Uploaded July 2023 | Updated September 2026, 6 hours ago
Brent Evans is the Art Director for Catalyst Game Labs.
Support Renegade HPG on Patreon at patreon.com/renegadehpg
Timestamps
00:00:00 Introduction
00:01:37 Brent's early artistic contributions to BattleTech
00:13:42 Influence of Housing Market Collapse on Manufacturing
00:16:48 What is a 'Mech?
00:29:14 Redesigning the Elemental Battle Armor
00:35:08 Miniature Production Logistics
00:38:30 The Politics of Miniature Manufacturing
00:52:10 Elementals
01:01:58 Brent's favorite aspect of BattleTech as an artist?
01:05:52 Brent's Iconic 'Mech Designs
01:08:58 Cover Art
01:21:14 Legal Considerations for Fan Art
01:25:24 Map Development
01:40:30 Upcoming Projects
01:44:34 How do you decide what minis go in each box?
01:49:55 Faction Box Sets
01:54:36 Premium Miniatures
02:03:07 CGL Miniature Scale Dropships
02:04:08 Reprinting Old Sourcebooks
02:09:26 Wrapping Up
SHOP BATTLETECH PRODUCTS!
Fortress Miniatures & Games - fortressminiaturesandgames.com
DriveThruRPG - drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/2216/Catalyst-Game-Labs/subcategory/4328_4541/Battletech?affiliate_id=1888138
VIDEOS FROM MY CHANNEL:
○ MechWarrior: Bulldogs - youtu.be/KlHDe4KqQ64
○ BattleTech Cartoon | Episode 1 [Remastered] - youtu.be/zPtt0O9RIGc
○ Tex, Michael Stackpole, Blaine Lee Pardoe Talk BattleTech - youtu.be/lv0oxjDhX08
○ MechWarrior Watch Party with Sam Lewis and D.C. Bruins - youtu.be/qKqJiNOk38Q
○ Why Every BattleTech Fan Should Watch Fang of the Sun Dougram - youtu.be/dRHGCdawGWY
○ Tex Talks BattleTech with Renegade HPG - youtu.be/JGXde7EaBec
○ Tex, Bruins, Bishop and Renegade HPG talk BattleTech - youtu.be/1vOOIsmzQfY
○ Michael Stackpole Talks BattleTech - youtu.be/3G74OV7lVM4
○ Custom LEGO Mecha and BattleTech | A Conversation with @hansen_bricks and @gothbricks2000 - youtu.be/GaKAp4dqR8U
○ A Conversation with BattleTech's Blane Lee Pardoe - youtu.be/fN1oUVHAGeY
○ A Conversation with Robert Charrette | BattleTech Novelist and Miniature Sculptor - youtu.be/sPtyiavzsMg
Connect with Renegade HPG on Social Media for 31st Century News and Entertainment!
Website (coming eventually): renegadehpg.com
Facebook: facebook.com/Renegade-HPG-103285708103249
Instagram: instagram.com/renegadehpg
Twitter: twitter.com/renegadehpg
CAMERA GEAR USED:
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○ Microphone - amzn.to/3nEyTw3
○ Extension Tube - amzn.to/3A7qEOd
○ Audio Interface - amzn.to/3Ky76Yf
○ Activator - amzn.to/3nB7b3e
○ Boom Arm - amzn.to/3qCr9fW
○ Cables - amzn.to/3qCWq2e
○ Headphones - amzn.to/3hgeR5s
○ DSLR Camera - amzn.to/3gcX8LB
○ Microphone (camera) - amzn.to/2VzQzuN
○ Flexible Tripod - amzn.to/3dQlNUG
○ SD card - amzn.to/2NLnt7v
DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that I provide I may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you! Thank you for supporting this channel so that I can continue to produce free content!
CONTACT:
travis@renegadehpg.com
Renegade HPG logo - Illustration by D.C. Bruins
Music credit - A New Dawn (Bred for War Edition) by Timothy Seals, Track 1 - MechWarrior
Delivering the news of the 31st century to the residents of the Inner Sphere and beyond!
