#weaseltech

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So there you are, sitting back in your plastic lawn chair on some backwater periphery world, enjoying a beer, when these guys show up. They start talking about the HPG network, the communications relays that link the stars together, and they start going on about some guy named Jerome Blake. Then they get to the good part- Apparently, your phone bill is due, and these guys are here to collect. Don't worry, they say, they offer local plans (demolisher tanks) and long distance plans (artillery.) What's your next move? This was my big project for this last week. I'm in the process of building a full Level III (Battalion) as an interchangeably ComStar / Word of Blake force. In total, It'll probably end up being more like a pair of Level IIIs, with everything I've got planned, but I don't think I have it in me to go for a full Level IV (Division.) Celestials, LAMs and a full Level II composed entirely of Toyamas are on the painting bench waiting to be activated in the name of The Master. This Level III is led by Demi-Precentor Vala Vanagand, a shadowy figure cloaked in mystery, but most of the local operations for this unit are coordinated by Adept Julius Vespasian from the cockpit of his Black Knight in the Level II that is primarily built for brawling / assault roles. Both Vespasian and Vanagand are suspected of being members of the Word of Blake, but they won't be outed for it until the Jihad. Supporting the Brawling Level II are a mixed arms scout / artillery Level II which mixes fast units with Arrow IV carrying mechs. Armor assets are grouped into two demi-company units, one being composed entirely of classic Demolisher Tanks while the other is composed entirely of Demolishers that have been upgraded with three turret-mounted, 30-point racks of Medium Range Missiles. The MRM variant is canon, but I couldn't find a model for it anywhere, so I actually created the missile turret in CAD just so I could have these guys in my Level III. #3dprinting #3dp #3dprinted #paintedminiatures #wargaming #tabletopgames #boardgamesofinstagram #boardgames #scifi #sciencefiction #battletech #robotech #mecha #weaseltech #epicscale #6mmminis #mechwarrior #comstar #wordofblake https://www.instagram.com/p/Cn-T1e5ywor/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[eswynn]

Another one caught between storms this weekend. ComGuard Flashman! #battletech #robotech #mecha #weaseltech #epicscale #6mmminis #wargaming #tabletopgames #boardgamesofinstagram #boardgames #scifi #sciencefiction #mechwarrior https://www.instagram.com/p/CnfXaL7Sd0c/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[eswynn]

My small (and growing) collection of Riflemen. Haven't been painting as much lately as my interests rotate like mini-seasons and my time gets eaten up with writing books and editing manuscripts. As the days get longer though, I tend to find more and more time for painting, so we'll see what summer brings! #battletech #robotech #mecha #weaseltech #epicscale #6mmminis #wargaming #tabletopgames #boardgamesofinstagram #boardgames #scifi #sciencefiction #mechwarrior #3dprinting https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp3-TazrMSq/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[eswynn]

I thought this was a fun shot. My painting skills, (and the quality of the miniatures produced for Battletech) have both improved significantly over time. It may not look like it, but these are all the same machine, just about 20 years apart in the timeline, as far as production goes. #battletech #robotech #mecha #weaseltech #epicscale #6mmminis #wargaming #tabletopgames #boardgamesofinstagram #boardgames #scifi #sciencefiction #mechwarrior https://www.instagram.com/p/CnpU86upcw7/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[eswynn]

I've been getting some more mechs painted up in ComStar colors! Classic unseen Thunderbolt seemed very fitting for the ComGuard. #battletech #boardgames #scifi #sciencefiction #robotech #mecha #weaseltech #epicscale #6mmminis #wargaming #tabletopgames #paintedminiatures #3dprinting #3dp #mechwarrior https://www.instagram.com/p/Cn0wnPYLw1R/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[eswynn]

Yeah, it's a little rough, but it's amazing what an Ender 3 and a couple of quick dry brushes with Apple Barrel paints can make. We truly do live in an amazing time. Always wanted a Dervish. Now I have one! #3dprinting #3dp #3dprinted #paintedminiatures #wargaming #tabletopgames #boardgamesofinstagram #boardgames #scifi #sciencefiction #battletech #robotech #mecha #weaseltech #epicscale #6mmminis #mechwarrior https://www.instagram.com/p/CoFoNtcpSFL/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[eswynn]

