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James From The Woods @jamesdev.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

I recently went on a work trip to Germany, so of course I brought a Steiner 'Mech along for the journey! #Battletech #Travel #Germany

Steiner Archer is preparing to board our dropship to Germany.

Archer with the town of Heidenheim in the background.

Archer manned the fortifications of Castle Esslingen.

Archer found a good vantage point overlooking Esslingen.

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James From The Woods @jamesdev.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Finally! After a scouring far and wide, I've managed to track down a copy of the Techmanual under $100 🫠 Shout out to Abe Books #Battletech

Front cover of the Battletech: Techmanual

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James From The Woods @jamesdev.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Just picked up some new basing materials from my FLGS and thought I'd cycle back to my Kurita Mechs! #Battletech #Miniatures

A red Dragon Battlemech miniature. The base is decorated with pebbles, grass tufts, and pink orchids.

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James From The Woods @jamesdev.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Here's my first attempt at painting a Regulan Hussars Mech! I've been participating in a multi-era Alpha Strike league and have been rushing to finish my FWL force. One down, three to go! #Battletech #Alphastrike #miniaturepainting

A Clint battlemech painted in Regulan Hussar colors: Orange-Brown with off yellow highlights.

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James From The Woods @jamesdev.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

I recently picked up a Legendary MechWarrior salvage box from my FLGS. Pour one out for the Black Thorns 🫡 #Battletech #Miniatures

Front view of a grey Charger miniature. The cockpit is a metallic red.

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James From The Woods @jamesdev.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

Tickets just went live for New England Mech Con! I went last year after seeing a post here on bluesky, so I thought I'd spread the word! Play some casual games, enter tournaments, or attend lore panels! #battletech #alphastrike #wargaming

Official poster for New England Mech Con

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James From The Woods @jamesdev.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

I've been playing in a Hotspots: Hinterlands campaign and just finished painting a salvaged, pirate Javelin! #Battletech

A rusty, orange Javelin-12N Battlemech. The base is decorated with small rocks and grass tufts that depict a desert landscape.

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James From The Woods @jamesdev.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

"Command, it appears I've come across some undiscovered species of Mega-Fauna. Please Advise" #Battletech

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James From The Woods @jamesdev.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

I just finished up my Raven and now I finally have a full set of Great House Mechs! I also painted a bonus Chameleon in a custom Mercenary scheme. #Battletech #Miniature

A Marik Militia Awesome, Davion Guard Centurion, Lyran Guard Axman, Cappellan Raven, and a Sword of Light Dragon

A lilac and tan Chameleon with a metallic purple cockpit

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James From The Woods @jamesdev.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Just finished painting a Sword of Light Grand Dragon! Next up, the Akuma #Battletech #Miniature

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James From The Woods @jamesdev.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

It's been a while since my last hobby update, but I've been working on a force of Spirit Cat Mechs for an upcoming Alpha Strike Tournament 🤖 It'll be my first time playing competitively, so I'm a little nervous #Battletech #Alphastrike #miniatures

13 Battletech miniatures at various stages of completion. All are painted with a white base coat. Half of them are adorned with light gray highlights. Some have been based with green flocking and silvery pebbles.

5 battletech miniatures that have been based coated white. They've been given a dark wash, then dry brushed with more white. The miniatures from left to right are: a Huntsman, Phoenix Hawk IIC, Nova, Timber Wolf, and a Shadow Hawk IIC

8 finished Battletech miniatures painted in white and gray. The Mechs are: a Goshawk, Locust IIC, Warhammer IIC, Turkina, Elemental battle armor, Marauder IIC, Fire Moth, and a Nova Cat

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James From The Woods @jamesdev.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Just finished the Base game for MechWarrior 5: Clans last night! I can't wait to move on to Flash Storm after work 😄 #Battletech

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James From The Woods @jamesdev.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

Here's a WIP Warhawk in a paint scheme my partner suggested! I still need to add a few more details, but I love the colors already 😄 #Battletech #MiniaturePainting #WIP

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James From The Woods @jamesdev.bsky.social · 14/12/2025

I bought an old Macross model kit and painted it as a Star League era Warhammer! #Battletech #Miniature #Macross

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James From The Woods @jamesdev.bsky.social · 16/11/2025

Just finished painting up a platoon of infantry! I'm hoping to use them for some combined arms Alpha Strike games soon #Battletech #AlphaStrike #Miniaturepainting

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James From The Woods @jamesdev.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

Just got done painting up this Warhammer IIC in Spirit Cat colors! I'm planning on making a large FWL / Clan Protectorate force #Battletech #Painting #Miniature

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James From The Woods @jamesdev.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

Snagged a few items from Aries Miniatures 🙏 I'm still waiting on my Battletech Gothic box that I ordered through my FLGS, but in the meantime I grabbed a salvage box 🦀 #Battletech

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James From The Woods @jamesdev.bsky.social · 12/10/2025

Finished off a couple more Mechs! 🤖 We've got a Lyran Bushwhacker and a Mercenary Grasshopper! This was my first attempt at a grassy base and I think it turned out pretty well! #Battletech #Miniatures #Painting

Left: Blue and White Lyran Bushwhacker. Right: Green Grasshopper with grass base

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James From The Woods @jamesdev.bsky.social · 04/10/2025

Just got done with my game of Classic. Unfortunately, the FWL are leaving the field after failing their mission, but Purple Bird will get em next time!

