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The Hellhound embodies the uncompromising nature of Astra Militarum armoured warfare. Its specialised weaponry can turn dense terrain into a deadly trap, threaten enemy armour or strike at vast hordes. A distinctive model for collectors and players of Warhammer 40,000.
Faction
Astra Militarum
Unit type
Vehicle / Vozidlo
Who it is for
For Warhammer 40,000 players looking to expand their Astra Militarum army with a combat vehicle designed for close-range engagements, and for hobbyists who want to assemble and paint an armoured tank with a choice of weapon options.
Playstyle
Aggressive close-range combat. The Hellhound is designed for engagements in close proximity to the enemy, so we recommend paying attention to the distance to your target, terrain placement and the vehicle's ability to approach safely when planning your game.
Warhammer 40K: Astra Militarum - Hellhound
What to Know Before Assembling the Hellhound
The Hellhound is a plastic kit for building one Astra Militarum armoured vehicle designed for close-range engagements. A distinctive feature of its construction is the rear ammunition tanks for its main weapon. The model is supplied unassembled and unpainted, allowing you to customise its appearance to match your army. Games Workshop recommends Citadel Plastic Glue for assembly. Suitable modelling paints can be used for painting afterwards.
A Fearsome Tank for Close-Range CombatThe Hellhound is a specialised Astra Militarum vehicle designed for close-range engagements. Its distinctive features include a turret-mounted main weapon connected to rear ammunition tanks.
Three main weapon options to suit the tank's intended role
Optional secondary armament and hatch configuration
Transfers for tactical markings and regimental heraldry
Practical overview
Hellhound Classification
The Hellhound is a plastic combat vehicle kit for the Astra Militarum faction in Warhammer 40,000. It belongs to a class of tanks designed for close-range engagements and serves as a specialised armoured unit.
Battlefield roleAn Astra Militarum armoured combat vehicle designed for close-range engagements.
Unique featuresA specialised assault tank with turret-mounted main weaponry and ammunition tanks at the rear of the vehicle. Its construction allows you to customise the armament during assembly.
DifficultyRecommended for players who want to use an armoured vehicle focused on close-range combat. When using it, it is advisable to pay attention to movement, distance from the enemy and terrain placement.
Player tipBefore playing, we recommend reviewing the current Hellhound rules and checking how your chosen weapon configuration fits its intended role within your Astra Militarum army.
Build options
Assembly and Weapon Options
This plastic kit builds one Hellhound tank. During assembly, you can choose the turret's main weapon, the secondary weapon mounted in the hull and the hatch configuration. These are different equipment options for the same physical model, not additional tanks that can be built separately. The main weapon options are an inferno cannon, chem cannon or melta cannon. The secondary weapon can be selected from a heavy bolter, heavy flamer or multi-melta. The turret can be assembled with a spotter or a closed hatch.
Main buildHellhound – one tank with optional turret-mounted main weapon, hull-mounted secondary weapon and hatch configuration
What the set offers
Key Features of the Kit
Three turret-mounted main weapon options: inferno cannon, chem cannon or melta cannon.
Choice of hull-mounted secondary weapon: heavy bolter, heavy flamer or multi-melta.
Option to assemble the turret with a spotter or a closed hatch.
Included transfer sheet with tactical markings, numbers and regimental heraldry.
Exactly what is included
What's Included in the Box
Component
Description
Model
Plastic kit for building one Hellhound battle tank.
Main Armament
Optional turret-mounted weapons: inferno cannon, chem cannon or melta cannon.
Secondary Armament
Optional hull-mounted weapons: heavy bolter, heavy flamer or multi-melta.
Turret Configuration
Option to assemble the turret with a spotter or a closed hatch.
Ammunition Tanks
Rear ammunition tanks designed for the vehicle's main weapon.
Transfers
One Astra Militarum Vehicle transfer sheet featuring tactical markings, numbers and regimental heraldic symbols.
Recommended palette
Assembling and Painting the Hellhound Tank
Choose a recommended paint brand.
