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Steven Firestine @firesix.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Awesome (AWS-8Q) - Rampart Company of the Aurigan Coalition (House Arano) Doing Rampart Company is a project I've wanted to tackle for a while. I paint for 'Table Ready'. Thoughts? #battletech #battletechgame #battletechpainting #battletechstories #minipainting

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Steven Firestine @firesix.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

UrbanMech - Merc? Solaris 7 Gladiator? I don't know anything about this mech. I just started painting. Some variety for future Urbie-Derbies or other fun UrbanMech events. I paint for 'Table Ready'. Thoughts? #battletech #battletechgame #battletechpainting #battletechstories #minipainting

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Steven Firestine @firesix.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

UrbanMech - Aurigan Coalition (House Arano) What do you do when you decide to make a historic vid about House Arano, but can't afford a Thunderbolt? You find an urbanmech. I paint for 'Table Ready'. Thoughts? #battletech #battletechgame #battletechpainting #battletechstories #minipainting

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Steven Firestine @firesix.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Catapult (CPLT-K2) - Rampart Company of the Aurigan Coalition (House Arano) Doing Rampart Company is a project i've wanted to do for a bit. I would love more lore about the setting. Thoughts? #battletech #battletechgame #battletechpainting #battletechstories #minipainting #housearano

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Steven Firestine @firesix.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

My latest BattleTech acquisition. Solaris VII: Map Pack. Over twenty years old and in great condition. Excellent addition to the collection. #battletech #battletechgame #battletechstories #battletechbook #battletechlore

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BattleTech @battletech.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

/1 Celebrate your love of #BattleTech this October with #MechTober! Each day will have a unique topic based on a weekly theme. We want to see how YOU interact with BattleTech! Screenshots, poems, miniatures, fan art, fan fiction, all of it! #mecha #community #tabletop #wargame

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Steven Firestine @firesix.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Ooooooooooo Aurigan Coalition Magistracy of Canopus Alyina Mercantile League Green Mountain Boys Solaris 7 Any Chance?

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Steven Firestine @firesix.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

My latest BattleTech books by @catalystgamelabs.bsky.social They are Print on Demand and I got them through DriveThruRPG. Great Quality. Excellent additions to the collection. #battletech #battletechgame #battletechstories #battletechbook #battletechlore

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Steven Firestine @firesix.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Locust - Kell Hounds Another Kell Hounds Mech. I finished this a couple of weeks ago, but just now posting. I think i'm up to 13 Kell Hounds Mechs. I paint for "table ready". Thoughts? #battletech #battletechgame #battletechpainting #battletechstories #minipainting #kellhounds

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Steven Firestine @firesix.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

One of my favorite designs I had commissioned from my friend Bobby Henley. Along with Battletech and Toy Photography, I dabble in the garden. Green Goblin Farms is for my little patch of land where I hope to grow my own salsa ingredients. #gardeninglife #gardening #branding #artdesigner #swag

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Steven Firestine @firesix.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Thunderbolt (TDR-5S) - Rampart Company of the Aurigan Coalition (House Arano) The Thunderbolt was piloted by Karen Andris in 3026. I paint for 'Table Ready'. Thoughts? #battletech #battletechgame #battletechpainting #battletechstories #minipainting

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Steven Firestine @firesix.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Catapult - Kell Hounds Another Kell Hounds Mech. I was primarily focusing on a Caesar for Kell Hounds and working on this here and there. I ended finishing the Catapult first. I paint for "table ready" Thoughts? #battletech #battletechgame #battletechpainting #battletechstories #minipainting

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Steven Firestine @firesix.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Its Army Painter Warpaints Fanatics Leather Brown. I also used Strong Tone Wash also by APWF so that also darkened it a bit.

