[ISS] Wavefinder

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[ISS] Leader

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[ISS] Calypso

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[ISS] Shock Trooper

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[ISS] Spy

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[ISS] Monkeywrench

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[ISS] Demolition

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[ISS] Booster

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[ISS] Sniper

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[ISS] Heavy

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[ISS] Complete!

I'm happy with how this faction turned out, and though I was hoping to use my Infinity Kaldstrom terrain set as a background for the photo (it's still en-route), I thought I'd just throw a photo up anyway.

Individual model shots coming up soon - stay tuned!

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ISS - Undercoated

Time to paint my annual MERCS faction - ISS! While I was priming some Dreadball models, I thought I'd prime a MERCS faction as well, in case the motivation to paint some MERCS took my fancy.

Below are some photos of my 2-step undercoating process. I use the Army Painter White Primer, which is my go-to brand and colour, though I have had great results with their coloured primers as well.

1. Attach the models (without bases) to a stick, using
double-sided sticky-tape

2. Very lighty 'dust' the models with the primer, keeping
the can about 12" away

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ISS - Assembled Part 2

The Calypso is my favorite sculpt from the ISS, so I'm glad to be able to add her to my MERCS 2.0 collection!

The Demo and Monkeywrench are welcome additions to the ISS roster, and I've got to say I'm pretty keen on getting this faction painted up.

Calypso / Booster / Demo / Monkeywrench

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ISS - Assembled

Looking back at MERCS 1.0, I'd have to say that the ISS were some of my favorite models, and the new Spy and Shock Trooper models are great additions to the faction.

Here are the ISS models from the Covert Acquisition MERCS Recon expansion, plus the sniper.

Oh, note that I haven't attached the Leader's shield to the model just yet - it's much easier to paint them separately and attach the pieces after painting.

Heavy, Spy, Leader

Shock Trooper, Sniper, Wavefinder

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MERCS 2.0 - Pro-painted ISS

MegaCon Games has shared photos of the pro-painted ISS models in their latest MERCS Recon Update.

Leader

Heavy

Sniper

Booster

Wavefinder

Wavefinder Turret

Calypso

Shock Trooper

Demolition

Monkeywrench

Spy

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MERCS 2.0 - ISS

ISS stands for Ios Security Systems. They are the world leader in naval technology, logistics (I wish we could use them), and ocean security. They offer a top-of-the-line travel service for the truly elite, also. Most MegaCon have an uneasy alliance with ISS out of the necessity of goods moving. However, not many trust ISS.  

Wavefinder / Turret / Heavy / Shock Trooper

Booster / Monkeywrench / Spy / Demo

Calypso / Sniper / Leader

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[ISS] Leader

And this rounds off my ISS! One more model to go, and I'll have finished up my MERCS collection! The riot shield makes it a little tough to see the model's pose, so I thought I'd take two shots to make it a little clearer.

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[ISS] Heavy

This guy is significantly chunkier than the other ISS models, and has a really heavy-armoured look to him. I like the 'cyclops' aesthetic too - though that may cause a problem with depth perception, a skill I thought would be paramount in operating a heavy weapon...

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[ISS] Wavefinder

The Wavefinder and her deployable turret - I really need to look into the rules so I can figure out how they work, but I'm really looking forward to getting these great looking models on the table!

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[ISS] Booster

I think the model I got for this was a little miscast - the detail on the face seems a little distorted. Either way, I'm well on my way to finishing off my ISS and Texico, and really feel like I have my painting groove back.

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