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Title: Star Wars Armada Fighters
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 29 December 2015, 04:03:03 PM
They don't come painted, so...
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc94/madlemmey/Star%20Wars%20ships/653B5552-1149-4C4F-8D8D-727F38E9487C_zpsikaqrtab.jpg) (http://s214.photobucket.com/user/madlemmey/media/Star%20Wars%20ships/653B5552-1149-4C4F-8D8D-727F38E9487C_zpsikaqrtab.jpg.html)

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc94/madlemmey/Star%20Wars%20ships/776844DC-4556-46B0-8322-36903291074F_zpsuswhomd3.jpg) (http://s214.photobucket.com/user/madlemmey/media/Star%20Wars%20ships/776844DC-4556-46B0-8322-36903291074F_zpsuswhomd3.jpg.html)

Bombers and Interceptors tonight.
Title: Re: Star Wars Armada Fighters
Post by: Tawa on 29 December 2015, 04:43:58 PM
Lovely!

Dreading painting mine!  ;D
Title: Re: Star Wars Armada Fighters
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 30 December 2015, 01:35:01 AM
Bombers and Interceptors
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc94/madlemmey/Star%20Wars%20ships/67B201B8-2365-4AB0-A0F0-9BF0415EE784_zpsleikt9nh.jpg) (http://s214.photobucket.com/user/madlemmey/media/Star%20Wars%20ships/67B201B8-2365-4AB0-A0F0-9BF0415EE784_zpsleikt9nh.jpg.html)

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc94/madlemmey/Star%20Wars%20ships/9BF59927-8AC8-4CCF-B3AE-890185CC06D1_zpslqqxxjck.jpg) (http://s214.photobucket.com/user/madlemmey/media/Star%20Wars%20ships/9BF59927-8AC8-4CCF-B3AE-890185CC06D1_zpslqqxxjck.jpg.html)

181st Fighter Wing
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc94/madlemmey/Star%20Wars%20ships/945378EA-40EA-4839-99DC-E585A2C4C544_zpszw3rvxok.jpg) (http://s214.photobucket.com/user/madlemmey/media/Star%20Wars%20ships/945378EA-40EA-4839-99DC-E585A2C4C544_zpszw3rvxok.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Star Wars Armada Fighters
Post by: petercooman on 30 December 2015, 08:27:54 AM
Nice!

How does armada compare to X-wing?

I can't justify getting them both, as x wing alone cost me a fair penny already  :o
Title: Re: Star Wars Armada Fighters
Post by: fred. on 30 December 2015, 08:48:46 AM
Cool. I'd maybe go for a final light dry brush of very light grey to just make them pop a bit more. Probably best to over highlight, to help make it clear what is what, as these are game pieces.

I assume they are plastic?

Title: Re: Star Wars Armada Fighters
Post by: Bodvoc on 30 December 2015, 09:06:39 AM
Very nice,
I too would like to know how the two games compare?
Title: Re: Star Wars Armada Fighters
Post by: skywalker on 30 December 2015, 09:42:55 AM
Excellent

May the force (dark side) be with you

;D ;D
Title: Re: Star Wars Armada Fighters
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 30 December 2015, 10:42:08 AM
Thanks chaps, they are a lot of fun to paint! 8)

It's a completely different game that actually works really really well. It's a more expensive buy in to the game, but looks like it will have less 'game creep' compared to Xwing.

Yes, the figures are plastic, and I might have gone lighter, but after looking at original film stills, I like my ties dark! ;)
Title: Re: Star Wars Armada Fighters
Post by: Roy on 30 December 2015, 10:45:55 AM
Nice to see the good guys  :d in their painted glory.
All hail the Galatic Empire!



Title: Re: Star Wars Armada Fighters
Post by: Nosher on 30 December 2015, 10:54:40 AM
Must admit I am sorely tempted by SWA but the price tag puts me off. As most of my gaming is solo I can't really justify it as I am told (and all the reviews seem to indicate) that you need at least two starter sets to play a decent game.

Painting wouldn't be an issue as its a limited palette.

Maybe I should remortgage.....  ;)
Title: Re: Star Wars Armada Fighters
Post by: petercooman on 30 December 2015, 01:45:42 PM
Quote from: mad lemmey on 30 December 2015, 10:42:08 AM
Thanks chaps, they are a lot of fun to paint! 8)

It's a completely different game that actually works really really well. It's a more expensive buy in to the game, but looks like it will have less 'game creep' compared to Xwing.

Yes, the figures are plastic, and I might have gone lighter, but after looking at original film stills, I like my ties dark! ;)

I only use the riginal trilogy stuff from x-wing, so apart from some cards you can't get when only buying X/A/B/Y-wings orTIE fighters/interceptors/bombers and shuttle/slave 1/falcon, the game creep is limited, as i found it to be a very balanced game in the first few waves.

