Pulse Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Since i have been on the B&C i have never actually posted up any projects i have been doing, mainly as i am far to busy to actually finish any, but this time i am actually going to finish one, and what monster! :P http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v294/Pulsey/DSCF0728.jpg There isn't much progress so far, but as you can see from the picture its massive compared to the Rhino next to it! I have intentionally printed the plans out bigger than normal as im trying to get the effect of the size of the beast as it is about twice the size of the normal FW Thunderhawk. It will also have extra troop carrying abilties or a few dreadnaughts, i may also add a medi deck for an Apothecary. I will be making this out of: 10, 20, 40, 60 & 80 Plasticard 6mm MDF - for base of rear fuselage GW Land speeder kit (when i can get hold of one :) ) As a secondary project i will be making a strike force decked out in the colours and livery of my DIY chapter the Star Lords. They will be trueish scale marines all in mk8 armour as seen here, i hope to do about 40 marines and 10 terminators. I will also be true scaling three Rhinos, two Land Raiders and a Predator! More progress soon, wish me luck lads! <_< Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
konskrypt Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Holy Crap!!!!!!!!!! <_< :P :jaw: :) Good luck!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubernator Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 My word... <_< THAT is one ambitious project. Well, good luck. Twas nice knowing you :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiriel Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Eh! Are you sure you're gonna finish this whole army project? :) Anyway, good luck to you, I'll be indeed mentally supporting you! xD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiplash Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 ^^^^ what they all said... twice over Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KEEPER Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 I most defiantly wanna see this as it progresses. Is the Thunderhawk gonna be a gaming model? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminatorinhell Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 oh wow that is hugeO.o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pulse Posted September 5, 2008 Author Share Posted September 5, 2008 Yeh i will use it for gaming i think, but mainly for show! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metal Fingered Villain Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 This is going to be truly epic. I applaud the audacity of the project. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midas Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 You are truly out of your mind, I love this. By the way how do you plan for it to hold the dreads? I will be watching this carfully. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pulse Posted September 5, 2008 Author Share Posted September 5, 2008 I will be modeling a "dreadnaught holder" inside the actual troop compartment, infact it will probably have two "holders" and because of the extra troop carrying ability, the Thunderhawk will probably be able to carry about 40 marines, and about 10 Terminators, plus the two dreadnaughts. Enough for a large force to be deployed. Also i will be making 3 heavy bolter turrets (that i am sketching as i type this). They will be fully enclosed and armoued. The two front heavy bolter turrets will be in the same place just to either side of the main ramp, and i will probably be adding the third on the roof of the fuselage, just behind the cockpit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montuhotep Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Oh good Lord, the man's gone completely stark raving cuckoo.... :confused: This is going to be spectacular if you can pull it off. Not dissing you, you understand - but where on Earth are you going to get parts like the engines from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pulse Posted September 5, 2008 Author Share Posted September 5, 2008 This is going to be spectacular if you can pull it off. Not dissing you, you understand - but where on Earth are you going to get parts like the engines from? Yeh if i pull it off, i shall be a model maker extraordinaire!! I will make the engines from scratch, already got a few bits that will be able to make the main form of the engine, i will just use plasticard and wire and metal bits and bobs to finish it off. :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marek Grimfang Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 I've thought for a while rather than purchase a Thunder Hawk, use a detailed template much like you have illustrated. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commissar Molotov Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Looking forward to seeing progress on this, Ben! Be sure to keep us updated. :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pulse Posted September 5, 2008 Author Share Posted September 5, 2008 Hehe i will be keeping this as updated as i can mate, off to get a few more materials tomorrow from Kingston (Upon Thames) so hopefully i should have the next update tomorrow or sunday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commissar Molotov Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 What're you building it with? Remember you'll have to keep it light. I'm reminded of a guy who made a Tau Orca on Warseer - he made the main body of it from Balsa wood. Turned out looking really good. You might want to consider that as an option. I'll see if I can dig up the thread for you. EDIT: Here you go. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pulse Posted September 5, 2008 Author Share Posted September 5, 2008 Balsa wood eh? Didn't think that, not a bad idea, strong when bonded together and light. Good idea, one for the notebook. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midas Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 You're plan is incredible and I've been looking at it, it is quite possible to do this easily, all you need is proper tools, a square, ruler, etc, and alot of imperial bits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lamenter Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 Holy crap in a bap!!! And here's me thinking a truescale army was being ambitious. Best of luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianBlessed Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 Thats gonna be a collosal model good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Nipples Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 Sweet zombie buddha. Did you do the plans? or did u get them from somewhere? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pulse Posted September 6, 2008 Author Share Posted September 6, 2008 Righty-ho. I have just got back from buying the extra materials i need start this beast, but just now my camera is playing up so i will be posting some pics up as soon as i can! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shortsonfire79 Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 As soon as you can...30 days later. =-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Nipples Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 x2 where is the pix man!?@?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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