_2049s Battletech stuff
Post by: ANS Kamas P81 on 16 June 2023, 00:07:22: Looking good! Love that cockpit blue.
Title: Re: Deckard_2049s Battletech stuff
Post by: Daryk on 16 June 2023, 03:24:51: The weathering is great too! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Deckard_2049s Battletech stuff
Post by: Deckard_2049 on 24 July 2023, 20:29:13: Finished a Centuron for the FedSuns:

(https://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2023/7/25/1171738_sm-Battletech%2C%20Centurion.jpg) (https://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/1171738-Battletech%2C%20Centurion.html)

(https://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2023/7/25/1171737_sm-Battletech%2C%20Centurion.jpg) (https://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/1171737-Battletech%2C%20Centurion.html)
Title: Re: Deckard_2049s Battletech stuff
Post by: Daryk on 25 July 2023, 03:13:01: Nicely done!
Title: Re: Deckard_2049s Battletech stuff
Post by: Deckard_2049 on 30 July 2023, 21:44:36: Thanks!

And another mech done for the Jade Falcon Vau / Peregrine galaxy, this time a Hellbringer!

(https://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2023/7/31/1172218_sm-Battletech%2C%20Hellbringer.jpg) (https://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/1172218-Battletech%2C%20Hellbringer.html)

(https://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2023/7/31/1172220_sm-Battletech%2C%20Hellbringer.jpg) (https://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/1172220-Battletech%2C%20Hellbringer.html)

(https://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2023/7/31/1172214_sm-Battletech%2C%20Hellbringer.jpg) (https://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/1172214-Battletech%2C%20Hellbringer.html)
I have to decide whether to do the Summoner and Night Gyr as Delta or Vau galaxy. Or maybe the more sensible option.. get more of each and do both.
Title: Re: Deckard_2049s Battletech stuff
Post by: willydstyle on 01 August 2023, 15:04:57: I just caught up on this thread and just wanted to say you're doing great work!
Title: Re: Deckard_2049s Battletech stuff
Post by: Gladius-XC on 02 August 2023, 05:17:34: Agreed! And I’m impressed at the speed in which you turn out such nicely painted figs!
Title: Re: Deckard_2049s Battletech stuff
Post by: Deckard_2049 on 04 August 2023, 19:50:08: Thanks!

Just finished up a Hierofalcon for Jade Falcon Delta Galaxy:

(https://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2023/8/5/1172511_sm-Battletech%2C%20Hierofalcon.jpg) (https://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/1172511-Battletech%2C%20Hierofalcon.html)

(https://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2023/8/5/1172512_sm-Battletech%2C%20Hierofalcon.jpg) (https://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/1172512-Battletech%2C%20Hierofalcon.html)

I'm pretty happy with how this one turned out, looking forward to the release of the Jade Phoenix from IWM. I really do wish they made stuff like this out of resin instead of metal, I despise metal miniatures most of the time.
Title: Re: Deckard_2049s Battletech stuff
Post by: Deckard_2049 on 06 August 2023, 14:08:37: (https://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2023/8/6/1172586_sm-Griffin.jpg) (https://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/1172586-Griffin.html)
(https://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2023/8/6/1172584_sm-Griffin.jpg) (https://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/1172584-Griffin.html)(https://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2023/8/6/1172585_sm-.jpg) (https://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/1172585-.html)

I realized I hadn't painted a Griffin yet for the Lyran Guards, and picked up the newer iteration of the beginner box to get another one. Since I now have a Vindicator and Cataphract sitting around I might as well paint up a MAC unit down the line.
Title: Re: Deckard_2049s Battletech stuff
Post by: Daryk on 06 August 2023, 14:12:57: That's an excellent Griffin! :)
Title: Re: Deckard_2049s Battletech stuff
Post by: Deckard_2049 on 09 August 2023, 21:42:52: Thanks!

Also a Lyran Guards Crusader:

(https://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2023/8/10/1172753_sm-Battletech%2C%20Crusader.jpg) (https://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/1172753-Battletech%2C%20Crusader.html)

(https://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2023/8/10/1172752_sm-Battletech%2C%20Crusader.jpg) (https://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/1172752-Battletech%2C%20Crusader.html)
Title: Re: Deckard_2049s Battletech stuff
Post by: ANS Kamas P81 on 10 August 2023, 00:01:26: Looks gorgeous. How did you get the black panel lines?
Title: Re: Deckard_2049s Battletech stuff
Post by: Daryk on 10 August 2023, 03:28:08: Gorgeous indeed! :)
Title: Re: Deckard_2049s Battletech stuff
Post by: Deckard_2049 on 10 August 2023, 11:31:01: Quote from: ANS Kamas P81 on 10 August 2023, 00:01:26
Looks gorgeous. How did you get the black panel lines?

