eldar falcons

The Falcon is the Eldar's primary battle tank. I've always liked the timeless design of these vehicles but wanted to make a few small changes. My aim was to make the "ultimate gamer's Falcon" - a fully-redesigned and more alien interior, magnetised weapon options and rear hatch, interchangeable turrets and a detachable flying base.

date: 2007-present (work-in-progress)
components (per Falcon): 1x Falcon, 1x Forge World Type II Falcon conversion kit, 2x Forge World holoprojectors, 1x metal Fire Prism probe, plasticard (various thicknesses), Green Stuff, flying base, 6mm diameter clear acrylic rod, neodymium rare earth magnets (various sizes)

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I used the Type II Falcon conversion kit from Forge World for all of my Falcons. Two Eldar Falcons
1. Two of the Falcons, part-way through early construction.
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I magnetised the access ramp to prevent it from falling open. The turret's secondary weapon mount was magnetised to allow the weapon to be swapped. I used plasticard to model the "vectored engines" upgrade. Eldar Falcon magnetic access ramp
2. Rear view showing the magnetic access ramp.
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This represents the access hatch to the cockpit. I replaced the original benches with longer ones to better represent the Falcon's transport capacity. I replaced the floor with a smooth one - the corrugated look of the original seemed too "human". Converted Eldar Falcon interior
3. I'm not keen on the original interior for the Falcon kit, so I decided to re-model it using plasticard.
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The interior supports were cut and filed down to look decorative. Large gems were modelled out of Green Stuff and plasticard. Converted Eldar Falcon interior
4. Another view of the interior.
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The weapon mount underneath the cockpit was also magnetised. Depending on the situation, twin-linked shuriken catapults or a shuriken cannon can be used. Eldar Falcon underside
5. The underside of the hull.
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Eldar Falcon weapons
6. An array of weapon possibilities; all magnetised to allow them to be switched around as necesary.
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Magnets were added to recesses drilled into the hull. These allow the Apocalypse "command vehicle" upgrade to be fitted when necessary. Magnetised section of the Eldar Falcon hull
7. A close-up of the hull. Magnets were added to both sides.
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Magnetised Eldar Falcon Apocalypse command vehicle upgrade
8. The Apocalypse command vehicle upgrade in place - held on to the hull by the concealed magnets.
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The bases of the unused antennae from the Falcon kit were added to the access ramp. These allow the ramp to be opened easily. Converted Eldar Falcon rear view
9. The rear of one of the nearly-completed Falcons, with the access ramp closed.
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This magnet, set into the door frame, holds the access ramp closed. Converted Eldar Falcon rear view
10. With the access ramp open.
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A larger magnet was needed to support the weight of the Falcon. Converted Eldar Falcon magnetised hull
11. I decided to magnetise the flying base so that it could be removed for transportation (or to have it "crashed").
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The plasticard surrounding the magnet provides extra support and stops the Falcon from rotating on the stand. Mangetised flying base
12. One of the magnetic flying bases.
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The top hull of the Falcon was magnetised to allow different turret options to be switched between vehicles. Eldar Falcon magnetised turret mount
13. The turret mount was magnetised too; this allows different Falcon variants (Fire Prism, Firestorm, Night Spinner) without the need for multiple tanks.
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This 6mm diameter magnet fits perfectly into the recess in the hull so the turret rotates smoothly. Magnetised Eldar Falcon turret
14. One of the standard Falcon turrets.
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Magnetised Eldar Falcon turret
15. I have also magnetised the holoprojectors from Forge World's Eldar Vehicle Upgrade kit. These are held in place using the recessed magnets in the hull.
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Converted Eldar Falcon with magnetic weapons
16. An example Falcon configuration; armed with the standard twin-linked shuriken catapults and pulse laser, plus a starcannon. It also has been kitted out with the vectored engines and holofield upgrades.
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Converted Falcon hull close-up
17. I used Green Stuff to fill in the slight dip in the top of the hull to make the Falcon slightly more streamlined.
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I decided to replace the standard Falcon probe with the classic metal Fire Prism sensor on my Falcons as I prefer the look of it. Green Stuff was used to fill in some of the more dated design on the neck of the probe.
18. I used plasticard and Green Stuff to blank over this part of the kit beneath the cockpit. I wanted the exposed, non-detailed parts of the kit that aren't usually meant to be seen to not distract from the detailed interior when the upper hull is removed.
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Converted Eldar Falcon interior
19. A shot of the interior, which is virtually complete at this stage.
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Dorsal view of a converted Eldar Falcon
20. A dorsal view of one of my converted Falcons.
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Dorsal view of converted Falcon with top hull removed
21. Another dorsal view, showing the converted interior with the upper hull removed.
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Ventral view of converted Falcon
22. A ventral view of the converted Falcon.
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Converted Type II Eldar Falcon
23. One of my converted Type II Falcons, ready for painting.
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