New Stormraven pic! 11/11

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**Alpharius**

That would have been a bit better, but overall, it still lacks something...

Hard to believe that this is what GW came up with!

**oni**

I like it, but wish it was a bit longer. Although, my opinion might change when I see the model in person.

**aka_mythos**

Well the wings look odd in length and the body looks too tall vertically and too short horizontally. Thats what I was trying to show. The details aren't bad, but a bunch of sub-par choices on top of bad proportions ends up with a sad model.

I was really hoping this would be an awesome kit. This is going to take some conversion work to be worth while.

**oni**

I want to know what kind of fly base this thing is going to have. Will it be like the Valkyrie or none at all?

**Arschbombe**

Where's the guy who dropped the daemon prince mold? Somebody see if he can drop this one too!

**aka_mythos**

oni wrote:I want to know what kind of fly base this thing is going to have. Will it be like the Valkyrie or none at all?

I think due to its size and the fact it moves the way it does, its a safe assumption that it would be on the large flying oval base the valkyrie uses.

**shrike**

I've seen sooo much better conversions.
I'll go check out the stormraven leak and... WHAT THE FETH?! WHAT'S UP WITH THE FRONT?! how the hell could that many guys, the pilots, the engines, and all the equipment fit in that?!

It's way too tall and skinny- I was sure I was gonna get one when the model's released- now, though- pfft. Not unless I have a lot of plasticard spare...

**oni**

shrike wrote:I've seen sooo much better conversions.
I'll go check out the stormraven leak and... WHAT THE FETH?! WHAT'S UP WITH THE FRONT?! how the hell could that many guys, the pilots, the engines, and all the equipment fit in that?!

The engines are under the wings and thrusters at the wing tips. No internal engines.

**olympia**

Doesn't GW have a history, at least one other time, of leaking information by 'mistakenly' posting it on their website for a few hours?

**hungryp**

Stormraven? No

Lameduck? Yes

**Asherian Command**

aka_mythos wrote:The proportions are what are bugging me. Its like they had a bunch of different ideas but just didn't get any of them right.

This shows how they could have played with the proportions better.

I like that version better. Looks more space mariney.

**thedmstrikes**

It kinda reminds me of the dropship from Starship Troopers. Not an exact duplicate mind you, but I definitely see some resemblances...

**Asherian Command**

thedmstrikes wrote:It kinda reminds me of the dropship from Starship Troopers. Not an exact duplicate mind you, but I definitely see some resemblances...

Actually a Storm Bird reminds me of Starship troopers more than anything.
StormRaven looks like a land raider with wings.

**reds8n**

The now pulled text that went along with the picture...

Over the next few pages, we will be taking a look at how to paint the Blood Angels Stormraven Gunship, including how to weather the vehicle and paint the interior detail. A great addition and centrepiece model for any Blood Angels army, this will be an invaluable guide to help you get the most from this fantastic kit.

Death from Above
The Stormraven Gunship is an incredibly versatile craft, able to fulfill the roll of orbital dropship, armoured transport and strike aircraft in a way that few, or indeed any, ships could hope to match. The Stormraven ensures that the Blood Angels remain undisputed masters of the skies, as dominant in the air as their troops are on the ground. Smaller and nimbler than the more cumbersome Thunderhawk Gunships, the Stormraven's compact hull and vectored thrusters enable it to operate at maximum efficiency in all but the densest terrain. A Stormraven can often be seen hurtling straight into the heart of the enemy forces, unleashing its considerable arsenal in a terrifying display of firepower, before disgorging a squad, Dreadnought, or even both, into the thick of the fighting.

On the tabletop
With its potent firepower, speed and transport capacity, the uses of a Stormraven on the battlefield are myriad, but its role of choice is as an unparalleled assault vehicle. With a huge variety of weapon options, and no less than four tank-busting Bloodstrike Missiles, both enemy infantry and vehicles alike fear drawing the attention of its guns. A transport capacity of 12 combined with the ability to safely carry a Dreadnought to battle as well certainly proves the Stormraven to be a transport vehicle of the very finest quality. This unique combination of speed, firepower and transport capacity means that a Stormraven can support any tactical preference, so there is always a place for it in any Blood Angels army.

Nick: A Stormraven will be the focal point of your army, so it's well worth giving it a lot of attention when painting it. These techniques can effectively be applied to any other vehicles in your Blood Angels army too, so keep this in mind and you will have a great looking fleet of vehicles in no time. I painted this Stormraven to match the battleforce that I painted for the Blood Angels army workshop in February 2011's White Dwarf; it's part of the 3rd Company, in keeping with the rest of the models. As a personal touch, I've weathered the model to appear heavily battle worn, but if you wish to keep your vehicle in pristine condition, skip page 6 and you'll have an immaculate vehicle, fresh as if at the beginning of a campaign.

..and you all see the interesting looking dreadnought in t'corner too yes ...?

**Asherian Command**

Omg i found the libarian dreadnought! its like seeing whats in GW's MIND!

**Aramus**

Worst kit ever. Wow that thing is ugly, and unflyable.

The first land raider kit was based on a REAL tank, so no, I don't think it's that bad of a kit, especially considering that it was made 20 years ago.

This is just...horrid. Sticking wings and engines on a Rhino Chassis would have looked MUCH better than this abomination.

It's too bad...the idea had so much potential...

**wolfshadow**

In a universe with counter-grav why are people worried about aerodynamics? Its Boxxy as feth, but tis a SM vehicle. What were U expecting?

**BrookM**

Plastic Furioso?!

**Element206**

Im not disappointed at all....looks pretty sweet! Cant wait for the release....never considered adding them to my BA army...until now!!!

**Flachzange**

flying school bus ftl.

**reds8n**

BrookM wrote:Plastic Furioso?!

..could be... rumour has it the kit has parts to make one or two variants.. if that is the placcy dreadnought of course.

But that is the 100% genuine Stormraven model.

**Asherian Command**

Flachzange wrote:flying school bus ftl.

I wonder if they did base it on a School Bus?

**HudsonD**

Well, that's one ugly motherf... for sure, but the good kind of ugly.
My main issue is that it looks far too front heavy though. If there are some thrusters in the front area though (it's hard to see with the angle), I'll give it a thumb up. If.

**Mewiththeface**

It certainly needs a new angle picture becuase that one doesn't help the model. However, I still kinda like it. If my friend gets one, I hope to paint it.

**Lord_Astaroth**

Whew, I got scared there for a minute until I realized it was April Fool's Day! *Looks at the calendar*

...Crap.

Looks like my Grey Knights won't be getting a Stormraven, or I'll be making my own. GW, what were you thinking?!

**warboss**

thanks for the quick photoshop, mythos. out of the three i cropped into one pic, the actual model by far is the WORST. mythos' conversion makes it a passable model but i think the valk kitbashes around a leagues better than what GW is coming out with.

p.s. i like the old land raider! not as much as the new one but its got a certain flair that this model lacks.

**olympia**

The proportions are all wrong. It reminds me of.....

**Asherian Command**

warboss wrote:thanks for the quick photoshop, mythos. out of the three i cropped into one pic, the actual model by far is the WORST. mythos' conversion makes it a passable model but i think the valk kitbashes around a leagues better than what GW is coming out with.

p.s. i like the old land raider! not as much as the new one but its got a certain flair that this model lacks.

I like the 2nd one

**warboss**

olympia wrote:The proportions are all wrong. It reminds me of.....

she's way hotter than that model. also, i predict she'll be appearing in the 2nd annual dakka disgusting christmas avatar completely unofficial contest.

**Breotan**