http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/56.page JForum - http://www.jforum.net http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/259820.page ) which had done just that... or at least had started to do just that. The blog is pretty old and incomplete. I was inspired so off to ebay i went. There i was able to buy a Valkyrie for about $30 Canadian and with a little plasticard, glue and ideas taken from Insaniak and LBursley i got started on an Imperial Guard Valkyrie Spectre.

After countless campaigns against the endless Ork Waaaghs throughout the galaxy it became clear that while the Waaagh was effective while en masse, smaller Ork gatherings are easy to disrupt and annihilate through night time attacks from the air. While larger Waaaghs can be very technologically advanced, most generally lack the equipment and or ability to effectively defend from air assault during the night. At first Vulture Gunships, and Valkyrie Vendettas were used for such operations, but the design of these aircraft meant that only strafing runs were possible and the aircraft spent much of their fuel circling an enemy positions in order to line up for the next run.
To better use their time on target, Valkyrie gunners upgraded there heavy bolters to more power assault or punisher cannons and pilots of these aircraft began to circle targets allowing these weapons to be used continuously. To up the power even more, and to better penetrate thicker Ork armour and buildings some crews added an artillery piece or lascannon.
And with that the Valkyrie Spectre was born. With dedicated weapon hard points and the combination of rate of fire, penetrating power and the psychological fear the Spectre circles Orks settlements and camps like and avenging angel from heaven, raining fire and lead unto those unfortunate enough to have ventured into the night.

Bring the Rain

anyway so i am thinking: an earthshaker cannon (or something like that... i don't think there are any rules in 40k for 105 howitzers), a punisher cannon, and either an autocannon or a lascannon, all side mounted, and with a fully functioning and realistic interior that is going to accessible and visible thanks to a removable roof.
As of today i have finshed most of the weapons (las needs some work and the earthshaker which is from forgeworld arrived warped and needs some straightening, but over all everything is done.) And the side of the cargo area which will have all the weapons poking through, i just finished today.
One of the most difficult aspects of this build is the wings of the Valkyrie itself. As most of you know the wings are bent downward and although very pretty, the wings of a C-130 are straight and well out of the way. This has made me wonder whether i should alter the wings so that they are straight, or straighter. Doing this would open up a can of engineering headaches... how to move the landing gear, what to do about the wingtip engins... and on and on... but that is later. For now i am focused on the inside of the Valk.

Anyway, here is what i have got so far.
]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1254037.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1254037.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1254045.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1254045.page GMT Maybe you should widen the wings a bit with plasticard? That way the downward slope at the end would be less of a problem, not to mention that a valk carrying this much heavy gear would need more lift then a regular valk. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1254118.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1254118.page GMT ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1254146.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1254146.page GMT Maybe you should widen the wings a bit with plasticard? That way the downward slope at the end would be less of a problem, not to mention that a valk carrying this much heavy gear would need more lift then a regular valk. [/quote]

Considering the bird likely drops its heavy bolter "sponson" guns because of the lack of side doors now; as well with all this equipment it would definitely not be transporting 12 man squads loaded to the nuts with equipment into battle; I wouldn't see it as an issue for the Valk to carry the weight of those three weapons. Unless he tries to make it a Vendetta as well with the 6 lascannons strapped to it.

Forge World had these things carrying Sentinels into combat; mounting punisher cannons under each wing, and a number of other configurations; so I think a single punisher with an Autocannon would do easily. Though I'm not sure about the other gun, its ammo would be limited but then the thing would only fire once a turn so six rounds couldn't be THAT heavy for a "lifter". Probably add fluff that the engines were replaced with some newer design, so paint flames on the tail boom with racing stripes on the hull (that's right, make it go faster!)