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Steven Firestine @firesix.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

I ended up with three students at the Firestine Mechwarrior Academy (Name WIP) This evening at our area group's monthly meet-up. I still need to refine my curriculum a bit to make things easier to understand. #battletech #battletechgame #battletechstarterbox

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Steven Firestine @firesix.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Those are really cool. Neat addition

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Steven Firestine @firesix.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Locust (LCT-1V) - Rampart Company of the Aurigan Coalition (House Arano) Doing Rampart Company is a project I've wanted to tackle for a while. The Locust was piloted by Patrik MacDonnell in 3026. Thoughts? #battletech #battletechgame #battletechpainting #battletechstories #minipainting

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Steven Firestine @firesix.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Griffin - Rampart Company of the Aurigan Coalition (House Arano) Doing Rampart Company is a project I've wanted to tackle for a while. I really enjoyed the PC Battletech game. I paint for 'Table Ready'. Thoughts? #battletech #battletechgame #battletechpainting #battletechstories #minipainting

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Steven Firestine @firesix.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Wolverine - Rampart Company of the Aurigan Coalition (House Arano) Doing Rampart Company is a project I've wanted to tackle for a while. I would really love more general lore about the Aurigan setting. Thoughts? #battletech #battletechgame #battletechpainting #battletechstories #minipainting

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Steven Firestine @firesix.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

I Love the Warhammer, though I haven't painted any up yet.

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Dick @zaprasheno.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

The Warhammer is my favorite Battlemech, ever... Here's one for my Ceti Hussars! #Battletech

Battletech miniature of a WHM-6R Warhammer in a woodland splinter camouflage

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Steven Firestine @firesix.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Hellspawn - Kell Hounds This is my ninth Kell Hound Mech. The Hellspawn is just weird. To me it looks like a 20th century tractor mated with mech. I find the lore interesting. I paint "table ready". Thoughts? #battletech #battletechgame #battletechpainting #battletechstories #minipainting

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Steven Firestine @firesix.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Kontio - Zellbrigen Stables (Solaris Games - Sponsored by Alyina Mercantile League) A mech scheme based on Ironhide to honor Peter Cullen. He also voiced the character in the cartoon. #battletech #battletechgame #battletechpainting #battletechstories #minipaintings #transformers #petercullen

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Steven Firestine @firesix.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Those look Great. I hope to do my own Fox Patrol in the semi near future (realistically 1Q 2027).

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Steven Firestine @firesix.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Griffin - Kell Hounds This is my eighth Kell Hound Mech and I have four more in various stages of painting. These mechs aren't all for the same eras, so I need several more to make a viable force for every era. #battletech #battletechgame #battletechpainting #battletechstories #minipainting

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Steven Firestine @firesix.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Out of curiosity, where are you finding the best engagement? I've talked nephew (early 20s) and his friends and their general dislike of social media and disinterest in using it. I have an interest in PR, Marketing, Advertising and I'm interested in what seems to be a slow shift away.

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Steven Firestine @firesix.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Hammerhead - Zellbrigen Stables (Solaris Games) This mech is "sponsored" or at least piloted by a Clan Sea Fox Warrior. 2nd Mech from Starter Box will be a Green Kontio. I paint for "table ready". Thoughts? #battletech #battletechgame #battletechpainting #battletechstories #minipaintings

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Steven Firestine @firesix.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

I have my Pink Panther for Ace...I need to get Jackie's Mech at some point.

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Steven Firestine @firesix.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Kontio - Clan Sea Fox (Tiburon Khanate) This the second of two mechs I've painted for Clan Sea Fox. Both the Hammerhead and the Kontio are from the new Starter Box. Eventually i'll add decals to the two mechs. #battletech #battletechgame #battletechpainting #battletechstories #minipaintings

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Steven Firestine @firesix.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Hammerhead - Clan Sea Fox (Tiburon Khanate) This the first of two mechs I've painted for Clan Sea Fox. Both the Hammerhead and the Kontio are from the new Starter Box. I paint for "table ready". Thoughts? #battletech #battletechgame #battletechpainting #battletechstories #minipaintings

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Steven Firestine @firesix.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Huh...I hadn't thought about going in that direction for my second Kontio. I was thinking about painting it up for the Solaris Games...but maybe as the Wolverine...something to ponder.

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Steven Firestine @firesix.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Vindicator (Lucky 13) - Solaris Games (Ace Darwin's WhipIts) I plan getting the decals and making it a part of the Cenotaph Stables along with it being an occasional WhipIt. I don't like painting the Vindicator. #battletech #battletechgame #battletechpainting #battletechstories #minipainting

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Steven Firestine @firesix.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Hel (Loki Mk II) - Kell Hounds I have seven Kell Hounds mechs completed and am looking at doing another two or three mechs in the short term. Thoughts? #battletech #battletechgame #battletechpainting #battletechstories #minipainting #kellhounds

