Space Marine Whirlwind Refurbish and Background Warhammer 40k 90s 2nd edition

Join me as I refurbish and discuss the the Space Marine Whirlwind model kit from the 90s*
*I am aware there was a tutorial in an early white dwarf to build the whirlwind from bits and a base. It's not the focus here.
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[@Triceratopping]

Brother Tinnitus has since crossed the Rubicon Primaris and been assigned to the gunner seat of the Storm Speeder. We salute you Brother Tinnitus.

[@Bluecho4]

He obviously couldn't hear them when they explained all this. So he just nodded along, pretending to have understood what he was signing up for. "Informed Consent" is a poorly respected concept in the Imperium at the best of times. Especially when you're a brainwashed child soldier hyped up on combat drugs.

[@kimarous]

Such a heartwarming story.

[@wasted-blaster.]

Brother tinnitus hear that :/

[@Amogoos4690]

@@wasted-blaster.i don’t think he can hear anything at all

[@mcstabba]

Brother Tinnitus is my new favourite Space Marine character! Oh, the Whirlwind is cool too.

[@thefreshwaterpirate]

Brother Tinnitus and Brother Barrels have the best conversations

[@Synaesthesie12]

My first vehicle kit was the MKIII Land Raider. My mother saw how my Ultramarines were always obliterated by my friends Leman Russ and she asked me: "Dont you have any big tanks for your army?". So I showed her the Land Raider and she just bought me one. Its badly painted, but I am still using him today after 23 years.

[@supremeovernerd]

mumperor protects

[@Selvanus]

I love that that’s so cute

[@D1-Games]

The Landraider was the first vehicle kit GW made. For a while, all other factions also rode around in Landraiders, even types like Harlequins! The Rhino followed soon after, and there were guides and templates for building Whirlwinds and other variants in WD. Only 2nd saw dedicated kits like these. I love the tlc put into it; not to diminish the efforts of the previous owner, but you really made it shine, dreadnought smokelauncher and all! 😎👍

[@barticle]

I made the original mod per White Dwarf, repurposing parts from the Rhino kit, a cavalry base I think and some Weetabix box! Like this one (not my pic): i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd516/arjenpilon/tanks01.jpg

[@Miniscape-wh40k]

Cheers mate. Appreciate it. Still wish I had a land raider 😄

[@christophersteen1873]

@@Miniscape-wh40k There is always cursed 3d prints!

[@MasterShake9000]

Such a classic look for Marines. I really loved how 2nd ed Marine tanks like the WW and Razorback had exposed gunners in their turrets. Personally, I think 40k works best when it’s not so realistic or modern in its tech. And to me it sold the notion that Marines feel so secure in their power armour that they’re willing to use it as their main personal defense even when manning combat vehicles.

[@Miniscape-wh40k]

You've hit the nail on the head there buddy

[@Miniscape-wh40k]

You've hit the nail on the head there buddy

[@Bluecho4]

I'm glad "Heavy" in 10th ed is now "stay stationary to get a bonus". It's probably the most accommodating version of heavy weapons rules in the game's history. It's also nice that Blood Angels aren't _required_ to randomly charge. They just do it because they want to.

[@Miniscape-wh40k]

Agreed. I am glad now I can have control over my genetically engineered killing machines 🙌

[@AP-hv9ll]

2nd edition eldar had no official vehicles, so the whirlwind shredded my army

[@luketfer]

God I always remember the balancing on this thing being a PITA because the metal whirlwind turret was heavy enough that even a slight incline would cause the plastic tank hull to start tilting backwards and then the turret falling off thanks to be being placed right at the back of the tank (I never glued mine on since 'at the time' you could swap in the old metal razorback turret as well because apart from the turrets, the rest of the parts were the same IIRC, this was a long time ago so my memory may not be as good). Edit: Aannnd you mention that problem right at 5:38, that shows me for commenting before watching the full video.

