{"product_id":"sid-the-guardian-giant","title":"Sid the Guardian - Giant","description":"\u003cp\u003eForgotten Champions brings you Sid the Guardian, a towering giant warrior sculpted with extraordinary detail by Haito. Standing as one of the most imposing figures in any warband, Sid dominates the battlefield with a sweeping curved blade in one hand and a barbed spear raised high in the other, ready to crush whatever stands in his path.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eClad in heavy plate armour adorned with a heart sigil across the chest, Sid wears layered pauldrons, a studded belt, and a tattered fur-trimmed coat that speaks to years of brutal campaign. His visored helmet seals away any mercy behind cold iron. Every surface tells a story of endurance and slaughter, from the cross-strap harness on his back to the skulls crushed beneath his boots on the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis single-model kit is ideal for use as a boss encounter, elite heavy, or warband centrepiece. Sculpted by Haito for the Forgotten Champions range, this miniature sits at an impressive scale appropriate to a giant-class fighter, standing approximately 60mm to the top of the raised weapon. The round base is approximately 60mm in diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSupplied as a high-quality resin miniature. Requires assembly and painting. Not suitable for children under 15 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePainting Guide: Sid the Guardian - Giant\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eSid rewards a grimdark approach. Heavy washes, selective edge highlights, and brutal weathering will bring this Forgotten Champions centrepiece to life on the tabletop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Prime\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrime with a grey or black spray to preserve deep shadow in recesses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsider a zenithal highlight with white or light grey from above to pre-shade the armour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Armour Base\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply a mid-tone grey or cold steel base across all plate surfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse a dark brown wash across the entire model to unify tones and deepen recesses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Trim and Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePick out the belt buckle, chest sigil, and strap fittings in a bronze or aged brass tone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrybrush trim edges with a lighter metallic to suggest worn contact points\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. Weapons\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase the blades in a dark iron tone and highlight with silver along the cutting edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd a warm gold or tarnished brass to the spear shaft and pommel to contrast the cold armour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5. Weathering\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply rust streaks using a stippled orange-brown mix around joints and lower armour plates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse a dark brown to add dried blood or mud around the boots and skull base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6. Bases\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eDrybrush the skulls with bone then off-white, wash with a sepia tone, and finish the base rim in a flat black to ground the model on the table\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Artifex Fabricatum","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57716108722508,"sku":"HAITOSID","price":13.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0845\/9259\/1180\/files\/Sid_the_Guardian_32mm.jpg?v=1780666147","url":"https:\/\/artifexfabricatum.co.uk\/products\/sid-the-guardian-giant","provider":"Artifex Fabricatum","version":"1.0","type":"link"}