Neo Magnus
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Mostly painting BattleTech minis. Sometimes they even look good.
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Neo Magnus
@neomagnus51.bsky.social
· Dec 11
Me and the boys on the way to gallantly fight so our liege lord can gift his wife the entire Capellan Confederation as a dowry (we will die horribly on some backwater planet and be forgotten)
#battletech
#battletech
Finished my #battletech Clan Sea Fox Skate Khanate star. I took some liberties with what "silver highlights" meant, but I'm happy with the results. Went with all black bases for simplicity; I think it ends up looking pretty sharp this way.
February 11, 2026 at 4:51 PM
Finished my #battletech Clan Sea Fox Skate Khanate star. I took some liberties with what "silver highlights" meant, but I'm happy with the results. Went with all black bases for simplicity; I think it ends up looking pretty sharp this way.
Sic Semper Tyrannis! Just gotta base these #battletech Lothian Guards 'Mechs and they'll be all done. Lots of new stuff for me here: lighter colors than most of my projects, first time freehanding an insignia, and using a Turbo Dork color-shift paint. Turned out pretty good I think.
February 10, 2026 at 3:11 AM
Sic Semper Tyrannis! Just gotta base these #battletech Lothian Guards 'Mechs and they'll be all done. Lots of new stuff for me here: lighter colors than most of my projects, first time freehanding an insignia, and using a Turbo Dork color-shift paint. Turned out pretty good I think.
A couple works in-progress from the mini mines. First I've converted a Bolt Action Sherman V to use a tesla canon and will be adding a mine flail to make a Crab. Second and third are undead from Bleak Falls Barrow. Fourth, a Grey Knights Apothecary to go with a Redemptor Dreadnought I was gifted.
January 23, 2026 at 5:27 PM
A couple works in-progress from the mini mines. First I've converted a Bolt Action Sherman V to use a tesla canon and will be adding a mine flail to make a Crab. Second and third are undead from Bleak Falls Barrow. Fourth, a Grey Knights Apothecary to go with a Redemptor Dreadnought I was gifted.
New work in progress, took some creative liberties with this #battletch Clan Sea Fox Skate Khanate star. After my Christmas vacation I'll see if I can't cut them off of their bases so I can make appropriately maritime bases for these glorified merchant marines.
December 24, 2025 at 10:20 PM
New work in progress, took some creative liberties with this #battletch Clan Sea Fox Skate Khanate star. After my Christmas vacation I'll see if I can't cut them off of their bases so I can make appropriately maritime bases for these glorified merchant marines.
Typically, I keep my mech painting to BattleTech, but I recently put together this Linebacker Jump Walker from Konflict '47. Doing a USMC camo scheme for this guy and (eventually) the Firefly jump troops. Tried a bunch of new techniques on this guy, and I'm happy how it turned out.
December 15, 2025 at 4:36 AM
Typically, I keep my mech painting to BattleTech, but I recently put together this Linebacker Jump Walker from Konflict '47. Doing a USMC camo scheme for this guy and (eventually) the Firefly jump troops. Tried a bunch of new techniques on this guy, and I'm happy how it turned out.
Me and the boys on the way to gallantly fight so our liege lord can gift his wife the entire Capellan Confederation as a dowry (we will die horribly on some backwater planet and be forgotten)
#battletech
#battletech
December 11, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Me and the boys on the way to gallantly fight so our liege lord can gift his wife the entire Capellan Confederation as a dowry (we will die horribly on some backwater planet and be forgotten)
#battletech
#battletech
Finally based my #battletech Gothic Draconic Imperium lance. Might drybrush again to sell the glowing green effect but otherwise I'm happy with how they turned out.
December 2, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Finally based my #battletech Gothic Draconic Imperium lance. Might drybrush again to sell the glowing green effect but otherwise I'm happy with how they turned out.
When you get a chance to make a mess of the Archon's toys, well. . . Let's just say the Commonwealth can afford to pressure wash the mud and oil away.
#battletech
#battletech
December 2, 2025 at 3:43 AM
When you get a chance to make a mess of the Archon's toys, well. . . Let's just say the Commonwealth can afford to pressure wash the mud and oil away.
#battletech
#battletech
Trying my hand at painting some #battletech Gothic miniatures. I really liked the look of the Draconic Imperium's Atlas, so I made a lance based on that. I combined the colors from the Sword of Light and the Otomo, which would in theory make this Sorenson's Sabres. Just have to finish the bases now.
November 25, 2025 at 7:39 AM
Trying my hand at painting some #battletech Gothic miniatures. I really liked the look of the Draconic Imperium's Atlas, so I made a lance based on that. I combined the colors from the Sword of Light and the Otomo, which would in theory make this Sorenson's Sabres. Just have to finish the bases now.
