Post by hardlec on Jan 5, 2017 21:40:11 GMT
I have been finishing up some projects and realize that I have 12 tripods:
3 Scouts
3 Assault Tripods
2 Reapers
1 Harvester
(to complete)
1 Veteran Tripod (75%)
1 Royal Scientist (50%)
1 Grenadier (still in the box)
I also have a few drones.
I need matching forces among the humans, but I am significantly behind.
What I have:
6 Mk III tanks
3 mobile Howitzers (80%)
1 Mk IV (90%)
2 units of infantry
1 unit Machine guns
1 unit (4 stands) of Rough Riders, painted.
3 Wheelie tanks in American colors.
The same infantry unpainted
A box of civilians, unpainted.
Twelve tripods is a significant military force, the equivalent of a strong regiment, a brigade, or a weak division. My basic box provides a weak battalion. Adding armor makes a supported battalion.
At this point, my tendency is to buy as much "bang for the buck" as I can, which would mean more Mk. IIIs. I would like to get two full companies of Mk. IIIs, so I would need 4 boxes. That will take me a while to acquire.
I would also like to get two more Mk IVs. This will complete a tank battalion, less the logistical tail.
Now comes the fun part: to build a regiment, a balanced force, without overspending. Not just the best point value for the dollar.
For their coolness factor, I would like to get a Goliath. I think in terms of TO&E, a Goliath would be a company to itself, but I don't expect them out for at least 6 months.
For the same coolness factor, Ashley's Golden Eagles, out now.
In terms of Combat effectiveness, what do the puny humans have to stand up to the Martians? How do others build US forces to battle the Martians?
3 Scouts
3 Assault Tripods
2 Reapers
1 Harvester
(to complete)
1 Veteran Tripod (75%)
1 Royal Scientist (50%)
1 Grenadier (still in the box)
I also have a few drones.
I need matching forces among the humans, but I am significantly behind.
What I have:
6 Mk III tanks
3 mobile Howitzers (80%)
1 Mk IV (90%)
2 units of infantry
1 unit Machine guns
1 unit (4 stands) of Rough Riders, painted.
3 Wheelie tanks in American colors.
The same infantry unpainted
A box of civilians, unpainted.
Twelve tripods is a significant military force, the equivalent of a strong regiment, a brigade, or a weak division. My basic box provides a weak battalion. Adding armor makes a supported battalion.
At this point, my tendency is to buy as much "bang for the buck" as I can, which would mean more Mk. IIIs. I would like to get two full companies of Mk. IIIs, so I would need 4 boxes. That will take me a while to acquire.
I would also like to get two more Mk IVs. This will complete a tank battalion, less the logistical tail.
Now comes the fun part: to build a regiment, a balanced force, without overspending. Not just the best point value for the dollar.
For their coolness factor, I would like to get a Goliath. I think in terms of TO&E, a Goliath would be a company to itself, but I don't expect them out for at least 6 months.
For the same coolness factor, Ashley's Golden Eagles, out now.
In terms of Combat effectiveness, what do the puny humans have to stand up to the Martians? How do others build US forces to battle the Martians?
