Spoils of MOAB 2024

 

Gale Force 9 Gothic Sector Orbital Relay.

Some of the spoils I purchased at MOAB last weekend were for my Gruntz 15mm games. I purchased them with only the box size and art to go by. But I took the conservative punt that they would be usable at the 15mm scale despite the fact that one item was aimed at the 28mm scale and the other at the Battletech (epic) scale.

The Orbital Relay is a 28mm scale piece of terrain. However, it does work with the 15mm scale as well. As can be seen below. For comparison, the Stalker with the AK is a 28mm miniature I use for Zona Alfa. The smaller figure of the two is a Khurasan 15mm Felid Alien Warrior.

I didn't unwrap the additional parts that go onto the building. But these come with magnets for easy connection and disassembly for storage. Without the additions fitted, the Orbital Relay does look like a futuristic Conning Tower on a submarine.

Gale Force 9 Hextech Power Station Battlefield in a Box.

Hextech is designed with Battletech in mind and makes some very nice scenery. The good news is that you don't have to apply the hex base to the terrain piece if you don't want to. So, this scale can fit nicely with some other scales. Above is the power station from Hextech that I purchased with a view to use it as a power generator at 15mm scale. These generator's tunnels representing power conduits at 15mm rather than elevated walkways at Battletech scale.

I believe that my bet has paid off. These nice terrain pieces would be able to be used as terrain at 15mm scale and I will likely get some more similar terrain in future.

EPIC Fortress

eBay purchase - just search for Epic Fortress

I recently picked up this Epic scale fortress from eBay. If you search for "epic fortress" you should be able to find it easily enough. There are several options to choose from. I chose the nine part fortress. But you can also choose seven, five and two part options as different "but it now" entries on eBay.

10mm Reaper CAV infantry and Epic scale Dreadnoughts in front of the main gate

Here are my thoughts on how good it is.

Positives

• Made of poly-stone, so durable as long as it isn't dropped.
• Scales to accommodate Epic, 10mm and 15mm easily enough.
• Larger walls than other types available
• Fits easily with either a 40K or post-apocalyptic setting
• Nice design

Negatives

• Expensive, especially with shipping to Oz
• Walls don't sit flush against each other due to the mold making.
• Heavy, though this is also a plus really as it is made of durable poly-stone
• Lots of "flashing" on the base of the model. But can be easily removed.
• Stupid me should have bought additional pieces in order to make a fully walled base. 😒

Have to say that overall I think its a great buy. Especially so given that I usually play with 10mm to 15mm scale minis. I do want to get additional pieces (e.g. 4x more 45 degree bent walls, 2x straight walls and another gate). So its worth it if you are looking for something larger than the existing Epic scale fortresses on the market that I have found so far. Here are more images if you are interested.

EPIC Dreadnoughts

Epic Armageddon Dreadnoughts

Featured in yesterday's post were the Epic Dreadnoughts that I recently finished painting. These little rippers are painted in a scheme that will fit both Epic and Future War Commander armies. So they don't specifically follow any 40K cannon paint schemes.

Flash photo should show the colours better

These are fantastic models and I have some more that will be painted specifically for a different army faction.

The painting continues...

EPIC Warhound Titan

My new pet project is moving along slowly but surely. So expect the odd post showing the progress in this area. Recently I was able to complete one of the two Warhound Titans I purchased from eBay.

When you glace on Google Images for Epic titans, I am blown away by the painting skill of many people. I'm not that good. Either that or I just don't have the patience to make a masterwork of art. So without further adieu, here is my meager contribution.

The last image shows the Warhound compared to 10mm Reaper CAV minis and two Epic Dreadnoughts. One down. One more to go!