SoapDoDger's Aristeia!

It’s always good to start with a plan or a brief.

I have already started at this point so I think the first thing is just get stuck in but then come up with a plan?

Short Review

Frist of all to comment on the standard base game box. The quality is superb overall for a board game. The components are great and it seems compelling and punchy overall.

The above would be my review of a board game… My thoughts as a wargamer is that I think the quality of assembly on the models is poor, especially the bases. The choice of the bendy plastic is horrendous and does not do the sculps or models justice. The details on all the surfaces of the models are rounded and the initial paint layer if done thin though brings through that smoothness to the models which makes them a challenge to paint.

I need to put the above into perspective, this is sold as a board game and just because I am a wargamer and an Infinity fan should mean I cant judge this as a war game. Though I just did 🙂 . I toyed with getting the collectors edition but then I would have a metal core box and plastic expansions unless I missed something, I cant have that it will hurt my head.

On with the Plan

First of all Due to the bases they have to go the time filling and ensuring they are smooth would kill me and I don’t think filler would work well on the models in certain places.

I have cut them all off the bases pegged them using a micro drill bit and paperclips. I will then decide on hex acrylic bases or circles. Circles are winning at the moment but I will do a test.

I am then going to treat them like normal infinity models and zenith and paint in the standard colours that have been done by Corvus Belli, I am not going to avoid freehand as I normally do.

After all is done I want to play some games. I think I want a more 3D board so I may make my own but again I may not.  If I don’t enjoy the game it’s not getting done.

If everything is likable I will then expand the range of models I have to play with.

Next up is painting I have already started so the next update will be quick!