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2023/09/28 12:38:19
Subject: Digital Mech Kits from John Bear Ross [JBR/Patreon/Tribes]
Howdy. JBR, here. I was a freelance digital sculptor for Reaper, Wizkids, Rebel, Critical Mass, and many more.
Recently, I have done direct to digital, offering my large mech kits via online retailers to folks with printers at home.
New this month (September) is the Conquistador Main Battle Mecha, the final release of the Project Cervantes class of tall mechs.
The current launch price is $9.99 USD (less with discount codes), and will go up once I upload the newly-proofed reactive armor package this weekend. Until then, the Smooth armor package is in the files (and looks great on its own).
The Conquistador is the most commonly encountered variant of the varied Project Cervantes armored walkers, being suited for both close and distant combat with a beautifully balanced repertoire of weaponry.
It's only potential weakness is a logistics problem, supplying its thirsty double rotary cannons with ammunition. Advanced technological solutions such as munitions printers, liquid propellants, and forward munition resupply drones help alleviate this point, and help make the Conquistador a mainstay battleline unit throughout the Worldgate networks.
Often deployed in lances or platoons of four, depending on the level of aristocratic or military rigor of its parent organization, the Conquistador, often affectionately labeled as "The Konk," is found in the thick of battle, creating breakthroughs in enemy lines or supporting infantry as they close with and destroy the entrenched enemy.
"The Konk" is able to be customized according to mission requirements. While most pilots select the large rear-mounted ammunition drum, especially for fire suppression or defensive tasks, some can also select a weapon-mounted drum (along with two or three additional quick-change drums mounted to the hull) for more maneuverability. Some pilots also elect to mount carapace weapons on top of their hull, or a heavy flamethrower to the sword arm.
There is also a forthcoming reactive armor package in the works, able to help defeat incoming anti-armor missiles and hordes of attacking infantry with command or automatic detonations that disrupt incoming attacks.
The Conquistador is regarded across the various Realms connected to Junctionworld as a masterwork in flexible design.
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I have the feeling most people won't recognize the name, but your designs are absolutely legendary in the 15mm community! I really love your library of work over the years. I don't do 3D printing, but I wish you all the best and hope you have some incredible success with these! Much love and great power to ya!
Kalamadea wrote: I have the feeling most people won't recognize the name, but your designs are absolutely legendary in the 15mm community! I really love your library of work over the years. I don't do 3D printing, but I wish you all the best and hope you have some incredible success with these! Much love and great power to ya!
Thanks! I have been around for a while. The phrase I use is, "too dumb to quit."
I still release the occasional 15mm/1-100th scale build, and plan to redo my designs next year for the scale next year, once I have a chance to catch up.
I appreciate it!
Best,
JBR
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schoon wrote: Does Cults3D, MyMiniFactory, or CGTrader also have the fuller library of your work?
Indeed, they do. Thanks for asking. Here's the links...
As a Thank You for 4000 Followers on Cults3d.com, I whipped up a quick close combat weapon called the Crimson Ripper that is compatible with my line of Quixote or Cervantes-class mechs. You can also adapt it to your own, if you wish.
This Conquistador isn't a personality character model. More of a line-of-battle standard unit, part of an armored platoon rather than a regimental champion.
Enjoy!
Best,
JBR
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FREE Basic Raptor Mech STL Kit, OPR Compatibility, and 50% Off Labor Day Sale
Hey, folks, JBR here.
I just wanted to announce that my mech models are now officially Compatible with One Page Rules, particularly for their Grimdark Future Titan Lords army list.
If you want big walkers to lend fire support to your ground troops, or bathe the enemy in flames, these are just the ticket.
To celebrate the release, I am giving away a new Basic Raptor, a light attack mech that is able to use my extensive catalog of other Raptor weapons and accessories. Here’s a direct download at WeTransfer, with a password...
Also, I have a Fifty Percent (!) discount for my paid files on my online stores. Links and discount codes below. Sales end on Tuesday, September 3, 2024.
Best,
John Bear Ross (JBR, if you’re in to the whole brevity thing)
Also, feel free to drop by my Discord, The Madness of John Bear Ross. We’re a chill group of mecha-heads, printing, painting, and discussing walking armored nightmares.
The first draft of my third novel is done, and I am returning to sculpting mechs for 3D printing.
Learning the lessons of 2023, I have switched things up, though.
Now, for $1.99 USD a month (the price of an energy drink to fuel my Madness), you receive a monthly 50% discount code to my entire inventory across three platforms, Cults3d, MyMiniFactory, and CGTrader.
You can hop in and out, no problem. I release mechs when I can, and if you like them, join the Patreon and buy it for half off. If it’s not to your liking, hop out, and wait till something you like comes along. Or catch up on past stuff you missed out on. Or just buy me a daily dose of caffeine.