My concern isn't how this is going to turn out ((cause its off to a great start)) its how the rules would work for it. The way in which a Spectre 130 gunship operates is much more like a strafing run; where it just circles over head pummelling you to hell ((literally)). Toss in that the Valk uses skimmer rules and this Spectre action would make it much more a Flyer. Bah, there's so many little things with the valk rules as it is . In any case the model looks awesome; can't wait to see this one done .]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1254226.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1254226.page GMT

Can't wait to see it develop.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1254236.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1254236.page GMT IA 1 when it was coinsidered a orbital lander and a flyer. Or would that rub people the wrong way?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1257601.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1257601.page GMT
A helicopter or VTOL loaded with that kind of heavy armament just would not work, without significant re-engineering or modification. The whole reason it works with the AC-130 "Spectre" and the AC-47 "Spooky" before it is that they were:
A) Prop-driven vehicles, allowing it to loiter better and work better in the close air support role. The real exception to this rule has been the A-10 Thunderbolt--which is slow enough due to its armor that it just *works*.
B) Both were originally designed for heavy cargo hauling operations, and the cargo capacity ripped out so that the guns could be added in.


If you REALLY want to make a Valkyrie "Gunship" variant?
Think of something like the Pavehawks or Pave-Lows, where they're uparmored(sacrificing their speed for armor), and upgunned.

Bolt the rear ramp in a permanent down position, have maybe a quad linked autocannon turret in that rear ramp area. Bolt the side doors open with the autocannons there. Things like that.

Just my opinion though. It looks good, if unpractical ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1257775.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1257775.page GMT 40k universe. Considering it is in the fluff a orbital lander it is made to carry heavy loads, and since its suppose to land them into BATTLEZONES i would take it as being able to move fast even when at full capacity. If thats the case then why would it not work carrying a lighter load of weapons instead of cargo/troops/ammo/etc.

Also the whole 40k universe makes no sense when saying "it wouldnt work because the real life version of.." ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1257877.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1257877.page GMT 40k universe. Considering it is in the fluff a orbital lander it is made to carry heavy loads, and since its suppose to land them into BATTLEZONES i would take it as being able to move fast even when at full capacity. If thats the case then why would it not work carrying a lighter load of weapons instead of cargo/troops/ammo/etc.

Also the whole 40k universe makes no sense when saying "it wouldnt work because the real life version of.." [/quote]
Except it's *not* really an "orbital" lander(it's an atmospheric craft with *limited* exoatmospheric capacities. It has to be conveyed to the ground via mass landers to operate from there at full capacity), and in order to carry heavy loads(Sentinels, Tarantula turrets, or Cyclops demolition vehicles) it had to give up its wing-mounted hardpoint weaponry for Fuel Tanks.

And you're right. It is pretty much "just the Harrier of the 40k universe". Except that's really the Vulture's role.
So, I guess it's actually *not* "the Harrier of the 40k universe".
It'd be more like the V-22 Osprey of the 40k universe, I guess. It *can* have an armament. It *can* operate as a fast mover which air-drops personnel/equipment. Or it *can* operate like a helicopter.

But I digress.

It wouldn't work while carrying that "lighter load of weapons" because of the fact that y'know...that massive Earthshaker cannon's recoil works both ways. Firing a massive cannon doesn't rock the AC-130 because of the fact that the AC-130 has it specially bracketed, alongside of the mass of the vehicle itself to compensate.

*That's* part of my issue with the theory of a Valkyrie 'gunship'. That and the fact that there *is* a gunship variant in the Vendetta, and then there's also the actual Vulture gunship which is designed for the role.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1257930.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1257930.page GMT
The Imperium is vast and solutions to problems will be created based on the knowledge and materials to hand. After all, even something like the LR MBT has a million variations and patterns, despite being an STC tank.

I personnally have been thinking of creating a space based IG company with exoatmospheric capabilities, including a number of specialist craft with all sorts of weapons/equipment mounted on them.

Some of it would not make much sense in-atmosphere, but then [i]it is just a game[/i] ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1257981.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1257981.page GMT
The Imperium is vast and solutions to problems will be created based on the knowledge and materials to hand. After all, even something like the LR MBT has a million variations and patterns, despite being an STC tank.

I personnally have been thinking of creating a space based IG company with exoatmospheric capabilities, including a number of specialist craft with all sorts of weapons/equipment mounted on them.

Some of it would not make much sense in-atmosphere, but then [i]it is just a game[/i] [/quote]
Like I said, it looks great. It just doesn't make sense to me and would nag at me endlessly ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1258007.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1258007.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1258020.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1258020.page GMT Like I said, it looks great. It just doesn't make sense to me and would nag at me endlessly [/quote]

Yeah, but there's no reason it shouldn't make sense; why can they fit an AC130 with howitzer's today but not the same weapon essentially ((but larger)) to an aircraft in the future?


