Askren Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 That's the motto I live by. If the big guns aren't doing the job, they're not big enough. And now that my gaming buddies are fully immersed in Apoc, be it with their Stompas, ungodly Soul Grinder/Daemon Prince/Daemon Titan, or Monolith/Pylon formations, it's not looking too good for a Marine player like me. So, in come the super heavies. And what better to start blowing stuff up with than a Thunderhawk (or three)? http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v713/HunterMage/thungerhawkWIP-1.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v713/HunterMage/thunderhawkWIP2.jpg Please excuse image quality. Until the weekend, the camera phone is all I have. Anyway, this is what I've got after a total of about 4 hours of cutting and gluing. It's not much, but when the cardboard frame is done, I'll covering the entire thing in overlapping plasticard to make it look legit. Turret cannon and weapon mounts should move, and I have enough tank bitz to make it look Space Marine-y. Whatcha think? It ain't much, but my friends agreed that as long as the frame is there, and I can support it with a stand, it's usable, so I should have all 3 done to that standard by next weekend. Will I ever finish them? Hell, maybe in a year or two. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/154702-call-in-the-thunderhawks/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kadaeux Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 It looks somewhat... oversized??? As in it looks like it could transport a whole company at that size instead of a mere 30 marines. (EDIT: It's not bad work but the scale just seems entirely off to me. But being a 3d modeller maybe i'm just overly picky :()( Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/154702-call-in-the-thunderhawks/#findComment-1804563 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Askren Posted December 11, 2008 Author Share Posted December 11, 2008 Well, I've gotten mixed reviews about the size. I brought it in to my hobby store, and the three people who saw it ragged on it's overlarge size for a bit. But after that, one dude who assured me over and over that he had handled quite a few of the official FW Thunderhawks, said that the length is almost spot on (though I assume that was before the tail section), and the height was about a half an inch to an inch too much, but other than that, it's fine. This coming from the first person to comment on it's size. Like I said, mixed reviews. Honestly? I think if Titans, Stompas, and Pylons are all open to interpretation as to their size, why not a Thunderhawk? I like the idea that it's somewhat scaled to hold the full 30 Marines. It also means it's more intimidating. I play with 2 Ork Stompa owners, one who uses a Mr. Potato Head, and one that uses a 1 1/2 gallon bucket. They're vastly different in size, but use the same rules. So, I guess size is almost irrelevant, no? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/154702-call-in-the-thunderhawks/#findComment-1804587 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kadaeux Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 True, i'm interested to see where you take it. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/154702-call-in-the-thunderhawks/#findComment-1804604 Share on other sites More sharing options...
IamJacksUserName Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 I was going to comment on Wednesday when you were down at the shop, but as I came in, you appeared to be on the way out. First up, make it as big as you want just remember it is most likely going to have to fit on a table at some point in the game, and the way you guys seem to play with a lot of terrain it might be a tight fit. As well you mentioned attaching bits to it later on down the road. If the model is too over sized the bits might not look so great on it later. Second, before you get much further on this project you may want to consider not using corrugated cardboard. Corrugated cardboard is difficult to cut, and has a tendency to make you project look like it was made out of a refrigerator box even after its done. If you are trying to make it on a budget you might want to consider cereal box or cardboard of similar thickness. Not only will it be easier to cut but will look better in the long run. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/154702-call-in-the-thunderhawks/#findComment-1805021 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sons of Horus Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 lookin good so far. this is quite a challenge. good luck :woot: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/154702-call-in-the-thunderhawks/#findComment-1805098 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Askren Posted December 12, 2008 Author Share Posted December 12, 2008 I was going to comment on Wednesday when you were down at the shop, but as I came in, you appeared to be on the way out. First up, make it as big as you want just remember it is most likely going to have to fit on a table at some point in the game, and the way you guys seem to play with a lot of terrain it might be a tight fit. As well you mentioned attaching bits to it later on down the road. If the model is too over sized the bits might not look so great on it later. Second, before you get much further on this project you may want to consider not using corrugated cardboard. Corrugated cardboard is difficult to cut, and has a tendency to make you project look like it was made out of a refrigerator box even after its done. If you are trying to make it on a budget you might want to consider cereal box or cardboard of similar thickness. Not only will it be easier to cut but will look better in the long run. Thanks for the crit. Trust me, if I had my choice of material, I would do a lot more (like actually build internal bracing/skeleton first, layer on more solid material than cardboard, etc.). I'm doing the best I can to make the skeleton structure stable, and will layer on thick plasticard once it's done. I'm already cutting the card up for the under-plates. As for actually using it...I haven't worked out how ANYONE does. I mean, how do you do a bombing run? Just hold the ship and fly over the table, making a 'wooosh' noise like a kid playing with a spaceship toy? Or do people actually use bases that support the model on wire? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/154702-call-in-the-thunderhawks/#findComment-1805236 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kadaeux Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 As for actually using it...I haven't worked out how ANYONE does. I mean, how do you do a bombing run? Just hold the ship and fly over the table, making a 'wooosh' noise like a kid playing with a spaceship toy? Or do people actually use bases that support the model on wire? In my experience its the latter :D Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/154702-call-in-the-thunderhawks/#findComment-1805247 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newtype Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 Good day Askren. As for actually using it...I haven't worked out how ANYONE does. I mean, how do you do a bombing run? Just hold the ship and fly over the table, making a 'wooosh' noise like a kid playing with a spaceship toy? Or do people actually use bases that support the model on wire? Without hesitation, always build your huge lander/gunships so that they can be zoomed over the table with you making the appropriate engine, weapon fire, and maybe crash landing sounds. It will always add more fun to the game. :cry: In reality though, I would consider a base and stand. But what you use would be determined by how heavy the Thunderhawk is when it's finished. Definitely keep us posted. Newtype Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/154702-call-in-the-thunderhawks/#findComment-1805601 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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