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Steven Firestine @firesix.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Howler 6 - Jade Falcons (18th Falcon Regulars) This is the 4th of the mechs from the Scouring Sands Box. I really like this little Mech and I would love a new mini for the Howler 5 variant. #battletech #battletechgame #battletechpainting #battletechstories #minipaintings

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Steven Firestine @firesix.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Panther (Pink) - Ace Darwin's WhipIts This is my second time creating Ace Darwin's Pink Panther. Originally, it was one of the 1st Mechs I painted. I tried textured bases. I hated them and started over. #battletech #battletechgame #battletechpainting #battletechstories #minipainting #AceDarwin

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Steven Firestine @firesix.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Rifleman C2- Jade Falcons (18th Falcon Regulars) This is the third of the mechs from the Scouring Sands Box. I'm doing all of the mechs from the Box as my interpretation of the 18th Falcon Regulars. #battletech #battletechgame #battletechpainting #battletechstories #minipainting

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Steven Firestine @firesix.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

My First dozen or so, I didn't add any color to the weapons. I started adding a bit color (the light blue) to make some contrast. As I get better (and better brushes) I'll go back and add a bit more variety

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Steven Firestine @firesix.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Summoner H - Jade Falcons (18th Falcon Regulars) This is the second of the mechs from the Scouring Sands Box. I'm doing all of the mechs from the Box as my interpretation of the 18th Falcon Regulars. Thoughts? #battletech #battletechgame #battletechpainting #battletechstories #minipainting

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Steven Firestine @firesix.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

This is really neat video. Custom rebinding of old paperbacks. Love Jurassic Park. www.facebook.com/share/v/1LnQ... #books #jurassicpark #custombinding

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Steven Firestine @firesix.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Thunderbolt IIC - Jade Falcons (18th Falcon Regulars) This is the first of the mechs from the Scouring Sands Box. I'm doing all of the mechs from the Box as my interpretation of the 18th Falcon Regulars. #battletech #battletechgame #battletechpainting #battletechstories #minipainting

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Steven Firestine @firesix.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Hammerhead - Kell Hounds This is my 6th and final (for a while) Kell Hounds Mech. I figure this Clan Mech was salvage from when the Kell Hounds seized Arc-Royal in 3151. #battletech #battletechgame #battletechpainting #battletechstories #minipainting #kellhounds

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Steven Firestine @firesix.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Wolfhound - Kell Hounds The Wolfhound was one of the First Mechs I was introduced to as a Kid when I read Lethal Heritage by @michaelastackpole.bsky.social The first Battletech Book I ever read. #battletech #battletechgame #battletechpainting #battletechstories #minipainting #kellhounds

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Steven Firestine @firesix.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Thats exactly why I did this one up as Kell Hounds. Ever since I read the story I had the plan to paint one up. Eventually i'll also do one up as her Fox Patrol Mech.

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Steven Firestine @firesix.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Kit Fox- Kell Hounds I think it turned out well, though I did not enjoy pointing this one due to the actual mech design. There is a reason for a Kell Hounds Kit Fox even if its not in the MUL. #battletech #battletechgame #battletechpainting #battletechstories #minipainting #kellhounds

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Steven Firestine @firesix.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

They are a decals I ordered from @ariesgamesandminis.bsky.social. Made by Steel Rift / Death Ray Designs. I love them. Just ordered more too.

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Steven Firestine @firesix.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Rifleman - Kell Hounds My little side project for the Mech Mash tonight. This is my third Kell Hounds mech and I really like how they are turning out. Thoughts? #battletech #battletechgame #battletechpainting #battletechstories #minipainting #kellhounds

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Steven Firestine @firesix.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Thunderbolt-Kell Hounds This is my second Kell Hounds mech for upcoming Mech Mash. I've been back painting minis consistently for about two months and I definitely think I've been improving. Thoughts? #battletech #battletechgame #battletechpainting #battletechstories #minipainting #kellhounds

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Steven Firestine @firesix.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

And the Kit Fox may move to down slightly. I may need a Kell Hounds Thunderbolt for this weekend...unless I use my Pirate Thunderbolt and call it "close enough".

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Steven Firestine @firesix.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

The Kit Fox that i'll do for Kell Hounds is inspired by the Mech Katie finds in "The Secret Fox" short story by @swankmotron.com. probably not the same mech, but one that's been around a bit. The other Clan Mechs I plan on doing for the Hounds will be a Mix of Luthian Salvage and other battles.

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