eldar scorpion superheavy grav tank

Ever since I started collecting my Eldar force I knew I wanted (at least) one of Forge World's gorgeous Type II Scorpion kits. I finally succumbed to temptation in 2010 and picked one up. It is far and away my favourite Eldar model - it is imposing, sleek and detailed; Jes Goodwin's superb design has been brilliantly captured by Will Hayes and it is a joy to look at. As such, I've only done a little conversion work as I just don't think that it needs it!

date: 2010-present (work-in-progress)
components: 1x Forge World Type II Scorpion, plasticard (various thicknesses), Wraithlord back, Green Stuff, flying base, 6mm diameter clear acrylic rod, neodymium rare earth magnets (various sizes)

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1. The Scorpion in all its glory.

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2. One of the minor conversions I've made to this kit - I used the complex rune from the back of a Wraithlord to add some detail to the Scorpion's hull.

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Magnetised Type II Scorpion heavy weapon mount

3. The heavy weapon mount has been magnetised so that it can accept magnetised Falcon weapons.

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4. I've added my trademark plasticard vectored engine flaps to the Scorpion engines. Even though the Scorpion cannot take vectored engines as an upgrade, I wanted the model to match the look of my other grav tanks.

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Magnetised Type II Scorpion flying stand

5. Like my other grav tanks, the Scorpion has a magnetised flying stand that can be removed. Despite the weight of this kit, the size of the powerful magnet still allows for a removable stand.

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The magnets used here are thicker than those used for the Falcon turrets, due to the weight of the resin Scorpion turret.

I had to use some Green Stuff to blend the tail section into the main hull due to slight casting defects in the kit. Magnetised Type II Scorpion turret

6. The Scorpion turret has been magnetised as well.