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Dwarf Hammerers

These Dwarf Hammerers were in the displays at Warhammer World.

The ultimate defence of a Dwarf hold rests upon its Hammerers, the elite vanguard selected for their exceptional strength, unmatched martial prowess, and unshakeable loyalty. These veterans have proven their mettle across countless gruelling campaigns, earning the prestigious honour of serving as the King’s personal guard. Armed with massive, devastating great hammers, they form an unbreakable wall of muscle and steel, ready to lay down their lives to shield their liege.

Imperial Fists Land Raider Proteus

These Imperial Fists Land Raider Proteus armoured vehicles were on display at Warhamemr World.

The Land Raider is widely considered the best armoured fighting vehicle of its kind in the Imperium, serving as the main battle tank for the Space Marine Legions. It’s an incredibly powerful machine, with multi-layered composite armour and a reinforced hull that are nearly immune to even heavy weapons.

This sealed vehicle can resist attacks from any direction and operate in almost any environment, from acid swamps to rad-deserts, without any performance issues. It can even function in the vacuum of space, meaning there is no battlefield where its armoured fury can’t be unleashed.

The Land Raider Proteus is a venerable and ancient pattern of battle tank dating back to the Dark Age of Technology, making it one of the most archaic yet revered vehicles in the arsenal of the Space Marine Legions during the Horus Heresy. Unlike its more modern Phobos and Crusader counterparts, the Proteus lacks the forward assault ramp, instead featuring a distinct, boxy hull and two separate variants: the Carrier and the Explorator. The Carrier is designed for close-quarters assaults, delivering its payload of a dozen Space Marines directly into the heart of the enemy, while the Explorator variant is equipped with a sophisticated augury web and dozer blade, allowing it to navigate treacherous terrain and act as a mobile command and scouting platform. Its powerful machine spirit is a hallmark of its vintage, granting it an uncanny durability and the ability to fire its weapons at different targets with a single command.

Fans who have been playing Warhammer 40,000 since its debut will recognise this model. It’s a new take on the original Land Raider, which was released in 1987 with the first edition of the game, Rogue Trader. Forge World previously released a resin version, but a new plastic kit was made available as part of The Horus Heresy product line.

Dwarf Ironbreakers

Dwarf Ironbreakers on display at Warhammer World.

Dwarf Ironbreakers are elite underground sentinels, dedicated to defending the deepest tunnels of the Dwarfen realms from subterranean invasions. They are heavily armoured shock troops, encased in masterfully crafted suits of gromril plate. Etched with ancient runes of protection, this exceptional armour shields them from the unique perils of the deep caverns and the devastating blows of their enemies, allowing them to hold narrow choke points against overwhelming numbers.

Dwarf Longbeards

Forming the stoic foundation of the throng are the Longbeards, the oldest and most battle-tested warriors in the mountain realms.

As their name implies, the grand length of their facial hair is a living testament to centuries of survival and warfare. These venerable grumblers command absolute reverence from the younger generations; raised from infancy to honour their elders, the younger Dwarfs listen to their gruff wisdom with profound respect and look to them for unwavering guidance when the battle line begins to waver.

Snotling Pump Wagon on the workbench

The original Snotling Pump Wagon released back in the day is probably my favourite Citadel model of all time. What I liked about it most was the humour behind the model, you got the idea that the designer was down the pub when the idea came up.

I did originally consider the new model a “monstrosity” but when making a recent order, I added one to my basket.

The Snotling Pump Wagon is a terrifyingly erratic contraption, consisting of little more than a ramshackle wooden hut precariously balanced on crude wheels. This rickety war engine is propelled forward solely by the frantic, sweat-drenched pumping of dozens of hyperactive Snotlings hidden within its frame. Careening wildly across the battlefield with zero steering and infinite momentum, it acts as a crude rolling fortress, crushing, flattening, and piercing any unfortunate foes who fail to scramble out of the way of its spiked rollers and wooden chassis.

This is a metal model and in the box are numerous metal parts, a base, and instructions.

The first stage will be to clean the metal castings. I am going to fully construct the pump wagon, but the crew will be painted separately before adding them to the wagon.

Cathay Fire Rain Rocket Battery

Cathayan armies deploy the devastating Fire Rain Rocket Batteries.

While notoriously inaccurate, these war machines compensate with overwhelming volume, hurling clusters of explosives over immense distances to saturate entire grid zones in a lethal storm of fire and shrapnel. Alternatively, they possess the flexibility to deliver a single, massive high-explosive rocket designed to crack open fortifications or neutralise high-threat monsters.

Snotling Pump Wagon

The original Snotling Pump Wagon released back in the day is probably my favourite Citadel model of all time.

What I liked about it most was the humour behind the model, you got the idea that the designer was down the pub when the idea came up.

I did originally consider the new model a “monstrosity” but when making a recent order, I added one to my basket.

This is a metal model.

I wonder, what with the made to order goodies that we see, if we will see a re-release of the original version.

Cathay Grand Cannon

The Grand Cannons of Grand Cathay are striking war engines sculpted in the likeness of roaring dragons. Far from mere decoration, these ornate barrels are built to unleash devastation, capable of belching torrents of raw flame or spitting massive, incandescent cannonballs that tear through enemy ranks.

Grand Cannons serve as a core artillery piece for Grand Cathay, distinctively shaped like roaring dragons. On the battlefield, they offer versatile anti-infantry and anti-armour capabilities, shifting seamlessly between short-range gouts of fire and long-range flaming solid shot.

Dwarf Anvil of Doom

In times of greatest peril, the Runesmiths bring forth the Anvil of Doom, a relic of unparalleled antiquity and the most sacred of Dwarfen heirlooms. It is upon these ancient surfaces that the legendary rune weapons of myth were originally shaped. Imbued with the primordial magic of the earth, the anvil is a weapon in its own right; by striking its face with meticulous precision, a patient Runelord can awaken the dormant power bound within, channeling a devastating chorus of ancient runes to smite their enemies and bolster their kin.

Constructing the Jade Lancers

When I made a trip to Warhammer World in June 2025 I was pleased to see the then new models for the Army of Grand Cathay for Warhammer Old World on display. I really liked the Cathayan Sentinel especially the paint job which made it look like it was terracotta. I also saw a posting on the Warhammer Community site about where Lewis from the Warhammer Studio had painted some Jade Warriors as terracotta warriors.

I started thinking about creating and painting a whole army in this style, so I bought a Cathayan Sentinel and the Grand Cathay Battalion.

I started constructing the Jade Warriors. After finishing some of those models I started on the Grand Cannon and the Jade Lancers.

The Jade Lancers represent the elite heavy cavalry of Grand Cathay’s armies, formidable shock troops drawn from the very best of the disciplined Jade Warriors. Clad in ornate, heavy cataphract armour that gleams like polished jade and mounted on barded warhorses, they are a sight to behold on the battlefield. Wielding long Cathayan lances, they are trained not only for devastating charges across open plains but also for intricate manoeuvres through the narrower confines of city streets and fortified breaches, making them exceptionally versatile. Their thunderous arrival shatters enemy lines, embodying the implacable might of the Celestial Dragon Emperor’s domain.

I do think the construction of the Jade Lancers is quite complicated, the horses are made up of quite a few components. Most of the horses have only one hoof on the ground, something that you couldn’t do with metal models, but can with plastic.

Still a fair few to construct.