I've already completed the coloured minis for the next patch. It turned out to be a lot less painful than I thought. I just shaded the generic minis with each empire's colour.
Also note you can discuss the mod over at SE.net where I have a whole forum dedicated to the mod:
http://www.spaceempires.net/home/mod...viewforum&f=23
I'm also looking for your favourite or effective ship designs so I can immortalize them as AI designs! Attach screenshots or write out the contents of the ship over at the SE.net forum.
Version 0.11 still on pace for Friday.