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Imperial Fists Deimos Pattern Vindicator

The Deimos Pattern Vindicator is a heavily armoured siege tank widely used by the Space Marine Legions during the Great Crusade and Horus Heresy.

A variant of the Deimos Pattern Rhino chassis, it sacrifices its transport capacity for a powerful, hull-mounted main weapon. The Vindicator is particularly effective in urban combat, where its primary armament—typically a demolisher cannon—can be used to destroy fortifications, breach obstacles, and clear out dense infantry formations.

For the Imperial Fists, the Vindicator is a fitting choice, as their legion specialises in siege warfare and tearing down enemy defences. In addition to the demolisher cannon, the Deimos Pattern Vindicator can also be equipped with a magna laser destroyer, turning it into a formidable anti-tank vehicle capable of taking on super-heavy tanks and even Titans. Both load outs are highly effective and are complemented by the tank’s iconic dozer blade, which allows it to push through rubble and barricades with ease.

More photographs of the Deimos Pattern Vindicator.

Belgian Air Force Fairchild C-119

The Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar was an American military transport aircraft renowned for its distinctive twin-boom and boxy fuselage design, which earned it its popular nickname. Developed from the World War II-era Fairchild C-82 Packet, the C-119 made its initial flight in November 1947, and over 1,100 units were produced before manufacturing ceased in 1955. Designed to haul cargo, troops (up to 62 fully equipped), litter patients, and mechanised equipment, its rear “clamshell” doors and high fuselage allowed for easy straight-in loading and the aerial deployment of large objects and paratroopers.

Imperial Fists Fellblade

This Imperial Fists Fellblade Super-Heavy Battle Tank was on display at Warhammer World.

The Fellblade is based on the same Standard Template Construct pattern as Baneblade super-heavy tanks, equipped with advanced weapon and armour systems befitting the Legiones Astartes. This formidable mainline tank employs many technologies restored to humanity by the Great Crusade – from its reinforced metaplas alloy chassis and atomantic arc-reactor to its powerful accelerator cannon and battery of explosive shells.

More photographs of the Imperial Fists Fellblade Tank from previous visits to Warhammer World.

Imperial Fists Fellblade Super Heavy Tank

Imperial Fists Fellblade Super-Heavy Battle Tank at Warhammer World

More photographs of the Fellblade Tank.

Belgian Air Force Hawker Hurricane

Prior to World War II, the Belgian government ordered 20 Hawker Hurricane Mk. I fighters and a license to produce another 80 from the British. These aircraft were intended to replace older biplanes and were equipped with Rolls-Royce Merlin II engines and two-bladed propellers. By May 1940, only 15 of the British-built Hurricanes had been delivered. In addition, Belgium also acquired four Hurricanes that made emergency landings in the country during the “Phoney War” and were incorporated into the air force. Avions Fairey, a Belgian company, started licensed production and managed to complete two aircraft before the German invasion.

When Germany invaded on May 10, 1940, most of Belgium’s Hurricanes were destroyed on the ground during an early morning raid. Only a few managed to take off and engage in combat. The remaining Hurricanes were destroyed the following day during ground attacks.

While the Hurricane’s service with the pre-war Belgian Air Force was brief and tragic, the aircraft later returned to the country. After the war, in 1946, the newly formed Belgian Air Force acquired six former RAF Hurricane Mk. IIs. These aircraft, a mix of Mk. IIB and Mk. IIC models, had their armaments removed and were used for fast communications and as instructional airframes. Their service was also short-lived, with the remaining flying examples being withdrawn by 1947. One of these post-war Hurricanes is now preserved and on display at the Royal Army Museum in Brussels.

Imperial Fists Kratos Heavy Assault Tank

The Imperial Fists, with their unwavering dedication to siege warfare and their role as the Emperor’s Praetorians, made extensive use of the Kratos Heavy Assault Tank during the Horus Heresy. This formidable vehicle, based on a design from the Unification Wars, perfectly embodied the Legion’s philosophy of indomitable offence and defence. Its thick ceramite armour and array of heavy weaponry—including the versatile Kratos battlecannon, melta blast-gun, or volkite cardanelle—allowed it to spearhead assaults and break enemy lines with a methodical and relentless advance. For the Imperial Fists, the Kratos was not merely a tank but a mobile fortress, a bastion of Imperial might designed to withstand the most brutal enemy fire and deliver overwhelming firepower in return, a reflection of their own resilient nature.

More photographs of the Imperial Fists Kratos Heavy Assault Tank from previous visits to Warhammer World.

Imperial Fists Kratos Heavy Assault Tank

Imperial Fists Kratos Heavy Assault Tank at Warhammer World

More photographs of the Kratos Heavy Assault Tank.

