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Goliath Truck

I managed to get a copies of issues #69 and #70 of Combat Patrol which came with the sprues for a Goliath Rockgrinder.

Good value at £19.98 compared to the list price for the Goliath Rockgrinder which is £42.50.

I think though I will build this as a Goliath Truck rather than the Rockgrinder.

Infinitely adaptable, hard-wearing and rugged, the Goliath Truck is a mainstay of the Genestealer Cults. Fast and manoeuvrable, it bounces around the battlefield laying down walls of gunfire, heavy stubbers and autocannons ablaze. Once dedicated to the shadows, the crew manning the Goliath – proudly emblazoned with insignia of the Cult – now do everything in their power to get as close to the enemy, screaming rapidly across even the most hostile terrain to slam open their cargo compartment and disgorge broods of up to 10 scuttling Hybrids.

Though a Genestealer Cults vehicle I am guessing that it can be used by the Imperial Guard or other forces, as it is for intents and purposes an Imperial mining vehicle which has been commandeered by the cultists.

I am thinking of either painting it as an Imperial mining vehicle, in yellow; or I am thinking it might be a commandeered vehicle for use as a Chimera stand-in for some Tallarn Imperial Guard.

Ammo Runts are back

Next month you will be able to order some classic Ammo Runts.

Wotz a Kaptin without any grotz to boss about? These classic Ammo Runts will ensure that your krew always has a stash of bullets – use them to add some piratical character to a Gretchin squad, or to support Nobz or Flash Gitz.

We first saw these at Games Day 2008 in the display cabinets. I do like these models, I did think I had some of them already, but looking over my collection I realise that they are not.

They are nice and I might get some, wonder if they will be metal or resin.

Warbringer Nemesis Titan on display at Warhammer World

A Warbringer Nemesis Titan on display at Warhammer World.

This Warbringer Nemesis Titan was part of the Assault on Zybos display.

The Warbringer Nemesis Titan serves the Collegia Titanica in the role of heavy fire support. It mounts a single Warlord-scale weapon on its upper carapace and Reaver-scale weapons on its arms – sacrificing the speed, armour and manoeuvrability of a conventional Battle Titan in favour of firepower far in excess of its size. Though rare and specialised, the Warbringer Nemesis is a sight to inspire dread in all but the most battle-hardened enemy princeps.

Snowing

Photographs of a wonderful winter based Warhammer 40K game from GamesDay 2003.

Snowy Warhammer 40K game

Marneus Calgar of the Ultramarines’ Land Raider

Mankind boasts many heroes, men of purpose and dedication without whom the Imperium would crumble. Yet even among their ranks there is a man whose nobility overshadows all others. His triumphs are without number and his deeds the stuff of legend. His name is Marneus Calgar, Master of the Ultramarines and Lord of Macragge.

Marneus Calgar of the Ultramarines’ Land Raider from the ‘Eavy Metal display cabinets.

Marneus Calgar of the Ultramarines’ Land Raider

Marneus Augustus Calgar, Lord Macragge, is the current Chapter Master of the Ultramarines. This is his personal Land Raider.

Achilles Ridgerunner

The Achilles Ridgerunner is a versatile Imperial light exploratory vehicle. It’s a favorite among mining guild prospectors seeking new orae deposits and geological surveyors exploring Frontier Worlds. Known for its speed, range, and durability,the Ridgerunner has also proven to be a valuable asset for the outriders and scouts of the Genestealer Cults.

This Genestealer Cults Achilles Ridgerunner was in the display cabinets at Warhammer World.

I do have an Achilles Ridgerunner on my workbench which I am using with my Inquisitorial Stormtroopers.

Deffkilla Wartrike

The Deffkilla Wartrike is one of the many different types of attack vehicles used by Orks across the known galaxy. What is lacks in armour, it makes up for in speed. Deadly scythes on the wheels can cause massive damage to all those who fail to get out of the way of this mean trike. Though the rokkit engine afterburner on the back means that they won’t have enough time to avoid the beast of a trike. The riders aren’t protected, but why worry, when you can just charge into the enemy forces.

Deffkilla Wartrike

Deffkilla Wartrike

I do quite like this model, but I don’t have one in my collection.

Plastic Macharius Heavy Tank, perhaps?

Will we see a plastic version of the Macharius Heavy Tank?

The Macharius Heavy Tank stands as a testament to the ingenuity and desperation of the Imperium of Man. Born from a necessity to field potent armoured firepower when the legendary Baneblade super-heavy tank is unavailable, the Macharius represents a “second-generation” approach to heavy tank design.

I guess the question is whether the Macharius is a Horus Heresy era tank like the Malacador, or is considered more of a 40k Imperial Guard tank.

This is one of my favourite models, and is probably at the top of the list of wanted models.

Sadly the Macharius Heavy Tank and its many variants have been removed from the Games Workshop range. If the Macharius Omega had been in stock when I visited Warhammer World last year I would very likely have picked one up. The second hand market prices have gone up considerably as a result.

So I for one would be pleased if we did eventually see a plastic kit of the tank, well even a re-release of the resin kit as a made to order special.

More photographs of the Macharius Heavy Tank.

Rogal Dorn Battle Tank

The Rogal Dorn Battle Tank is larger than the standard Leman Russ battle tank. A huge tank that provides support for the infantry of the Imperial Guard.

Imperial Guard Rogal Dorn Battle Tank with an oppressor cannon and a co-axial autocannon

Imperial Guard Rogal Dorn Battle Tank with a twin battle cannon

Imperial Guard Rogal Dorn Battle Tank with an oppressor cannon and a co-axial autocannon

Imperial Guard Rogal Dorn Battle Tank with a twin battle cannon

Imperial Guard Parade with Rogal Dorn Tanks leading

Gargantuan Squiggoth

Gargantuan Squiggoths are monstrous creatures approximately the size of a small Imperial Titan. Their size is the result of their breeding using the special, high-quality feed formula of the Snakebites Clan. These giants are sometimes used as mounts by the most powerful of Ork Warbosses.

Gargantuan Squiggoth from the Forgeworld Display Cabinets.

Close-up of the head.

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Gargantuan Squiggoth from the Forgeworld Display Cabinets.

I’ve always liked this huge squiggoth. I have the smaller squiggoth, but never bought the big one. Back in 2005 I wrote:

I like the smaller version (which I have) but not sure about the bigger brother.

The gargantuan model is still available from Games Workshop, and is not cheap at £345, but that is a lot more than the £200 it was priced at when it came out.

Currently it is out of stock, and I suspect it might be retired soon, as happened with the other Forge World resin models.