I'll probably load some ink in the printer and print the cards i can't get to and need, as we only play in our game group, so don't need to worry about using original cards.
Title: Re: Star Wars Armada Fighters
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 19 March 2017, 04:13:19 PM
After a long pause...
TIE Defenders
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc94/madlemmey/Star%20Wars%20ships/DSCF3370_zpswgopiqhl.jpg) (http://s214.photobucket.com/user/madlemmey/media/Star%20Wars%20ships/DSCF3370_zpswgopiqhl.jpg.html)

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc94/madlemmey/Star%20Wars%20ships/DSCF3371_zpshbjkgho1.jpg) (http://s214.photobucket.com/user/madlemmey/media/Star%20Wars%20ships/DSCF3371_zpshbjkgho1.jpg.html)

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc94/madlemmey/Star%20Wars%20ships/DSCF3377_zpsiewlgsrc.jpg) (http://s214.photobucket.com/user/madlemmey/media/Star%20Wars%20ships/DSCF3377_zpsiewlgsrc.jpg.html)

TIE Phantoms
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc94/madlemmey/Star%20Wars%20ships/DSCF3376_zpsve4qvqc0.jpg) (http://s214.photobucket.com/user/madlemmey/media/Star%20Wars%20ships/DSCF3376_zpsve4qvqc0.jpg.html)

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc94/madlemmey/Star%20Wars%20ships/DSCF3376_zpsve4qvqc0.jpg) (http://s214.photobucket.com/user/madlemmey/media/Star%20Wars%20ships/DSCF3376_zpsve4qvqc0.jpg.html)

Lambda Class Shuttles
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc94/madlemmey/Star%20Wars%20ships/DSCF3373_zpst7cpkuy9.jpg) (http://s214.photobucket.com/user/madlemmey/media/Star%20Wars%20ships/DSCF3373_zpst7cpkuy9.jpg.html)

V49 Decimators
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc94/madlemmey/Star%20Wars%20ships/DSCF3372_zpscneszbk4.jpg) (http://s214.photobucket.com/user/madlemmey/media/Star%20Wars%20ships/DSCF3372_zpscneszbk4.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Star Wars Armada Fighters
Post by: d_Guy on 19 March 2017, 04:21:52 PM
Nice work  Mr Lemmy and you use a Jackson Pollock painting for your desk top! Wonderfully post-modern!
Title: Re: Star Wars Armada Fighters
Post by: Ithoriel on 19 March 2017, 04:29:40 PM
Those look very good.

Like Nosher, I am put of the game system by the cost. Especially since I have a collection of Andy Bergstrom's sci-fi fleet size fighters. Time to write my own rules I guess.

I need to stop devoting every waking hour to Elder Scrolls Online and get back to painting!!
Title: Re: Star Wars Armada Fighters
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 19 March 2017, 04:34:13 PM
I also have a huge collection of those too!  :-[
And I share a birthday with, and play Drew at Words With Friends every day!  :-B
Title: Re: Star Wars Armada Fighters
Post by: bigjackmac on 25 March 2017, 12:48:00 PM
Lemmey,

Dude!!!  Somehow I missed these previously, but those are absolutely awesome!  I didn't know there was a game like that, I need to take a look.

Where's da Rebels?

V/R,
Jack
Title: Re: Star Wars Armada Fighters
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 09 August 2017, 08:13:32 PM
It's been a cold, wet and miserable day...
After I wrote my list for tomorrow's Armada game, I realised that needed another stand of TIE fighters. Oh well, that wasted 1/2 an hour! ;)
(http://i.imgur.com/vNswipI.jpg?1)

Bit grainy, sorry
(http://i.imgur.com/dxoUMQT.jpg?1)
Title: Re: Star Wars Armada Fighters
Post by: Womble67 on 09 August 2017, 10:12:06 PM
Very nice indeed Will

Take care

Andy
Title: Re: Star Wars Armada Fighters
Post by: paulr on 10 August 2017, 12:32:09 AM
A quick, easy, effective paint job
:-bd =D> :-bd
Title: Re: Star Wars Armada Fighters
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 07 January 2020, 11:23:46 PM
I've finally got round to finishing off the fighters from the starter set!
(Needed a break from 15mm and irregular cavalry)

Final five stands of TIEs
(https://i.imgur.com/LtRelrf.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/IiQHjIW.jpg)

Those panel struts... @-) :-B

X-Wings, by request
L = Blue squadron, joined by Pink 5 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s365NRwfUk8
TL = Rogue Squadron
C = Red Squadron with Luke
R = Wraith Squadron with Wedge
(https://i.imgur.com/HVW82wi.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/yzTdgSN.jpg)

Whose you're money on?
(https://i.imgur.com/tgeuCU3.jpg)
Title: Re: Star Wars Armada Fighters
Post by: Techno on 08 January 2020, 07:17:03 AM
Those are rather zippy, Will !  :-bd

Cheers - Phil
Title: Re: Star Wars Armada Fighters
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 13 February 2020, 09:38:08 PM
This next batch are mostly from the Star Wars Rebels series, or 'Expanded Universe' from the Rebel Fighters II pack
(https://i.imgur.com/vFRRjWZ.jpg)

Z-95 Headhunters (the ancestor of the X-Wing)
(https://i.imgur.com/EBW54Jn.jpg)

