Alphastealer 42 Posted April 16, 2018 Hi all I am wanting to pain a Hoth theme for both rebels and imperials. My imperial list will include Veers, 3x snow troopers and 2x ATST. The rebels will include Luke, 3x rebel troopers and 2x T47. The snow trooper models will help stick to theme but I am concerned about the rebels. The current rebel troopers allow for a white scheme to fit the echo base look. I am just concerned that FFG might release dedicated rebel snow troops like they are doing with the imperials and then I would have preferred to keep these original rebel troops more neutral in colour. Any thoughts if a snow theme is a wise idea for rebels? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RaevenKS 111 Posted April 16, 2018 Don't get me wrong but, why would they ? Rebel snow troopers are just rebel troopers in snow, where "snowtroopers" are a specific unit (in term of equipment and actions on the field). I do not see any rebel snow troopers being available... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ABXY 1,019 Posted April 16, 2018 9 minutes ago, RaevenKS said: Don't get me wrong but, why would they ? Rebel snow troopers are just rebel troopers in snow, where "snowtroopers" are a specific unit (in term of equipment and actions on the field). I do not see any rebel snow troopers being available... Well, FFG saw fit to release a distinctly different unit/expansion in IA for Echo Base Troopers... ... I would not be surprised to see them at some point in the future. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ABXY 1,019 Posted April 16, 2018 17 minutes ago, Alphastealer said: ... I am just concerned that FFG might release dedicated rebel snow troops like they are doing with the imperials and then I would have preferred to keep these original rebel troops more neutral in colour. Any thoughts if a snow theme is a wise idea for rebels? Perhaps their artic-themed attire could be converted to unban camo if Hoth Rebel Troopers were subsequent released. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacen007 31 Posted April 16, 2018 Maybe use Han’s uniform from Echo Base as a guide? It would fit in more on other boards and if they release Echo Base Troopers they would be distinct from them... all while still fitting the theme, if that matters for you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigBadAndy 640 Posted April 16, 2018 I certainly wouldn’t rule out a future “Hoth” style rebel trooper unit. But that doesn’t mean your normal rebel troops decorated in that color become unuseable. The only real answer has to come from you. How mad are you going to be if they release rebel snowtroopers in the future? How much enjoyment do you think you will have with your home mad snowtroopers between now and the release of “official” snowtroopers, and how much if your time is going to be spent playing on Hoth? 1 Big Easy reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Albertese 159 Posted April 16, 2018 If you look closely at the existing Rebel Troopers and examine the figures knees, you will notice that some of them have a quilted pattern there. Those sculpts are actually based on the fatigues worn on Hoth, though not the same caps they wore. I intend to paint everything as close to the movie appearance as possible and I noticed this while going through the copious reference photos available for the costumes used. --Alex Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigBadAndy 640 Posted April 16, 2018 1 hour ago, Albertese said: If you look closely at the existing Rebel Troopers and examine the figures knees, you will notice that some of them have a quilted pattern there. Those sculpts are actually based on the fatigues worn on Hoth, though not the same caps they wore. I intend to paint everything as close to the movie appearance as possible and I noticed this while going through the copious reference photos available for the costumes used. --Alex The alien in particular looks like he’s in the Hoth Uniform. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MasterShake2 5,184 Posted April 17, 2018 Something like this? 2 ABXY and Force Majeure reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ABXY 1,019 Posted April 17, 2018 47 minutes ago, MasterShake2 said: Something like this? Those do indeed look cool!* Especially those bases - so realistic!! (* unintentional pun is unintentional) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VAYASAN 850 Posted April 17, 2018 Id be absolutely amazed if they dont release Hoth themed rebel troops down the line. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C3POFETT 833 Posted April 17, 2018 I could see Hoth themed rebels being released down the line maybe in conjunction with some Hoth themed items. maybe Golan DF.9 turrets or Atgar Cannons as seen during the battle of Hoth. I wouldn't let the fear of figures "maybe" being released stop me from painting my rebels how ever I wanted. Go for it and enjoy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigBadAndy 640 Posted April 17, 2018 15 hours ago, MasterShake2 said: Something like this? Love those. I can’t believe you have had time to do 6 squads of rebel troopers. I’m still on my first two units of Stormtroopers and the rebels are only primed. Based in the fact that you have six identical units I’m guessing you plan to play a lot on a snowy board? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
