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Soul Samurai wrote:
BTW it's probably been mentioned but I'd rather not have to go searching for it, so does anyone know if the "super" veritechs (the ones with just the extra missles and thrusters, not the extra armour) will be single models or add-on bits? I assume they will be part of Wave 2, so not expecting them anytime soon? I'm just wondering if it will be possible to magnetise the extra bits and add them to an existing model. Not that I think it will save any effort or anything, I just think it would be cool.

Super VT's are indeed in Wave 2, and my understanding is that they will be full models, not add on bits.

There may be some add on bits (possibly in Resin and/or Pewter) for the VEF-1/1D pack the backers get, due to some shenanigans after the fact, but I think that's supposed to be the only case.

 JohnHwangDD wrote:
The painting examples are very helpful.
It appears to me that these models are designed to be washed and stained. Drybrushing gives a really harsh look that does not photograph well (although it probably looks just fine on the tabletop).

I find on smooth surfaces dry brushing may be an incorrect method to use (or at least not very efficient).
That technique is ideal for say fur, scales, feathers or pebbled surfaces: rough raised surfaces, like a mass area means of edge highlighting.

I am still in the middle of assembly but I figure I will block-paint the surfaces with an airbrush and then use the high-flow washes for getting all those little grooves: marking them all with a technical pen could drive me insane.

I would then finish up with some edge highlighting.

Some gem effects with the cockpit on the Valks I am looking forward to.

The decals will be an awesome finishing touch but wow the work.

http://robotechrpgtactics.boards.net/thread/219/errata

Come chime in.

For me, I'm thinking something similar:
1. prime light grey or white
2. color tint with thin paint
3. ink grooves & edge highlight
4. shadow wash

Here's some videos of how mine came out https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dn1j9hhZ6BY when is wave 2 coming ?

 warboss wrote:
Anyone else gotten and used their laminator that was posted earlier in the thread? I got mine and used it for some robotech cards in case I ever play a game. It works quite quickly although the surface seems a bit visually (but not tactile) splotchy when looked at from an angle even when I ran it through twice. I don't think is due to the admittedly mediocre printer I used as I didn't notice it before laminating. Ultimately, it was a great deal for the price.

Sounds like it's not hot enough.

I have that one which I used for my Zombicide cards, cardstock stuff needs to be used on the hotter #2 setting. Once you've run it through rerunning it won't really do anything, so it needs to be on the cardstock setting and at proper heat level before you run it through.

I screwed up a pair of the cards before I figured out what I was doing wrong, they are still usable but it's not clear like it should be, where the later cards I ran through on the cardstock setting are crystal clear.

You will also always want to feed it from the folded/sealed edge of the pouch first, if you don't it can cause bubbles to get trapped inside the laminate.

Thanks for the replies. The instructions said to run it through again if it is a bit foggy or splotchy but I'll try the thicker setting. I was using the official scotch pouches and just a single sheet of printer paper.

Haven't used mine yet. But look forward to doing it soon. The Mars Base blog guy made a quick reference sheet and stat sheets for both. I really want to use wet erase marker on my cards and laminating is required. Or I will use Mike's Cards and those for sure need lamination.

 Mike1975 wrote:
http://robotechrpgtactics.boards.net/thread/219/errata

Come chime in.

As I've come to realize, if the MA's are indeed going to go through with their RRT tournament at Adepticon, they have 11 weeks to come up with answers, official or unofficial. Less, actually, given that people should have at least a week or more notice as to how the rules will be played and what force construction stipulations may be in place.

Like, we batted a bunch of discussions about with minimal concern because the game wasn't 'in the wild' yet, but their first tournament is less than 3 months away.

There's a set of Warhammer Adepticon tournaments being discussed in the appropriate forum that has had a thread with info for the last 7 months.

Granted, Adepticon seems to get a small fraction of the numbers that attend Gencon, but even if one is generous about the snags that can pop up for a new product line and competitive scene, if they plan to do anything significant at Gencon (and they'd be crazy not to), this will be a place to 'beta test' such an event in such a venue.