The Kratos’s role within an Imperial Fists army was primarily that of a “line-breaker” and “foe-hammer.” It was a vehicle designed to advance with their infantry formations, providing crucial fire support and acting as a bulwark against counterattacks. The Legion’s master builders and siege engineers would often customise these tanks with additional armour plating and dozer blades, further enhancing their durability and enabling them to clear a path through battlefield debris and fortifications. The Imperial Fists’ Kratos tanks were an integral part of their armoured columns, working in concert with other heavy vehicles to lay siege to enemy strongholds and grind their foes into submission, a testament to the Legion’s mastery of armoured warfare and their unyielding resolve.

F16 Fighting Falcon

The Belgian Air Component’s use of the F-16 Fighting Falcon began in the late 1970s as a replacement for its aging F-104G Starfighters. As one of the original European partners in the F-16 program, Belgium played a key role in the aircraft’s development and production, with its own SABCA factory assembling many of the F-16s for the Belgian and other air forces. The F-16 quickly became the backbone of the Belgian Air Force, providing a versatile multirole platform for a variety of missions, from air-to-air combat to ground attack. The fleet has undergone continuous modernisation, most notably with the Mid-Life Update (MLU) program, which has kept the aircraft combat-relevant for decades, allowing them to participate in numerous international operations, including NATO’s air policing missions.

While the F-16 has been the stalwart of the Belgian Air Component for over four decades, its service is now drawing to a close. In 2018, Belgium officially selected the F-35 Lightning II to replace its F-16 fleet. The transition is a gradual process, with the F-35s being delivered and pilots being trained, while the F-16s continue to carry out their duties. As the F-35s become operational, the retiring F-16s are being phased out.

How to paint the Horus Heresy Imperial Fists Deimos Pattern Rhino

A nice painting guide on how to paint an Imperial Fists Deimos Pattern Rhino.

The Deimos Pattern Vindicator is a heavily armored siege tank widely used by the Space Marine Legions during the Great Crusade and Horus Heresy. A variant of the Deimos Pattern Rhino chassis, it sacrifices its transport capacity for a powerful, hull-mounted main weapon. The Vindicator is particularly effective in urban combat, where its primary armament—typically a demolisher cannon—can be used to destroy fortifications, breach obstacles, and clear out dense infantry formations. For the Imperial Fists, the Vindicator is a fitting choice, as their legion specializes in siege warfare and tearing down enemy defenses. In addition to the demolisher cannon, the Deimos Pattern Vindicator can also be equipped with a magna laser destroyer, turning it into a formidable anti-tank vehicle capable of taking on super-heavy tanks and even Titans. Both loadouts are highly effective and are complemented by the tank’s iconic dozer blade, which allows it to push through rubble and barricades with ease.

How I painted my Imperial Fists Deimos Pattern Rhino.

Painting the T30 Heavy Tank

One of the Clash of Steel Starter Sets have been on my wants list ever since I found out about them at the beginning of the year. I ordered Operation Unthinkable boxed set containing the British and German tanks.

I decided I would add to the game by ordering the other Operation Unthinkable set, which contains American and Soviet tanks.

The T30 was designed at the same time as the T29 Heavy Tank. The T29 Heavy Tank was an American heavy tank project started in March 1944. The Heavy Tank T30 was developed to counter new German tanks, such as Tiger I, Tiger II, and tank destroyers, such as the Jagdtiger, or Soviet heavy tanks, such as IS-2 or IS-3.

Having constructed the tank, the next step was a white undercoat.

I then sprayed the underneath of the model with Army Painter Colour Primer: Angel Green. This is to add shade to the model before applying the basecoat. It looked a bit like this similar T29 model.

Then the models were sprayed with Army Painter Army Green Spray.

Next stage will be painting the tracks.

Imperial Fists Arquitor Bombard with Spicula Rocket System

Seen at Warhammer World, this Imperial Fists Arquitor Bombard is a prime example of the formidable heavy artillery used by the Legiones Astartes.

The Legion Arquitor is built to spearhead an assault, its reinforced chassis allowing it to operate on the front lines. This mobile fortress brings immense, short-range firepower to bear, making it the perfect tool for cracking enemy strongholds or obliterating dense concentrations of infantry and armoured vehicles.

This particular model is equipped with the Spicula Rocket System, a devastating weapon that unleashes a storm of unguided missiles. These rockets rain down in massive salvos, creating cumulative explosions that can decimate entire enemy formations in a single, cataclysmic volley.

Painting the T28

One of the Clash of Steel Starter Sets have been on my wants list ever since I found out about them at the beginning of the year. I ordered both the Operation Unthinkable boxed set containing the British and German tanks and the other Operation Unthinkable set, which contains American and Soviet tanks. In that box there are two T28 Super Heavy Tanks.

The T28 super-heavy tank was an American super-heavy tank/assault gun designed for the United States Army during World War II. It was originally designed to break through German defences of the Siegfried Line and was later considered as a possible participant in the planned invasion of the Japanese mainland.

After constructing the two models, I gave the two tanks a white undercoat.

Then the models were sprayed with Army Painter Army Green Spray.

Next stage will painting the tracks.