And another pair of 3D printed models from sculptor Curufin with a Star Wars Legion theme. This time it’s the Sci-Fi Hover Hauler – once again a free sculpt via Cults3D. This model comes with a choice of either a driver’s seat or an embedded Astromech Droid. I obviously chose the latter, and printed one at the standard size and one a bit larger. The Astromech that comes with this model is a bit simpler, so I replaced both with some other models I found online, then cut them in the slicer so they’d be the correct height to work for these haulers.
As with the cargo sleds from the previous post, these were also pretty straightforward, which again led to them painting up pretty quickly. The Astromechs required a lot more care due to their fine lines and were glued in place at the very end of the project. Sure, they look rough, but that’s very much the point with semi-industrial pieces like these. Again, while I think these will obviously work well for games like Legion and Shatterpoint – even with the ̶A̶s̶t̶r̶o̶m̶e̶c̶h̶s̶ Machine Spirits in place they should be ok for 40k and fine for Marvel Crisis Protocol.
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These are fantastic mate, and appreciate the extra work upgrading the astromechs in the front, as it really sells the whole piece.
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Cheers Dave – yeah the stock ones were fine but a bit lacking in detail, so I hunted around my other STLs to see if I could find some nicer ones. I’ve printed several “full” ones as well to use as either extras in Legion or more likely just bystanders a la the Power Gonk Droids, but not painted any yet…
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These are lovely.
I like the droid drivers!
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Cheers Frank. Thank you!
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I was just thinking about printing a sci fi inspired hover hauler myself.
I may choose this one of another I had my eye on (also curufin).
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I’ve got two more designs of his hauler-type vehicles printed but still to finish painting. I reckon give them all a go if you have the means and space…
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These are an excellent compliment to your other vehicles you just finished! I really like your usage of the crates on them. That really makes them look the part!
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Thanks mate. They should make for some nice set dressing on the tabletop I hope!
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They’ve come out well and complement your others nicely! 🙂
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Cheers John – thanks!
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