maturin Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 Hi everyone, I've been working on my Thunderfire cannon here - I had to assemble one myself as I've entered a tourney in 2 weeks and my FLGS will take about that long to order a metal one in...so I dove into my bitz box this weekend. One of my complaints about the GW model is that it's always looked a bit....weenie to me. It looks like it'll fall over the moment it's fired, and the scale just seems off for what's supposed to be an artillery piece. For my model I wanted to bulk it up a bit - but maybe I've overdone it. What do you guys think - is this monstrosity too big? I can cut down the barrel length, but can't do much about the height or base other than starting over. http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i389/jchen101/Thunderfire%20Pics/IMG_5822.jpghttp://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i389/jchen101/Thunderfire%20Pics/IMG_5826.jpg http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i389/jchen101/Thunderfire%20Pics/IMG_5827.jpghttp://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i389/jchen101/Thunderfire%20Pics/IMG_5828.jpg I need to credit Brother Talhydras, whose cannon I used as the basis for mine (see thread http://www.bolterandchainsword.com/index.p...;hl=thunderfire) All comments and suggestions are extremely welcome! EDIT: new pics below Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primarch83 Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 That......Is.........Awesome! It is alittle big compared to the normal thunderfire, but I like it and wouldnt mind you running it. You can see the enemy with it better, And the baddies missiles and autocannons can see it better. Win, win cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olis Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 I wouldn't necessarily say it's too big. It's certainly a fair bit bigger than a regular Thunderfire cannon but I don't think that's cause for starting again. Perhaps it might seem less beefy if you reduce it's height somehow, maybe trim some excess off of the gun mount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Nihm Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 Think of this as the MK I. Play a few games with it and if you find that your opponent can get rid of it too easily due to its size, then revise the design and make a new one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doghouse Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 I think it looks great. I think that any slight advantage that you might gain from the height of the guns would be balanced out by the fact that it is a much bigger target. I say run with it like the others say. Very nice conversion. :tu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zincite Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 Looks good to me, go shoot some Orks with it. Impressive job. :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cloud Runner Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 Really godd - might have to consider that for my own army - thanks for sharing :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kierdale Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 Looks very nice! Kudos! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Studio Silvernale Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 There is no such thing as "too big" in 40K. Overkill isn't an option, its a requirement! =D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subtle Discord Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 It's definitely been eating it's Wheaties, but looks great! As it's already been said, you gain line-of-sight, but so does your enemy. And, too big? Is there such a thing in 40K? Too many point to be practical, maybe, but never too big. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maturin Posted November 15, 2011 Author Share Posted November 15, 2011 Many thanks for your support and suggestions! I agree with the "no such things as too big" sentiment. :lol: However, my techmarines did a little tinkering overnight in the interest of not having my opponents in the tournament cry foul (not likely as the local crowd is very pleasant)....I present to you Mk. II. It turns out cutting out just a bit of vertical height from the mount and simplifying the base really makes quite a difference. What do you think - I saved all the bitz so I can go back to Mk. I easily... http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i389/jchen101/Thunderfire%20Pics/IMG_5832.jpghttp://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i389/jchen101/Thunderfire%20Pics/IMG_5836.jpghttp://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i389/jchen101/Thunderfire%20Pics/IMG_5835.jpg Again, thanks for the comments brothers and keep 'em coming! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subtle Discord Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 Very Solid. Doesn't detract and drops its profile considerably. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olis Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 Result, I'd say. I think the reduction of height has done just the job. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talhydras Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 I need to credit Brother Talhydras, whose cannon I used as the basis for mine (see thread http://www.bolterandchainsword.com/index.p...;hl=thunderfire) Thanks for the reference... :) I just saw this thread and thought that it looks a lot like mine. Great work, I really like how the treads and the stabilizers turned out! What are you gonna use as techmarine? The normal one in a servo-harness or do you intend to scratch-build it as well? Greets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maturin Posted November 15, 2011 Author Share Posted November 15, 2011 Thanks, Talhydras. Props for the inspiration! I've bought a finecase Techmarine with servo-harness, so I'll probably end up using him in the interest of time. There's a lot of painting to do before next weekend and I'm an awfully slow painter, with not too much free time. I'll post pics when it's all done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexington Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 Wow, that thing is amazing! Well-done. Curiosity, by the by - where'd those stabilizers on the back come from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pulse Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 Seriously nice Thunderfire cannon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maturin Posted November 16, 2011 Author Share Posted November 16, 2011 Wow, that thing is amazing! Well-done. Curiosity, by the by - where'd those stabilizers on the back come from? Many of my modifications to Talhydras's plans, including the stabilizers, came from the Imperial Bastion kit (and specifically from the Icarus-pattern lascannon that sits on top). You'll see many of the parts on GW's website where the show the sprue. The treads are leftover from an old chimera kit. Gun barrel extensions are IG mortars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maturin Posted August 25, 2013 Author Share Posted August 25, 2013 Update - I actually painted this baby a long time ago, but neglected to post pics. Here's the finished product! Gamewise, it's been an amazing unit on the tabletop in 6th. http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i389/jchen101/Thunderfire%20Pics/fd5b4f1e-3cb6-4f3d-98bd-774057c8a939.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gratan Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Thudd Gun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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