Jump Into The Viper Mech Suits From Rebel Minis
December 20, 2017 by brennon
Rebel Minis has now released some more of their Viper Mechs onto the webstore for those looking for a 15mm Mech fix. I have to say, these look awesome with a selection of variants to choose from and more coming in January.
The different Viper Mechs can be chosen in a variety of different poses, some standing still whilst others are advancing, and each has different weapon load-outs too.
I really like the idea of taking a few of these mechs, maybe four or five of them to each side and coming up with some Mech on Mech combat rules that would be quick and easy to play.
Set in amongst the wreckage and ruin of a Sci-Fi world, plaster some character and advertising on the side of the mechs, and have them duke it out in a futuristic sports game of mangled metal.
I'm sure that there are some games out there that would work for what I'm looking to do but wouldn't it be cool to have a game where you could then upgrade and tinker with your pilot's skills as well as the mechs weapon load-out?
Think Hawken on the tabletop I guess!
"I really like the idea of taking a few of these mechs [...] and coming up with some Mech on Mech combat rules that would be quick and easy to play..."
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That one reminds me about Shadow Cat Clan OmniMech from Battletech.
DROP YOUR WEAPON. YOU HAVE 20 SECONDS TO COMPLY!
that’s what I was thinking.
I’m pretty sure that these have been out for two years at least.
I think John Bear Ross was designing some new curved ones to go with the Titans Marines forces (the one with the sharp corners is the Earth Force model). Two of those new designs did come out new recently and are the Titan Class VIPERS. I posted links to pics below.
Anyone who likes these should also check out the Earth Force and Titans HAMR suits (look a wee bit like the suits from AVATAR) and the URSA armor which is either a 15mm mech or a 28mm Russian Powered Armor depending on what you put it next to.