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James From The Woods @jamesdev.bsky.social · 04/10/2025

I painted up a Hunchback to round out my lance for a game of Classic #Battletech tomorrow. Note to self, don't try to paint an unfamiliar paint scheme at the last minute 😅 That said I'm happy with the result!

A Hunchback Battlemech painted in the Free Worlds Guards colors of White and Purple.

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James From The Woods @jamesdev.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

Just got home from New England Mech Con! It was a two-day overnight stay aboard the USA Massachusetts where everyone was playing Battletech! I had so much fun and can't wait to go next year!! My favorite part was teaching my friend Battletech for the con and seeing him come to love the game 🤖🎉

The day before the Con, I walked my friend through his first game of Alpha Strike. He has a basement full of wargaming terrain that really elevated the experience! I played two lances of Marik Militia, while he played a star of his own clan mercs

Here I watched my friend take part in a 3v2 game of Classic. Each side fielded a combined 24k BV force.

Here's a shot of the main board from the Alpha Strike Narrative Mega Battle. It had the Free Worlds League fighting Clan Sea Fox fighting for control of a star league cache aboard the SLSS Massachusetts

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James From The Woods @jamesdev.bsky.social · 13/09/2025

Trying my hand at painting some Lyran Guard units! I still have some basing and detail work to do, but I like how it's turning out 🤖✨ #Battletech #Painting

White and blue Zeus Battletech miniature.

A Zeus Battletech miniature facing an Orion

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James From The Woods @jamesdev.bsky.social · 07/09/2025

It's been a full day of #Battletech for me! First I went to my FLGS and played a game of Alpha Strike, then ran a demo game of Classic for my friend over Tabletop Simulator! I'm mentally exhausted but had a lot of fun.

My 300PV Alpha Strike force. There is a Crusader, Shadow Hawk, Archer, Griffin, Orion, and a Wraith. All are painted in the Marik Militia Purple, red, and blue.

Turn two of the game. My Indirect Fire Mechs sat back, while my strikers with fast Jump Jets flanked my opponent.

The end of the game. My Crusader was destroyed at the end, but all of my opponent's Mechs besides their Archer and Catapult were destroyed. The last of their Mechs fled the field as they were being encircled. Overall, really fun (Purple Bird Strong)

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James From The Woods @jamesdev.bsky.social · 16/08/2025

I've been busy finishing up my Marik Militia troops, and now I'm working on a desert terrain board! Not sure if I should paint a different FWL regiment, or an Opfor next 🤔 #Battletech #Miniatures #Terrain

A collection of Battletech Battlemech miniatures painted in the colors of the Marik Militia (Purple, red and blue). They are placed on an unfinished desert background.

A Locust Battletech miniature on a desert background.

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James From The Woods @jamesdev.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

I'm heading to the New England Mech Con in September and it's motivated me to paint up my pile of gray miniatures! The progress has been slow, but the battalion must grow! Purple Bird Strong! #Battletech #HouseMarik #Miniatures

An assortment of Battletech miniatures painted in the colors of the Marik Militia (Purple, blue, and red). Most of the miniatures are half painted.

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James From The Woods @jamesdev.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

One lance down, a whole regiment left to go! (I wish 😆). I've been working out a campaign based on Operation DAGGER from the 4th Succession War where the Free Worlds League invaded the Lyran Commonwealth. Next stop, Wyatt 🪖 #Battletech #Miniatures

A lance of Marik Militia battlemechs. Includes a Wraith, Orion, Awesome, and a Locust.

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James From The Woods @jamesdev.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

Just finished painting my AWS-9Q! I'm really happy with how it turned out! It may be my new personal favorite 🙏 Now to finish the rest! #Battletech #Miniatures #Painting

A front view of an IWM Awesome mech painted in Marik Militia Colors (Purple with red and blue accents).

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James From The Woods @jamesdev.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

Just started painting up a force of Marik Militia Mechs! The Free Worlds League is probably my favorite Inner Sphere faction. Purple Bird Stronk! #Battletech #Painting #Miniatures

Five Battlemech models primed in Alien Purple. From right to left: Warhammer, Wraith, Awesome, Orion, and Locust. The Awesome and Locust are Iron Wind Metal miniatures while the rest are CGL plastic.

An IWM Awesome miniature primed Alien Purple. The paint scheme features blue and red highlights in the style of the Marik Militia. This specific model is the AWS-9Q variant.

