DarkEldar_WIP_LongRaider

Dark Eldar - Work In Progress
The 'Long' Raider / Despoiler

Dark Eldar Work In Progress

This is another idea for a modelling project. It is an extension of my earlier efforts to put a full squad on a raider. This approach differs in that I am making the Raider longer so that it can accomodate a 10 man squad with their bases The model is approximately 1.5 inches longer than a traditional Raider. I have also decided to use this opportunity to reconfigure the Raider and make it a low-profile ground skimmer. The driver has been moved to the front with the gunner. The gunner is on a raised platform behind the driver. The tail section has been reconfigured to provide less of a target for direct arms fire. I intend to put railings around the decks where the warriors stand. The railings will serve to keep the warriors from falling off the Raider when it is moved. Additionally, the railings will be configured to hold captured slaves with a variety of hooks, spikes, and shackles.

Update: 18 Februrary 2003: The "Long" raider is evolving into a concept vehicle called the Despoiler which is a transport for Slaver Squads , an experimental new unit featured elsewhere on this website. The Despoiler comes standard with Slave Snares, Trophy racks, and a Horrorfex (instead of Dark Lance). The Trophy Racks and Slave Snare upgrades are nearly complete. The Horrorfex is in process.

Update: 24 February 2003: The Horrorfex and Slave snares have been completed. The unpainted portions of the model were primed white and the model is ready to be cleaned up and painted.

Update: 7 March 2003: Painting is nearly completed. See photos below.
Update 10 March 2003: Painting is finished. See the finished model on Despoiler conversion page
Update 31 July 2003: A step-by-step process for making the Despoiler conversion has been written.

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New photos - 7 March 2003