SpecOps first free supplement: Using Dropships/VTOLs.

I'm starting on the writing of the first free supplement for SpecOps - Using Dropships/VTOLs.

My biggest concern is that if one side has a VTOL/Dropship then the other side needs a way to take it down.
Now, soldiers (once they start to advance) can buy missile launchers, but I'm not sure that's going to be enough. I'm thinking that a more abstract system would work better. Something where the VTOLs can drop off the troops (or exfil them) but can only loiter for a turn or two before they risk being blow up (needing a new mission, and possibly handing the enemy a victory). This would introduce an element of how long do I let my VTOLs loiter before telling them to leave, a risk vs. reward which is always fun.

I'm also thinking if one side bought a VTOL, the other side would get the same number of points to spend on MANPADS, Off-table SAMs, their own VTOLs, interceptors, etc. Basically a separate point pool for both sides. The bigger the VTOL, the bigger the enemy response.

I would have different VTOLs to start based off what I sell: Aurora, Sparrowhawk, Raven, Condor.
What do you folks think? Any suggestions/ideas?

ClearHorizon Miniatures Releases the Raven and Sparrowhawk Attack VTOLs

Hi everyone, just wanted to let you folks know I've released my VTOLs!  If you've pre-ordered they will be on their way to you very shortly!

ClearHorizon Miniatures Releases the Raven and Sparrowhawk Attack VTOLs

Raven painted by ThirdFateCreations

Each Raven-Class Medium Attack VTOL comes with a hollow interior to allow for multiple modeling options (including a closed or open ramp that can be positioned without gluing to allow for multiple options) along with several type of weapons including miniguns, Anti-Tank missiles and rocket pods.  It also includes the option to attach landing gear.

The Sparrowhawk-Class Light Attack VTOL comes with separate engine nacelles and “benches” on each side to allow for troops to ride quickly into battle.  Under the nose is a twin-linked high-velocity laser cannon.

These are now available at http://www.clearhorizonminiatures.com/store

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Threat Recon Photo...

A quick recon photo from the spy satellites:

I got another Falcon Halo Micro Ops... this one I put the seat in from the first one I had.  The provides seating for 6 troops in the passenger section.  I have another order out to GZG to get more seated troops.

Each of the Kestrels holds a four-man squad with a drone, the lead Falcon gunship holds the commander and has two door gunners.  

As always, comments and suggestions are welcome!

Updated "Little Birds" - Decals and such

Picked up some aircraft decals and made some bases:

Also put my GZG order in, hopefully the seating NAC will fit well!