Two things I'm going to note:

1. A10 was not built with "heavy cargo" in mind; a General literally saw the Gau 8 and said "build me a plane to carry that." So they built one around it. The A10 shines at low speeds and altitude over every other combat aircraft in the sky; its large surface area wings gives it the stability to hammer the &^%$ out of any target you put in front of it. Then again, the Gau8 fires enough ammo that it actually slows the aircraft down, another reason for the large wings to prevent air stall from said hammering. Where its engines are located are for several reasons including masking heat signature, protecting from ground AA fire, as well because its a slow and low kick your teeth out your butt-hole, engine failure occurs easily; its rear exterior mounts makes it easier for USAF to swap out engines and put the plane back in the air faster and sooner than attempting to repair damaged engines straight away.

2. The biggest factor to the AC130 firing a howitzer with out getting knocked out of its own stability is its weight. Recoil can always be dealt with by weight, this is true of ANY gun. Considering the build construction material difference between the AC130 which is all sheet metal against the solid thick steel armor that makes up the Valkyrie fuselage/wings, its easy to
see how a Valk could weigh in as much as an AC130 which means it would likely have the ability to handle firing said cannon with out the dangers of recoil being as high as one would think. Not to mention it has those thrusters on the wingtips that could be programmed for bursts to fire in sequence with the cannon.


back to rules, the only thing that would really suit for this thing to be "fair" is making it a flyer with no transport capacity and something like an airstrike where it fires everything it has in a single target; maybe do something like the death strike missile where its blast diameter is decided by dice. Everything in that circle takes a STX, APX hit or something. Again, cool model; and because its the future ((not to mention like I said, FW has punisher cannon Valkryies)) weight/design are easy things to get around, but the thing that's going to be hard at the end of this build is rules for using it.

Then again, I'm looking at alternative models for playing games; such as M109 Paladin's and Warrior MCV's. Some work on retooling them a bit to make them fit into the 40k universe smoothly and boom. Being different IS fun .

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Vultures and Valkyries, while having the same nose and wings, along with tailbooms--are *not* the same thing, no matter how much you want them to be. Vultures are as different from Valkyries as Cobras were from Hueys.

And if you're going to try to correct someone, please read/quote their comments fully.
[quote]A helicopter or VTOL loaded with that kind of heavy armament just would not work, without significant re-engineering or modification. The whole reason it works with the AC-130 "Spectre" and the AC-47 "Spooky" before it is that they were:
A) Prop-driven vehicles, allowing it to loiter better and work better in the close air support role. The real exception to this rule has been the A-10 Thunderbolt--which is slow enough due to its armor that it just *works*. [/quote]

]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1258063.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1258063.page GMT . I'm pretty sure we don't need to have the same information written 20 times on the same page .

As for the Vulture/Valkyrie, my bad I remembered it being on one and thought it was the Valk.

But, at the same time FW has rules for drop sentinels in Valkyrie's as well in addition to their weapon specs; so weight wise I'm sure this non-existent futuristic aircraft which we don't have any real specs on; could do anything the builder's imagination wants it too . As one said its just a game.

The only thing I would argue with your reqouted information that you wish I pay more attention is this:

Prop-driven vehicles tend to have larger surface area wing patterns; this grants them stability at lower and slower speeds. Increasing the surface area of the wings and adding jet specced engines for the job the AC130 could operate using jet rather than prop driven engines. The costs for said refits are such that this would not make sense for modern aircraft deployment. I would also state again that firing the howitzer on the AC130 is controlled by the weight of the aircraft more so than its "special bracket" which does more for keeping the guns recoil from ripping itself out of place.


Anyway let's stop thread jacking its a cool build, it leaves me wondering what rules will be agreed on; and when its going to be done so I can oggle the finished pictures!

EDIT: DAMNIT! wall of text again... ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1258196.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1258196.page GMT
Vultures and Valkyries, while having the same nose and wings, along with tailbooms--are *not* the same thing, no matter how much you want them to be. Vultures are as different from Valkyries as Cobras were from Hueys.

