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I have since run into a problem. I cannot find any suitable aircraft or gunship models for this conversion. Few modeling companies sell aircraft models, and those that do simply don't make them the right size (40k fliers are huge compared to most model ranges).

Does anyone know where I could find a modeling company that sells models of the correct size?

Thanks.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/513901/5387322.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/513901/5387322.page GMT Looking for Third Party Model for Flyer Conversion
1/48 scale is close to the overall dimensions on some...1/72 for some larger aircraft...though those need a lot of work to make them look like the figures can fit inside (coverting a side by side cockpit to single seat or tandem for example).

As far as specific companies go...Fantastic Plastic maintains a list of a large selection of models which are good starting points for this sort of thing.

http://fantastic-plastic.com/gift_shop.htm

Some of the models from movies and shows, as well as some concepts might work with a bit of work. Since you are going off the rails somewhat already, you might consider a design of your own that represents a high tech human ally that counts as Necron but uses GoT models and figures.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/513901/5388561.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/513901/5388561.page GMT Looking for Third Party Model for Flyer Conversion
I propose the Terminator hunter-killer.

http://miksminis.blogspot.co.uk/2009/06/terminator-toys-for-tabletop-gaming.html

They are not in the shops any more but you can try eBay and car boot sales.

1/48 is a good scale for aircraft models for 40K. How big are the official flier models?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/513901/5388669.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/513901/5388669.page GMT Looking for Third Party Model for Flyer Conversion
 Kilkrazy wrote:
How big are the official flier models?


Not sure on exact dimensions of the plastic kits...but they dont look to be bigger than the FW Thunderbolt and that is 10" long or so with an 11" wingspan. The big Marauder is 15" long with an 18" or so wingspan.

That puts the Marauder a bit larger than something like a 1/48 scale B-25 and the Thunderbolt a bit bigger than a P-47.

BTW, I think there is a Cylon Raider from the new series or two which would be a good point to work from if you want to keep the flying crescent shape.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/513901/5388735.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/513901/5388735.page GMT Looking for Third Party Model for Flyer Conversion 40K aircraft:

Dornier 217
http://modelingmadness.com/scott/axis/previews/revell/5526.htm
13.9 long x 15.6 inches wide

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Italeri-2622-V-22-Osprey-Plastic/dp/B00061HKFG
Osprey V22
14.25 x 11.25 inches

http://www.amazon.com/Italeri-48-Kamov-Ka-Hokum/dp/B004FJWQFY
Kamov-50
13.1 inches long

http://www.hyperscale.com/2011/reviews/kits/kinetic48025reviewbg_1.htm
Greyhound C2
14.25 x 20.1 inches

If you want something really big there is a 1/48 scale Hercules by Italeri.
24.4 x 33.1 inches.

The Sea Dragon is an impressive size.
http://www.hlj.com/product/ACD12703
24.75 inches long

Hobby Link Japan has lots of odd spaceships and things from Japanese TV shows that might work. If you need to know the dimensions of a finished model you can ask by email. They are very helpful.
]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/513901/5388842.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/513901/5388842.page GMT Re:Looking for Third Party Model for Flyer Conversion Here are just some examples. The images are linked to a german shop(i think) but the information given might help to find similar models on local hobby shops.











The last one is not star wars i belive but still nicely looking]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/513901/5389309.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/513901/5389309.page GMT Re:Looking for Third Party Model for Flyer Conversion
It's a nice vehicle with moving landing gear and engines and a few good places where weapons could be easily switched out for GW-guns. Also, it has an access hatch to the inside from under the fuselage, so it'd be easy to convert it into an access ramp, or just a chance to do interior detailing if one were so inclined.

It's a couple of years out of print, but you can still find them online sometimes. I bought a couple and have an extra if someone is interested. Shoot me a PM.
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Feel free to post any other suitable models if you come across them. More alternatives are always welcome.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/513901/5391315.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/513901/5391315.page GMT