Recommended Citadel Colour paint palette.
Primer
Chaos Black
Use: Black primer spray for the entire Hellhound tank before applying the base colours.
Main model colours
Castellan Green
Use: Main olive-green colour for the tank's hull and turret armour.
Zandri Dust
Use: Sandy-beige camouflage areas on the hull and turret armour.
Abaddon Black
Use: Rubber sections of the tracks, weapon muzzles, dark mechanical components and selected parts of the undercarriage.
Leadbelcher
Use: Metal sections of the tracks, weapon barrels, exhausts and exposed mechanical components.
Additional details
Mephiston Red
Use: Warning markings, small identification features and selected red details on the vehicle.
Retributor Armour
Use: Small brass-gold decorative elements and optional heraldic details.
Rhinox Hide
Use: Brown paint chips on the armour, dirt on the lower hull and a base for weathering effects.
Khorne Red
Use: Darker red details on warning markings and shaded areas of red identification features.
Shading
Agrax Earthshade
Use: Defining armour panel lines, rivets, structural joints and dirty areas of the hull.
Nuln Oil
Use: Darkening metal components, tracks, weapon barrels and mechanical details.
Highlights
Elysian Green
Use: Subtle edge highlights on olive-green armour and raised sections of the turret.
Ushabti Bone
Use: Lightening the edges of sandy-beige camouflage areas and small light-coloured details.
Assembly and tools
Citadel Plastic Glue
Use: Recommended glue for assembling the tank's plastic hull, turret, tracks and selected weapons.
Citadel Medium Base Brush
Use: Applying base colours to larger armour surfaces and camouflage areas.
Citadel Small Layer Brush
Use: Painting fine details, armour edges, warning markings and delicate highlights.
Recommended AMMO ATOM paint palette.
Primer
AMMO One Shot Primer Black
Use: Black primer coat for the entire Hellhound tank before applying ATOM paints.
Main model colours
ATOM COLOR Olive Drab
Use: Main olive-green colour for the tank's hull and turret armour, producing a similar final shade to Castellan Green.
ATOM COLOR Sand Yellow
Use: Use ATOM COLOR Sand Yellow to create light sandy camouflage patterns over the olive-green armour. The paint can be applied to selected hull and turret panels to achieve a contrasting two-tone finish.
ATOM COLOR Black
Use: Use ATOM COLOR Black to pick out dark structural components of the undercarriage, rubber surfaces and the inner surfaces of weapon muzzles. It also provides a base for further shading of mechanical details.
ATOM COLOR Gun Metal
Use: Apply the metallic shade ATOM COLOR Gun Metal to exposed metal components of the undercarriage, track links and selected weapon parts. The metallic surfaces can then be shaded locally to emphasise structural details.
Additional details
ATOM COLOR Red
Use: Use ATOM COLOR Red for contrasting warning stripes, identification markings and small colour accents on the armour. Its striking shade helps visually distinguish selected parts of the tank from the olive-green camouflage.
ATOM COLOR Old Gold
Use: Use the metallic ATOM COLOR Old Gold sparingly on selected decorative elements, heraldic motifs and small ornamental details. The golden shade creates contrast against the vehicle's green and sandy surfaces.
ATOM COLOR Dark Brown
Use: Use ATOM COLOR Dark Brown to create small, irregular paint chips along the edges of armour panels. It can also be used to represent accumulated dirt around the undercarriage and lower sections of the hull.
ATOM COLOR Dark Red
Use: Use the dark red shade ATOM COLOR Dark Red to shade red identification features and warning markings, and to add depth to colour transitions on selected areas of the armour.
Shading
SHADERS Dirt
Use: Recommended for selective shading of armour panel lines, rivets, structural joints and dirty areas of the hull.
SHADERS Starship Filth
Use: Recommended for selective shading of metal components, tracks, weapon barrels and mechanical details.