Thanks, I used an almost even mix of citadel contrast black templar and contrast medium, using a slightly more diluted mix on the white areas and a darker mix on the blue. Then built up the colors again with corax white and alaitoc blue. Something like AP dark tone could probably give a similar result. Ive tried some different things on these Lyran mechs, the Griffin is shaded with agrax earthshade.
Title: Re: Deckard_2049s Battletech stuff
Post by: Deckard_2049 on 18 August 2023, 18:55:41: Finished up a few more mechs, Banshee, Hatchetman, and a EDL Bushwacker:

(https://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2023/8/18/1173084_sm-Battletech%2C%20Hatchetman.jpg) (https://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/1173084-Battletech%2C%20Hatchetman.html)

(https://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2023/8/18/1173082_sm-Battletech%2C%20Banshee.jpg) (https://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/1173082-Battletech%2C%20Banshee.html)

(https://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2023/8/18/1173081_sm-Battletech%2C%20Banshee.jpg) (https://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/1173081-Battletech%2C%20Banshee.html)

(https://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2023/8/18/1173080_sm-Battletech%2C%20Banshee.jpg) (https://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/1173080-Battletech%2C%20Banshee.html)

(https://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2023/8/18/1173075_sm-Battletech.jpg) (https://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/1173075-Battletech.html)

(https://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2023/8/18/1173076_sm-Battletech%2C%20Bushwacker.jpg) (https://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/1173076-Battletech%2C%20Bushwacker.html)

I used vallejo US olive drab for the Bushwacker...which might be....too drab. I like how it looks but it's less green than EDL is usually portrayed.
Title: Re: Deckard_2049s Battletech stuff
Post by: ANS Kamas P81 on 18 August 2023, 19:14:00: That panel edging is top tier. Jealous!
Title: Re: Deckard_2049s Battletech stuff
Post by: Daryk on 18 August 2023, 21:22:17: More nice work! :)
Title: Re: Deckard_2049s Battletech stuff
Post by: avon1985 on 19 August 2023, 05:24:46: Very nice!
Title: Re: Deckard_2049s Battletech stuff
Post by: Deckard_2049 on 22 August 2023, 22:21:55: Smoke Jaguars Alpha Galaxy Mist Lynx:

(https://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2023/8/23/1173243_sm-Battletech%2C%20Mist%20Lynx.jpg) (https://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/1173243-Battletech%2C%20Mist%20Lynx.html)
(https://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2023/8/23/1173241_sm-Battletech%2C%20Mist%20Lynx.jpg) (https://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/1173241-Battletech%2C%20Mist%20Lynx.html)

Almost went with delta galaxy, but I like the drab simplicity of alpha galaxy too. I do have a Shadowcat/Ryoken/Dire Wolf sitting around, I might do more Smoke Jaguars instead of slotting them into my Clan Wolf/Falcon forces.
Title: Re: Deckard_2049s Battletech stuff
Post by: MarauderD on 23 August 2023, 11:08:19: Very nice work on the spots! It can be hard to get them the right size, but looks like you nailed it!
Title: Re: Deckard_2049s Battletech stuff
Post by: IAMCLANWOLF on 24 August 2023, 09:23:33: Quote from: Deckard_2049 on 18 August 2023, 18:55:41
I used vallejo US olive drab for the Bushwacker...which might be....too drab.

That's like saying tickets to the pit for Avenged Sevenfold are too close. Common man! That Bushy is absolutely stellar!!
Title: Re: Deckard_2049s Battletech stuff
Post by: Deckard_2049 on 27 August 2023, 22:14:50: Thanks!
Quickly painted up an Arctic Cheetah:
(https://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2023/8/28/1173570_sm-Battletech.jpg) (https://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/1173570-Battletech.html)
(https://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2023/8/28/1173571_sm-Battletech.jpg) (https://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/1173571-Battletech.html)
Title: Re: Deckard_2049s Battletech stuff
Post by: Deckard_2049 on 25 March 2024, 22:51:48: Been a while since I finished any mechs, painted up this vindicator in 2nd McCarrons Armored Cavalry colors.

(https://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2024/3/26/1189230_sm-.jpg) (https://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/1189230-.html)

(https://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2024/3/26/1189231_sm-.jpg) (https://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/1189231-.html)
Title: Re: Deckard_2049s Battletech stuff
Post by: worktroll on 26 March 2024, 02:16:40: Very sharp, nice wear and tear! Walk us through the paintscheme, please?
Title: Re: Deckard_2049s Battletech stuff
Post by: Daryk on 26 March 2024, 03:22:18: Love the weathering on that Vindy! :)
Title: Re: Deckard_2049s Battletech stuff
Post by: Dragoon1 on 26 March 2024, 10:25:18: Sweet looking mechs!
Title: Re: Deckard_2049s Battletech stuff
Post by: Deckard_2049 on 26 March 2024, 12:25:06: Quote from: worktroll on 26 March 2024, 02:16:40
Very sharp, nice wear and tear! Walk us through the paintscheme, please?