And if you're going to try to correct someone, please read/quote their comments fully.
[quote]A helicopter or VTOL loaded with that kind of heavy armament just would not work, without significant re-engineering or modification. The whole reason it works with the AC-130 "Spectre" and the AC-47 "Spooky" before it is that they were:
A) Prop-driven vehicles, allowing it to loiter better and work better in the close air support role. The real exception to this rule has been the A-10 Thunderbolt--which is slow enough due to its armor that it just *works*. [/quote]

[/quote]

"without significant engineering"

nobody implied that they just put a cannon into the side of a valkyrie. Like a predator to a rhino, a basilisk and hellhound to a chimera, having same (or similar) hulls does not mean that the internals are at all similar. Since he blocked off the open part, there is no way of knowing what recoil dampening and stabilizing equipment is on the unit. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1258268.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1258268.page GMT
For clarification, it is not an earthshaker cannon, it is an autocannon taken from the salamander scout, and a quick reference to the codex shows R 48", S 7, AP 4 and it is Heavy 2. So i think we can agree that the Valk is definitely capable of carrying this along with the other weapons. I really don't understand why there is a debate over the ability of the Valk to carry a heavy load... whether it counts as a skimmer or a flyer it is effectively a transport aircraft, it is so easy to come up with some fluff to explain how it is able to sport some big guns and the ammo they need...
[i]to better allow the Valkyrie the power to weight ratio and increased altitude required for the new tasking, techpriest reworked the powerplants to increase their output.[/i]
see how hard was that?
anyway my biggest issue is whether the Valk is to be counted as a skimmer or a flyer. As a skimmer, the use of the Valkyrie is going to be limited to being a target. Categorizing it as a skimmer doesn't make sense (even a standard Valkyrie doesn't make sense as a skimmer... grav tanks are skimmers!) In my mind the Valk is a flyer. So with flyer rules in use my Valk will swoop in, lay down some fire and the bugger off to start another run. What i don't like about this rule is that it fails to allow the Valk to utilize its Spectre design... instead of swooping in and strafing i want to be able to circle the board and fire continuously.

The other issue that arises is do i treat all the weapons as independent or do they all fire at one target and scatter/cause collateral accordingly? I like Dracheous' idea [quote]the only thing that would really suit for this thing to be "fair" is making it a flyer with no transport capacity and something like an airstrike where it fires everything it has in a single target; maybe do something like the death strike missile where its blast diameter is decided by dice. Everything in that circle takes a STX, APX hit or something.[/quote]
I think that would keep things simple. But if i mount a lascannon maybe i will make it so that the autocannon and the punisher fire into a target area while the las can target something specific like a tank or bunker that is within the line of sight. what do people think?

Anyway, i don't mind a debate about the rules but i would like to remind people that debating whether a Valkyrie configured this way is even "possible" is kind of superfluous. If this is a universe where Warlord Titans are welcome, then it can be safely assumed that a small transport craft can be reconfigured into a flying artillery piece. And besides... i am building it whether it is actually possible or not, so lets try and find some rules to govern it!

and finally, the latest work done
]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1258779.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1258779.page GMT ac-130 above !!!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1258891.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1258891.page GMT AC-130's are the sickest military aircraft in the skies. That said, i think that you should have the gun representing the 105mm howitzer be a bit bigger. It seems to be about the same size as the punisher cannon, when really, it should be much bigger.

Overall though, i love it. just have a bit of an issue with the size of the artillery piece.

Keep up the good work]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1258912.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1258912.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1258998.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1258998.page GMT

Will there be ammo storage racks on the other wall?

You might also want to consider putting some slide rails on the floor so that the guns can be withdrawn into the ship for atmospheric entry (if required), to prevent damage to them, perhaps also for in flight barrel changes/repair/etc too. And I have just thought that if you do that, you will need some kind of sliding hatch to cover the gun port too.

