Come see the Vulture, the one guard aircraft in 40k that is definitely their version of the A-10 Warthog. Get ready to BRRRRRRT your problems off the table.
Looking for a high-speed, low altitude flyer that’s easy to assemble and looks fantastic with any Imperial Guard army? Take a look at the Vulture Gunship to solve all your firepower needs.
40k’s A-10 Warthog Imperial Guard Vulture Showcase
The Imperial Navy Vulture Gunship is a resin and plastic Forge World model for the Imperial Guard, which is great for a centerpiece of any guard. Take a look at this collaborated paint job by Rob Baer and Kenny Boucher from Next Level Painting.
Vulture Gunships have an optional Punisher Cannon which makes it look pretty friggin’ sweet. Plus, it gives you 40 shooting attacks in-game that absolutely shreds things like screens, Boyz, and Acolyte Hybrids. Its glass canopy has a cool blue fade effect to give the model some contrast from the weathering and pale blue-grey paint coat.
The weathering details on the ship and guns give a great “used” look and fit really well in the grimdark future. Can you really expect anything less from anything in a firefight longer than 30 seconds with all the advanced technology between all the big swingers in 40k?
In a meta of screens and annoying objective grabbers, the Vulture is an awesome answer. It can zip ahead and unload a flurry of dakka all for a relatively low points cost. But because 40k is in such a strong shooting meta right now, you might want to bring more than one of these.
Hobby Conversion Bonus: Rob’s Sparrowhawk Model
Made out of spare bits from a bunch of different kits, Rob made a smaller, jetfighter version he dubbed “The Sparrowhawk”.
Painted up in pretty much the same style, it’s got a nose-mounted punisher cannon and a couple of rockets for wargear. It’s definitely one of the more crisp conversions out there.
If you want to get an even closer look at the video, take a look at the entire showcase below.
What’s your favorite flyer in 40k? How many do you run in your games? Have you converted any custom flyers for your army?
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About the Author: Wesley Floyd
Wesley Floyd
Job Title: Staff Writer
Joined: 2018
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Bio: Imperial fanboy, tabletop fanatic, and the self-proclaimed King of Sprues. Wes has been in the Warhammer hobby since 2015 and joined the Spikey Bits writing team in 2018. He knows for a fact that Mephiston red is the best-tasting paint and is the commission painting equivalent of a Wendy’s 4 for $4.
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