The Templar Crusader Dreadnought strides into battle as a towering engine of holy wrath, an 85mm armoured behemoth standing ready to purge the unclean with incandescent conviction. Forged in the aesthetic of zealous crusaders, this war machine blends knightly pageantry with brutal battlefield functionality, making it an ideal centrepiece for any crusading sci-fi force.
This multipart resin kit includes extensive customisation options, allowing hobbyists to craft the perfect battlefield role. Choose between a helmeted head or a coffin-style sarcophagus plate, each lending the Templar Crusader Dreadnought a distinct personality, either noble and knight-like or grim and funereal.
Its weapon loadout is equally impressive. The main arms include a heavy dual lascannon assembly for long-range armour-breaking fire, a missile launcher for versatile bombardment, and a heavy multi-melta for devastating close-range execution. On top of the chassis, a mounted cannon adds further tactical firepower. Both arms can be fitted with different power fist configurations, allowing you to tailor the model to close-combat devastation or mixed-range flexibility. Additional smaller weapons and torso-mounted armaments complete the kit, offering vast modelling freedom.
Standing tall on its included custom 100mm round base, the Templar Crusader Dreadnought commands presence on the tabletop: imposing, relentless, and carrying the aesthetic spirit of knightly crusades into the far future. Whether you field a force of zealous heavy infantry or a full crusading army, this centrepiece delivers visual impact and narrative gravitas.
Painting Guide — Templar Crusader Dreadnought
A bold, characterful scheme that emphasises knightly plate, relic ornamentation, and war-torn machinery.
1. Prime
- Start with a black primer for a deep crusader tone.
- Add a zenithal grey spray for subtle surface definition.
2. Armour Colours
- Main Plates: Matte black or deep iron tones.
- Trim: Bone, gold, or aged brass depending on your crusader theme.
- Iconography: White shields, crosses, or heraldic panels.
3. Weapons & Details
- Metallics: Layer gunmetal, then highlight with bright silver on edges.
- Heat Staining: Add blue, purple, and brown glazes to barrels.
- Lenses: Paint with bright reds or emerald greens for contrast.
4. Cloaks, Seals & Relics
- Parchment: Light cream with brown edging.
- Wax Seals: Deep red with brighter highlights.
- Heraldry: Use black, white, and red for classic crusader contrast.
5. Weathering
- Sponge on silver chips around edges and joints.
- Add oil streaks with thinned brown/black enamel.
- Use dry pigments around the feet and base to ground the model.
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