Hey everybody. Long time lurker, first time poster. I wanted to get out of the gate with a quick and simple project.
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I quite like the game BlkOut. If you've not played it its a 28mm(ish) sci-fi spec ops game. Its quick and easy to play, is easy to list build for and has some cool official models. The best thing, of course, is that the rules are free to download from their website so you can try it yourself with some proxies.
The worst thing about it is its a niche American game and I live in Australia. For whatever reason the postage costs from the US to Down-Unda are ridiculous; cost of American farmed toad mucus for the stamps maybe. This means that beyond the starter team I picked up at Cancon from a company that used to stock it in Australia (and now doesn't exist), it is expensive to get here.
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So I have done what any self-respecting Aussie does when the price is too high, I pirated it.
Kidding, kidding (I always think 3d printing feels like piracy).
What I actually did was print myself some proxies from SkullForgeStudios that I though looked BlkOut enough to qualify for Task Force Boon. Their standard military-esq uniforms made them super easy to paint, and the fact that I don't do anything fancy with my BlkOut bases made them easy to finish.
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| Task Force Boon Assaulting my next project, with a second secret project half hidden on the left. |
Now that I have some points on the board, I can look at finishing off some elves for my KoW army.
So Task Force Boon should get my 40 points if I understand correctly (5pts x 8 28mm models).
Thanks all, have fun.
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First, Aaron, welcome to the Challenge!
I've not heard of BlkOut, so I'm very curious to give it a peek. I definitely will not cast stones on printing proxies as I'd have to bin most of what I've collected these past four years. Shipping is getting ridiculous and we won't even start on the knock-on effects of the Orange Man's tariffs. So, well done on you.
The squad may have been a quick job, but they definitely look the business. Is that some sort of drone/droid with them? I like the boxy profile and the desert tan is a good look for it. Well done!
40 points it is! A nice opening volley as you head towards your target. Looking forward to the upcoming 'Secret Project'! :)
- Curt
They are a very worthy proxy for task force boon, Aaron!
ReplyDeleteI like them quite a bit including your color choice! Blkout is one of my favorite new games, combat is lethal and the rules and abilities are perfect for skirmish games without being too clunky! The blkout booth is one of my favorite stops at adepticon. The creators are combat vets and their factory workers are almost exclusively wounded warriors. They are a fine company with a very good product, so they get my cash every year! ;)
Welcome to the madness Aaron, and a great start it is too!
ReplyDeleteGreat looking start to your challenge!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
I particularly like the guys in green - nice work on their camo. Skullforge do some excellent stuff and as you say are very reasonably priced compared to the madness that is international shipping.
ReplyDeleteGreat looking operatives. Official models are nice and all, but finding something that you like at a price you want to pay is important too.
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