Custom Factions! Introducing the FRA

Hello War Gamers, 

I was asked what the rules or guidance is around building your own units and armies, so I thought I would take a moment to provide some thoughts. 

• You are welcome to use the units I provided, or make your own. That's up to you! 
• Right now the rules allow for three unit types - tanks, mechs, and squads. Decide ahead of time what unit your models represent. 
• Try to keep your models small - around 1:144 scale. Which means...
  • Tanks should be approximately 24 x 48 mm , or if using Lego bricks, 3 studs wide and 6 studs long
  • Soldiers for your squads should be approximately 12-15mm tall, or 4-5 lego plates tall. They should reside on a base that is 16x32mm, or 2x4 Lego studs. 
  • Mechs should be 24 x 16 wide, and no more than about 32mm tall. With Lego bricks, 3 studs wide, 2 studs long, 10 plates tall 
• Try to design your structures so that at least one Squad, on their base, can fit comfortably inside. 

I'm also delighted to share the first Custom Army I've received, the FRA.  You will find a digital rendering, instructions, and parts lists to build from.

Some information about the FRA:

FRA, stands for "Front of Restoration Army".Colors: Primarily Green and White, with Red windshields.

Origins: Central Africa

Objectives: Acquire and use the new materials to use on "humanitarian" science advances (some evil schemes may be going undercover). Put an end to the War and unite all nations. Transform Earth into a flourishing Eden.

Strengths: Logistics, health, numbers and training.

Weaknesses: Limited use of new technology in war machines, at least not in a traditional sense, but they use genetic engineering. Not prone to negotiation.

Preferred unit: Squads

Happy War Gaming!