Alcat Heavy Mules Squad - 40mm Resin Miniatures

The Alcat Heavy Mules Squad arrives as a set of 6 physical resin miniatures, each sculpted with brutal, industrial detail and ready to take their place on the battlefield. Standing approximately 40mm from feet to eyes, these stocky, heavily armoured troopers carry oversized ballistic shields, combat blades, firearms, and maul-like shock weapons. Their numbered chest plates, scarred armour panels, and grimdark silhouettes make them an imposing addition to any sci-fi wargaming collection.

Each model in the Alcat Heavy Mules Squad has been individually sculpted to offer a distinct pose and loadout. The squad leader, numbered 00, charges forward with a combat knife and sidearm. Supporting troopers carry riot shields equipped with mounted guns, two-handed mauls, flamethrower-style weapons, and heavy ranged arms. Gas masks, goggles, and tactical gear reinforce the oppressive, utilitarian aesthetic throughout the unit.

These miniatures ship supports already removed and cleaned, ready to assemble where applicable and paint. The level of surface detail is exceptional, with clearly defined panel lines, buckles, straps, pouches, and weathered armour plates that reward careful brushwork. Whether fielded as enforcers, mercenary veterans, or industrial shock troops in your preferred tabletop system, the Alcat Heavy Mules Squad brings genuine character and visual weight to your force.

Sculpted by DakkaDakka, this squad is cast in high-quality grey resin and supplied on round bases. The set contains 6 unique models. Scale is 40mm from feet to eyes, making them compatible with standard 32mm to 40mm wargaming ranges.

The following guide is intended to help you achieve a gritty, battle-worn finish suited to the industrial aesthetic of the Alcat Heavy Mules Squad.

1. Prime

• Apply a smooth, even coat of grey or black spray primer to all models before painting.
• Ensure all recesses are covered, holding the can approximately 30cm from the model.

2. Armour Base

• Basecoat the armour plates in a dark urban grey such as Mechanicus Standard Grey or similar.
• Apply a second layer of a slightly lighter grey to raised surfaces for natural pre-shading.

3. Trim and Details

• Pick out buckles, clasps, and equipment in a worn bronze or dark steel tone.
• Use a deep brown for leather straps and fabric undergarments to add contrast.

4. Weapons

• Basecoat firearms and blades in dark gunmetal, then drybrush with bright silver on edges.
• Paint shock mauls and energy weapons with a deep blue-black, adding a faint glow to emitter nodes if desired.

5. Weathering

• Apply a thinned dark brown or black wash across all armour panels and let it pool in the recesses.
• Drybrush edges lightly with a pale grey to simulate chipped paint and battle damage.
• Add small rust streaks using a stippled orange-brown mix around joints and vents.

6. Bases

• Texture the bases with a dark grey grit paste or fine sand, then drybrush in pale concrete tones to suggest an urban or industrial setting.
• Add spot colours such as small rust patches or a slick of dark gloss medium to suggest oil or water.

This is an adult hobbyist collectible, not a toy. Not suitable for children under 14 years due to small, detailed parts.