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| Thunderhawk Gunship #2 miniature vehicle from Games Workshop (Forge World) |
The Thunderhawk Gunship #2 from Games Workshop (Forge World) is a 1/64 scale model vehicle, depicting an armoured combat flyer, armed with dorsal-mounted heavy cannon, hull-mounted cannon on both sides, 3 wing-mounted missile pylons on both sides, wing-mounted double-barrelled cannon on both sides, hull-mounted double-barrelled cannon on both sides. It was first produced in 2002. In 2017, an updated version was created, Thunderhawk Gunship #3.
Weapons: dorsal-mounted turbolaser, 2 lascannon, 6 sets of wing-mounted missile pylons and numerous hull-mounted heavy bolters
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Details - Thunderhawk Gunship #2 miniature vehicle from Games Workshop (Forge World)
Miniature figure: Thunderhawk Gunship #2
Product name: Thunderhawk Gunship
Product Code: ?
GN Code: ?
Sprue: ?
Set: Thunderhawk Gunship #2 set (99590101116 or ZZ-ISM-F-001): contains 1
BLOOD ANGELS THUNDERHAWK (IA-ISM-F-006): contains 1
IMPERIAL/CRIMSON FISTS THUNDERHAWK (IA-ISM-F-007): contains 1
SALAMANDERS THUNDERHAWK (IA-ISM-F-008): contains 1
BLACK TEMPLARS THUNDERHAWK (IA-ISM-F-009): contains 1
DARK ANGELS THUNDERHAWK (IA-ISM-F-010): contains 1
IMPERIAL EAGLE THUNDERHAWK (IA-ISM-F-011): contains 1
SPACE WOLVES THUNDERHAWK (IA-ISM-F-012): contains 1
ULTRAMARINES THUNDERHAWK (IA-ISM-F-013): contains 1
IRON HANDS THUNDERHAWK (IA-ISM-F-015): contains 1
RAPTORS THUNDERHAWK (IA-ISM-F-036): contains 1
RED SCORPIONS THUNDERHAWK (IA-ISM-F-043): contains 1
Range: Warhammer 40,000 (Ed4, Ed5, Ed6, Ed7) - Imperium - Adeptus Astartes (Space Marines) - Space Marines (Futuristic fantasy)
Series: Warhammer 40,000 universe
Company: Games Workshop (Forge World)
Production: 2002.10.21-2017.03 (Out of production)
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Type: Flyer (WH40K Thunderhawk Gunship)
Based on: Warhammer 40,000 likeness: Thunderhawk Gunship likeness
Technology: Futuristic (Advanced)
Features: Super Giant 2 (S10) Futuristic (Advanced) armoured combat flyer, with dorsal-mounted heavy cannon (WH40K turbolaser), hull-mounted cannon (WH40K lascannon) (both sides), 3 wing-mounted missile pylons (both sides), wing-mounted double-barrelled cannon (WH40K heavy bolter) (both sides), hull-mounted double-barrelled cannon (WH40K heavy bolter) (both sides)
Category: Super Giant 2 (S10) Futuristic armoured combat flyer, with dorsal-mounted heavy cannon, hull-mounted cannon on both sides, 3 wing-mounted missile pylons on both sides, wing-mounted double-barrelled cannon on both sides, hull-mounted double-barrelled cannon on both sides
Accessories: -
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Scale: 1:64
Proportions: Realistic / Heroic scale
Size: 480mm long, 440mm wide. The model is ca. 200mm high from landing gear to top of the turret, the hull is ca. 125mm wide.
Material: Resin
Priming: Primer is not necessary / Primer is necessary ?
Assembly: Multi-piece, Needs cutting, Needs glue
Posing: Medium
Paintjob: Unpainted
Base: No base (flying base)
Design: ?
Sculptor: Tim Adcock
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"This is a massive model of the famous Space Marine Thunderhawk Gunship. This mighty engine of destruction is armed with a pair of wing-mounted Lascannons, 4 twin-linked Heavy Bolters, a Thunderhawk Cannon that can be upgraded to a Turbo Laser, and wing mounts for up to 6 Hellstrike Missiles. Capable of carrying up to 30 Space Marines in various combinations, the Thunderhawk Gunship measures 19 inches/480mm longand 17 inches/440mm wide.