Are they really providing the minis for that tournament? What the hell?

That should be interesting. Either having, like, a thousand models built, or having extremely small lists, though having a 'tournament' where you're running 4-12 figures in something that has been very clearly noted to *not* be a Skirmish game seems strange.

Moreso if they're using flat out pre-generated unit lists, which seems like less of a Tournament and more an Elaborate Multi-Round Demo That Maybe Has Some Prizes.

Guess we'll find out when we get closer to Adepticon.

This already sounds bad.

Where are you guys getting that the tourney is providing the minis? Are you sure you're not confusing the tourny on Saturday

http://www.cvent.com/events/adepticon-2015/agenda-ec700157f5894ca891500186aec58ca9.aspx

with the open play daily demo that will provide minis?

http://www.adepticon.org/?page_id=2522

http://www.palladium-megaverse.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=97&t=146543

Interesting. FRPGames publishes their top sellers and Robotech RPG Tactics main game is #2 (behind Imperial Assault, followed by Zombicide)

While that's nice, I'm not sure one data point really means anything, other than that at FRPG it's selling strongly.

Cool Stuff Inc's top 6 list doesn't have Robotech on it at all.

I was under the impression that there isn't really an industry wide list anyway, that most released involved what stores decided to share/self report, but nothing like the music or movie industries.

 judgedoug wrote:
Interesting. FRPGames publishes their top sellers and Robotech RPG Tactics main game is #2 (behind Imperial Assault, followed by Zombicide)

I would be curious if FRP's top sellers include the distribution arm as well (Warpath).

Happy to hear that it is selling.I know one snapshot from one retailer does not make a success, but to see RTT on any list is encouraging for products beyond wave 2.

No building progress to report, Got a bunch of Valks ready for glue, tho.

Wow. So if RRT does manage to have a following, it'll be killed at Adepticon. Somehow I doubt they'd have enough mini's available for more than 4 players at once.

Way to go, dunderheads.

Quick check in: January 2015, and I still don't have a single Robotech product in hand, with no indication it will arrive before February

 NTRabbit wrote:
Quick check in: January 2015, and I still don't have a single Robotech product in hand, with no indication it will arrive before February

There's a pretty strong indication that it won't arrive before February. Does that count?

 BobtheInquisitor wrote:

 NTRabbit wrote:
Quick check in: January 2015, and I still don't have a single Robotech product in hand, with no indication it will arrive before February

There's a pretty strong indication that it won't arrive before February. Does that count?

That's the date I'm assuming... "before the end of february", more likely towards the end of the month than the start.

Haven't gotten any notice from palladium either. Has anyone not in Canada or USA gotten anything?

Some bloke in New Zealand got his stuff last month apparently. Was on the FB group. Probably a mistake on PB's part the cynical part of my brain is telling me.

And I got all mine in the UK last month.

Mind you, not anything to shout about as all it was was the stupid decal sheet that I'd e-mailed them and told them to leave back for wave 2.

I mean, what use is the UEDF decal sheet when I won't get any models to stick them on for another 12-18 months? And they have now officially blown over $2.50 of the $6 postage I paid getting it sent direct from the USA to me.

Palladium books - making two short planks look like a computer!

And just to add salt to the wound Wayne (from palladium) is now answering rules questions on Mikes facesbook group.

Awesome!

Not to rub salt in the wound, but I didn't even back the KS and I managed to pick it up at retail already!

If I was an overseas backer I would be pretty upset.

Well, I suppose everyone wants as early a run at the game due to 1/2 hour per model build times (slightly better with pods, slightly worse with veritechs).

Yeah, update on items to look out for on assembly:
- Glaug chin guns tend to snap in half when you go to clip out of sprue.
- On the scout pod that flat spatula piece that attaches to the side face is just silly to try to cut. Better off trimming some plastic polystyrene to size.

My sympathies to those who have not received their packages yet, but you can at least benefit from the various things we have found before you.

Wayne from PB answering on Facebook?
Is he allowed outside the PB forum bubble?
Now if a FAQ could be distributed from Facebook all would be well...