Dwarf Gyrocopter Pilot

I did think I had this model somewhere, however the pilot has turned up.

This was the original Dwarf Gyrocopter and personally I think the best. It comes across more as an autogyro rather than a helicopter, whereas the later models do feel more like helicopters, almost too sophisticated for a fantasy setting.

This is the original pilot, later Citadel did a pilot with a helmet with a winged helm, which you could argue was more fantasy than this pilot.

You can tell there are issues with my modelling here as the seat of the dwarf pilot has a large glob of epoxy glue there, this was when I use that over superglue.

Now I just need to find the Gyrocopter.

Dwarfs of the Old World

On a recent visit to Warhammer World, as well as purchasing some nice new metal Dwarf Engineer miniatures I also took some photographs of the beautifully painted armies of the Dwarfen Mountain Holds in the display cabinets.

Dwarf Gyrocopter

Gyrocopters are revolutionary flying machines that provides the armies of the Dwarfs with dedicated aerial support or as a form of fast reconnaissance.

This model was on display at Warhammer World.

These warmachines use a revolutionary rotor-blade steam engine that allows it to take off into the air and land vertically or even hover on the spot, becoming the first technological marvel to achieve the ability of flight. The first Gyrocopter was invented and then improved upon by Dwarf Engineers, and due to its rarity only a trusted member of the Engineers Guild is allowed to maintain and operate one.