New Thunderhawk - Review (WH40K)

*Flagship*
My review of the Space Marine Thunderhawk.
Price £450
Enjoy

[@Mowogjones]

Dog review video please

[@Asheriancommand]

Mowogjones please

[@cohar565]

can we have a review of the dog?

[@Sup3rSaiy3n]

cohar kappa haha yes and the 🐱

[@ezeekiel101]

Let's not forgot the real original Thunderhawk, which was metal and a beast! I remember looking longingly at that when it came out. Enjoying the videos as ever, thanks.

[@Sup3rSaiy3n]

Tom@London Thank you

[@mannofdober873]

I'll wait until they finally release a plastic Thunderhawk. A MAN CAN DREAM OK!

[@ironbomb6753]

Been 2 years. I bet a plastic Thunderhawk will be released 2 more years.

[@Luna832]

your dog is cute

[@killerkriegsman85]

Such a lovely center piece I've watched this quite a few times now but this is the first time I noticed the fly buzzing around in the background

[@markbrigandi7497]

Aww- nice puppy! Thanks for the update video-

[@todalio9238]

That thing is awesomely massive. it's like a capital flyer for ground invasion. I would love to see this into a 2k pts action game.

[@pointZer0]

Thanks to your review i finally decided to buy myself one) Thanks.

[@mrmeeseks8054]

PROMISED AND DELIVERD SOOOO CUUUTTTEEEE BORK

[@benjaminyip9112]

It's worth mentioning that you should drill the base hole BEHIND the intake in the solid bit and not the hollow bit. The rod placement will stop it tipping but putting it through the hollow could be a problem in terms of cracking.

[@Sup3rSaiy3n]

The aforementioned full size comparison video will be released next week.

[@benkai09]

going to be putting it next to the old one? also whats the cockpit like compared to the old one?

[@Sup3rSaiy3n]

Benkia09 I don't own the old one. It will compared to the Stormbird.

[@paulofreire7520]

I had miss this review... Great model! But so expensive... in continental europe that goes for 550€... Indeed a massive center piece for a space marine army 👍🏻

[@IDICBeer]

Very cool model, thanks for the review

[@Sup3rSaiy3n]

You're welcome mate, thank you for watching.

[@Leo_Cameron]

if you magnetise the top and it was big enough to fit all the troops that would be so cool

[@leakycheese]

Thunder, thunder... thunder, Thunder-Hawk! Stunning looking bird you have there, thanks for a great overview :)

[@Sup3rSaiy3n]

Thanks mate. Hope I did it justice, it's a great build.

[@pmurray726]

Thanks for the review. I have the original and it was a challenge to build! I wasn't going to get the new one but your reviews convinced me otherwise so I've got one on pre-order. Thanks again.

[@Sup3rSaiy3n]

wait you've pre-ordered my dog?! Hahaha only joking mate, that's great news. Yeah I watched Cruorangelussilicis's build of the previous model and it looked like a pain. Really put me off. This one goes together as easy as a Sicaran. I'd recommend you check out my build guide and magnetisation vids too, if you haven't already, they're pretty useful. Also if you have any questions when you're building just ask.

[@cruorangelussilicis]

Great clean looking kit, top job

[@Sup3rSaiy3n]

cruorangelussilicis thanks for watching mate.

[@Sup3rSaiy3n]

cruorangelussilicis thanks for watching mate.

[@jonnyparker9914]

I like your dog

[@Cadars]

it's a beast of a model, great video :-)

[@theemperor-wh40k18]

Cedars I agree. The dog is a great model!

[@BrooksSligh]

Doggo! Thunderhawk is nice too. The changes they've made to the model are subtle but all welcome. I'd love one just for the fun of building it, I don't know if I'd ever put it on the table, let alone balance it up on a flying stand... Now the question is: if you had to choose one would you go with a Thunderhawk, Mastodon, Warhound or Porphyrion?

[@Sup3rSaiy3n]

Brooks Sligh Yes it was very fun to build and I'm pleased to report I managed to magnetise the attack wings. I'll be releasing a guide video soon about this. Good question but it has to be the Thunderhawk hands down.

[@Wijkert]

That's a beautiful dog!

[@UnfocusedHobbie]

Hey Super, again, awesome content! If you could, would you do a quick video showing what glues you use for all your resin. Also in the same video, could you please show what sanding paper you use. In advance - thanx

[@powerwolf-vw8st]

the marauder bomber should get the same kind of update .. nice kit but a pig to put together and you have to scratchbuild your own cockpit glass ( i actually enjoy a kit you have to wrestle with personally because im abit of a sadist lol ) but most people would probally like somthing abit more forgiving personally dosent bother me though as in my view these large resin kits are more for the experienced modeller anyway but im not against them getting a nice overhaul at all. Also - review of the dog please we need to know how many goodest boys out of 10 this dog is

[@BladeRunner21577]

The original Thunderhawk Gunship was made of metal and was released some time in 1997 I think, so about 20 years ago. It has a lot more "wow factor" than this 3rd version as it was made in the days before Forge World. The original price tag was £400, they change hands on places like ebay for a lot more than that, and make this version seem very reasonably priced indeed...

