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Cathayan Sentinel at Warhammer World

A testament to the Dragon’s unparalleled command of the Elemental Winds, Cathayan Sentinels are not merely statues, but colossal, animated warriors brought forth from the very earth.

While popular lore often refers to ‘Terracotta Sentinels’, reserving that specific term for the guardians meticulously crafted from magically charged red earth along the Great Bastion, these towering figures can in fact be fashioned from any stone native to the lands they safeguard.

This allows them to seamlessly emerge from the landscape, adding to their mystique. On the battlefield, their true might is unleashed. They are nigh impervious to the sharpest blade or the heaviest blow, their stone forms shrugging off attacks that would fell a lesser warrior. With each ponderous, powerful swing of their colossal armaments, they are capable of scything through entire regiments, transforming disciplined formations into scattered, broken ranks.

On a recent visit to Warhammer World I took some more photographs of the Cathayan Sentinel.

I have a Cathayan Sentinel on the workbench.

Imperial Thunderbolt 1995 Golden Demon Open Competition Winner

Dave Andrews’ excellent Thunderbolt diorama, with a scratchbuilt Thunderbolt on display at Warhammer World.

It was the 1995 Golden Demon Open Competition winner.

This was before the time of the Forge World Thunderbolt and even before Forge World! Very clever and simple idea which works really well.

Troll Hag at Warhammer World.

This beautifully painted hideous Troll Hag was on display at Warhammer World.

Troll Hag at Warhammer World.

Troll Hags are loathsome creatures, far larger and more dangerous than their kin. The sight of one shambling from the water in pursuit of prey, their massive bulk glistening with pungent swamp slime, is truly terrifying.

I nearly bought this model on my recent visit to Warhammer World.

The Bretonnian Joust

I have always liked this jousting diorama, The Bretonnian Joust, by Dave Andrews which won the Open Competition in the 1996 Golden Demon awards. The level of detail is outstanding. There are hoof marks in the ground, created using clay. The manuscript on the back is handwritten.

Across the diorama are lots of figures adding to the story. The pavilion is made from foil, but is painted to look like cloth.

More photographs of Bretonnian miniatures and The Joust.

The Battle for Ceres City

This was a Legions Imperialis Diorama at Warhammer World. On my recent visit I took some more photographs of this excellent diorama.

Ceres City changed hands nine times during the campaign for control of the Delta-Garmon system, and the diorama captures the Blood Angels and the Titans of Legio Solaria waging war against the Iron Warriors and Legio Fureans.

More photographs of the diorama.

Minotaurs Achilles-Alpha pattern Land Raider

Minotaurs Achilles-Alpha pattern Land Raider on display at Warhammer World.

Minotaurs Achilles-Alpha pattern Land Raider

This Achilles-Alpha pattern Land Raider is from the Minotaurs Space Marine Chapter. The Minotaurs is a Loyalist Space Marine Chapter whose true origins and genetic lineage remain unknown. The Space Marine formation by this name at large in the Imperium today appears to bear little resemblance to accounts of its past.

The Achilles-Alpha pattern Land Raider is the most durable vehicle currently in the service of the Legiones Astartes. These vehicles shrug off weapon strikes that would cripple other battle tanks, and are proof against even the most toxic environment. The weaponry of these vehicles is formidable, featuring an advanced quad launcher and powerful volkite batteries.

I quite like the up-armoured appearance of this pattern of Land Raider, and the weaponry looks quite formidable. I can imagine this being used to clear barricades in the ruins of an Imperial City.

This conversion kit was from Forge World and is now no longer available.

More photographs of the Achilles-Alpha pattern Land Raider.