Steel Union Heavy Bogatyrs Set

The Steel Union Heavy Bogatyrs Set is a squad of six imposing resin miniatures, each one sculpted with the weight and presence of heavily armoured crusader-warriors clad in layered power plate, ornate chainmail skirts, and shouldered exhaust stacks that give them an unmistakable industrial-sacred silhouette. Each figure arrives as a physical resin miniature, with supports already removed and surfaces cleaned, ready to assemble and paint straight out of the box.

Supplied unpainted.

Standing 47mm from feet to eyes, these are large, commanding models that fill a base with authority. The squad includes six distinct poses across two weapon loadouts: axe-wielding veterans, multi-barrelled rotary gunners, and shield bearers carrying broad crusader shields embossed with crosses and structural framing. Every figure wears the same core armour kit but is posed differently, giving the unit visual variety on the tabletop without losing cohesion as a squad. Chainmail detail cascades across their lower bodies, cross iconography is pressed into pauldrons and chest plates, and perforated exhaust vents line the tops of their shoulders and backpacks, lending them a grimdark mechanical-faith aesthetic that rewards careful painting.

These miniatures suit any wargaming collection themed around heavily armoured elite infantry with a religious or industrial brotherhood identity. Whether used as line breakers, shield wall units, or command squads, the Steel Union Heavy Bogatyrs Set brings serious visual impact to any force. The entire set was sculpted by DakkaDakka, whose eye for heavily armoured character and industrial detail is evident across every figure in the squad.

These models reward a methodical approach. The large flat armour panels take layering well, and the chainmail and cross details benefit from careful contrast work to separate them clearly from the plate beneath.

1. Prime

• Apply a grey or white spray primer evenly across all surfaces, paying close attention to the deep recesses around the chainmail links and exhaust vents.

2. Armour Base

• Base coat the power armour panels in a dark steel or cold iron tone such as Leadbelcher or Iron Warriors.
• For a cleaner ceremonial look, consider a muted silver-white base like Administratum Grey layered up to White Scar for a pallid sacred-armour effect.

3. Trim and Details

• Paint cross icons and decorative borders in a warm gold or aged brass to contrast against the cooler armour plate.
• Pick out the chainmail sections with a mid-tone metal, then wash with Nuln Oil to define each link.

4. Weapons

• Base the gun barrels and axe heads in a dark iron tone and drybrush with Ironbreaker to bring out edge highlights.
• Treat grip areas and any cloth or leather strapping with a deep brown, washed with Agrax Earthshade.

5. Weathering

• Apply a pin wash of Nuln Oil or Agrax Earthshade into all panel recesses, joints, and exhaust ports to add depth and age.
• Drybrush raised edges with Runefang Steel for battle-worn scratches and worn plate highlights.

6. Bases

• These models sit on large round bases that suit a rubble, cobblestone, or scorched earth texture. Apply texture paste, drybrush with a pale stone tone, and finish with tufts or ash-grey static grass to ground the squad on the tabletop.

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