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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2025/07/16 16:43:43
Subject: Re:Classic Battletech Is Awesome: the Thread!
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Master Engineer with a Brace of Pistols
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When it comes to IFVs i am a huge fan of the goblin. but it is tracked not hover.
from sarna-
Goblin infantry support vehicle
Though the Goblin remained a capable tank during its time in the Inner Sphere, the Clan Invasion prompted Johnston Industries to redesign it. A 180 FireHeart fusion engine replaces the LongWay ICE, enabling the infantry bay to be expanded. The new Goblin can now carry a full platoon into battle. In addition, the large laser is replaced with a Sutel Precision Line large pulse laser, and a Harpoon-6 SRM 6 is added to increase its firepower. The redesign mounts two Johnston miniguns, providing even more defense against infantry. Finally, a MainFire Point Defense anti-missile system was installed to increase its survivability. The armor protection was increased from 8 tons to 9.5 tons of ferro-fibrous. Full production of this version, known as the Goblin infantry support vehicle, began in 3053, though some prototypes saw action during the final months of the initial Clan Invasion. BV (1.0) = 485,[9] BV (2.0) = 790
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2025/07/17 20:31:26
Subject: Re:Classic Battletech Is Awesome: the Thread!
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Not as Good as a Minion
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Finished up painting a Lance and a Star over the last couple weeks.
Security Lance
Clan Wolf Repaint.
3D Printed Salvage
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Are you a Wolf, a Sheep, or a Hound?
Megavolt wrote:They called me crazy…they called me insane…THEY CALLED ME LOONEY!! and boy, were they right. |
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2025/07/19 10:26:58
Subject: Re:Classic Battletech Is Awesome: the Thread!
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Inspiring SDF-1 Bridge Officer
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Been painting a bunch more Dracs this week
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2025/07/19 21:24:04
Subject: Re:Classic Battletech Is Awesome: the Thread!
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Parachuting Para-Commando
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Charistoph wrote: Crazy Ivan wrote:I have managed to get some infantry and battle armour painted. I also converted some hovercraft, I need to find some vehicle profiles that fits them suggestions are welcome.
If you're looking for a Record Sheet you don't want to just build from scratch, the Heavy Hover APC group can usually fit in, if you're wanting some transport for the Infantry.
For tank variants, I'd look in to the Falcon, Condor, or Scimitar.
Thanks looked at the profiles and they look like they fit the vehicles well, the Infantry definitely needs some transports.
aphyon wrote:When it comes to IFVs i am a huge fan of the goblin. but it is tracked not hover.
from sarna-
Goblin infantry support vehicle
Though the Goblin remained a capable tank during its time in the Inner Sphere, the Clan Invasion prompted Johnston Industries to redesign it. A 180 FireHeart fusion engine replaces the LongWay ICE, enabling the infantry bay to be expanded. The new Goblin can now carry a full platoon into battle. In addition, the large laser is replaced with a Sutel Precision Line large pulse laser, and a Harpoon-6 SRM 6 is added to increase its firepower. The redesign mounts two Johnston miniguns, providing even more defense against infantry. Finally, a MainFire Point Defense anti-missile system was installed to increase its survivability. The armor protection was increased from 8 tons to 9.5 tons of ferro-fibrous. Full production of this version, known as the Goblin infantry support vehicle, began in 3053, though some prototypes saw action during the final months of the initial Clan Invasion. BV (1.0) = 485,[9] BV (2.0) = 790
Thanks for the tip I actually bought these tanks from death ray designs that looks almost exactly like the Goblin.
I also finished painting the command convoy from death ray designs I think they will be useful as objective markers. I have an idea for a scenario where one of the objectives are to steal as many vehicles as possible by moving a infantry unit in contact with them.
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2025/07/20 13:49:48
Subject: Re:Classic Battletech Is Awesome: the Thread!
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Inspiring SDF-1 Bridge Officer
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Crazy Ivan wrote:Nice looking mechs I really like the red colour scheme.
I have managed to get some infantry and battle armour painted. I also converted some hovercraft, I need to find some vehicle profiles that fits them suggestions are welcome.
Those look fantastic, and I love the BA design, who's it from?
Also, the vehicles look sick.
BrookM wrote:Still working on a Hatamoto of my own after seeing those red models, going to take my time with that one, but want one in bright red as well now.
In the meantime, painted up some more pirate 'Mechs, having decided to go with Caledor Sky for all of them, they can be down on their luck mercenaries who have decided to hoist the black flag. These were quick and dirty paintjobs for the most part, though quite enamoured with the Griffin, that one will be my new intro set demo 'Mech from now on. But quick and dirty, these will serve as mooks and campaign opposition for the most part anyway.
Quick and dirty they may be, but I love the chipped paint look, great job!
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2025/07/20 14:18:05
Subject: Re:Classic Battletech Is Awesome: the Thread!
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[MOD]
Decrepit Dakkanaut
Cozy cockpit of an Archer ARC-5S
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Does anybody have any experience with the Initiative Deck they're selling? If so, fun to have or pointless? They're on sale here all of the sudden, so kinda curious if it enhances play or not.
Albertorius wrote:Quick and dirty they may be, but I love the chipped paint look, great job!
Thanks! Loving the horde of Kurita 'Mechs you've shared! I love how Kurita just rolls with the bushido vibes and owns it, it shouldn't work; bright red 'mechs with massive swords and whatnot, but it does. Also, full jenner lance, awesome!
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