I'm new to Battletech and have terrible choice paralysis. I decided to choose two random color schemes, challenge myself to paint them, and record my results, painting my very first Battletech Mech.
I have been painting miniatures for over 30 years but never before have I painted a mech. Using a random number generator and Color Cubes by Sarah Renae Clark I drew the two schemes. What could possibly go wrong? There is no paid promotion on these. I just think they are neat!
I also give a little background on how I found my way to Battletech through video games.
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Chapters
00:00 Start
00:22 How I got into Battletech
03:25 Why I was intimidated about getting into Battletech
03:46 Unboxing the beginner set
04:11 Online resources for color schemes Camo Specs and UCC
04:45 Btech Reddit
05:12 Color Cubes
06:05 Generating Color Schemes Randomly
08:23 Painting the Wolverine Scheme 107 "Fruit Bowl"
22:35 Painting the Griffin Scheme 381 "Cupcake"
24:22 Airbrushing with awful craft paint. XD
36:32 Finished minis
36:53 Sizzle reels