Barrett's Contractors - Mercenary Crew Blog

[achilles]

So I just picked up my copy of AE Bounty last week, and I took my day off today to build my first Crew out of my collection of misfit Sci Fi figs that have gone so long wihout a game to call my own.

I used the AE weapon pack and basing plate to kit my Crew out.

The crew will Veteran.

Sasha Barrett (Human, Hunter X, Sergeant) with Slugthrower rifle, Slugthrower Pistol, AP Rounds and Marksman Heroic trait. - Veteran Choice



'Blackjack' Mckinley and Blair Tennyson (Human, Hunter X, Old Guard) with Slugthrower Rifles and Fragmentation Grenades. - Veteran Choice



Mick 'Merciful' Grady (Human, Hunter X, Heavy Hitter) with Heavy Rapid Fire Slug Thrower, Heavy Armoured Suit. - Regular Choice



'Bijou' Baer'zhu (Nikkar, Sniper) with Particle Beam Long Rifle, Cybernetic Arms, Cloaking Field. - Regular Choice



I'm looking forward to putting some paint on these. Barrett and the two Old Guard are old I-Kore Jungle Commandos sculpted by Kev White. Mick is a Reaper Chronoscpe fig and 'Bijou' is a conversion of the Nikkar from AE Bounty with on ofnthe weapons from the conversion pack and a LOT of pinning. All models are pinned directly through the deck plates onto the base.

More to come!

[varagon]

Cool!

Any reason why you chose Nikkar as the sniper?

[achilles]

I love the figure, and Solo will mean he operates well on his own.

Plus I just like the idea of the 'Alien' hunter.

[Darkson]

I love the Sniper. your fig choices are outstanding. Looking forward to seeing them with some paint on them.

[achilles]

Thanks dude! Next week they should see some paint.

[Darkson]

Sweet. Read your review of Bounty. Good stuff.

[dijit80]

they look really nice, I'm too looking forwards to seeing some paint on them.
Duncan

[achilles]

Next week I'll start the painting. I'm thinking I want to start with 'Merciful'...

[Scorpio]

Excellent stuff! Inspirational. Keep them coming.

[achilles]

Alrighty! Found some time to do some painting!

So now that I've had a chance to sit and do some brushwork I've actually got progress to report.

Sasha Barrett is the first finished member of my Merc crew.









I decided to go with a grey and orange scheme for Sasha. Her outfit issues a standard tactical garment so their operatives can identify each other on the battlefield. 'Blackjack' and Blair will both get similar schemes for their BDUs and vests. The piping gives it a bit of a sci-fi feel, breaking up the otherwise 'Nam era attire these old VOID minis have (even the boonie hats!).

I went with a bit of that on the weapons as well to tech them up a bit.

Next up will be 'Blackjack' and Blair. Don't know when I'll be able to paint again... but any progress is better than no progress!

[phoenikuz]

Welcome aboard there Achilles; glad you found your way here as well

And nice looking crew!

[mrharold]

Looks Great!

[achilles]

Thanks fellas.

Hey Phoenikuz, I downloaded your RoadWarrior No Limits mod a while ago. Well done! I remember when you were first talking about doing that... good to see it finished.

Inspired by last night's painting session, here is 'Blackjack' McKinley. Note the blue piping instead of red, as he's a Corporal in Barrett's outfit.









This will be my last chance to pick up a brush for the next three weeks, but I'll be back painting Blair the first of the new month to finish off my Old Guard. Then it's 'Merciful' and Bijou and the crew is done!

[phoenikuz]

Looking great - and looking forward to the rest of the crew! Gotta snap some pictures of my own crews soonish!

Funny you should mention Road Warriors as I've been working on it, on and off, to update it once more. Glad you liked it, and hopefully the next edition will be to your liking as well

[achilles]

Thanks man! Looking forward to reading it!