[@AuramiteEX]

incredible kit. it looks so much better than the old model

[@TheTrickytrick88]

Just got mine in the post couple of days ago, what did you use in terms of glue. I usually use loctite super glue was wondering would a stronger bond be needed in your opinion? Cheers

[@Mowogjones]

Tremendous looking model, the underside is just crammed with detail. Are you interested in Imperial guard at all? I'd love to see you review some FW imperial guard kits.

[@Sup3rSaiy3n]

Mowogjones yes it's good no to be a pain to paint that area haha! Yes very interested. I'd jump at the chance for FW to send me some Imperial Guard models but I'm not collecting them for my army at the moment but you never know.

[@aaronh871]

I’m sorry great review definitely love this new Thunderhawk... but can we also have 18.00 minutes dedicated to the Doggy! Haha! Beautiffuuulll... 👌🏻🐶

[@Sup3rSaiy3n]

Haha, I will see what I can do.

[@wenlocke]

Semi-related question. Out of all the Forge World Resin models you've built, which would you say would be most ideal for a "my first time dealing with a resin kit?"

[@Sup3rSaiy3n]

Ooh awesome question alert. I'd say the Sicaran tank is a good starting point. It's not too expensive, has a decent amount of parts to practice washing, clipping gates off, sawing, cutting and filing. It goes together well and you can practice your magnetising with the side sponsons. The only downside is the instructions aren't the best. It is also a decent looking tank and has some fantastic rules. If you like dreadnoughts then I'd recommend the Leviathan dreadnought as the instruction guide is great but the arms and getting the pose right are a little tricky. Hope that helps.

[@wenlocke]

Definitely helps, thanks. Wont be for a month or two, (between summer events and this months outlay on 8th edition, frugality is the order of the day,) but its there on the list.

[@Sup3rSaiy3n]

Nice one. Yes there's a lot going on not just in this hobby haha. If I can give you any more information, you know where to find me.

[@kramt32]

Can you measure the length, height and width of the entire new thunderhawk please? Thank you

[@destrocrimson]

just had an idea, led's on the inside! why hasnt anyone done this lol

[@eragonfreedman9228]

Hey, I was just wondering what dimensions the thunderhawk box is. Thanks.

[@zednotzee7]

It's certainly a great looking model for collectors. But for people who want to use it in games it would have been better in plastic. Not just because of the cost ( it is damn pricey though ), but also because of the problem of carrying such a heavy thing around ( the same sort of problem as you'd have with the Warlord / Reaver titan. it would be ok for the occasional special game I suppose. But it is a splendid collectors piece !

[@Sup3rSaiy3n]

zednotzee7 Excellent points, I'm glad you remembered me as more of a collector too 😊

[@ironbomb6753]

@@Sup3rSaiy3n you are a bit of a collecting hero of mine Sup3.

[@smw1279]

If I had model like that, I'd consider putting LED's inside the cockpit, the cargo area and maybe in the thrusters.

[@daviddickson412]

Your gonna have to drill out a good bit of resin to do each of those mods.

[@meh1994able]

that song at the start! what is it?!!

[@carsonsailor9634]

OMG I came for the video but stayed for the Pyr

[@axelk4921]

I miss the old Thunderhawk "Drop Ships" with Rhino's or Landraider underneath

[@Sup3rSaiy3n]

Axel K The thunderhawk transporters yes. Hope they bring them back.

[@25angel20]

How many glues tubes it took for model? or using something much bigger tube then gw?

[@Sup3rSaiy3n]

I use the 15g gorilla super glue and the model doesn't require a whole bottle.

[@megazord3625]

How do you fixate the pieces together, do they have magnets?

[@Sup3rSaiy3n]

Megazord You super glue all the pieces then magnetise the pieces you want.

[@kurukblackflame]

Looks like a lovely model in terms of the quality and details but I've never been a big fan of the 'flying dumpster' aesthetic of most space marine flyers. The Corvus Blackstar is one of the few marine flyers that is genuinely cool looking in terms of basic shape (which is quite important). Not that they could have done this model any better. People would not have been happy if they'd re-designed the Thunderhawk ;) GW released an all metal Thunderhawk ages ago(1997). Only 400(?) were produced and they cost £400 (or 40000 penny's-see what they did there? ;D).

[@Andrew-el8xi]

Is it worth it ? No ! Is it cool ? Yes !

