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eldar nimbus cruiser
The Nimbus-class cruiser is an addition of my own design, based on the model for the Shadow cruiser.date: 2019 - 2023 (complete)
components: 1x Battlefleet Gothic Eldar Shadow Cruiser, brass rod, Green Stuff, White Milliput, neodymium magnets, transparent flying base (60mm diameter)
see also:
- eldar haven spire
- eldar void stalker battleship
- eldar phoenix ship
- eldar dragonship
- eldar wraithship
- eldar shadow cruiser
- eldar eclipse cruiser
- eldar aurora light cruiser
- eldar solaris light cruiser
- eldar aconite frigates
- eldar hellebore frigates
- eldar nightshade destroyers
- eldar hemlock destroyers
- eldar shadow hunters
- eldar transports
![Eldar Battlefleet Gothic Shadow cruiser crashed](images/nimbus_cruiser_1_1.jpg)
1. This sorry-looking eBay purchase was the basis for my Nimbus crusier conversion.
![Eldar Battlefleet Gothic Nimbus Cruiser conversion](images/nimbus_cruiser_1_2.jpg)
2. The basic shape of the Nimbus crusier. It has fewer cannons on its upper hull than the Shadow cruiser that it is based on.
![Eldar Battlefleet Gothic Nimbus Cruiser port view](images/nimbus_cruiser_1_3.jpg)
3. View of the Nimbus from its port side.
![Eldar Battlefleet Gothic Nimbus Cruiser conversion elevated gun barrels](images/nimbus_cruiser_1_4.jpg)
4. A close-up of the prow, highlighting the elevated guns that feature on all of my larger Battlefleet Gothic ships.
![Eldar Battlefleet Gothic Nimbus Cruiser conversion](images/nimbus_cruiser_1_5.jpg)
5. The fully-assembled Nimbus cruiser.
![Eldar Battlefleet Gothic Nimbus Cruiser conversion](images/nimbus_cruiser_1_6.jpg)
6. I sculpted aditional detail on the underside of the model using White Milliput. The small holes at the front are meant to represent multiple torpedo launch tubes.
![Eldar Battlefleet Gothic Nimbus Cruiser conversion](images/nimbus_cruiser_1_7.jpg)
7. Alternative view of the cruiser.
![Eldar Battlefleet Gothic Nimbus Cruiser conversion](images/nimbus_cruiser_1_8.jpg)
8. Port-side view of the Nimbus cruiser.
![Eldar Battlefleet Gothic Nimbus Cruiser conversion](images/nimbus_cruiser_1_9.jpg)
9. Starboard-side view of the Nimbus cruiser.
![Eldar Battlefleet Gothic Nimbus Cruiser conversion](images/nimbus_cruiser_1_10.jpg)
10. The assembled and undercoated model, ready for painting.
![Eldar Battlefleet Gothic Nimbus Cruiser conversion](images/nimbus_cruiser_1_11.jpg)
11. Port view of the undercoated conversion.
![Eldar Battlefleet Gothic Nimbus Cruiser conversion](images/nimbus_cruiser_1_12.jpg)
12. Port view of the Nimbus, after painting.
![Eldar Battlefleet Gothic Nimbus Cruiser conversion](images/nimbus_cruiser_1_13.jpg)
13. Starboard view of the finished model.
![Eldar Battlefleet Gothic Nimbus Cruiser conversion](images/nimbus_cruiser_1_14.jpg)
14. A close-up view of the forward torpedo tubes and gun batteries.
![Eldar Battlefleet Gothic Nimbus Cruiser conversion](images/nimbus_cruiser_1_15.jpg)
15. This conversion turned out nicely; especially considering the state of the original eBay purchase!
![Eldar Battlefleet Gothic Nimbus Cruiser conversion](images/nimbus_cruiser_1_16.jpg)
16. Rear port-side quarter view, showing the solar sails and engines.
![Eldar Battlefleet Gothic Nimbus Cruiser conversion](images/nimbus_cruiser_1_17.jpg)
17. Rear starboard-side quarter.
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