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James From The Woods @jamesdev.bsky.social · 12/07/2025

It's been a while, but I just finished painting up an IWM Ninja-To in Kuritan colors! 🐉 #Battletech

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James From The Woods @jamesdev.bsky.social · 15/06/2025

It's been a minute since I last posted! I went on vacation recently and visited Iron Wind Metals for the first time! This Charger is my first ever Metal #Battletech mini! I also painted up a Nova that had been sitting in my pile of shame. Can't wait to paint more soon 🤖

On the Left is a Military Green colored Nova Battlemech beside a dark red Charger Battlemech

A single plastic Nova miniature painted military green facing front.

A picture of the green Nova from the rear.

A single metal Charger miniature facing front.

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James From The Woods @jamesdev.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

Painting up a Warhawk to fill in my Omnimech forces! I wasn't originally a fan of Clan Mechs when I started learning about #Battletech, but they've certainly grown on me!

A Warhawk miniature painted dark red with metallic green details on the cockpit.

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James From The Woods @jamesdev.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

Just finished painting my Phoenix Hawk IIC! I got this model at Adepticon during one of the organized painting classes. My first attempt was rough, but I learned from my mistakes! #Batttletech #Miniatures

Front view of the Phoenix Hawk IIC. Blue with red and silver details.

Rear view of the mech. I'm really happy with the wings!

My original paint job from Adepticon. It was my first time drybrushing color over a black base coat. This was a good opportunity to learn how to strip a mini!

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James From The Woods @jamesdev.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

I'm trying my hand at drybrushing after getting some tips at Adepticon! I think I'm starting to see results 🙏 #Battletech #Miniatures #Painting

Archer after finishing details. The base still needs to be cleaned up

Comparing my previous Phoenix Hawk to my new Archer

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James From The Woods @jamesdev.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

Just wrapped up an Alpha Strike Academy game! It was a really close game, but my Warhammer came out on top! #Battletech

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James From The Woods @jamesdev.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

Just got to Adepticon! The drive was a long one, so I'm here a little late in the afternoon. I already went crazy buying Battletech books 😆 Can't wait to play some games the rest of the weekend! #Battletech #Adepticon

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James From The Woods @jamesdev.bsky.social · 23/03/2025

A lone Kurita Stinger out on patrol finds itself ambushed by two Marik-aligned mercenaries! Will this be the end of our intrepid MechWarrior? Find out next time on random #Battletech headcanon!

From left to right: A purple and blue Phoenix Hawk, a purple Valkyrie, and a black and red Stinger.

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James From The Woods @jamesdev.bsky.social · 23/03/2025

Just putting the finishing touches up on my Phoenix Hawk! #Battletech #Miniatures

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James From The Woods @jamesdev.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

Finally organized my #Battletech collection 😅 My GF was very patient with me leaving my boxes of Stompy Mechs around

Alpha strike card Binder, travel cases, Battletech boxes, paints, and unopened force packs.

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James From The Woods @jamesdev.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

Looks like my Marauder got a little too cocky around an UrbanMech 😅 That's gonna leave a mark #Battletech #Miniatures

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James From The Woods @jamesdev.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

Hope everyone is enjoying their New Years Eve! I just cooked Tonkatsu Ramen for my Gf and myself for the first time! #ramen #newyears

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James From The Woods @jamesdev.bsky.social · 25/12/2024

Merry Christmas MechWarriors! My girlfriend got me a cool Urbie shirt and I'm loving it! ❤️ Never thought I'd be so happy to receive a trash can lmaoo #Battletech

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James From The Woods @jamesdev.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

I need some opinions! Is this an Awesome idea for a paint scheme, or is there a mech that better fits this profile? #Battletech #Painting #Miniatures

Gate Guardian next to an Awesome. Unpainted Warhammer minis and dice lurk in the background

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James From The Woods @jamesdev.bsky.social · 11/11/2024

I played my first game of Alpha Strike today! It was an 85 Point tutorial game full of twists and turns! We ended it early in a draw since it devolved into my Wolverine and my opponent's Locust playing tag for several turns. I had a great time! #Battletech #Alphastrike

Post turn one positions. I was eager to get rid of the Whitworth and put my Locust in a bind. My Wolverine was a Menace though!

My Stinger, Wolverine, Locust, and Valkyrie

My opponent's Locust, Stinger, Whitworth, and Javelin list

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James From The Woods @jamesdev.bsky.social · 07/11/2024

The night demons better beware! Lest they get an AC/20 to the face! We love the Urbie here #Battletech

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James From The Woods @jamesdev.bsky.social · 06/11/2024

I needed a little distraction so here's a Valkyrie I've been painting for WIP Wednesday! #Battletech

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James From The Woods @jamesdev.bsky.social · 05/11/2024

I finally found a FLGS near me that has a Battletech group 🙏 I can't wait to play some Alpha Strike this weekend!

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