This full resin kit has full interior detail and 2 crew figures. For chapter specific Land Raider Doors, please see the following link. Full rules for using the Thunderhawk Gunship can be found in Warhammer 40,000: Apocalypse, and technical details can be found in Imperial Armour Volume II: Space Marines and Forces of the Inquisition. Model designed by Tim Adcock."
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Review - Thunderhawk Gunship #2 miniature vehicle from Games Workshop (Forge World)
There are multiple variants of the Forge World Thunderhawk Gunship #2 set. Each of these include the Thunderhawk Gunship #2, plus the indicated insignia, doors and markings.
The pilots come in multiple parts:
- torso with legs and head
- arms holding the controls
- shoulder pads
The two pilot sculpts are very similar. One of them have a pistol on his belt.
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Size comparison photos - Thunderhawk Gunship #2 miniature vehicle from Games Workshop (Forge World)
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| Size comparison: Thunderhawk Gunship #2 from Games Workshop (Forge World), and Space Marines from Games Workshop company. |
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| Size comparison: Thunderhawk Gunship #3 from Games Workshop (Forge World), and Stormraven from Games Workshop company. |
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| Size comparison: Sokar pattern Stormbird, Thunderhawk Gunship #2, and Storm Eagle from Games Workshop (Forge World). |
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| Size comparison: Thunderhawk Gunship #2, Rhino, Tau Piranha, and Tau Manta from Games Workshop (Forge World). |
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Uses for the miniature - Thunderhawk Gunship #2 miniature vehicle from Games Workshop (Forge World)
Possible uses
- 1:100 scale: A very large bomber or dropship.
- 1:72 scale: A large bomber or dropship.
- 1:64 scale: A bomber or dropship.
- 1:56 scale: A bomber or dropship.
- 1:50 scale: A bomber or dropship.
- 1:35 scale: A fighter.
Uses for games
- Alkony Wargame: Tech Flyer
- Cthulhu Wars: XXX
- Kings of War: Height N XXX
- Deadzone: XXX
- Warhammer Fantasy Battles: XXX
- Warhammer: Age of Sigmar: XXX
- Warhammer 40.000: Thunderhawk Gunship
Rules
Warhammer 40,000 Ed4: Apocalypse
Warhammer 40,000 Ed5: ?
Warhammer 40,000 Ed6: ?
Warhammer 40,000 Ed7: ?
- The Horus Heresy Legiones Astartes: Age of Darkness Army List (2017)
- Imperial Armour – Index: Forces of the Adeptus Astartes (2017)
Uses on the website
- none yet
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Resources - Thunderhawk Gunship #2 miniature vehicle from Games Workshop (Forge World)
Forge World: Thunderhawk Gunship (archive.org): Official webpage. (offline)
Contents overview
Chief Live Gaming: Forgeworld Thunderhawk Gunship - Assembly thoughts and tips: Assembly tutorial video of Thunderhawk Gunship #2 and size comparison. Includes contents overview.
leakycheese: Space Marine Thunderhawk Gunship: Out of The Pack Review: Contents overview video.
Size comparison
Chief Live Gaming: Forgeworld Thunderhawk Gunship - Assembly thoughts and tips: Assembly tutorial video of Thunderhawk Gunship #2 and size comparison. Includes contents overview.
Daston (for The Display Cabinet): Showcase article of Thunderhawk Gunship #2, with size comparison to Rhino.
Michael Ovsenik (for Heresy 30K): Has 6th Edition Killed Off the Thunderhawk?: Rules review article of Thunderhawk Gunship #2, with size comparison to Storm Raven.§
Star Crusader (previously Wardogs Gaming): Imperial Titan comparison - Warlord, Reaver and Chaos Warhound (Forgeworld models): Showcase video of the Warlord Titan, with comparison of Warlord, Warhound and Reaver Titan, with a quick shot of Thunderhawk Gunship #2.
Assembly
Garfy (from Tale of Painters): Thunderhawk assembly & painting:
- Garfy (from Tale of Painters): Thunderhawk assembly & painting articles p1: Assembly & painting tutorial articles of Thunderhawk Gunship #2. Painted as Ultramarines.
- Garfy (from Tale of Painters): Thunderhawk assembly & painting articles p2: Assembly & painting tutorial articles of Thunderhawk Gunship #2. Painted as Ultramarines.
The 19th Legion (previously AArdvark085): Building A Thunderhawk Gunship:
- AArdvark085: Building A Thunderhawk Gunship Part 1: Assembly tutorial video of Thunderhawk Gunship #2.