[@bastonneknight9478]

Lead fishing weights were my go to for fixing these problems as a child. Glued them inside vehicles or to the underside of bases to add stability, plus the extra weightiness felt nice.

[@bilko991]

My first 40k vehicle was the humble rhino, the original one. I built it and proceeded to slap red paint all over it. It looked glorious to my younger self! I wish I still had it.

[@Miniscape-wh40k]

A familiar story. We all regret losing models methinks.

[@zedhiro6131]

I have this model, I painted the rocket tip different colors. I called it, to the amusement of my fellow players, the flying crayons of death.

[@Miniscape-wh40k]

😅

[@Prophetofthe8thLegion]

My first 40k vehicle was a Leman Russ...I regret giving it away along with 125points of guard

[@NemFX]

One of the very few models I never bought. I loved the look, but the rules for the Whirlwind were always pretty terrible. In the books, they are awesome, in the Dawn of War videogame they could be cartoonishly overpowered, but in the actual game? Eh. They were solidly a waste of points.

[@Kmodal]

Just found your channel.- Love the dry voice and humor sir. Keep em coming

[@Miniscape-wh40k]

Wonderful. Welcome! I suppose that's just my voice. I don't like it when presenters on video are too hyper you see.

[@maxbrandt6]

Oh, the space marine crayon launcher! 😄

[@livanbard]

Nothing represents better a marine than a crayon

[@bastonneknight9478]

A Leman Russ that i had customized into a looted Ork tank. Still have it and now have a Space Marine Demolisher for my Ork army. I really missed out on playing my era of 40k because I was too awkward and shy to game much, but am enjoying reliving my childhood as well. Just played my first ever 750 point game of 5th edition with my girlfriend. Got minced by her Mawloc and loved every minute of it.

[@Miniscape-wh40k]

Ha cool. I had a Mawloc for that edition too. They went downhill in 6th sadly, but Trygons were good and virtually the same model.

[@bastonneknight9478]

@@Miniscape-wh40k Dropped out just around the time 6th edition released, but that's a shame they were nerfed. It's powerful, but it's great seeing her cackle with glee as it wipes out a squad of ork boys or destroys one of my tanks.

[@andrewharper1609]

Wow. I had a Land raider for my It is (sadly I no longer have it) I got it for the princely sum of £4. It was my first Tank. (I got a Nobz Warbike as part of a purchase from someone leaving the hobby.which I actually still have.

[@Miniscape-wh40k]

What a price!

[@christophertaylor9230]

Oh dear, I just gave this video it’s 666th like. Emperor protect me….

[@Miniscape-wh40k]

The emperor protects! And thanks for the like buddy.

[@bendalgleish1894]

If you'd like some more 2nd ed vehicles let me know. I have a few that need homes

[@Miniscape-wh40k]

Interesting. Where are you based?

[@aaronbrown4275]

Vey nice! These old kits are great.

[@Pegwarmers]

My friend got me a Whirlwind as a kid. I made it so I could take the metal parts off and place the plastic panels on so I could field it as a Rhino or Whirlwind. Had to be frugal.

[@Miniscape-wh40k]

Solid idea

[@julianspeed7322]

Fantastic job! This army project has Inspired me to get some 90s era tacticals for my own Dark Angels. Appreciate your work, thank you!

[@Miniscape-wh40k]

You are very welcome. Glad I have spurred you onto painting!

[@bad-people6510]

...it's not a tank... it's a self-propelled SSM platform.

[@Hellspooned2]

This my first non light vehicle too. Still have it laying around somewhere too. Painted (badly) in space wolf colors.

[@Southpoint2019]

Does your dad still remember helping you with the paint spraying ?

[@barghestandfae9570]

My first model was the 3rd edition Dark Eldar Raider Still love them

[@xyonblade]

I remember that rage rule from third edition! Imperial Observation Officer: Hmmm... I notice that about every sixth time the Blood Angels tank officers might get to shoot their weapons, they just kinda drive forward, I wonder why this is.

