The Horus Heresy: Hh Astartes - Falchion Super - Heavy Tank Destroyer
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| Battlefield Role | Unique Features | Difficulty | Player Tip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Super-heavy titan hunter and tank destroyer | Massive twin-linked Volcano Cannon and heavily reinforced armored hull | Advanced – a large, multi-part plastic vehicle kit that requires careful assembly of sizeable hull sections | Use an airbrush or multiple thin layers of base coat to ensure smooth coverage across the large, flat armor panels |
Legiones Astartes: Falchion Super-Heavy Tank Destroyer
The Falchion Super-Heavy Tank Destroyer is the ultimate answer to enemy armored columns and walking monstrosities. Armed with a terrifying twin-linked Volcano Cannon, this massive war machine can annihilate targets at extreme range, anchoring your Legiones Astartes force with undisputed firepower. It serves as both an indomitable anchor on the battlefield and an incredible painting project for dedicated collectors.
Legiones Astartes: Falchion Super-Heavy Tank Destroyer
- A monumental plastic super-heavy tank kit for Warhammer: The Horus Heresy
- Equipped with a devastating twin-linked Volcano Cannon to challenge titans and armor
- Creates a stunning, high-impact centerpiece for any Space Marine Legion collection
What You Can Build from the Box
This box contains the components to build one massive super-heavy armored vehicle.
| Model | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Falchion Super-Heavy Tank Destroyer | 1× |
About the Falchion Super-Heavy Tank Destroyer
Built upon a modified super-heavy chassis, the Falchion channels immense power into its primary weapon system, allowing it to punch through the thickest armor plating and shields. During the Age of Darkness, both Loyalists and Traitors deployed these rare engines of war to shatter stalemates and match the power of enemy god-machines. For hobbyists, the kit offers vast surfaces for legion iconography, weathering, and intricate mechanical detail work.
Army Integration and Role
The Falchion operates as a Lords of War choice for any Legiones Astartes faction. It acts as a massive tactical deterrent, forcing your opponent to play defensively with their own armor and high-value units while providing your core infantry blocks a safe vanguard behind its bulk.
Key Benefits of the Falchion
- Absolute dominance against enemy armored targets and super-heavy threats at range
- A massive canvas for showcasing your chosen Legion's colors, decals, and weathering techniques
- A powerful ruleset that adds strategic weight and unmatched narrative flare to large-scale games
Battlefield Matchups
- Super-Heavy Armor & Knights: The primary Volcano Cannon easily melts through heavy void shields and armor, turning enemy key assets to slag.
- Fortifications & Breakthrough Units: Its high-strength ordnance profile effortlessly breaches enemy strongpoints and defensive lines from afar.
- Tactical Summary: While the Falchion can comfortably outshoot almost any single target, it should be protected from massed swarms of light infantry or fast melee drop units that could tie it down in close combat.
Product Contents
| Component | Description |
|---|---|
| Plastic Components | High-quality components to assemble one Falchion Super-Heavy Tank Destroyer |
| Weapon Options | Sponson-mounted heavy bolters or lascannons to customize your secondary fire |
| Crew Options | Customizable cupola options allowing you to model a spotter or closed hatches |
| Legion Transfer Sheet | Includes a wide variety of symbols and decals to personalize the hull for your faction |
| Assembly Guide | Detailed step-by-step instructions to assist with the complex multi-part build |
| Vehicle Base | No base included; this massive model rests securely on its own detailed tracks |
How to Paint Your Falchion
Basic palette for quick battle-ready painting and further detail expansion.
Primer
Chaos Black
Use: Provides an excellent durable dark base coat for shadows and metallic areas
Main Model Colors
Leadbelcher
Use: Base coat for the massive tracks, engine exhausts, and mechanical weapon joints
Mechanicus Standard Grey
Use: Main color for base coat panels across the massive superstructure
Retributor Armour
Use: Used for golden trim pieces, imperial eagles, and decorative structural elements
Mephiston Red
Use: Ideal for targeting lenses, screen monitors, and warning lights on the chassis
Additional Details
Nuln Oil
Use: Shade to add deep recess definition along armor joints and metallic grilles
Agrax Earthshade
Use: Perfect for adding grime, dirt, and oil streaks to the lower track sections
Runefang Steel
Use: Edge highlighting for exposed metal and simulated battlefield paint chipping
Dawnstone
Use: Fine highlight for grey armor plating to make the sharp edges pop
Shading
Nuln Oil
Use: Applied all over mechanical parts to create depth and realistic shadow definition
Agrax Earthshade
Use: Recess shading on structural plates to suggest a weathered, frontline look
Highlights
Runefang Steel
Use: Extreme highlights on metallic edges to simulate caught light
Administratum Grey
Use: Final selective corner highlight for the main armor plates
Assembly and Tools
Citadel Plastic Glue
Use: Essential for bonding the heavy plastic structural panels securely
Citadel Large Base Brush
Use: Designed for blocking in base colors quickly over large surface areas
Citadel Medium Layer Brush
Use: Excellent control for highlighting panels and detailing individual rivets
Tactical Deployment
| Key Element | How It Works |
|---|---|
| Line of Sight | Deploy early in areas with long corridors to control wide sightlines with your main gun. |
| Target Priority | Focus early fire on enemy super-heavy targets before they can close the distance. |
| Flank Screen | Keep standard tactical squads nearby to screen the tank against fast-moving melee attackers. |
| Auxiliary Weapons | Use your side-mounted heavy weapons to thin out advancing infantry squads or light scouts. |
Frequently Asked Questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Is this product suitable for beginners? | Due to its size and the complexity of aligning major hull panels, it is recommended for intermediate to advanced modelers. |
| Can I use this with any Space Marine Legion? | Yes, the Falchion is a universal asset available to all Legiones Astartes forces during the Horus Heresy era. |
| Are the rules included in the box? | Assembly instructions are included; full gameplay rules can be found within the core Liber army books for your faction. |
| What do I need to build it? | You will need standard plastic glue, hobby clippers to remove parts from sprues, and a moldline scraper or file to smooth out edges. |
What to Add Next
| What Next? | Why |
|---|---|
| Tactical Squads | Dependable infantry to screen and protect the massive flank of your super-heavy assets. |
| Techmarine Covenant | Keeps your armored centerpiece operational by repairing battlefield damage mid-game. |
Recommended Next Steps
| Related Step | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Liber Faction Books | Access the exact unit point values, special rules, and detachment options for your chosen Legion. |
| Advanced Weathering Paints | Pick up texture paints and pigment powders to simulate realistic mud, rust, and battle damage. |
| Specialized Hobby Tools | Consider a high-quality hobby saw and scraping tools to make managing large sprue gates effortless. |
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Additional parameters
| Category: | Warhammer |
|---|---|
| Warranty: | 2 years |
| Weight: | 1.013 kg |
| EAN: | 5011921253517 |
| Game system: | Horus Heresy |
| HH Faction: | Legiones Astartes |
| HH Unit Type: | Vehicle / Vozidlo, Transport / Transport, Heavy Support / Těžká podpora |
Falchion Super - Heavy Tank Destroyer
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| Manufacturing company : | Games Workshop |
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