If you are not going to include a service crew, servitor arms suspended from the midline of the cabin roof would look suitably fantastic

Man, I love this conversion so much just for the cool ideas it has been giving me, let alone the cool model it actally is

Keep up the good work.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1259022.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1259022.page GMT
Keep up the good work, looking forward to seeing more.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1259174.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1259174.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1259257.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1259257.page GMT
Who's going to beat me to putting a vanquisher cannon in [url=http://www.forgeworld.co.uk/marauder.htm]this[/url]?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1260208.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1260208.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1260227.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1260227.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1260454.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1260454.page GMT ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1260482.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1260482.page GMT AC-130 because of the fact that the AC-130 has it specially bracketed, alongside of the mass of the vehicle itself to compensate.

*That's* part of my issue with the theory of a Valkyrie 'gunship'. That and the fact that there *is* a gunship variant in the Vendetta, and then there's also the actual Vulture gunship which is designed for the role.[/quote]

Ahhh... has anyone considered how much recoil those 20+" cannon on the 40K tanks generate?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1260580.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1260580.page GMT FW autocannon to have a nozzle the same size as the standard one.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1260644.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1260644.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1261157.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1261157.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1270300.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1270300.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1270307.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1270307.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1270472.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1270472.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1270477.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1270477.page GMT ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1270536.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1270536.page GMT

One question on the ammo shelf: Will it have doors or something to keep the ammo in place? Or a kind of "wine rack" stacking system, or something else?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1270638.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1270638.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1270668.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1270668.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1273101.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1273101.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1273450.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1273450.page GMT
You're not thinking of adding the lascannon powerpack to the roof or something? I just think that it looks a little too large compared to the gun itself.

Just my personal taste though.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1273459.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1273459.page GMT Keep up the good work mate, it looks awesome]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1273547.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1273547.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1273573.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1273573.page GMT
This is a really cool idea. Love it. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1273599.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1273599.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1275771.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1275771.page GMT las or a mass driver driven?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1275881.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1275881.page GMT next is the ammo belt and ammo box for the punisher as well as the power cable for the las. i think the final touches... that is the shells to go on the shelf, the pistons for the autocannon and the gun crew... that will all happen some time next week. also next week i hope to decide what i am going to do about the wings. i will get pictures to show you that particular problem asap.
anyway, here you are.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1277605.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1277605.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1277663.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1277663.page GMT

@Owain - it has been the plan all along to make the roof removable... magnets or pins... i haven't decided yet, but i wouldn't go to all this trouble just to cover it up permanently. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1277721.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1277721.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1277751.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1277751.page GMT

I love the rings holding up the power cable to allow it to move freely along, a great touch.

The only problem that I can see is the power pack is now covering up the doorway, and it does not look like the door has been sealed or it is meant to be like that... you might want to mount the actual powerpack on the door itself, perhaps adding a skirt underneath the pack to join it with the floor. That way it looks like it has been designed with the door sacrificed to mount the power cells on, rather than someone has just blocked off the door inadvertantly.

Otherwise great looking as always.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1277757.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1277757.page GMT
Happens to me all the time. Very nice work on that power cable. I know how much of a pain that guitar wire can be sometimes.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1277776.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1277776.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1277844.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1277844.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1278787.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1278787.page GMT i hand the floor over to you guys and hope that what i get back is genius!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1288844.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1288844.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1288875.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1288875.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1288894.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1288894.page GMT
In terms of yours... have you considered just creating a new wing tip from plasticard? The VTL thrusters on the end of the existing wing would look a little odd in a more horrizontal direction.

Cut just before the bend, insert a piece of plasticard into the hollow wing socket to act as a mount for the new wing, and then build a straight wing tip around it.

Not perfect, I know.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1288936.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1288936.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1289124.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1289124.page GMT
You could try to put windows in the top as another alternative...]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1289276.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1289276.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1289305.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1289305.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/275484.page


Well there goes the arguments against this Gunship build with fears of weight. The thing gets the same engines different hard points and now it carries tanks haha.


