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JW the Mapper @jw-the-mapper.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

Keeping it going and trying to clear the workbench. An unofficial Hawk Moth II VTOL for Eridani Light Horse. A few more need to be done for Draconis Reach forces. #battletech #battletechminiatures #battletechalphastrike #catalystgamelabs #mechwarrior #miniatures #minipainting #6mmwargaming #mecha

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JW the Mapper @jw-the-mapper.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

Celebrating wrapping up a commission to paint up a mini that has been just hanging out for a bit. Word of Blake Militia 11th Division Goliath. #battletech #battletechminiatures #battletechalphastrike #catalystgamelabs #mechwarrior #miniatures #minipainting #mecha

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JW the Mapper @jw-the-mapper.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

I have a pretty simple setup. I need to update it with some of the IlClan variants but I try to keep it more or less Clan Invasion for teaching folks Alpha Strike

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JW the Mapper @jw-the-mapper.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

I also have a Daishi in my grinder kit! Always gets a reaction when someone rolls it!

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JW the Mapper @jw-the-mapper.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Recently, I recieved an email from Catalyst Game Labs and XP Network announcing a new game development studio that CGL has invested heavily into. They are asking for "investors" into their platform with a minimum stake of $1k. If you are considering this consult an investment professional first!

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JW the Mapper @jw-the-mapper.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Had a great time running games at NOVA Open despite lower attendance than usual. Thanks to all the players for coming out! The Gray Death Legion managed to halt the Jade Falcons advance on Sudeten by 3-points! #battletech #battletechminiatures #battletechalphastrike #catalystgamelabs #mechwarrior

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JW the Mapper @jw-the-mapper.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Looks great. Besides, in theater, the tech that leaves a ton of ammo to take a ton of paint probably won't have have a job very long.

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JW the Mapper @jw-the-mapper.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Working on official minis. "Red King" from Hinterlands ready for hire. Working on weathering, environmental effects, jeweling and lettering.#battletech #battletechminiatures #battletechalphastrike #catalystgamelabs #mechwarrior #miniatures #minipainting #6mmwargaming #mecha #boardgames

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JW the Mapper @jw-the-mapper.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Working on a few projects and needed a quick break. Decided to paint up an unofficial mini I had in my pile and found that the WhipIts were reborn under Jackie O'Bannon in the IlClan Era. So here is Ace painted a few years ago and his great granddaughter Jackie. #battletech #battletechalphastrike

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JW the Mapper @jw-the-mapper.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Price point is looking like ~$70 USD for 150 tiles. So for elevation only you may be able to get by with a single pack.

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JW the Mapper @jw-the-mapper.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Yeah, I think it really wants a large space to work with to get the effect. Oh well, that is what tests are for.

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JW the Mapper @jw-the-mapper.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Aces: Scouring Sands Jade Falcon Epsilon Galaxy test done. Tried some of thenShifter paints for the cockpit but likely going back to other methods. #Battletech #catalystgamelabs #alphastrike #minipainting #battletechaces

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JW the Mapper @jw-the-mapper.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Man, those minis bring back some memories. I can smell the Doritos and Mt. Dew.

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JW the Mapper @jw-the-mapper.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Testing out a few schemes for Clan Jade Falcon, here is a Vau Galaxy Ryoken. #Battletech ##catalystgamelabs ##alphastrike ##minipainting #mechwarrior

Ryoken mini painted grey with red secondary colors.

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JW the Mapper @jw-the-mapper.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

The 2nd Annual Battle Against Cancer Tournament is LIVE!!! Join me March 14th at Huzzah Hobbies in Ashburn, VA for a 1-on-1 Classic #BattleTech Solaris event supporting Cancer research! Prizes have been generously provided by @deathraydesigns.bsky.social and artists from #CamoSpecsOnline

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JW the Mapper @jw-the-mapper.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

Awesome work! I wish I had the metrics for mine but I deleted all my Meta accounts.

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JW the Mapper @jw-the-mapper.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

I don't think I could commit to painting so many in a single scheme. Looks great!

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JW the Mapper @jw-the-mapper.bsky.social · 22/11/2025

Still have my disc's and I am looking to frame the map that came with it.

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JW the Mapper @jw-the-mapper.bsky.social · 22/11/2025

Alpha Strike is a little more streamlined and rules light. Same flavor but plays faster and removes a lot of the crunch! Don't give up on it yet!

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JW the Mapper @jw-the-mapper.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

A friend who already has a commission going asked for some quick service Sword of Light Demolishers for an event coming up. I just happened to have the minis on hand so I obliged. #battletech ##catalystgamelabs #mechwarrior #miniaturepainting ##battletechminiatures #battletechalphastrike

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JW the Mapper @jw-the-mapper.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

Having a BG3 makeover of the gold box classics would be incredible.

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JW the Mapper @jw-the-mapper.bsky.social · 19/10/2025

Fishing line is not something I considered. I use brush bristles from cheap Amazon "boar" hair brushes.

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JW the Mapper @jw-the-mapper.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

Getting the antenna on this is my personal goal for 2026. Those holes are soooo tiny and shallow. I keep blowing them out with my little drill!

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JW the Mapper @jw-the-mapper.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

Was testing out some new techniques and didn't like the result so I just popped some blue and yellow on these old plastic minis to get them as 4th Crucis Lancers. #Battletech #battletechalphastrike #catalystgamelabs ##mechwarrior #minipainting #vallejopaints #newlifeforoldminis

3 miniatures painted in green with blue and yellow highlights.

