Rifleman is a permanently OOP "unseen" mech. The art for it came from Robotech, where it was alternately known as "Defender" and "Raidar X." It was produced in several variants:Other related mechs include the Rifleman IIC, the Rifleman 2 IS (assault), and the Age of War primitive Rifleman (medium).
- the early "unseen" mini had separate arms, legs (with no base), and sensor array.
- The later "unseen" resculpt from the late 1980s version had separate arms and sensor array.
- In 2003, a new "reseen" version (RFL-8D) came available with a totally new look.
- In 2004, a separate reseen release was made with parts to make the RFL-6X or RFL-7M.
- A jumping variant was produced as a convention special in ~2014
- "Classic" Kickstarter (KS) plastic sculpt, Inner Sphere Battle Lance (2020)
- Wolf's Dragoons (WD) plastic sculpt, Wolf's Dragoons Assault Star (2021), a Barnes and Nobles Exclusive. Still the RFL-3N variant, but in a different pose with the arms at different elevations.
- Frankenmech sculpt, CGL plastic from the Snord's Irregulars box set (2023)
KS sculpt
This Rifleman is painted in a Otomo scheme.STATUS: Completed 08/2022.
Jumping version
This Rifleman is painted in a merc scheme (Fighting Shamrocks).STATUS: Completed 01/2017.
Reseen 6X casting
This Rifleman is painted in the gray and white checkers scheme of the 1st Alarion Jaegers.STATUS: Completed 01/2006.
Reseen 8D casting
This Rifleman is painted in the scheme of the 26th Lyran Guards. This mini appears in Total Warfare on pp. 178,259.STATUS: Completed 01/2005. This mech is not for sale.
Reseen 8D casting
Here's a gray Lyran Rifleman. The RFL-8D with the rotary autocannons is one of the first models that's actually playable.STATUS: Completed 05/2003. Sold, 6/2003.
2nd casting
This is my second attempt at an 11th Lyran Regulars Rifleman. This one came out much better.STATUS: Completed 02/2003.
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