FTFC19 Warhammer 40k Thunderbolt designed by Airc Pirates

[AircPirateNinsei]

The Thunderbolt is a heavy fighter used by the Imperial Navy in the game Warhammer 40k.

Warhammer 40k is a miniature wargame that simulates terrestrial battles between futuristic armies. It is one of the most popular miniature wargames in the world. As in other miniature wargames, players use miniature models made of plastic or metal to represent warriors and fighting vehicles.

Here the three-side view:

Here are the planned specifications and electronics:

• WINGSPAN: 1000 mm | 39.37 in
• CHANNELS: 4 (THR | AIL | ELV | RUD)
• EDF: 2 x 64 mm
• ESC: 2 x 40 A
• SERVOS: 4 x 9 g
• BATTERY: 4s

Looks like a lot of thrust!

 

[b-29er]

That looks like they designed a fairly reasonable canard and put everything on backwards! Good luck, should be awesome!

 

[rockyboy]

Ohh.... this looks very cool!

I have to say this is the very first EDF plane I've been seriously tempted to build... looking forward to your plans

 

[AircPirateNinsei]

After the Hornet is ready to take off and the weather does not allow the flight, I started with the Thunderbolt. The first parts are planned and fit together perfectly. There is so much space in the fuselage! I will reinforce the wing with a carbon fiber tube. I'll start with a straight wing and put the two EDF units on the wing.

 

[rockyboy]

Looking good! As an idea, a fiberglass arrow shaft might be a cheaper and easier to get alternative to a carbon tube.

 

[kilroy07]

Very cool!
I used to play 40K from WAY back (got started with Epic!) Did a 6 year stint as one of their outriders in the 90s...
Next you'll have to do an Eldar flyer! I prefer Tau, but the Eldar are just cooler I think.

Years ago, I took a bunch (not all) of my shirts to my Grandma to make a quilt... (Most awesome quilt EVER!!)

 

[rockyboy]

How's progress on this?

 

[kdobson83]

How's progress on this?

I second this! We need pictures!

 

[AircPirateNinsei]

Current status: The next parts are already planned and have to be cut now.

 

[AircPirateNinsei]

I glued the wings in the fuselage and the EDFs on the wing.

The EDFs are sitting in front of the wing spar.

This is not optimal for the airflow - i know, but it looks nicer than if I had glued them behind the wing spar.
I'm still thinking about optimizing the air duct. Maybe I'll leave it as it is now and test the thrust. Let's see.

 

[kilroy07]

That's looking crazyawesome!

 

[Namactual]

That's looking crazyawesome!

As a huge 40k fan, I approve of this message.

Although the Craftworld Eldar make much better fliers, this is not bad for a mon-keigh.

 

[DharanFlyer]

This is pretty awesome.

 

[Tench745]

This looks much larger than I was expecting. Very nice.

 

[FoamyDM]

I'm curious to see how much detail is going to be in the final version. Your inspiration photo lend very much to foam board detailing.
Great job so far.

 

[BugbugsDaddy]

Any update on this @AircPirateNinsei ?

 

[AircPirateNinsei]

@BugbugsDaddy: Thank you for your interest in the Thunderbolt. Unfortunately it is not finished yet. Currently I am building the Argus. As soon as I have finished the Argus, I will continue with the Thunderbolt.

 

[BugbugsDaddy]

@BugbugsDaddy: Thank you for your interest in the Thunderbolt. Unfortunately it is not finished yet. Currently I am building the Argus. As soon as I have finished the Argus, I will continue with the Thunderbolt.

I'm thinking about trying my hand at doing a lightning.....once I have a bit more experience.....lol