The Crusader is one of the "unseen" Robotech mechs, where it is a variant of the armored Veritech Valkyrie Battloid. It is also one of the mechs in the original Battletech game "Battledroids" (though not one of the Battledroids line of minis, I don't think). Here are the various sculpts of this mini:Related mechs include the MFUK Templar (heavy), whose sculpt is based largely on the unseen Crusader.
- Original sculpt (19??)
- Original "unseen" sculpt (1986?)
- A "reseen" CRD-5K version was released with an all-new appearance. (2003)
- CRD-8L "reseen" version (2018)
- "Classic" Kickstarter (KS) plastic sculpt, Inner Sphere Direct Fire Lance (2021)
KS sculpt
This Crusader is painted in a Ryuken Go scheme.STATUS: Completed 08/2022.
Unseen casting
This Crusader was painted using a painstaking blend technique. The red and black scheme is that of the 3rd Tikonov Republican Guard.STATUS: Custom job, completed 04/2005.
Unseen casting
This mech is part of a pre-3050 era Steiner unit painted in field greens. The hex base was left mostly bare by customer request.STATUS: Custom job, completed 02/2003.
"Heavy Battledroid #1"
Unseen casting
The mini seen here is painted to match the Crusader on the back of the Battledroids box set.STATUS: Sold, 11/1999.
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