Metallic cockpits are always fun. They make me think of light polarization visors on space suits, adapting to the harsh light of an alien sun. #3dprinting #3dp #3dprinted #paintedminiatures #wargaming #tabletopgames #boardgamesofinstagram #boardgames #scifi #sciencefiction #battletech #robotech #mecha #weaseltech #epicscale #6mmminis #mechwarrior https://www.instagram.com/p/CpLKatVJiGB/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Knocked out some primitives in CAD during the evenings this week. Pretty happy with these, and with the level of detail I achieved. All these are now up on Thingiverse, handle: Ellie_Valkyrie #3dprinting #3dp #boardgames #scifi #sciencefiction #battletech #robotech #mecha #weaseltech #epicscale #6mmminis #wargaming #tabletopgames #miniatures #mechwarrior https://www.instagram.com/p/CpEaKO-LCGi/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[eswynn]

In the interest of teaching my spouse how to play battletech, I painted up a couple of light, fast clan units we can use for a quick introductory scenario. Went for one in the colors of Clan Sea Fox and one in the colors of Clan Wolf 🦊🐺 #battletech #robotech #mecha #weaseltech #epicscale #6mmminis #wargaming #tabletopgames #boardgamesofinstagram #boardgames #scifi #sciencefiction #mechwarrior https://www.instagram.com/p/CoSseFevs-5/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[eswynn]

I've been playing Battletech for so long that it wasn't even called Battletech when I started. As a kid, I didn't have money for miniatures, so I've collected a lot of proxies over the years. These are two of them. The horrific brown lump is actually a proxy miniature I made in ceramics class in my freshman year of high school. #battletech #robotech #mecha #weaseltech #epicscale #6mmminis #epic40k #mechwarrior #boardgames #wargaming https://www.instagram.com/p/CnlMuYKrawa/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[eswynn]

Four of a kind! #battletech #robotech #mecha #weaseltech #epicscale #6mmminis #wargaming #tabletopgames #boardgamesofinstagram #boardgames #scifi #sciencefiction #mechwarrior https://www.instagram.com/p/CpRhahtOF78/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[eswynn]

A Thunderbolt for every season! Just finished four new additions to the horde. #3dprinting #3dp #3dprinted #paintedminiatures #wargaming #tabletopgames #boardgamesofinstagram #boardgames #scifi #sciencefiction #battletech #robotech #mecha #weaseltech #epicscale #6mmminis #mechwarrior https://www.instagram.com/p/ColX3_CpGlu/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[eswynn]

Some more #Battletech miniatures! I'm especially fond of how the Grasshopper turned out! #mechwarrior #mecha #weaseltech #epicscale #6mmminis #wargaming #tabletopgames #boardgamesofinstagram #boardgames #scifi #sciencefiction https://www.instagram.com/p/CeDCvptO6Ww/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Another fun mech painted up. Mostly I've been focusing on getting my ComStar / Word of Blake army together, but I took a break to dash some paint on this guy and I think he turned out pretty good. #battletech #robotech #mecha #weaseltech #epicscale #6mmminis #epic40k #mechwarrior #boardgames #scifi #sciencefiction https://www.instagram.com/p/Cn4v_uapWJ1/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Decided to try something new when I painted this Blackjack this weekend. Adaptive urban camo? Glitzy sport mecha? Who knows, lol. I just call him "Good n' Plenty" haha #battletech #robotech #mecha #weaseltech #epicscale #6mmminis #wargaming #tabletopgames #boardgamesofinstagram #boardgames #scifi #sciencefiction #mechwarrior #paintedminiatures https://www.instagram.com/p/Cnw_54vJh0-/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[eswynn]

Another mecha I threw together in TinkerCAD this evening. Now up on Thingiverse for free! Just search: Ellie_Valkyrie #3dprinting #3dp #battletech #robotech #mecha #weaseltech #epicscale #6mmminis #wargaming #mechwarrior https://www.instagram.com/p/CnitvJcrRfu/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=