Still I like this 130 Spectre build specially with how much attention the interior is getting. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1292583.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1292583.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1292586.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1292586.page GMT expect some WIP pictures tomorrow!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1292680.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1292680.page GMT WIP wings. they still need some pistons and detailing but these give a really good idea of what the finished project will look. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1293429.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1293429.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1293511.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1293511.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1293573.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1293573.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1293590.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1293590.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1293601.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1293601.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1293672.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1293672.page GMT ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1293766.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1293766.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1294037.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1294037.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1294109.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1294109.page GMT http://www.herkynoseart.com/noseart4.html
anyway, my Valk needs a name too! i really like the name Super Chicken that Spectre 56-0490 had, and would love something a little silly like that. but since i have posted on dakka and you guys have been so supportive i think you guys should come up with a name.
also, possible nose art? ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1294613.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1294613.page GMT ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1294804.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1294804.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1295584.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1295584.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1295706.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1295706.page GMT anyway, i thought over the situation with the roof and still prefer the idea of magnets... windows just seem out of place, i am trying to stay true to the Spectre model.
also, i wanted to run a name past you guys... Scooty Puff Sr. - The Doom Bringer! it just makes me so happy! (if you know where that is from then you are a truly awesome person)
anyway on to the pics]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1296796.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1296796.page GMT ftw!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1296815.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1296815.page GMT
Futurama is indeed excellent. I love the wing joints + folding mechanisms. I would not have thought to add them, and they give even more detail. Great stuff.

You could always call it something more in lines of the thread title... something like "Rainmaker" and have a little frowning cloud with rain coming out of it (like the weather symbols) as the nose art ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1296965.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1296965.page GMT ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1299563.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1299563.page GMT anyway pics will come soon!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1304833.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1304833.page GMT
*Drools with anticipation*]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1305737.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1305737.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1305811.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1305811.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1305869.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1305869.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1307000.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1307000.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1307004.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1307004.page GMT i added a belt feeder to the punisher, use your imagination and pretend that the belt runs through the floor to the crate on the starboard bulkhead.... it was just neater that way. i trimmed the power cable and found a nice spot for the batter rack tight to the door. all that is left is the shells to go into the shelf... but that is easy.
as a note, i know that the tail assembly is missing a piece, i just haven't glued it in at this time... don't worry i'll fix that presently

next PAINT!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1307681.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1307681.page GMT
How do you give them perfect fit?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1307689.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1307689.page GMT ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1307746.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1307746.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1308743.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1308743.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1308989.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1308989.page GMT GW spray gun? my brother got it for christmas and i am giving it a go because i am not going to paint it by brush! it is tough to get the ratio of water to paint right... even using the lines on the bottle. but yeah... i need to pick up some new paints tomorrow and then hopefully i will get some painting done tuesday. can't on sunday... super bowl! Go Saints!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1309932.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1309932.page GMT

<a href='http://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/80639-valk%20canopy%20masked%20wip.html'><img src='http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2010/2/4/80639_md-valk%20canopy%20masked%20wip.JPG' ></a>

Paint the frames separate.

]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1310023.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1310023.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1310067.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1310067.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1310104.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1310104.page GMT so the top colour is a codex grey and black mix, and the bottom is codex grey with a little bit of fortress grey. i will mix up some washes to darken the little valleys between the plates or armour and of course a little dry brush will help create a weathered effect.
the interior is undercoated black right now, i haven't decided what colour to base it. i was thinking a beige/grey mix. something to make it slightly different but not crazy.
anyway that is enough talk... heres what i have done!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1317429.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1317429.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1317457.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1317457.page GMT

Really liking the color choices too, it´s good to see that you´re sticking with this.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1317775.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1317775.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1317807.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1317807.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1318065.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1318065.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1318148.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1318148.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1318742.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1318742.page GMT
anyway, so i based the interior with a beige/grey mix... i like it. pics asap.
from here on in it is all brush work. wish me luck!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1320643.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1320643.page GMT ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1321817.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1321817.page GMT
In a "that is good" way, rather than "that shines" way ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1321897.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1321897.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1321927.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1321927.page GMT
Whad'ya say??

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I'll be keeping an eye on this.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1322669.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1322669.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1322778.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1322778.page GMT WIP shots of the pilot and navigator. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1326714.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1326714.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1326741.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1326741.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1328023.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1328023.page GMT
thanks,
Rick]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1328388.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1328388.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1328460.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1328460.page GMT
Makes me want to put on some ultra tight jeans and play beach volley-ball with some homo-erotic 80's hairspray rock playing in the background.....

