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Re: WH40K Thunderhawk?
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Thu, 31 May 2001 19:28:44 GMT
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In lugnet.space, Mark Sandlin writes:
> Dave Schuler at orrex@excite.com wrote:
> 
> > When I used to work at a hobby store I had the rare treat of actually seeing
> > one of these modelling monstrosities in person, complete with its sapient
> > pearwood (or whatever) case.  As I recall, the model kit was such an
> > abomination to assemble that no official rules were published, apparently
> > since Citadel didn't want to inflict the nightmare of construction on its
> > eager fans (and since the production costs were probably undesirable, as
> > well.)  Anyhoo, has anyone attempted to to build one for minifigs?  I'm
> > tempted to give it a go, but I'd like to see any other efforts.
> > 
> > Dave!
> 
> Got a link to a picture, so we know what yer talking about?

  Jeez, Mark--you're so demanding.

  http://students.washington.edu/~jchill/new.html

  It's the second pic from the bottom of the page.  It lists as part of the
Eldar game system, but I'm almost certain I first saw it mentioned as part
of WH40K.  I've seen a few other pics elsewhere, but they're usually
more-or-less the same view.  I don't think I care for Vogon Yellow, but to
each his own.

     Dave!



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  Re: WH40K Thunderhawk?
 
In lugnet.space, Dave Schuler at orrex@excite.com write: (...) Ive had a go at a few wh40K models, the hoverjeeep on my site is my take on a landspeeder. As fot the thunderhawk, I've never even seen the thing before.Looks pretty cool, though. Might (...) (25 years ago, 31-May-01, to lugnet.space)
  Re: WH40K Thunderhawk?
 
In lugnet.space, Dave Schuler at orrex@excite.com write: (...) Ive had a go at a few wh40K models, the hoverjeeep on my site is my take on a landspeeder. As fot the thunderhawk, I've never even seen the thing before.Looks pretty cool, though. Might (...) (25 years ago, 31-May-01, to lugnet.space)
  Re: WH40K Thunderhawk?
 
(...) Yeah, I know that ship. They first released it in Epic (the picture-link above) and later manufactured about 20 or so in 40K scale. There is an article in White Dwarf #196, page 31 with a lot of good pictures. I'm sorry but I do not have a (...) (25 years ago, 31-May-01, to lugnet.space)
  Re: WH40K Thunderhawk?
 
(...) Oh, THAT thing. I looked at it once and considered it, but then I decided to build something else. Pretty beefy lookin, tho. :^) ~Grand Admiral Muffin Head (25 years ago, 31-May-01, to lugnet.space)
  Re: WH40K Thunderhawk?
 
It reminds me of the (unnamed?) Transport in Tiberian Sun. (URL) Anyone want to try it, it looks a bit cooler to me:) -Nathan (...) (25 years ago, 31-May-01, to lugnet.space)

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  Re: WH40K Thunderhawk?
 
(...) Got a link to a picture, so we know what yer talking about? :^) ~Grand Admiral Muffin Head (25 years ago, 31-May-01, to lugnet.space)

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