{"product_id":"superheavy-tank-barboudon-b-5","title":"Superheavy Tank Barboudon B-5","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Superheavy Tank Barboudon B-5 is a heavy tank built for total battlefield dominance, rolling into the grimdark future as an unstoppable engine of war. Sculpted by DakkaDakka, this imposing resin-ready model measures 235mm long, 194mm wide, and 121mm tall, making it a true centrepiece for any large-scale wargaming force inspired by the armies of a vast human Imperium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Barboudon B-5 comes supplied as either 40 or 47 parts depending on configuration, with interchangeable weapon sponsons, a massive primary cannon barrel, secondary weapon mounts, antenna, access ladders, and a wealth of surface detail that rewards careful assembly and painting alike. Every armour panel is riveted, bolted, and battle-scarred straight from the digital sculpt, requiring no additional conversion work to feel authentically worn by endless campaigns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a heavy tank, the Barboudon B-5 commands the table through sheer physical presence. Its modular turret accepts multiple barrel configurations shown in the weapon sprue, allowing you to customise your loadout to suit your preferred playstyle. The interchangeable sponson weapons add further tactical flexibility, giving this single kit the versatility of several conventional vehicle kits in one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether displayed as a collector piece or fielded as the anchor of your armoured column, this heavy tank will define the character of your entire collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePainting Guide: Superheavy Tank Barboudon B-5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollow these steps to bring your Barboudon B-5 to life with a classic grimdark military finish worthy of a veteran heavy tank crew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Prime\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply a grey or black zenithal prime to establish shadow depth across the large armour surfaces before any colour is added.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Armour Base\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBasecoat all hull panels with a dark military green, muted grey, or sandy ochre depending on your chosen theatre of war.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThin your paint to two light coats to preserve the fine panel line and rivet detail across the body.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Trim and Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePick out hatch handles, ladders, and equipment stowage in dark iron or bronze to break up the main armour tone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaint lenses and sensor domes in deep red or amber with a small specular highlight dot to suggest active systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. Weapons\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrybrush the main cannon barrel and sponson weapons in gunmetal, then add a burnt black wash around the muzzle to simulate heat scorching.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighlight weapon housings with a lighter edge of the base metal colour to define the machined surfaces of this formidable heavy tank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5. Weathering\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply brown and rust oil washes into recesses, panel lines, and around track units to suggest years of hard campaigning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStipple chipping medium or sponge a dark brown followed by a bright silver onto armour edges and high-traffic areas for battle damage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6. Bases\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMount on a large display base textured with crushed cork, sand, and tufts of scorched grass to ground the heavy tank in a ruined warzone setting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Artifex Fabricatum","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57730763882828,"sku":"DAKKABARBOUDON","price":47.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0845\/9259\/1180\/files\/1_ee460b2e-c110-4525-a1b2-449a5abb09e8.png?v=1780833259","url":"https:\/\/artifexfabricatum.co.uk\/products\/superheavy-tank-barboudon-b-5","provider":"Artifex Fabricatum","version":"1.0","type":"link"}