Nice work ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1328613.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1328613.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1328845.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1328845.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1328913.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1328913.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1329029.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1329029.page GMT sorry, not to much to update these days. i work a lot on the weekends and the Olympics have started... GO CANADA! soon i will get some painting done, i promise. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1331485.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1331485.page GMT ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1347286.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1347286.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1348451.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1348451.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1348563.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1348563.page GMT ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1350179.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1350179.page GMT
Cant wait to see it finished.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1350243.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1350243.page GMT The dash is superb and I weighting for it to be finished. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1350360.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1350360.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1350489.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1350489.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1351726.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1351726.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1352181.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1352181.page GMT
Varnish would look good I think. Can I suggest writing Maverick and Goose somewhere too?!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1353378.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1353378.page GMT
How about Mailman and Eyewitness?
]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1354109.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1354109.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1354358.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1354358.page GMT Are you going to have it banking on its flying base?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1354568.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1354568.page GMT and secondly
@ worldwarme - i wouldn't say that what i do is inspirational, but i appreciate the compliment. i recommend you check out the guys that i emulate ... my dakkadakka role models are LBursley and Insaniak. here are the main blogs by them that i follow religiously: http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/222318.page (LBursley's WIP), and http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/222886.page (Whats on Insaniak's workbench...) there are lots of guys on dakkadakka that are amazing modelers but these two blogs in particular are among the best. they inspired me, so i will make sure to let you all know where to check out their stuff.

anyway, so i fixed that one scanner, and i vanished them all up. although it looks like there is an extra white mark, that is actually a reflection, the varnish did its job well. also, a glimpse of the interior as i move on to that. tomorrow, i will hopefully work some magic and give you guys an early christmas gift.

until then, keep praying for Team Canada... that loss to the Team USA... i nearly smashed my tv!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1355906.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1355906.page GMT ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1356080.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1356080.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1356486.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1356486.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1357528.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1357528.page GMT also i will pop up to the art store tomorrow and hopefully find the right varnish so that i can get the big surprise done for all to enjoy. wish me luck!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1358999.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1358999.page GMT Can't wait to see this ready for a run...]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1360071.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1360071.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1360490.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1360490.page GMT

What have you considered for nose art?

I think that you should imperialise this, but paint her as a ghost, and write underneath it "Spectre"

[img]http://www.printsoldandrare.com/nudes/003ero.jpg[/img]

S_P]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1361133.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1361133.page GMT bad news however, is that the varnish i need isn't available so i need to order it of the internet... which could take a couple of weeks. thank god it is for aesthetic purposes and not something that i need right away.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1361595.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1361595.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1361624.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1361624.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1361638.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1361638.page GMT WIP on my local forum, it is very humbling ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1363101.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1363101.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1366187.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1366187.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1369071.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1369071.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1375786.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1375786.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1375820.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1375820.page GMT
They are sick! Its funny because the ac130 gunfire puts me to sleep
105mm=Sleeping!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1375877.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1375877.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1376368.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1376368.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1376423.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1376423.page GMT can't wait to see it flyin high.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1376492.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1376492.page GMT 105mm=Sleeping! "

Lolz i used to fall asleep in the drivers hole when the 105 on the leopard was firing.

Back on topic though, i love it]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1376552.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1376552.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1377073.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1377073.page GMT ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1378697.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1378697.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1378716.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1378716.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1383622.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1383622.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1385373.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1385373.page GMT
Saw tones of cool aircraft inc the crashing of the nose wheel of a transport.

tones of no step signs on the wings.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1386727.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1386727.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1389012.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1389012.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1389547.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1389547.page GMT cant wait to see it finished.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1390441.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1390441.page GMT anyway, enjoy!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1400440.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1400440.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1400481.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1400481.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1401803.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1401803.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1401806.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1401806.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1401809.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1401809.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1401931.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1401931.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1402710.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1402710.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1403258.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1403258.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1403292.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1403292.page GMT ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1403401.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1403401.page GMT
[img]http://bluelinepro.com/storecomics2/images/ABSOLUTE%20DANGER%20GIRL%20OVERSIZED%20HC.jpg[/img]