[@coalitionofrob436]

Ex Infantryman here. Nope, dig and hide or hit it with AT and rack off!

[@lordpicklefartthemighty4231]

Remember my first tank was the rogue trader landraider, it had a few repaints during its service only to eventually be destroyed with fire in an attempt to recreate battle damage.

[@dr.sommercamp3435]

It was the Orc Scorcher! I bought it "back" recently!

[@JDSG360]

Ha! The whirlwind was my first miniature i bought too, tho it was the more recent mars pattern one.

[@Damnedlegion40k]

My first was the Corvus blackstar 🎉

[@andrewshackleton5555]

Another banger Matthew

[@Miniscape-wh40k]

Thanks buddy

[@redgreen09]

well neat stuff did my one in black and yelow amnd got two the old reders that need a fix or to but did edd two one great but did think doing one had one one the WD mage that one that ues a think its last two 40mm square bases and do the lancher that whay ? now that be a recho thing to do but will see as do new ME i shud see bout the new one ??? just a think

[@ericmumper6821]

"The problem running a Whirlwind as Blood Angels in third edition was the Black Rage" - I don't see any problems with this. They should bring this rule back.

[@sillysailor5932]

Falcon grav tank. Think its still same model gw sells

[@dominikfittschen2955]

i never realiced that there was a gunner under the Multilauncher

[@rossdiggle]

I miss the Griffon. You showing it has me pining

[@klasky123]

Nice job!

[@Miniscape-wh40k]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@notsoberoveranalyzer8264]

The nostalgia.

[@Miniscape-wh40k]

🤩

[@christopherjoachimwallat1429]

Love your content, nice mix of nostalgic models and contemporary painting. I still have my original Whirlwind from the 90s. It was my third vehicle, after a plastic Predator and a Dreadnought, and is still painted in its Dark Angels colours. Not nearly as good as your one, but I think everyone can spot the order in which those three were finished by the quality of my paintjobs.

[@Miniscape-wh40k]

Thank you very much. I also had the predator. Wish I had never let it go.

[@theroguegeneralhunter2206]

My first 40K vehicle was the 2nd ed land speeder (All metal). It was a gift from a friend who got me into the game. 27 years later it is still a part of my (Mostly Retro) Space Wolf Great company.

[@Miniscape-wh40k]

I would love to get that model someday

[@billistefansson5309]

Thank you sir! I have two of the original Land Raiders, two Predators and three Rhinoes. The only hybrid metal/plastic kit I bought was the IG Griffon. Much appreciated, keep it coming!

[@Miniscape-wh40k]

🙏

[@daiatnara971]

Looking on the plus side for Brother Tinnitus, he's probably immune to Noise Marine weapons now. It's an excellent Whirlwind as I said on the photos, and it's great to hear your history with the model as well. My first ever vehicle was the original Predator but honestly I was too young to really appreciate it - my first 'proper' vehicle as a 40k player was the Land Speeder that came in the 3rd edition box. Even though I don't play loyalist marines anymore I still felt a pang when its retirement was announced, although it was probably a good move from the Land Speeder's point of view, I'd been idly thinking about converting up an Emperor's Children Land Speeder, but didn't think to get one until the news came and they'd all sold out already.

[@Miniscape-wh40k]

Crazy they have sold out so fast. I thought the market was saturated with them.

[@stevendibble5739]

I bought the 2ed Razorback with twin-linked plasma rifles and lascannon. Lots of firepower and it could transport a combat squad!

[@Miniscape-wh40k]

Yes! The Las Plas is on my list of things to refurbish.

[@Tremadog102]

Oddly, my first vehicle was also a 2nd edition Whirlwind, and it was also for my Blood Angel army. I got it for my birthday, and I drew a picture of the tank so my mother could get the right one. I'm sure the name would have been sufficient but young me took no chances...