Thanks!

I painted the whole model with citadels macragge blue, then metals with leadbelcher, yellow panels with averland sunset. Wash all over with agrax earthshade heavily diluted with lahmian medium. Build up all those base colors back up leaving the shade in recesses. Highlight blue with calgar blue, yellow with yriel yellow, metals with AP shining silver. Weathering is stippled on skavenblight dinge, and mechs feet drybrushed with steel legion drab.

The base is simply stirland mud, layered over with steel legion drab, drybrushed with ushabti bone with 2mm dry green tufts from GamersGrass.

Tried to capture the look of this artwork as close as I could while keeping it simple.

(https://cfw.sarna.net/news/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/BT-Wallpapers-2023-McCarrons-Armored-Cavalry.png)
Title: Re: Deckard_2049s Battletech stuff
Post by: God and Davion on 26 March 2024, 15:07:27: Great work! Loving the surface details and the battle damage. Well done!
Title: Re: Deckard_2049s Battletech stuff
Post by: abou on 26 March 2024, 15:51:27: Nice stuff! Weathering is something that consistently evades me.
Title: Re: Deckard_2049s Battletech stuff
Post by: MarauderD on 27 March 2024, 10:04:51: Off topic: where is that cover art from featuring the Big Mac? I haven't seen it before!
Title: Re: Deckard_2049s Battletech stuff
Post by: Deckard_2049 on 27 March 2024, 13:22:37: Quote from: MarauderD on 27 March 2024, 10:04:51
Off topic: where is that cover art from featuring the Big Mac? I haven't seen it before!

I'm not sure about the name of the artist, but the artwork appears on the salvage boxes coming with the mercs kickstarter.
Title: Re: Deckard_2049s Battletech stuff
Post by: Deckard_2049 on 16 April 2024, 22:39:48: Lyran Guards thunderbolt and Arcturan Guards longbow:

(https://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2024/4/17/1190538_sm-Battletech%2C%20Lyran%20Guards%20thunderbolt.jpg) (https://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/1190538-Battletech%2C%20Lyran%20Guards%20thunderbolt.html)
(https://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2024/4/17/1190539_sm-Battletech%2C%20Lyran%20Guards%20thunderbolt.jpg) (https://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/1190539-Battletech%2C%20Lyran%20Guards%20thunderbolt.html)

(https://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2024/4/17/1190559_sm-.jpg) (https://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/1190559-.html)

(https://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2024/4/17/1190560_sm-.jpg) (https://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/1190560-.html)

The thunderbolt finally wraps up all the models from the starter box that i've had sitting around. Would it be unusual for a Regent to be painted in Lyran colors? I think it's a Sea Fox mech but i'm really not sure how I want to paint it.
Title: Re: Deckard_2049s Battletech stuff
Post by: Gladius-XC on 16 April 2024, 23:45:42: Glad to see you back to painting regularly. It is always a treat to see your ‘Mechs! That Longbow is just about the exact shade of the lagging in several of the ships that I served on.
Title: Re: Deckard_2049s Battletech stuff
Post by: Daryk on 17 April 2024, 03:29:59: The weathering is fantastic! :)
Title: Re: Deckard_2049s Battletech stuff
Post by: worktroll on 17 April 2024, 03:49:06: Really impressive! The Thud is glorious. The Arcturan is a little blue for my expectations, thought they were white.

Quote from: Deckard_2049 on 16 April 2024, 22:39:48
Would it be unusual for a Regent to be painted in Lyran colors? I think it's a Sea Fox mech but i'm really not sure how I want to paint it.

Not at all. According to the MUL, it's IS General (and others) from Dark Age onwards - the Sea Foxes are selling them everywhere!
Title: Re: Deckard_2049s Battletech stuff
Post by: MarauderD on 17 April 2024, 10:09:52: Having painted my Lyran Guards Thunderbolt a couple years ago, I can say yours is better in every way. I'm jealous but also appreciate your attention to detail.

I also like the blueish tint on your white Arcturan Guards Longbow. If something is too white, it comes off as devoid of any color on the table and stands out in an unnatural way. That tint of white is going to look fantastic when you get the opportunity to play.
Title: Re: Deckard_2049s Battletech stuff
Post by: Deckard_2049 on 17 April 2024, 15:39:37: Thanks all!