Brent Evans is the Art Director for Catalyst Game Labs.
Support Renegade HPG on Patreon at patreon.com/renegadehpg
Timestamps
00:00:00 Introduction
00:01:37 Brent's early artistic contributions to BattleTech
00:13:42 Influence of Housing Market Collapse on Manufacturing
00:16:48 What is a 'Mech?
00:29:14 Redesigning the Elemental Battle Armor
00:35:08 Miniature Production Logistics
00:38:30 The Politics of Miniature Manufacturing
00:52:10 Elementals
01:01:58 Brent's favorite aspect of BattleTech as an artist?
01:05:52 Brent's Iconic 'Mech Designs
01:08:58 Cover Art
01:21:14 Legal Considerations for Fan Art
01:25:24 Map Development
01:40:30 Upcoming Projects
01:44:34 How do you decide what minis go in each box?
01:49:55 Faction Box Sets
01:54:36 Premium Miniatures
02:03:07 CGL Miniature Scale Dropships
02:04:08 Reprinting Old Sourcebooks
02:09:26 Wrapping Up
SHOP BATTLETECH PRODUCTS!
Fortress Miniatures & Games - fortressminiaturesandgames.com
DriveThruRPG - drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/2216/Catalyst-Game-Labs/subcategory/4328_4541/Battletech?affiliate_id=1888138
VIDEOS FROM MY CHANNEL:
○ MechWarrior: Bulldogs - youtu.be/KlHDe4KqQ64
○ BattleTech Cartoon | Episode 1 [Remastered] - youtu.be/zPtt0O9RIGc
○ Tex, Michael Stackpole, Blaine Lee Pardoe Talk BattleTech - youtu.be/lv0oxjDhX08
○ MechWarrior Watch Party with Sam Lewis and D.C. Bruins - youtu.be/qKqJiNOk38Q
○ Why Every BattleTech Fan Should Watch Fang of the Sun Dougram - youtu.be/dRHGCdawGWY
○ Tex Talks BattleTech with Renegade HPG - youtu.be/JGXde7EaBec
○ Tex, Bruins, Bishop and Renegade HPG talk BattleTech - youtu.be/1vOOIsmzQfY
○ Michael Stackpole Talks BattleTech - youtu.be/3G74OV7lVM4
○ Custom LEGO Mecha and BattleTech | A Conversation with @hansen_bricks and @gothbricks2000 - youtu.be/GaKAp4dqR8U
○ A Conversation with BattleTech's Blane Lee Pardoe - youtu.be/fN1oUVHAGeY
○ A Conversation with Robert Charrette | BattleTech Novelist and Miniature Sculptor - youtu.be/sPtyiavzsMg
Connect with Renegade HPG on Social Media for 31st Century News and Entertainment!
Website (coming eventually): renegadehpg.com
Facebook: facebook.com/Renegade-HPG-103285708103249
Instagram: instagram.com/renegadehpg
Twitter: twitter.com/renegadehpg
CAMERA GEAR USED:
○ Webcam - amzn.to/2Cl7D1p
○ Microphone - amzn.to/3nEyTw3
○ Extension Tube - amzn.to/3A7qEOd
○ Audio Interface - amzn.to/3Ky76Yf
○ Activator - amzn.to/3nB7b3e
○ Boom Arm - amzn.to/3qCr9fW
○ Cables - amzn.to/3qCWq2e
○ Headphones - amzn.to/3hgeR5s
○ DSLR Camera - amzn.to/3gcX8LB
○ Microphone (camera) - amzn.to/2VzQzuN
○ Flexible Tripod - amzn.to/3dQlNUG
○ SD card - amzn.to/2NLnt7v
DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that I provide I may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you! Thank you for supporting this channel so that I can continue to produce free content!
CONTACT:
travis@renegadehpg.com
Renegade HPG logo - Illustration by D.C. Bruins
Music credit - A New Dawn (Bred for War Edition) by Timothy Seals, Track 1 - MechWarrior
Delivering the news of the 31st century to the residents of the Inner Sphere and beyond!
