So that rounds off my MERCS collection! I had the Keizai Waza unboxed from before, but thought I'd include it in the photo anyway - the boxes and artwork just look so cool!
Sync out.
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
MERCS Collection - Complete!
More speedy service from Defiant Gaming - I ordered the ISS and Texico boxes on Sunday, they were shipped on Monday, and were waiting for me when I got home yesterday!
So that rounds off my MERCS collection! I had the Keizai Waza unboxed from before, but thought I'd include it in the photo anyway - the boxes and artwork just look so cool!
So that rounds off my MERCS collection! I had the Keizai Waza unboxed from before, but thought I'd include it in the photo anyway - the boxes and artwork just look so cool!
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
[FCC] Boomer
Alright, I’m sold. I LOVE THE FCC. I don’t know why it took me so long to realise how cool these models are, and how well the models fit in with the background of the faction. In the sci-fi world of MERCS, not everyone can have Nanite Armour or Active Camo – and the FCC really capture the look and feel of a military group living beyond the borders of society.
The Boomer model looks awesome – I didn’t even realise his back leg was a prosthetic until I came to paint it!
Sync out.
Monday, September 3, 2012
[FCC] Pack Rat
Kicking off my MERCS Mayhem Month with the FCC – one of the original 4 MERCS factions! My first impressions of the FCC were that they weren’t sci-fi enough for me, and even tried to proxy some infinity models for my FCC.
For completeness, I decided to pick the models up and have had them sitting on my shelf assembled and undercoated waiting for some paint. I’m still not totally sold on the aesthetic, but it’s growing on me – there is definitely a place in the world of MERCS for an under-funded rebel faction, and the sculpts fit that concept perfectly!
Sync out.
Sunday, September 2, 2012
Sync's MERCS MAYHEM Month!
Last month, I completed my MERCS Madness Month - I repainted my four existing MERCS factions, in preparation to run demos and promote MERCS under the MERCS Black Ops program.
With my MERCS Table Project completed too, and exactly four weeks to go until my MERCS demoing début at Sydney's largest miniwargaming convention, MOAB (Mother Of All Battles), I needed another project.
Well, I have two unpainted MERCS factions at home - the FCC and Keizai Waza. There are two new factions en route to Sydney, to be distributed by Defiant Gaming, as I'm typing - the ISS and Texico.
Well, nothing to it but to spend the next month painting ANOTHER FOUR MERCS FACTIONS!
This project will be significantly more time consuming than my MERCS Madness Month, so I have stepped it up and called it my MERCS MAYHEM Month!
Repainting models is one thing - I've painted them once before, so I was familiar with the models, and in some cases only had touch-ups or basing to redo. Getting four new factions ready, out of the box and to the table-top is definitely a much more ambitious challenge!
I'll do my best to stay on track with my goals, so stay tuned for a lot more MERCS to come!
With my MERCS Table Project completed too, and exactly four weeks to go until my MERCS demoing début at Sydney's largest miniwargaming convention, MOAB (Mother Of All Battles), I needed another project.
Well, I have two unpainted MERCS factions at home - the FCC and Keizai Waza. There are two new factions en route to Sydney, to be distributed by Defiant Gaming, as I'm typing - the ISS and Texico.
Well, nothing to it but to spend the next month painting ANOTHER FOUR MERCS FACTIONS!
This project will be significantly more time consuming than my MERCS Madness Month, so I have stepped it up and called it my MERCS MAYHEM Month!
Repainting models is one thing - I've painted them once before, so I was familiar with the models, and in some cases only had touch-ups or basing to redo. Getting four new factions ready, out of the box and to the table-top is definitely a much more ambitious challenge!
Sync out.
Saturday, September 1, 2012
Sync's MERCS Table
After spending the last few days planning, building and painting, I've completed my MERCS Table! There are a few unique features I've added to the board, and I'll go into detail after these photos!
Players Area
As MERCS uses cards (instead of having to refer to pesky codices!) I wanted to make a specific area on the table where the cards could be managed.
So, as the game area is 3' long, I simply built my gameboard on a 4' long base and used the left over space as a dedicated players area - complete with felt to prevent wear and tear on the MERCS cards.
District 5 Apartment Dice Platform
So this is how I decided to solve my elevation + cover issue for beginners demos. It would be a shame to have a battlefield void of buildings/structures, so I was able to make these two buildings from my mispacked District 5 Apartment set.
I've made the roof section of the building reversible. The roof surface has painted normally and can be used as intended - models can be placed on it to benefit from elevation and cover. Now, on the blank side I've simply attached some felt, and when the roof of the building is not being used in play (for beginner demo games) this felt side can be turned facing up and the building can be used as an attractive dice platform.
Oh, I've also added Defiant Gaming's cool looking logo to the buildings - good customer service is hard to find, and I want people to know where they can go to find some!
Deployment Zone
Taking inspiration from the fantastic 2D MERCS Game Mats, I marked the deployment zones on either side of the board.
Scatter Terrain
So the District 5 Apartment Walls are able to provide full-cover, and I've added some Propaganda Poster print-outs from the MERCS Fan Kit to add a bit more colour to them.
The rest of the terrain pieces I made out of my Hirst Arts Molded bits, and provide half-cover. I also made some pieces that are able to provide ER1 elevation, without providing cover.
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| Whole board shot - click to enlarge |
Players Area
As MERCS uses cards (instead of having to refer to pesky codices!) I wanted to make a specific area on the table where the cards could be managed.
So, as the game area is 3' long, I simply built my gameboard on a 4' long base and used the left over space as a dedicated players area - complete with felt to prevent wear and tear on the MERCS cards.
District 5 Apartment Dice Platform
So this is how I decided to solve my elevation + cover issue for beginners demos. It would be a shame to have a battlefield void of buildings/structures, so I was able to make these two buildings from my mispacked District 5 Apartment set.
I've made the roof section of the building reversible. The roof surface has painted normally and can be used as intended - models can be placed on it to benefit from elevation and cover. Now, on the blank side I've simply attached some felt, and when the roof of the building is not being used in play (for beginner demo games) this felt side can be turned facing up and the building can be used as an attractive dice platform.
Oh, I've also added Defiant Gaming's cool looking logo to the buildings - good customer service is hard to find, and I want people to know where they can go to find some!
Deployment Zone
Taking inspiration from the fantastic 2D MERCS Game Mats, I marked the deployment zones on either side of the board.
Scatter Terrain
So the District 5 Apartment Walls are able to provide full-cover, and I've added some Propaganda Poster print-outs from the MERCS Fan Kit to add a bit more colour to them.
The rest of the terrain pieces I made out of my Hirst Arts Molded bits, and provide half-cover. I also made some pieces that are able to provide ER1 elevation, without providing cover.
I did take WIP photos while making my MERCS Table, and I'll be posting DIY/How-To's soon!
Sync out.
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