[@Miniscape-wh40k]

Ha nice

[@pizzalord3n]

Foo was just like, hah you looked in here you foo! (fool or something, teen slang) Not giving you any flak for this old model... It's ancient and built without any real gameplay or experience. Love seeing the glow up it got!

[@Miniscape-wh40k]

Ah I see. Well I am glad I could make it glow 😊

[@scazylumbag]

This was my first vehicle, I still have it from my childhood - coated in incredibly thick paint and jankily put together so it rocks on a flat surface ha

[@scazylumbag]

Oh and I definitely chose it because it had big guns (I think I was around 8)

[@Senbei01]

It is a tad weird how the gunner got to sit inside the vehicle in the Mk.1 and Mk.3 Whirlwinds, but not the Mk.2.

[@Miniscape-wh40k]

Strange design choices

[@NickLeatherland]

Ah, the wind of whirls

[@bmmtxb]

Halloween March

[@Jedi_Scowen]

I had 2 Land Raiders. I sold them ages ago for peanuts 😢

[@Miniscape-wh40k]

Ouch. I would have a least given you hazelnuts or pistachios for them

[@euansmith3699]

I find the shoddy quality of Miniscape's brushes to be quite heartening. It isn't just me who can't keep bushes in good nick.

[@Miniscape-wh40k]

My brushes are as rough and dirty as their owner 😉

[@euansmith3699]

😆@@Miniscape-wh40k

[@tabletop-mini-showcase]

Looks really good that dude, well done!

[@Miniscape-wh40k]

Thank you

[@lancourt]

Gas can on the front glacis plate. Balsy.

[@Miniscape-wh40k]

That's how I roll. Not just balsy, balls deep.

[@justinchristopher8974]

The whirl wind was my second vehicle, the first was the classic rhino to drive around my Marines from the 2nd edition starter.

[@boltgunmetal]

I believe this was the first vehicle I bought also, painted up as an Ultramarine. Lost the bugger also :(

[@1985slipstream]

Never had one and almost never came up against one in battles in the shop. I think it was a pretty weak option for marines in 2nd ed

[@xyonblade]

My first tank was a predator, second was a vindicator. I wish I had gotten a whirlwind as well.

[@jasonrhome710]

Fun!

[@jackhammer40k_]

The whirl wind. The wind of whirl

[@Miniscape-wh40k]

😅

[@Pork-Pie-Pete81]

My first Space Marine vehicle was a whirlwind. I bought it for a Blood Angels army. I painted the turret blue to match the devastator helmets. Thanks for sharing. Great video.

[@Miniscape-wh40k]

Blue turret is a great idea

[@jameswhitehouse5706]

This is great. I recently bought a set of old Space Marines and Orks and a Rhino off EBay. After watching this video I just went to have a closer inspection of the Rhino and underneath very faintly written is “Tim”

[@Miniscape-wh40k]

Fantastic. That's convenient because a T cN be easily changed to a J, turning Tim to Jim 😉

[@genghisgahan9623]

Thanks, I enjoy all these nostalgia filled videos. Makes me wistful for models I gave away in threw out many years ago. Reminds me of when I was a young, naive and imagination filled student.

[@Miniscape-wh40k]

You are welcome. Thanks for watching!

[@81DaddyMac]

Coming to an early 90's White Dwarf near you!

[@Miniscape-wh40k]

You're welcome. Thanks for watching.

[@81DaddyMac]

@@Miniscape-wh40k You're my new favorite channel, my friend. You bring back so many memories. Aside from the Raider of Land, I have all those old metal minis and vehicles. And a bunch of bolter hugging Blood Angels.

[@Miniscape-wh40k]

@@81DaddyMac thank you. I am glad I can scratch that retro itch. Take care buddy.

[@MoronDude92]

Lovely work and super entertaining commentary!

[@Miniscape-wh40k]

Cheers man