From Curt - Harkonnen Ornithopter (6 Points)

 

Umm. Sire, I think we can confirm Wormsign...

Late Friday night Lady Sarah and I went to the late night premier of Dune II which we very much enjoyed. Wow, what a feast for the eyes and ears! Epic sci-fi at its best.

I've been quite taken by the design of the ornithopers over the past two movies. I love how menacingly instectoid they look. Without giving anything away, I can safely say that the their perceived lethality has nothing but increased in the recent film. Two words: Overwatch Fire - Yikes.

I found this great ornithopter model by Hardware Studios on MyMiniFactory and had it printing while we were at the movie (I know. Such. A. Geek.). Originally designed for 6mm, I nudged the scale up a touch to fit more in-line with my Legions Imperialis stuff (for a non STC pattern - clutches pearls!). 

I typically struggle with vehicles, but this little beast was fairly straightforward. I wanted to keep it pretty dark and basic with just panel highlighting and a touch of metallic here and there. I mounted it on a magnetic ball and gimbal flight stand so it can be tilted and posed (with the suitable ornithoptery noises). It was a fun model to work on.

As to points, it's a fairly substantial model for its scale so I dunno, 6 points? I'm not fussed with what our worthy minion decides.

Thanks Kyle for letting me squeeze in with your Sunday crew! :)

Cheers!

- Curt

You are always welcome on the Sunday Crew Curt! Especially with this little gem. Though I do suspect that the ad-mecs won't be sanctioning it for deployment as such.. but to scout worms.. you should be ok. 

I have a few files for such vehicles in the archives as well, and it might be time to print and paint one up.. let's see if the sequel spurs me on for such shenanigans then... 

6 pts added to your total good sir, and looking forward to seeing your next visit to the Sunday Crew!
Kyle