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Here's what I'm going for:



A NOD Vertigo Bomber from CnC 3.

Problem is I've never really scratch-built anything before, so I'm not wholly sure where to start, lol.

I was thinking about just chopping up an Eldar Falcon or two because with a bit of cutting and scraping it would fit the bill nicely, but the profile would be a bit fat (not to mention the kits are 25 quid a throw) so if it'd be possible to scratch-build one I'd sooner do that.

Any and all ideas greatly appreciated!

Which end is the front?

I'd go with pvc plumbing bits and foamed pvc sheet.
Can all be superglued together.

There are vent caps that look like the bottom left red glowy bit. I'll assume that's the cockpit?

yeah, you could even get a stereotypical 1950s style ufo kit for the two round wings.

I love Nod vehicle designs, they also match up well with Eldar (of both sides). Try basing it off of a Stealth Bomber and get two plastic dinner plates. Cut one into the shape of the wings, and cut down the other to make the panels. For the smooth bitz, use a plastic tubing of some sort and smooth out the edges and corners with some putty and sand paper.

Liking it so far - cheers for the replies

The more I look at it the more I'm thinking chopping up some Wave Serpents would be the best way to start, although even at that the wings would be too stubby... so plastic dinner plates it is, lol!

Gonna order some next payday (Serpents AND dinner plates) and see if I can't rustle up something good.