Brother_Angelus Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 Like most Marine players i've wanted a thunderhawk since I was a teenager. Then last year, during a semi-regular "fantasy search" of eBay I found a THawk in Aus for half the FW price (it's legit though, came in a FW bag, etc). It was partially built, and had some minor damage, but otherwise, a steal. Here is what arrived: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v75/AvengingAngel/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20150904_191823_zps6ykhtfop.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v75/AvengingAngel/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20150904_191910_zpsbtaa7sp2.jpg Solid but needing some work to make the major components fit snugly. First priority was fixing the undercarriage, then affixing the hatches and necessary BA Icons. The craft had also been claimed by two Red Scorpion pilots, but after some quick component swaps they were looking more presentable: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v75/AvengingAngel/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20150910_185903_zps5vauxkxj.jpg So that brings us to the ETL, and the purpose of this thread. At this point the parts were base coated and dry-fit together (upper hull, nose cone, flight deck and pilot were still unglued): http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v75/AvengingAngel/Thunderhawk_zpst4zxapcp.jpg Week 1 ETL Update - I have managed to complete the techmarine pilots and the flightdeck, which has allowed me to seal up the hull with those parts inside. I also completed one of the wing mounted TL heavy bolter turrets and made a start on the turbolaser. This weekend I hope to knock out some of the 'loose' components like the canopy, tail, engine, turrets and auxiliary wings, which can be attached once the hull has been complete. Stay tuned for more glacial progress on the big red menace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainHelion Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 That's some superheavy beauty there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlo Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 I'm so jealous at how cheap you got it that I should be put into the Death Company really.... :P Can't wait to see it finished! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evildrcheese Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 Awesome stuff. Looking forward to seeing more. EDC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother_Angelus Posted May 21, 2016 Author Share Posted May 21, 2016 Cheers brothers, I just hope I can do it justice! As mentioned in the OP, the pilots are done and at their controls. The hull is now sealed up. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v75/AvengingAngel/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20160521_095752_zps4rxjaacp.jpg Also made a little diorama for the base, some servo skull investigating a lander crash site. It just needs a hole drilling for the acrylic rod. Deciding whether to add some marines to the base too? Thoughts? http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v75/AvengingAngel/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20160521_193109_zpse50aasio.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v75/AvengingAngel/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20160521_193122_zps6jyg4flg.jpg Also a little prep work for a potential follow-up vow in the same theme, if I have time. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v75/AvengingAngel/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20160521_180819_zps9efkzolt.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The4thHorseman Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 I would add maybe a half dead Imperial Guard Pilot or Imperial Officer and like a Blood Angel Scout pulling him out the wreckage, that would be cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evildrcheese Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 I would add maybe a half dead Imperial Guard Pilot or Imperial Officer and like a Blood Angel Scout pulling him out the wreckage, that would be cool. That's a brilliant idea, you should totally do this! EDC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother_Angelus Posted May 31, 2016 Author Share Posted May 31, 2016 I like that idea a lot. I'll see if I can dig out some scout parts and have a play around. The weapons are done, as is the rear thruster/hull section. I'll be cracking on with the main body over the next week and hope to have some decent pictures in the natural light of next weekend. Since basing doesn't count for ETL and I needed a distraction from red panel work I knocked out the storm raven bases. A few NL trophies as practice for my 30k legion. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v75/AvengingAngel/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20160530_212741_zps9eu7uaae.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bjorn Firewalker Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Looks promising. I eagerly anticipate seeing the completed Thunderhawk. I also love the name. "Battle-brothers, this is your pilot speaking. Thank you for flying Blood Air, I hope you will enjoy our flight and our coming fight against enemies of the Imperium." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolemai Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 So... How's this one going? We're all eager to see this complete as it's one of our star attractions this year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother_Angelus Posted June 30, 2016 Author Share Posted June 30, 2016 So... How's this one going? We're all eager to see this complete as it's one of our star attractions this year! Yeah... bit rubbish as plogs go, hey? Progress has been steady, so the auxiliary wings and tail are pretty much done now, along with the weapons and rear engine which were already completed. Quickly approaching the point where the body needs attention, which is obviously a huge task. Photo update this weekend, when I have some actual daylight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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