In what seems like forever ago, I started to show my Star Wars hobby. Now, with working on a new game to run alongside Death Match I've not had as much personal hobby time as I would have liked, but business has to come first.
However, with what little time I have had.. I`ve made some small progress.
"GETTING THE BAND BACK TOGETHER"
Pleased with the look not just the photo's, I have started making Max Reebo, but with my current sculpt list he may still take some time.
"AT-AT"
So recently for my birthday, my in-laws very kindly got me a model I've wanted for a long time... the mighty AT-AT. this model is by Revell and is in 1:52 scale; and listed as an `easy-kit.` For anyone that don't know what this means, it is a snap together kit and comes pre-painted.
For now I'm going to leave the model as is, but at a later stage I would like to do a better weathered paint job on it.
"DASH RENDAR"
Dash sat with his feet, on the console of the Outrider while watching the Boonta Eve Pod Race: he had a sizeable bet on the Dug.. who, in his opinion was the most vicious and underhanded racer since Seebulba was defeated by the local Skywalker boy.
Leebo entered the cockpit, "Sir could you remove your feet from the console, last time you did that, the Outrider was out of commission for a week !"
"Your right Leebo, had completely forgot about that"
As Dash slowly removed his feet, an alert went off.
"That wasn't Me!" exclaimed Dash.
"No Sir, it's an incoming communication."
Leebo, adjusted the vid screen to project the incoming communication. Bib Fortuna's grinning image came into view.
"Greetings Dash from his greatness Jabba the Hutt, we have a job for you if your interested?" ( in Huttenese).
"Yeh I've got time, what do you need." replied Dash.
"simple pick up, Jabba has brought in a new act for the palace, but they got dropped off in Mos Espa instead of Mos Eisley."
"how many?"
"Five in total"
"No problem ,what's the fee?"
"5,000"
"Not that I'm complaining, but that's a lot for a simple pickup"
"Let's just say there may be some trouble."
"Okay Bib, I'm on it."
Leebo cut the comms.
"Get the Gladfly prepped, Leebo, want to get in and out undetected, and the Outrider has been picking up too much heat recently!"
Leebo nodded and left the cockpit, Dash sat thinking for a minute, why would a band cause so much trouble ? Guess I'm about to find out !
This is where I will be starting my campaign with Dash flying over the badlands to Mos Espa.
Until next time have fun.
Cheers Dave
As for the AT-AT, well. you already know what I think if this, and you`d best check your shelf (or my luggage) when I fly over to visit you in a few weeks. It MIGHT just tip into my empty suitcase and accidentally come home with me **innocent expression**
Love the Dash Rendar intro teaser. Do you know **embarrassment** with all my knowledge of Star Wars (which it pretty extensive really, I suppose), I actually know NOTHING about Dash at all. I`ve never ever read one of the graphic novel stories about him, and in fact **shame** hadn`t even heard of him until recently.. can you believe that lol.
I need to rectify that I`m thinking. Any graphic novel you`d especially recommend I start with?
I first found out about Dash and his robot Leebo, after playing Shadows of the Empire computer game, then got a lot more information from the Star Wars fact file, I haven't read any of the novels either so really must rectify that at some point.
He doesn't join the rebellion until after the battle for Hoth, so I thought it gives me plenty of scope to do what I wanted on Tatooine as was setting my time period before Rogue One, also being on Tatooine I could include young Luke, Ben Kenobi could make an appearance as could Darth Maul, Han and Chewie, just so many options to be able to include
Hoping to do as gripping a batrep as Steve, but as we both know he's the linguist and I'm the sculptor, so we will have to wait and see ! LOL
And the intro for future SW AARs does make me look forward to them, especially as the setting is Tatooine, my favourite SW location. Bring on the Jawas!
Tatooine, does seem to be the linch pin to this time period in the Star Wars galaxy, with so many cool things on the planet, including Jawa's and who knows maybe even a Krax Dragon !
Max and his band, a total winner and a big smile from me to see these guys rendered, and so well too. The AT AT is a massive boys `must own` LOL (why do boys always go for BIG is better hehehee), so I can see the appeal there *grins owlishly* Not sure how anyone would field it effectively on a game table and find an enjoyable game use, but hey it might be fun trying. Lovely model though.
Dash is looking like a promising start and could turn into a TGC favourite of mine to sit and read as each part comes out.
The AT-AT I want to use as a patrol vehicle on the outskirts of Mos Eisley, with a bad roll could come into play, at which point could be devastating !
Having played all of Shadows of the Empire, I thought Dash would be a fun character to base my campaign round as he's a lesser known character in the expanded universe, and there is not so much history of the character to get right. Hope the instalments live up to the hype ! LOL