Working on my next group, here's half a #battletech Star League Royal Black Guard lance starring a Mackie. The tartan is pretty difficult but I'm getting the hang of it I think; hopefully the next two 'Mechs improve even more.
November 18, 2025 at 4:59 AM
Working on my next group, here's half a #battletech Star League Royal Black Guard lance starring a Mackie. The tartan is pretty difficult but I'm getting the hang of it I think; hopefully the next two 'Mechs improve even more.
November 15, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Work in progress on a #battletech Escorpión Imperio Seeker Galaxy star! Gotta do details on weaponry and such but the brown turned out a lot better than I expected.
October 28, 2025 at 4:15 AM
Work in progress on a #battletech Escorpión Imperio Seeker Galaxy star! Gotta do details on weaponry and such but the brown turned out a lot better than I expected.
Death from above! Clan Jade Falcon Omega Galaxy march (or jump) their way into the ilClan era and to victory. First attempt at doing #battletech jump jets and at really attempting to do an interesting base. Very happy with the IWM sculpts (except that the Hierofalcon is comically small lol).
![BattleTech miniatures from IWM depicting a Hierofalcon B, Jade Phoenix A, Jade Hawk JHK-03, Gyrfalcon 4, and Eyrie Standard. They are painted in Clan Jade Falcon Omega Galaxy livery:
"Omega employs a scheme of metallic emerald green on top and a steel finish on the lower halves of their equipment[. . .] Red paint is splattered on the feet and shins of their ‘Mechs [. . .]"](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:wpdjbvg5oa2etnzypbypj6os/bafkreihwqnz5uqic2in45s5tzll7s6wxu4whw4b6skx2kcekvnyhnqsmmq@jpeg)
October 19, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Death from above! Clan Jade Falcon Omega Galaxy march (or jump) their way into the ilClan era and to victory. First attempt at doing #battletech jump jets and at really attempting to do an interesting base. Very happy with the IWM sculpts (except that the Hierofalcon is comically small lol).
My other recent #battletech WIP, I've done the base work for my FedSuns 2nd Crucis Lancers. Just have to do the details and they'll be good to go.
October 11, 2025 at 9:31 PM
My other recent #battletech WIP, I've done the base work for my FedSuns 2nd Crucis Lancers. Just have to do the details and they'll be good to go.
First time attempting to paint jump jets on #battletech minis. For this I used the Jade Hawk I have decorated up for my Clan Jade Falcon Omega Galaxy star. Took some creative liberties by also putting red on the hands; it felt appropriate for a melee focused 'Mech.
![Front angle of the BattleTech Jade Hawk JHK-03 miniature by Iron Winds Metals painted in Clan Jade Falcon Omega Galaxy livery: "Omega employs a scheme of metallic emerald green on top and a steel finish on the lower halves of their equipment. [. . .] Red paint is splattered on the feet and shins of their ‘Mechs [. . .]"](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:wpdjbvg5oa2etnzypbypj6os/bafkreibtd33fokoquf3rmjikgcnrr5xtmiafffah2eopvmmihwhzfa4foy@jpeg)
![Back angle of the BattleTech Jade Hawk JHK-03 miniature by Iron Winds Metals painted in Clan Jade Falcon Omega Galaxy livery: "Omega employs a scheme of metallic emerald green on top and a steel finish on the lower halves of their equipment. [. . .] Red paint is splattered on the feet and shins of their ‘Mechs [. . .]"](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:wpdjbvg5oa2etnzypbypj6os/bafkreigakazbgwjde7od3aja7rkovflvggxmnr4e5mmmtsa2uhwlpztmym@jpeg)
October 11, 2025 at 2:51 PM
First time attempting to paint jump jets on #battletech minis. For this I used the Jade Hawk I have decorated up for my Clan Jade Falcon Omega Galaxy star. Took some creative liberties by also putting red on the hands; it felt appropriate for a melee focused 'Mech.
Just need to add some minor details and varnish and my #battletech 18th Marik Militia lance will be complete! Debating what color to use for the cockpit canopies but will probably settle on golden yellow or similar. Lots of WIPs but wanted to bang this out while I wait for some materials.
October 1, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Just need to add some minor details and varnish and my #battletech 18th Marik Militia lance will be complete! Debating what color to use for the cockpit canopies but will probably settle on golden yellow or similar. Lots of WIPs but wanted to bang this out while I wait for some materials.
Mostly finished the #battletech JagerMech for my Rasalhague Second Freemen lance. Looking for some #miniaturepainting advice: how do you guys get yellow paint to lay better and be more opaque? Just more layers? Or should I give the area a base coat in a different color first?
