Sci-Fi Chaos Cult APC Miniature – 28mm Resin Vehicle

Sci-fi warbands demand brutal, imposing transports, and this Chaos Cult APC delivers exactly that. Sculpted by DakkaDakka, this physical resin miniature arrives supports-already-removed and ready to assemble and paint. The model measures 121mm in length, 92.5mm in width (with missiles), and 62.5mm in height with the top cannon fitted, making it an imposing centrepiece for any 28mm wargaming table.

The kit comes in 14 parts and includes an assembly guide. Details are sharp and characterful throughout: spiked hull edges, chaos iconography pressed into armour panels, exhaust pipes, a roof-mounted twin-barrelled cannon, side-mounted weapons, and a fully detailed interior passenger bay accessible via a drop-down front ramp. The interior floor features a diamond-plate texture that rewards careful brushwork. This is a sci-fi vehicle built to look like it has seen hard campaigns and harder masters.

The faction aesthetic draws heavily from renegade and corrupted ground forces. Irregular markings, asymmetric armour plates, and occult symbols pressed into the hull surface all suggest a vehicle that has crossed over from ordered service into something altogether darker. It sits convincingly alongside corrupted infantry, mutant crew, and other grimdark sci-fi warbands on the battlefield.

Assembly requires plastic-safe superglue or two-part epoxy. Light sanding at join points is recommended before gluing. The resin holds fine detail extremely well and accepts primer without issue.

Follow these steps to bring your APC to life with a grimdark, battle-worn finish that suits the corrupted aesthetic of the sculpt.

1. Prime

• Spray with a black or dark grey primer for maximum shadow retention in recessed areas.
• Ensure all 14 parts are primed before assembly if you prefer easier access to the interior bay.

2. Armour Base

• Apply a dark, desaturated base colour across all hull panels. Deep olive, dark iron, or a muted burgundy all suit the corrupted aesthetic.
• Thin your paint slightly and work in two coats for an even, controllable coverage without filling panel lines.

3. Trim and Details

• Pick out the raised trim, spiked edges, and symbols in a contrasting metallic such as leadbelcher or bronze.
• Use a fine liner brush to keep clean edges along panel borders and around chaos markings.

4. Weapons

• Paint the twin cannon barrels and side-mounted weapons in a dark metal, then drybrush a brighter silver over raised edges to suggest wear.
• Add a spot colour to lenses or energy cells, such as a deep red or sickly green, to create visual interest.

5. Weathering

• Apply a dark brown or black wash across the entire model, letting it pool in recesses, panel lines, and around the track links.
• Stipple chipped paint effects along the lower hull and track guards using a torn blister foam or a sponge fragment and a mid-tone colour.
• Streak rust tones downward from exhausts, bolts, and joints using a thin, diluted burnt orange or rust pigment.

6. Bases

• The model does not include a base. Match the basing style to your existing warband using texture paste, cork rubble, or sand for a cohesive table presence.

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