Aerodynamics? Never Heard of It. (Grimdark WIP) (Patreon)

Hello!

Everyone's favourite flying brick is here!

What's notable about the Thunderhawk apart from its absurd price tag is its role as the primary mode of transporting Space Marines to the battlefield.  It is considered one of the Chapter's most versatile vehicles as it can function as a dropship, a heavy ground attack vehicle or a bomber.  The Thunderhawk has a bigger brother called the Stormbird but that ship was much more costly to maintain on campaigns, whereas the Thunderhawk could be mass produced relatively easily and became popular among all the Legions.  In terms of longevity and usefulness, it's the Thunderhawk that came out on top in the past and current timeline.

The Thunderhawk (and other Space Marine vehicles) also have a reputation among fans as resembling flying bricks due their bulky profile and their absolute contempt for the laws of physics (kind of like Orks now that I think about it).  Then again, trying to put 'sleek' and 'Space Marine' in the same sentence is the quickest way to get a Power Fist to the face.

All jokes aside, the Thunderhawk is a badass vehicle.  There are few things more intimidating to the enemies of the Imperium than this flying brick that drops smaller bricks who proceed to dice you into sushi with chainswords and lightning claws.  🍣

In terms of armaments, the Thunderhawk typically carries 1 dorsal mounted Thunderhawk Cannon, two wing mounted Lascannons, two twin linked heavy bolters on the wings and fuselage and 6 Hellstrike missiles.  That's a lot of dakka. 😄

So I tried to keep the general profile of the Thunderhawk but changed a lot of the details for obvious reasons.  It will definitely have to be cut up to reflect the tabletop scale.

Okay, all the characters have been fleshed out so now it's onto character poses!  The Fantasy Month Poll will also be up in about a week or so.  Please put your suggestions in before then.  Thanks!