September 10, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Mostly finished the #battletech JagerMech for my Rasalhague Second Freemen lance. Looking for some #miniaturepainting advice: how do you guys get yellow paint to lay better and be more opaque? Just more layers? Or should I give the area a base coat in a different color first?
While I wait to varnish and add shadowed recesses to my Dragonlords, I thought I'd start base coating my next #battletech project. Say hello to half of my Free Rasalhague Republic 2nd Freemen lance. Maybe tomorrow I'll get the next two done and do some detail work.
September 9, 2025 at 3:34 AM
While I wait to varnish and add shadowed recesses to my Dragonlords, I thought I'd start base coating my next #battletech project. Say hello to half of my Free Rasalhague Republic 2nd Freemen lance. Maybe tomorrow I'll get the next two done and do some detail work.
More detailing work and basing on my #battletech Second Dragonlords cavalry lance, reborn for the ilClan era. I'll be testing a new way to add definition to the recesses later this week, but for now, this is what we're looking at.
September 7, 2025 at 4:30 AM
More detailing work and basing on my #battletech Second Dragonlords cavalry lance, reborn for the ilClan era. I'll be testing a new way to add definition to the recesses later this week, but for now, this is what we're looking at.
A bit of a departure from the industrial future where 'Mechs rule the battlefield, soon I'll travel back to 8th century Northymbra with the Burrows & Badgers minis from Oathsworn Games that I got today. Looking forward to a little bit of variety in my mini painting!
August 24, 2025 at 10:32 PM
A bit of a departure from the industrial future where 'Mechs rule the battlefield, soon I'll travel back to 8th century Northymbra with the Burrows & Badgers minis from Oathsworn Games that I got today. Looking forward to a little bit of variety in my mini painting!
Played a game of #battletech last night with my dad. It was a pretty close duel (especially after my Wolverine ran out of SRM ammo and his Shadowhawk blew off my AC-5), but a well-placed critical hit to explode his ammo ended the long engagement.
August 16, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Played a game of #battletech last night with my dad. It was a pretty close duel (especially after my Wolverine ran out of SRM ammo and his Shadowhawk blew off my AC-5), but a well-placed critical hit to explode his ammo ended the long engagement.
Forgive the low-quality photo, but here's a WiP of some #battletech 'Mechs I'm painting for a modernized FedSuns 2nd Dragonlords lance. Probably gonna work on all of the detailing tonight and call it done if I have the time.
August 9, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Forgive the low-quality photo, but here's a WiP of some #battletech 'Mechs I'm painting for a modernized FedSuns 2nd Dragonlords lance. Probably gonna work on all of the detailing tonight and call it done if I have the time.
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BIG NEWS: Today marks the 30 year anniversary for Mechwarrior 2 and for this occassion I'm excited to announce my Mechwarrior 2 Remake for Mechwarrior 5 Clans that you can go play right now, featuring the first Jade Falcon mission ‘Silent Thunder’! Please share and support my project ❤️🔥
July 24, 2025 at 8:15 PM
BIG NEWS: Today marks the 30 year anniversary for Mechwarrior 2 and for this occassion I'm excited to announce my Mechwarrior 2 Remake for Mechwarrior 5 Clans that you can go play right now, featuring the first Jade Falcon mission ‘Silent Thunder’! Please share and support my project ❤️🔥
Built a #battletech Ares (Apollo) for a custom post-Fortress Republic splinter faction I'm theorycrafting (they also get an OSP-26, MAD-8K, and maybe an AS7-D-H). Related, does anyone know of a way to make a marbling effect that doesn't involve an airbrush and a dried baby wipe?
July 1, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Built a #battletech Ares (Apollo) for a custom post-Fortress Republic splinter faction I'm theorycrafting (they also get an OSP-26, MAD-8K, and maybe an AS7-D-H). Related, does anyone know of a way to make a marbling effect that doesn't involve an airbrush and a dried baby wipe?
Power went out in the storms yesterday so I finally sat down and finished a book for the first time in ages.
Read the second half of the #battletech Marauder anthology by Lance Scarinci, honestly had a good time reading it. I liked the horror aspect and it gave me some ideas for RPGs and painting.
Read the second half of the #battletech Marauder anthology by Lance Scarinci, honestly had a good time reading it. I liked the horror aspect and it gave me some ideas for RPGs and painting.
June 20, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Power went out in the storms yesterday so I finally sat down and finished a book for the first time in ages.
Read the second half of the #battletech Marauder anthology by Lance Scarinci, honestly had a good time reading it. I liked the horror aspect and it gave me some ideas for RPGs and painting.
Read the second half of the #battletech Marauder anthology by Lance Scarinci, honestly had a good time reading it. I liked the horror aspect and it gave me some ideas for RPGs and painting.