- AArdvark085: Building A Thunderhawk Gunship Part 2.wmv: Assembly tutorial video of Thunderhawk Gunship #2.
- AArdvark085: Building a Forgeworld Black Templar Thunderhawk Gunship Vol 3.wmv: Assembly tutorial video of Thunderhawk Gunship #2.
- AArdvark085: Building a Forgeworld Black Templar Thunderhawk Vol 4.wmv: Assembly tutorial video of Thunderhawk Gunship #2.
- AArdvark085: Building a Forgeworld Black Templar Thunderhawk Vol 5.wmv: Assembly tutorial video of Thunderhawk Gunship #2.
- AArdvark085: Build A Forgeworld Black Templar Thunderhawk Gunship Vol 6.wmv: Assembly tutorial video of Thunderhawk Gunship #2.
Chief Live Gaming: Forgeworld Thunderhawk Gunship - Assembly thoughts and tips: Assembly tutorial video of Thunderhawk Gunship #2 and size comparison.
Phalanxforge: Thunderhawk gunship: Assembly article, with painting log and showcase.
Painting
Bookwrack (on RPGNet): [40k] Painting my Thunderhawk: Painting progress article of Thunderhawk Gunship #2.
Garfy (from Tale of Painters): Thunderhawk assembly & painting:
- Garfy (from Tale of Painters): Thunderhawk assembly & painting articles p1: Assembly & painting tutorial articles of Thunderhawk Gunship #2. Painted as Ultramarines.
- Garfy (from Tale of Painters): Thunderhawk assembly & painting articles p2: Assembly & painting tutorial articles of Thunderhawk Gunship #2. Painted as Ultramarines.
Phalanxforge: Thunderhawk gunship: Assembly article, with painting log and showcase. Painted for Blood Angels.
Showcase
Daston (for The Display Cabinet): Showcase article of Thunderhawk Gunship #2, with size comparison to Rhino.
Kelly (from Sable and Spray): Ah, the memories... pics of models from years ago: Showcase article of Thunderhawk Gunship #2.
Larry Vela (from Bell of Lost Souls): HOBBY: Death Guard Thunderhawk: Showcase article of Thunderhawk Gunship #2.
Simon Gwatkin (from Wargamer 40k Craziness ): Thunder, Thunder, Thunderhawk Gunship HO!: Showcase article of Thunderhawk Gunship #2. Painted as Ultramarines.§
Phalanxforge: Thunderhawk gunship: Assembly article, with painting log and showcase.
Grey Knights Thunderhawk Gunship
Chief Live Gaming: Grey Knights - Forgeworld Thunderhawk Gunship:
- Chief Live Gaming: Grey Knights Forgeworld Thunderhawk Gunship: Unboxing + Plans - Part 1: Contents overview video of Thunderhawk Gunship #2.
- Chief Live Gaming: Forgeworld Thunderhawk Gunship - Assembly thoughts and tips: Assembly tutorial video of Thunderhawk Gunship #2 and size comparison.
- Chief Live Gaming: Grey Knights Forgeworld Thunderhawk Gunship - Part 3: Painting tutorial video of Thunderhawk Gunship #2.
- Chief Live Gaming: Grey Knights - Forgeworld Thunderhawk Gunship - Showcase and Final Thoughts: Showcase video of Thunderhawk Gunship #2. Painted as Grey Knights.
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Scratch built Thunderhawk Gunship
thomasriepe (for wargamesgazette): Thunderhawk Gunship: Building log articles about creating a scratch built Thunderhawk.§
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Buying the product - Thunderhawk Gunship #2 miniature vehicle from Games Workshop (Forge World)
Price
Base set price (Thunderhawk Gunship #2)(2017): ? EUR / ? GBP / ? USD, Price/model: ? EUR / ? GBP / ? USD
Base set price (Thunderhawk Gunship #2)(2014.10-2015): ? EUR / 411 GBP / ? USD, Price/model: ? EUR / 411 GBP / ? USD
Base set price (Thunderhawk Gunship #2)(2012-2014.09): ? EUR / 399 GBP / ? USD, Price/model: ? EUR / 399 GBP / ? USD
| Company | Set price (2017) | Price/model (2017) |
| Games Workshop company |
Thunderhawk Gunship #2 set (99590101116) (? EUR / ? GBP / ? USD) |
? EUR / ? GBP / ? USD |
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