I swapped out the photos of the longbow, hopefully it's more clear now as those photos did have a weird tint/bad lighting going on. The basecoat is corax white, which is really a very light grey. The cockpit also looks much more green in person, ah well.
Title: Re: Deckard_2049s Battletech stuff
Post by: Daryk on 17 April 2024, 18:02:31: Wow... the Longbow looks VERY different now, but it's not bad at all! :)
Title: Re: Deckard_2049s Battletech stuff
Post by: avon1985 on 19 April 2024, 03:53:02: WOW! really sweet! :smilie_happy_thumbup:
Title: Re: Deckard_2049s Battletech stuff
Post by: worktroll on 19 April 2024, 03:59:23: Quote from: MarauderD on 17 April 2024, 10:09:52
If something is too white, it comes off as devoid of any color on the table and stands out in an unnatural way.

Best way to deal with that is to use a slightly off-white - eg. Corax White, which is slightly greyish - with good panel lining, and then ghostbrush the edges with pure white. Alternatively, 15th Arcturan Guards use tiger-stripes on the upper arms, which looks really good by contrast.
Title: Re: Deckard_2049s Battletech stuff
Post by: agen2 on 20 April 2024, 11:55:35: Nice jobs!
Title: Re: Deckard_2049s Battletech stuff
Post by: Wasteland Warrior on 23 April 2024, 08:26:27: I'll also call out the weathering, it really pushes these to the next level. Very cool.
Title: Re: Deckard_2049s Battletech stuff
Post by: Deckard_2049 on 01 May 2024, 16:02:32: Alyina Mercantile Militia color scheme on a Black Lanner mech:
(https://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2024/5/1/1191172_sm-Battletech%2C%20Alyina%20Mercantile%20League.jpg) (https://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/1191172-Battletech%2C%20Alyina%20Mercantile%20League.html)
(https://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2024/5/1/1191167_sm-Battletech%2C%20Alyina%20Mercantile%20League.jpg) (https://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/1191167-Battletech%2C%20Alyina%20Mercantile%20League.html)
Title: Re: Deckard_2049s Battletech stuff
Post by: Wasteland Warrior on 02 May 2024, 00:22:30: WOW! That looks fantastic. And that cockpit is so well done. Great job
Title: Re: Deckard_2049s Battletech stuff
Post by: MarauderD on 02 May 2024, 12:26:11: I've never liked that model but wow, that CGL plastic version and your paint have changed my mind.

Well done sir!
Title: Re: Deckard_2049s Battletech stuff
Post by: Gladius-XC on 03 May 2024, 20:54:07: Beautiful! I love the camo pattern!
Title: Re: Deckard_2049s Battletech stuff
Post by: Deckard_2049 on 07 May 2024, 20:49:22: The AML color scheme is pretty time consuming. I doubt i'll do more of those until that unique forcepack comes out sometime in the future. At some point I also want to try the 1st Falcon Sentinels color scheme too.

Another addition to my Jade Falcon Peregrine / Vau Galaxy unit:
(https://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2024/5/8/1191581_sm-Battletech%2C%20Jade%20Falcon%20Peregrine%20Vau%20galaxy%20Viper.jpg) (https://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/1191581-Battletech%2C%20Jade%20Falcon%20Peregrine%20Vau%20galaxy%20Viper.html)
(https://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2024/5/8/1191580_sm-Battletech%2C%20Jade%20Falcon%20Peregrine%20Vau%20galaxy%20Viper.jpg) (https://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/1191580-Battletech%2C%20Jade%20Falcon%20Peregrine%20Vau%20galaxy%20Viper.html)
Title: Re: Deckard_2049s Battletech stuff
Post by: avon1985 on 08 May 2024, 05:19:30: WOW! Very Sweet! :smilie_happy_thumbup:
Title: Re: Deckard_2049s Battletech stuff
Post by: agen2 on 09 May 2024, 00:52:45: Well done!
Title: Re: Deckard_2049s Battletech stuff
Post by: Deckard_2049 on 13 May 2024, 19:48:08: Clan Sea Fox Nova Cat, mostly inspired by Skate Khanate colors.

(https://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2024/5/14/1191841_sm-Battletech%2C%20Clan%20Sea%20Fox%20Nova%20Cat.jpg) (https://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/1191841-Battletech%2C%20Clan%20Sea%20Fox%20Nova%20Cat.html)

(https://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2024/5/14/1191843_sm-Battletech%2C%20Clan%20Sea%20Fox%20Nova%20Cat.jpg) (https://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/1191843-Battletech%2C%20Clan%20Sea%20Fox%20Nova%20Cat.html)

(https://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2024/5/14/1191839_sm-Battletech%2C%20Clan%20Sea%20Fox%20Nova%20Cat.jpg) (https://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/1191839-Battletech%2C%20Clan%20Sea%20Fox%20Nova%20Cat.html)
Title: Re: Deckard_2049s Battletech stuff
Post by: MightyBolamite on 14 May 2024, 23:05:06: That is an incredible blue for that Nova Cat.