Scavenger Jackpot
Salvage is the lifeblood of any BattleTech force. Going too long without an influx of scrap to pick through will make any commander sweat. Having a few piles of broken down beat up ‘Mechs on the battlefield adds to the BattleTech milieu.
I picked up some great looking terrain pieces at a HMGS event this year and just got around to painting them up. These are from Acheson Creations. The scaling is just about right for BattleTech games. Just looking at the big ‘Mechs makes you think of the Archer or Longbow.
Each piece is made out of a type of hard plastic. On each piece there were bubbles and pot mark imperfections from either the casting process or the material. I spent some time with an exacto knife cleaning it up as best I could. The plastic is very forgiving. I can’t say that these are the most detailed terrain pieces I’ve seen but for debris markers or simple ambiance, they work fine.
Painting them was easy. I didn’t feel the need to do a super fine detail job since they are supposed to look rusted and beat down. After priming black, I dry brushed the ground with Beasty Brown, Plauge Brown, and Khaki. The ‘Mechs started with Cold Grey, followed by Sombre Grey, and a diluted wash of Bloody Red, Brassy Brass, and Beasty Brown. Add in a few clumps of static grass and they are ready for the next game.
The Price IS Right
And now the best part, the price. Each of these cost just $0.50. For two quarters a piece these are a steal. Acheson Creations was at this past GenCon and is a familiar sight at HMGS events. Another great reason to go to conventions and skip shipping charges and minimum orders. Next opportunity should be Cold Wars 2010. Mark your calendars and get your game on!
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