Bjorn Darkwolf Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 ok so here is the update that is now a few weeks late. the model is obviously not done, but you will kinda get the idea. http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh264/DarkPhoenix_48/Thunderhawk/DSC01213.jpg http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh264/DarkPhoenix_48/Thunderhawk/DSC01207.jpg http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh264/DarkPhoenix_48/Thunderhawk/DSC01208.jpg http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh264/DarkPhoenix_48/Thunderhawk/DSC01209-1.jpg http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh264/DarkPhoenix_48/Thunderhawk/DSC01210.jpg and in an attempt to make it a bit more wolfy http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh264/DarkPhoenix_48/Thunderhawk/DSC01205.jpg more fun stuff, i added some LED lights into both the cockpit and the assault bay. http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh264/DarkPhoenix_48/Thunderhawk/DSC01214.jpg http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh264/DarkPhoenix_48/Thunderhawk/DSC01215.jpg and some of you where asking for a size refrence, here it is. http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh264/DarkPhoenix_48/Thunderhawk/DSC01220.jpg http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh264/DarkPhoenix_48/Thunderhawk/DSC01221-1.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/136307-thunderhawk-wip-pics/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoneSniperSG Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 Two things. 1. If that's FW's kit.. let the Emperor strike me down for my jealously. If it's not, you're still doing better than I am. 2. Since you are doing LED lights, why not take a crack at running lights on the fuselage and wings? Oh! Bjorn, I would like to make a special request. Can you actually get a Rhino inside the assault bay or no? I remember seeing a T-hawk with a Razorback inside it.. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/136307-thunderhawk-wip-pics/#findComment-1571175 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorns Padawan Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 How did you put the LEDS in (i am not the most tech savvy person!)? I can't even see where you put the power source for them? Dang your good! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/136307-thunderhawk-wip-pics/#findComment-1571192 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bjorn Darkwolf Posted May 15, 2008 Author Share Posted May 15, 2008 i ran the wires through to the back of the thunderhawk, where i drilled a whole leading to the tail mount. then i attached a magnet to the inside to hold the back compartment on. http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh264/DarkPhoenix_48/Thunderhawk/DSC01219.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/136307-thunderhawk-wip-pics/#findComment-1571197 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimfoe Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 That is awfully cool. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/136307-thunderhawk-wip-pics/#findComment-1571199 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hendrik Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 nice=o Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/136307-thunderhawk-wip-pics/#findComment-1571223 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanyPrawny Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 My brother has started uping his army by introducing squadrons of vulchures etc. to his army so I think its only right I buy one of these. Depending on how it comes out for you totally depends on if I throw all that money at FW lol. Don;t know if I want you to do it well or not now lmao. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/136307-thunderhawk-wip-pics/#findComment-1571246 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpearOfRuss Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 Nice work so far. I wont lie and say that I'm not jealous. Keep it up brother! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/136307-thunderhawk-wip-pics/#findComment-1571418 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bjorn Darkwolf Posted May 16, 2008 Author Share Posted May 16, 2008 thanks for the support guys, this is kind of a daunting task. lonesniper, i tested it out, and the new rhino does not fit in the thunderhawk, perhaps the old school one would. : ( Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/136307-thunderhawk-wip-pics/#findComment-1571442 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoneSniperSG Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 Aw.. that's lame. How awesome it would look to land a T-hawk on the board and move a Rhino out of the assault bay. ... then again, maybe I am just easily amused.. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/136307-thunderhawk-wip-pics/#findComment-1571488 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpearOfRuss Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 Nah, it would be awesome. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/136307-thunderhawk-wip-pics/#findComment-1571535 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny Wolf Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 Love the Red Light on the interior! Very, VERY accurate (red light doesn't affect night vision...not that the son's of russ should worry, but we may have one of our loyal retainers on board :)). Lone Sniper - Running lights would be cool, but when you actually go into an operation, all lights should be off anyway (black out conditions). Friggin Sweet though...I'm so jealous, ha ha. Um...but I didn't see where the Keg Frigdge was on the inside...don't tell me the Keg Fridge is missing...I'm sure it's cunningly hidden, right? <_< Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/136307-thunderhawk-wip-pics/#findComment-1571653 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kainthedragoonx Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 Dude that T-Hawk is really impressive! A great addition to the Fang! :rolleyes: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/136307-thunderhawk-wip-pics/#findComment-1571696 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfen00 Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 3 questions, 1. where do you live, 2.wheres the spare key 3. whena re you gone... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/136307-thunderhawk-wip-pics/#findComment-1571701 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foe_hammer Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 looking good ! :rolleyes: Looking real good ! :lol: :P :) ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/136307-thunderhawk-wip-pics/#findComment-1571706 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoneSniperSG Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 Bjorn, now you've hooked me. How much did the LED system cost, and how difficult was it to run together? I would like to do the same thing on a Land Raider or Baneblade, and I have basic knowledge of electric circuits and things like that (thanks to middle school education). I feel that I am a more proficient modeller now than I was a while ago, and I think I could tackle such a project. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/136307-thunderhawk-wip-pics/#findComment-1571996 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Bjoern Posted May 17, 2008 Share Posted May 17, 2008 Bjorn, now you've hooked me. How much did the LED system cost, and how difficult was it to run together? I would like to do the same thing on a Land Raider or Baneblade, and I have basic knowledge of electric circuits and things like that (thanks to middle school education). I feel that I am a more proficient modeller now than I was a while ago, and I think I could tackle such a project. I´m just experimenting with LED too. I want some for my Daemon Prince and for a Pred. It´s not very expensive, it cost only some Cents/penny. Depending on the LEDs and the battery you may need some resitors. That´s the part were a friend came into play. I can repair an aircraft, but i´m definitely not a genie in working with electricity. He´s choosing the resistor we will need. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/136307-thunderhawk-wip-pics/#findComment-1572185 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaveriK Posted May 17, 2008 Share Posted May 17, 2008 great job! :huh: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/136307-thunderhawk-wip-pics/#findComment-1572412 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ rules Posted May 17, 2008 Share Posted May 17, 2008 COOL JOB just thinkin how long did it take 4 u 2 paint it. PS how long did it take 4 FW to dilver it. . . . u Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/136307-thunderhawk-wip-pics/#findComment-1572530 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoneSniperSG Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 Bjorn, now you've hooked me. How much did the LED system cost, and how difficult was it to run together? I would like to do the same thing on a Land Raider or Baneblade, and I have basic knowledge of electric circuits and things like that (thanks to middle school education). I feel that I am a more proficient modeller now than I was a while ago, and I think I could tackle such a project. I´m just experimenting with LED too. I want some for my Daemon Prince and for a Pred. It´s not very expensive, it cost only some Cents/penny. Depending on the LEDs and the battery you may need some resitors. That´s the part were a friend came into play. I can repair an aircraft, but i´m definitely not a genie in working with electricity. He´s choosing the resistor we will need. Bjoern, when you get that all squared, will you let me know how it goes and what sort of setup you used? I would appreciate it.. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/136307-thunderhawk-wip-pics/#findComment-1572802 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utsujin Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 Simply excellent, I love the LED. If you would put running lights on there, you would just need a couple small capacitors to make them blink... I think. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/136307-thunderhawk-wip-pics/#findComment-1572825 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lion in the Stars Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 Nah, you'd need some (small, about the size of an old tape cassette box) IC control circuit, not capacitors (since you're not actually strobing the lights, just flashing them). Or just buy flashing LEDs. For what it's worth, the old metal THawk is even smaller proportionally than the new one is. I've seen a metal THawk, and the entire fuselage is as wide as an old Rhino. Don't get me started on the horrible fit problems, either. Bjorn, you're a very brave man to be brush-painting that beast! I would have bought an airbrush and figured out how to use it before I got the THawk. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/136307-thunderhawk-wip-pics/#findComment-1573518 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utsujin Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 Yea, especially after spending that much money on one of those bad boys. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/136307-thunderhawk-wip-pics/#findComment-1573734 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beef Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 Brushing is easier on the details, But good luck anyway. When do you reckon it will be finished by?? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/136307-thunderhawk-wip-pics/#findComment-1574614 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bjorn Darkwolf Posted May 21, 2008 Author Share Posted May 21, 2008 with any luck by the end of the month, ill post more pics on Friday, it is a lot further along now, starting to look pretty sweet. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/136307-thunderhawk-wip-pics/#findComment-1575635 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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