Highlights
ATOM COLOR Light Olive Green
Use: Apply ATOM COLOR Light Olive Green in thin lines along selected edges of the green armour panels. Focus particularly on the upper sections of the hull and turret, where subtle highlights will emphasise the model's geometric shapes.
ATOM COLOR Buff
Use: Use ATOM COLOR Buff for the final highlights on the raised edges of the sandy camouflage. Delicate brushstrokes on corners and upper armour surfaces will help visually separate the individual panels.
Assembly and tools
AMMO by Mig Jimenez Extra Thin Cement
Use: We recommend AMMO by Mig Jimenez Extra Thin Cement for joining plastic components when assembling the Hellhound. Before applying the glue, dry-fit the hull, turret and selected weapons to check that they are correctly positioned.
AMMO by Mig Jimenez Synthetic Brush Round No. 4
Use: Applying ATOM base colours to larger armour surfaces and camouflage areas.
AMMO by Mig Jimenez Synthetic Brush Round No. 1
Use: Use the AMMO by Mig Jimenez Synthetic Brush Round No. 1 for precise application of ATOM paints to smaller structural details, identification markings and narrow armour edges. It is also suitable for carefully painting small colour accents.
Practical recommendations
Practical Tips for Deploying the Hellhound
Approaching the TargetWhen planning movement, we recommend taking the Hellhound's close-range focus into account. Consider whether the vehicle can reach the desired position to use its weapons.
Using TerrainWhen positioning the vehicle, pay attention to dense terrain and obstacles on the battlefield. We recommend planning your approach route and considering options for further movement in advance.
Target SelectionWhen choosing targets, refer to the current rules for the weapons being used. The Hellhound's character is associated with fighting enemies in dense terrain, armoured targets and large groups of hostile troops.
Integrating It into Your ArmyWe recommend planning the Hellhound's role as a vehicle for close-range engagements. When building your army list, consider its intended role and the roles of your other Astra Militarum units.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions About the Hellhound
Which game system is the Hellhound designed for?The Hellhound is an Astra Militarum combat vehicle for Warhammer 40,000.
Does the model come pre-painted?No. The model is supplied unpainted and requires assembly. You can customise its colour scheme to match your army.
Which glue is suitable for assembly?Games Workshop recommends Citadel Plastic Glue, which is designed for bonding the plastic components of the kit.
Can the Hellhound be used in an Astra Militarum army?Yes, the Hellhound belongs to the Astra Militarum faction in Warhammer 40,000. When including it in a specific army list, we recommend following the current rules.
Next step
What to Do After Assembly
Preparing for PaintingAfter assembly, we recommend applying a suitable primer to the model before painting it in your chosen Astra Militarum army colour scheme.
Preparing for Your First GameBefore deploying the model, we recommend reviewing the current Warhammer 40,000 rules and the relevant Astra Militarum resources, particularly the rules for the vehicle and its weapons.
Recommended additions
Useful Products for Your Hellhound
Modelling EquipmentFor assembly, we recommend Citadel Plastic Glue and suitable modelling tools for preparing the individual components.
Painting and Vehicle MarkingsTo finish the model, we recommend primer, modelling paints and brushes. Regimental markings can be added using the included transfers.
Expanding Your Astra Militarum ArmyWhen expanding your army further, we recommend choosing Astra Militarum units based on your intended playstyle and the current Warhammer 40,000 rules.
Story and setting
Warhammer 40,000 – The Armoured Might of the Astra Militarum
The Hellhound is one of the combat vehicles fielded by the Astra Militarum in the Warhammer 40,000 universe. Its role centres on dangerous close-range engagements, where its specialised weaponry is used against enemies concealed in dense terrain, armoured targets and large groups of hostile troops.
Hellhound – A Reputation for Ruthless Destruction
The Hellhound earns its reputation as a fearsome assault tank through devastating weapons, including streams of burning promethium, the searing heat of melta weaponry and clouds of poisonous gas. Service aboard these vehicles attracts volunteers with a reckless attitude towards danger. Their reputation as ruthless destroyers is a source of pride rather than a warning.
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