Artifex Fabricatum
Asgardian Aegis Elite – Elite Infantry Squad (3 Models)
Asgardian Aegis Elite – Elite Infantry Squad (3 Models)
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The Asgardian Aegis Elite are the unbreakable core of an Asgardian warhost, elite warriors clad in layered power armour designed to endure the heaviest battlefield punishment. Each member of the squad is built like a living bulwark, combining advanced defensive systems with brutal close- and mid-range firepower. Their presence on the field signals a line that will not bend.
This squad of three features heavily armoured torsos, reinforced legs, and modular weapon arms, allowing for varied poses and battlefield roles. Thick shoulder plating, integrated power units, and ornate armour detailing give the Aegis Elite a distinct silhouette that reads clearly as elite infantry even at tabletop distance. Multiple head and equipment options allow hobbyists to customize each warrior while maintaining squad cohesion.
Within an Asgardian force, the Aegis Elite function as bodyguards, shock troops, or objective anchors. They excel when holding key positions, advancing methodically under fire, or acting as a protective wall for commanders and relic units. Their design supports both narrative play and competitive lists that require durable, visually imposing infantry.
The sculpts balance dense mechanical detail with broad armour surfaces, making them equally rewarding for speed painters and advanced hobbyists. Armour panels provide clean areas for colour blocking, while recessed details and layered components add depth and visual interest.
Supplied unpainted and unassembled, the Asgardian Aegis Elite squad includes parts to build three unique elite warriors, suitable for sci-fi tabletop games, display collections, or narrative campaigns centered on elite defensive units of the Asgardian hosts.
Painting Guide – Wai Toa Kāpene
The Wai Toa Kāpene is best painted to emphasise its role as a disciplined commander within a Sci-Fi Machine Cult force. Strong colour separation, clean armour panels, and deliberate highlights will help the model stand out as a leader while still feeling cohesive with the rest of your army.
1. Priming
Prime the miniature black or dark grey to establish deep shadows. A light zenithal highlight from above can help define the armour volumes and mechanical details before basecoating.
2. Armour Base Colours
Choose a dominant armour colour that reflects authority—deep blues, dark reds, off-whites, or muted metallics work especially well. Keep armour tones consistent across large panels, leaving smaller components for secondary colours.
3. Shading and Depth
Apply controlled washes into panel lines, joints, and recesses. Focus shading beneath shoulder plates, around the backpack, and between armour segments to reinforce the mechanical nature of the sculpt.
4. Highlights
Edge highlight armour plates with a lighter tone of your base colour. Concentrate sharper highlights on the helmet, chest, and upper arms to draw the eye upward and reinforce the command presence typical of a Sci-Fi Machine Cult leader.
5. Weapons and Details
Paint weapons in darker metals or contrasting colours to separate them visually from the armour. Use small accent colours on lenses, seals, or cables to add interest without overpowering the main scheme.
6. Basing
Industrial decking, temple floors, or ruined machinery bases complement the miniature well. Keep the base relatively neutral so the figure remains the focal point.
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