[@Andrew-el8xi]

Really cool I really like this kit but 450 pounds is tooooo much my mortgage a month is cheaper ...depends on how much you want it

[@Sup3rSaiy3n]

andrew wyatt Mine is cheaper too but it can be affordable over a few months. Furthermore the model is one of under 5 out of their entire range at this similar price point. What I’m trying to say is that it is highly unique.

[@Andrew-el8xi]

@@Sup3rSaiy3n that's good il have to look into that I didn't see this kit in my local games works in Southampton. .but I will check online thanks

[@Sup3rSaiy3n]

andrew wyatt no worries. You wont find it in any GW shop mate. It’s sold online only from the Forge World store.

[@Andrew-el8xi]

@@Sup3rSaiy3n I see thanks for letting me know .did wonder cheers ...good video by the way

[@NobleKensaman]

DOGGO >:0

[@namewastaken360]

S-foils to attack position!

[@StorminWolf]

You have great pyrenees? I've got two of them

[@Sup3rSaiy3n]

SilverDrake83 so cool 😊

[@tabletophobbies.terraintec2697]

would love to collect a few items from forge world but DAM!!!!!!!!!! its Expensive :( :( :(

[@a.schmidtohren9916]

why so many parts now a days

[@jasonmilne5741]

Think it looks better without those lascannon flaccid wing things, it looks fine with just two wings IMHO

[@charliebowen5071]

Use guitar strings... it looks like cable at that scale and adds crazy detail to a model... like wires between power supplies etc... I’d customise the s£## out of it for 450 quid..

[@kkcks]

Trying to talk myself out of buying one of these.... It's getting harder

[@yolandria]

With 8th ed just released...Not sure why you went over 7th ed rules for it. But the bird does look great. I wonder if they are going to make a new transport version.

[@Sup3rSaiy3n]

yolandria maybe because the 8th Ed rules are not released for this model? Also HH which is very popular will still use the 7th ed rules. Can't please everyone, people would still complain if I didn't include any rules lol.

[@cursedrogue]

my Gf likes your doggo.

[@BeKindToBirds]

I was going to buy one of these as my first model but it's literally more expensive than FIVE BANEBLADES, 900$ US. Absolutely insane, everything else the same size is about 170$, knights and super heavies of every kind. It is more expensive than a warhound titan and no where near the same on the board, I don't understand! Is it just because it's built five times as solid as a kit that builds every bloody baneblade?? It only has two weapon options!

[@Sup3rSaiy3n]

Everything else the same size?? You havent mentioned anything the same size in resin. Have you looked at the Stormbird by any chance? Its only a bit bigger but more than double the price. Knights are not the same size and they are also built in plastic and contain fewer parts. A warhound is only £50 cheaper BUT came out in 2005 and includes way fewer parts AND they are of less detail. Its also not fun to build. This Thunderhawk was released in 2017 and is one of the best resin kits to build. It originally cost £450 but that was 6 years ago.

[@BeKindToBirds]

@@Sup3rSaiy3n So it's because it's resin? What makes resin what it is?

[@Sup3rSaiy3n]

@@BeKindToBirds It’s a more expensive material capable of higher detail. The parts are hand made in moulds instead of mass produced in injection moulds like plastic. You can punch out a sprue or sprues relatively quickly but not resin parts. Overall its a more costly process which is reflected in FW model prices (GW created and own FW btw). They originally made niche products in the early 2000s which GW could not justify making plastic moulds or metal for. Hopefully you learned something and enjoy the rest of my videos.

[@BeKindToBirds]

@@Sup3rSaiy3n I have. It certainly seems like you believe strongly that it is a fair price for what it is. I have a lot to learn about the difference between resin and the other models. My initial reaction was in how grossly different the stats in game and the price tag were and then I looked at all the other similar sized models. It never occurred to me that it was of a different kind of material and of a higher quality production. I did see a really beautifully painted titan or knight that I'm guessing was also made of resin given the amount of time he put into that paint job. He treated it like a fine art. I guess I'm mistaking handmade canvas with school notebook paper and showing my ignorance.

[@BeKindToBirds]

@@Sup3rSaiy3n I just saw a video of a man drilling a hole in it and now I can see just how much more solid it is than I thought

[@sdghtjsdcgs]

I want one but jesus does that canopy looks like trash.

[@EvilRezzident]

100

[@danieldeak9141]

That thing does not look like it could fly

[@Sup3rSaiy3n]

Dániel Deák Space Wolf flyer says hi

[@danieldeak9141]

Oh yea stormfang an oversized metal brick with thrsters and wings

[@9991gus]

Dont bother with this kit, there is a new plastic kit!

[@Sup3rSaiy3n]

😂

[@bmangaming846]

450 pounds? That's pretty heavy for a piece of plastic

[@Sup3rSaiy3n]

Brandon Grant lol. Not just a piece of plastic you are paying for though is it and you know it.