Oops, didn't realize I wasn't on the last page, durr. Oh well.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1403468.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1403468.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1403572.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1403572.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1404582.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1404582.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1404621.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1404621.page GMT lass in action.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1404701.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1404701.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1404792.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1404792.page GMT ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1404848.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1404848.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1404857.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1404857.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1404922.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1404922.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1407781.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1407781.page GMT 40K universe and reality, keep up the good work ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1408188.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1408188.page GMT WIP but i think this is the home stretch. a couple of the decals have a few air bubbles that need to be worked out. and i am going to be varnishing the entire model as well, just need to find the right matt finish and it will be good to go.
but a final update to hold you guys over till i get it complete.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1413802.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1413802.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1413815.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1413815.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1414219.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1414219.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1414345.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1414345.page GMT so first is a new Black Templar Castellan, and second is my custom made Imperial Stormtroopers. I HATE the GW models, they are metal first of all and not very intimidating, so i figured i would make my own. So what you get is Pig Iron heads, SM scout bodies, custom made Hellguns (i think they look great although their killing power is debatable) all set on Dragonforge bases. not a bad combination.
anyway hopefully that holds you over till i get the valk done!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1505877.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1505877.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1505957.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1505957.page GMT
Are you making them for an inquisition or IG list?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1506579.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1506579.page GMT
this is my LAST update... i figured out the varnish problem and the valk is as done as it will get. some time in the future i will add a few more details but as it is right now there is nothing left to do that isn't purely cosmetic. the build, paint, varnish, display cycle has reached its conclusion. "But Kukuchik," you say "what about some pictures of this masterpiece?" To which i reply "Tomorrow". just need some natural light to better show the details... so if you can, wait one more sleep.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1510461.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1510461.page GMT
Personally, I'm hoping this wont be your only foray into converting 40k vehicles to resemble modern day military hardware.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1510533.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1510533.page GMT ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1511819.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1511819.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1511912.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1511912.page GMT AC-130) is painted in.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1512826.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1512826.page GMT sorry about the non pictures today... my camera isn't exactly playing along. and its NHL playoffs... priorities, you know.
asap! i promise]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1513286.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1513286.page GMT IMO, you should add a kill marking every time the senators make Sidney Crosby cry.
I'm from N.S. and Crosby's from [i][u]my[/u][/i] town.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1513393.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1513393.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1515404.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1515404.page GMT IMO, you should add a kill marking every time the senators make Sidney Crosby cry.
I'm from N.S. and Crosby's from [i][u]my[/u][/i] town.[/quote]

haha, yeah, Crosby wasn't crying too much against the Sens... Ovechkin was crying against the Habs, but that is a different story. it is funny that you are from Cole Harbour... I am a Bedford Blues boy myself. did you ever play with Crosby, i notice you are about his age? my dad pulled out a tournament booklet from when i played AAA, i was 9/10 years old and it appears i played him a couple of times. not much of a claim to fame, but it is always fun to remember back to when i played competitively... beer leagues just aren't the same.

as and update to you non-hockey lovers... camera is still got bugs... it won't focus clearly on anything closer then 15 cms... and yes i know i am using the right settings, i am not an idiot! haha. soon!!! i promise!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1528969.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1528969.page GMT I played mostly house league. Did 1 year of competative and didn't enjoy it, so I just went back to playing for fun.

The most ironic thing about Crosby are the Timbits hockey commercials he does. He doesn't know the meaning of playing for fun. My father had to attend the cole harbor hockey general meetings (he ran the website back then) and Crosby's father was always complaining his kid didn't get enough special treatment. Once tried to argue that Sidney should be 2 leagues above his age, despite the fact that it would have put him in one of the brackets with checking, with kids 4-6 years older than him. They'd have killed him just for sport.

Also, I feel your woes with the camera issues, mine sucks too.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1529097.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1529097.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1536563.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1536563.page GMT
please correct me if I'm wrong people but I beleive that is how the gunships are set up, so that it can circle a target and the guns are always pointing in the right direction.
]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1536598.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1536598.page GMT [img]http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/ab/AC-130H_Spectre_jettisons_flares.jpg/800px-AC-130H_Spectre_jettisons_flares.jpg[/img]]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1536752.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/1536752.page GMT ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/2625503.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/2625503.page GMT thread necro abit?

I pray to god this epic journy does not get locked]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/2625896.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/274102/2625896.page GMT