E-Wings
(https://i.imgur.com/Qr8NGxp.jpg)

Shadow Caster and Ghost from Star Wars:Rebels
(https://i.imgur.com/mTL0h1R.jpg)

Shadow Caster and another Lancer Pursuit Craft
(https://i.imgur.com/AvBAU8R.jpg)
Title: Re: Star Wars Armada Fighters
Post by: Techno on 14 February 2020, 07:06:39 AM
Great stuff, Will !  :-bd

Cheers - Phil
Title: Re: Star Wars Armada Fighters
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 13 March 2020, 06:01:20 PM
Rogues and Villains done
(https://i.imgur.com/SjJQaGF.jpg)

Slave 1
(https://i.imgur.com/PbxBYJi.jpg)

IG88s ride
(https://i.imgur.com/f6IhJCv.jpg)

Dengar's Jumpmaster
(https://i.imgur.com/oqiSl42.jpg)

Moldy Crow
(https://i.imgur.com/Z1S7SFf.jpg)

Dash Rendar's Outrider
(https://i.imgur.com/upouPlb.jpg)

Borssk's Hound's Tooth
(https://i.imgur.com/eMJLIDu.jpg)

Nym's Scrugg Bomber
(https://i.imgur.com/XdtWbsi.jpg)

The Millenium Falcon
(https://i.imgur.com/M4LpC0k.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/FArHNjY.jpg)
Title: Re: Star Wars Armada Fighters
Post by: petercooman on 13 March 2020, 07:07:42 PM
Cool stuff!
Title: Re: Star Wars Armada Fighters
Post by: Techno on 14 March 2020, 10:20:05 AM
Terrific, Will ! :-bd

Cheers - Phil
Title: Re: Star Wars Armada Fighters
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 28 April 2021, 04:26:37 PM
FINALLY got hold of the main Rebel fighters pack (rare as rocking horse pooh), and painted them up.
'A' Wings
(https://i.imgur.com/LUnWQne.jpg)

'B' Wings
(https://i.imgur.com/3xG7Scp.jpg)

Two more wings of 'X' Wings
(https://i.imgur.com/s5cnlOK.jpg)

'Y' Wings
(https://i.imgur.com/ObAmWyE.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/syExzOq.jpg)

The fighters massed.
(https://i.imgur.com/fnFaJCY.jpg)

Engines
(https://i.imgur.com/fnFaJCY.jpg)

Attack formation!
(https://i.imgur.com/fnFaJCY.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/hGiMcO5.jpg)
Title: Re: Star Wars Armada Fighters
Post by: Lord Kermit of Birkenhead on 29 April 2021, 05:50:41 AM
Going to have to change Will's tag to Lord Sleepless me thinks. Good stuff Will.
Title: Re: Star Wars Armada Fighters
Post by: Techno II on 29 April 2021, 05:54:05 AM
Like 'em !!

Cheers - Phil. :)
Title: Re: Star Wars Armada Fighters
Post by: sunjester on 30 April 2021, 11:09:17 AM
They look really great Will.
Title: Re: Star Wars Armada Fighters
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 27 May 2021, 08:51:53 PM
While I was up at Battlefield Hobbies, on Saturday, I treated myself to another set of Imperial Fighters I, the fighter we all recognise from Star Wars, Empire and Jedi.
(I know I should be painting other people's stuff, but more tinny-tiny starfighters, what's not to love!)

TIE fighters
(https://i.imgur.com/F4jTOEO.jpg)

Swarm!
(https://i.imgur.com/pqfmLLx.jpg)

Tie Bombers
(https://i.imgur.com/asqJQ3C.jpg)

Cue sound effects!
(https://i.imgur.com/nQW7KUc.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/IRclusU.jpg)

Tie X-1 Advanced
(https://i.imgur.com/AogAlJV.jpg)

Yes, Vader's ship!
(https://i.imgur.com/iZ7mXTF.jpg)

Tie Interceptors, one of my favourite Star Wars ships
(https://i.imgur.com/ciGM6Sz.jpg)

They just look cooool
(https://i.imgur.com/OQrmVlE.jpg)

Fragile as hell, but dakkadakka
(https://i.imgur.com/Af6TKy0.jpg)

The swarm
(https://i.imgur.com/nBCjvov.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/ewX0ukU.jpg)
One day I'll get a proper game in....
Title: Re: Star Wars Armada Fighters
Post by: Techno II on 28 May 2021, 06:03:13 AM
 8)

Cheers - Phil. :)
Title: Re: Star Wars Armada Fighters
Post by: sunjester on 28 May 2021, 11:09:17 AM
 :-bd ;)
Title: Re: Star Wars Armada Fighters
Post by: Lord Kermit of Birkenhead on 28 May 2021, 11:23:50 AM
Bet that excellent job took you 10mins Will  ;)
Title: Re: Star Wars Armada Fighters
Post by: bigjackmac on 28 May 2021, 05:02:34 PM
Those are super cool, Will!  They look great, and I'm scaring myself about the prospect of hopping into yet another project.

V/R,
Jack