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JW the Mapper @jw-the-mapper.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

Also my plan! Not with a milling machine just a careful bit of power drilling 😬

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JW the Mapper @jw-the-mapper.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

How was the fit on the turrets? I got 2 boxes and none of them stay on the bases or the towers. The tower and the bunker do not stay on the hex bases either.

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JW the Mapper @jw-the-mapper.bsky.social · 06/09/2025

Thanks! I do not usually do multi-step canopies because I am not very good at the glazing. These were probably my best ones to date and I did have fun doing them. Everything easier with practice right?

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JW the Mapper @jw-the-mapper.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

I generally like to run full formations for the tournament. It makes it hard to get lower skilled pilots in, but it feels better than having an odd number of units for me. The 1st FedSun Armored Cav was my painting competition submission.

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JW the Mapper @jw-the-mapper.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

The dice giveth, the dice taketh away.

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JW the Mapper @jw-the-mapper.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

Another NOVA Open wrapped up! Had a great time at the Northern Assault Alpha Strike Tournament against 46 other incredible players! Ended up in 37th with my Crater Cobras. Unfortunately did not place in the Capitol Palette but there is always next year. #novaopen #battletech #northernassault

1st FedSun Armored Cav lance painted in dark green with white highlights

Company of mechs painted in Crater Cobras colors of light blue on top and green camouflage on bottom.

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JW the Mapper @jw-the-mapper.bsky.social · 17/08/2025

Finished up the last couple minis from the FASA 1697 scenario book First Srtike. These are the 3rd McCarron's Armored Cavalry from the Sarna mission. Just need to finish some Davion Guard to complete the setup. #Battletech #battletechalphastrike #catalystgamelabs ##minipainting ##6mmwargaming

A group of 8 miniatures painted in 3rd McCarron's Armored Cavalry colors. Dark copper and burnished steel with grasslands basing.

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JW the Mapper @jw-the-mapper.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

Do you want to play BattleTech Alpha Strike against some of the best, and the most casual players in the US? If so you should sign up to play at Northern Assault at the NOVA Open Aug 27 - 31 in Washington DC. tabletop.events/conventions/... #battletech #novaopen2025 #alphastrike #tabletopwargames

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NOVA Open

NOVA Open is the premiere gaming and hobby convention focused on high-quality organized play, charity, informative seminars, and a welcoming, family-friendly social experience for gamers and hobbyists...

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JW the Mapper @jw-the-mapper.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

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NOVA Open

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JW the Mapper @jw-the-mapper.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

No matter how good the QA, sometimes mistakes are made. This miscast Iron Wind Metals Awesome mini was in my scrap box but it has a new life as a test for damage. Painted as 3rd McCarron's Armored Cavalry #battletech #battletechminiatures #battletechalphastrike #catalystgamelabs #ironwindmetals

Awesome miniatures painted in dark copper with burnished steel highlights. Miscast head area painted as battle damage.

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JW the Mapper @jw-the-mapper.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

Those winglets look like the same ones from the Corsair ASF.

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JW the Mapper @jw-the-mapper.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

Haven't posted in a while as i work on a few projects for #NOVAOpen2025 and #NorthernAssault2025 Here is my force of Crater Cobras ready to hit the table for the tpurnament this year! See if you can name them all! #battltech #alphastrike #catalystgamelabs #ironwindmetals #miniaturepainting

12 miniatures painted in Crater Cobras colors. Light blue on top with green camoflage on bottom. Displayed with a black backdrop.

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Courageous Octopus @courageousoctopus.com · 11/03/2025

Check out what's new in #paintRack!

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JW the Mapper @jw-the-mapper.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

1. You only fail a pirate point once 2. The Nagelring acceptance is largely political and our heroes generally seem to be the troublemakers. LC Generals are considered ineffective because they are very inside to box thinkers. 3. I remember a certain pirate who was not a fan.

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JW the Mapper @jw-the-mapper.bsky.social · 15/03/2025

Thanks to some generous donations the prize pool for March 22nd is nearly $600 in value including 3 Camospecs painted minis! There are still some spots left! www.bestcoastpairings.com/event/LQTHED... Even if you can't attend please consider a donation to a cancer research foundation of your choice!

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Best Coast Pairings

Best Coast Pairings: Competitive events, made easier

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JW the Mapper @jw-the-mapper.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

@universalorl.bsky.social We were a little hesitant to get the 2nd generation wands at the Wizarding World. They are, for lack of a better word, clunky. We did end up getting them and completing the quests over the last few days and look forward to seeing what the next adventures look like.

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JW the Mapper @jw-the-mapper.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

@michaelastackpole.bsky.social if you could take one technology from Star Wars and add it to the Battletech universe what would it be? How about the other way around? #Battletech #starwars

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JW the Mapper @jw-the-mapper.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

@markwarner.bsky.social block every vote! Why would you make corruption easier? #3e

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JW the Mapper @jw-the-mapper.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

Not a problem for Target considering the purchase blackout for canceling their Diversity, Equality and Inclusion programs that provide protection to employees. #targetblackout

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JW the Mapper @jw-the-mapper.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

What can we do to help communicate our dissatisfaction with our Democratic leaders in a way that is effective and actionable? Not all of us can attend protests or marches, and calling/writing does not seem like enough.

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Karen K. Ho @karenho.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

You made it through another work week. Have you had something to eat today or gone outside? Are you slouching? Do you have anything fun offline planned? Is there a friend or loved one you could call? Try not to doomscroll too late tonight. You still deserve time to rest and recover.

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