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So I'm getting ready to start up a squad killteam, that eventually will be expanded into a full force. I got models down for most of the options that I'm going to be taking. But I want it to be an iron hands space marine list that is heavy on drop pods for deploying troops and dreadnoughts. I felt that it would be very squatty (it's a a word now) to have them use drill APC's instead of drop pods, as what rightful space dwarf wouldn't have miles of siege tunnels below the battlefield. It also fits what little fluff is left of them, such as using industrial machinery. After a long day of searching I'm completely stumped on what to do for these drill drop pods. I'm well aware of ramshackle game's drill vehicles. But I think they look a bit too goofy, they lack detail and in general aren't the best of models to fit into the lineup of mini's that I have http://www.cold-moon.com/40k/Miniatures/AdMech/Termites/TermiteScale.JPG

For a reference the models that I am using are Hastlefree game's Grymn range, with some puppets war and deadzone mini's here and there to fill out specific roles. I wanted something that's a bit more smoothed then the imperium, but not quite to the level of tau allies. Higher tech that stemmed from the imperium. Something I would like to replicate is the drill from dropzone commander's upcoming resistance range (seen here http://www.beastsofwar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Resistance-Drills.jpg) But the problem with these are obviously they're less then 15mm, not exactly 40k material. I'm also considering mocking up something close to the GLA sneak attack from command and conquer generals. http://img2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20121225192307/cnc/images/thumb/8/87/Sneak_Attack.jpg/250px-Sneak_Attack.jpg if all else fails.

I"d prefer a model or toy with some modifications, mostly due to the fact that I'm going to need at least 3, possibly more. Scratch builds always become tough the second you have to start assembly lining them.

Two days of searching, I've turned up little to nothing. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

I have had similar thoughts, though with an Adeptus Mechanicus bent. I will be scratch building mine.

that's what it's looking like. Checking around some third party sites that might have bits similar to the hades breachine drill for the drill bit part. A coke can or something similar might give me the look of the driller.

Also looking for something that can be used as market for a tunnel exit. Since in the games i've had drop pod sizes aren't the biggest concern gameplay wise. Many I've had we didn't even have models for them.