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The Horus Heresy: Legio Custodes - Caladius Grav-Tank
Add one of the Imperium's most powerful armoured vehicles to your Legio Custodes or Adeptus Custodes army. This kit combines advanced antigrav technology with heavy weaponry on a protected chassis.
Faction
Legio Custodes
Unit type
Vehicle
Who it is for
Players and collectors of Legio Custodes armies in Horus Heresy and Adeptus Custodes in Warhammer 40,000 seeking mobile heavy support.
Playstyle
Mobile heavy ranged firepower with customizable secondary weapons depending on target types.
The Horus Heresy: Legio Custodes - Caladius Grav-Tank
Pre-assembly Information and Model Preparation
The set contains 111 plastic components to build one Caladius Grav-Tank model. The box includes a Citadel 150mm by 95mm Oval Base, a clear Custodes flight stem, and a printed construction guide. Also included is a transfer sheet featuring 210 high-quality transfers with Custodes iconography and battle honor text. Assembly requires fine detail cutters and plastic glue. The model is supplied unpainted and requires assembly.
Heavy Grav-tankThe turret-mounted Iliastus Accelerator Cannon is complemented by secondary hull weapons.
Mobile heavy firepower for Legio Custodes
Turret cannon and optional hull-mounted weapons
Usable in both Horus Heresy and Warhammer 40,000
Practical overview
Classification and Game System Intent
The Caladius Grav-Tank model is classified for The Horus Heresy and Warhammer 40,000 game systems as an armoured vehicle for the Legio Custodes and Adeptus Custodes factions.
Battlefield roleHeavy fire support and mobile armour
Highly detailed plastic components for a faithful vehicle rendition
Choice between two types of hull-mounted weaponry
Includes a high-quality waterslide transfer sheet with heraldry
Official compatibility across two distinct game systems
Exactly what is included
Detailed Overview of Box Contents
Component
Description
Plastic Components
111 plastic components to assemble the model
Main Model
Caladius Grav-tank | 1×
Base
Citadel 150mm by 95mm Oval Base | 1×
Stem
Custodes Vehicle Flight Stem | 1×
Transfers
Legio Custodes Vehicle transfer sheet containing 210 transfers | 1×
Guide
Printed construction guide for model assembly
Recommended palette
Recommended Paints and Painting Preparation
Choose a recommended paint brand.
Recommended Citadel Colour paint palette.
Primer
Retributor Armour Spray
Use: Base spray coat to create the gold hull of the tank
Main model colours
Retributor Armour
Use: Main gold basecoat for touch-ups and neatening hull surfaces
Abaddon Black
Use: Tracks, exhausts, gun barrels, and secondary black panels
Mephiston Red
Use: Red insignia, heraldry, and hull details
Leadbelcher
Use: Metallic mechanical parts, weapons, and engines
Additional details
Balthasar Gold
Use: Bronze to copper decorative hull elements and trim
Kantor Blue
Use: Blue energy effects, optics, and weapon sensors
Corax White
Use: White emblems, transfer lettering, and optics basecoat
Shading
Reikland Fleshshade
Use: Shading gold panels and details for a warm, deep tone
Nuln Oil
Use: Shading silver metal parts, black panels, and weapons
Highlights
Auric Armour Gold
Use: Highlighting edges and raised areas of the tank's gold armour
Stormhost Silver
Use: Sharp edge highlights on metals and topmost gold edges
Assembly and tools
Warhammer Colour Plastic Glue
Use: Gluing plastic hull parts and tank weaponry
Citadel Shade Brush
Use: Applying washes to larger hull surfaces
Citadel Medium Layer Brush
Use: Detailed paint layering and edge highlighting
Recommended AMMO ATOM paint palette.
Primer
AMMO One-Shot Primer Gold
Use: Base gold coat for the entire model surface
Main model colours
ATOM 20078 Gold
Use: Recommended similar shade for the main gold hull surface
ATOM 20001 Matt Black
Use: Recommended similar shade for black panels, exhausts, and weapons
ATOM 20012 Bright Red
Use: Recommended similar shade for red heraldic details
ATOM 20075 Gun Grey
Use: Recommended similar shade for silver mechanical parts
Additional details
ATOM 20077 Bronze
Use: Recommended similar shade for bronze hull trim
ATOM 20038 Deep Blue
Use: Recommended similar shade for blue optical lenses and effects
ATOM 20000 White
Use: Recommended similar shade for white details and undercoats
Shading
A.MIG-0853 SHADER Dirt
Use: Recommended shading for gold panels to create warm shadows in recesses
A.MIG-0851 SHADER Grime
Use: Recommended shading for silver metal parts and mechanical details
Highlights
ATOM 20079 Light Gold
Use: Recommended similar shade for edge highlighting gold surfaces
ATOM 20076 Silver
Use: Recommended similar shade for extreme highlights on edges and metals
Assembly and tools
AMMO Extra Thin Cement
Use: Gluing plastic structural elements of the model
AMMO Synthetic Flat Brush No. 6
Use: Applying paint and shaders to broad hull areas
AMMO Precision Round Brush No. 1
Use: Fine layering and highlighting of details
Practical recommendations
Tactical Deployment on the Battlefield
Heavy Fire SupportThe turret-mounted Iliastus Accelerator Cannon serves as a primary asset for destroying light vehicles, transports, and heavy infantry from long range.
Hull Weapon SelectionSelecting between the Twin Lastrum Bolt Cannon and Twin Neutronium Cascade Projectors allows tailoring secondary firepower against infantry or horde targets.
High MobilityAdvanced antigrav technology enables swift movement across the battlefield, making it easier to reposition for advantageous firing lines.
Durable ChassisThe well-armoured chassis provides high resilience, allowing it to fulfill the role of a stable mobile platform even in intense combat conditions.
Hull Weapon OptionsThe hull can be fitted with either a Twin Lastrum Bolt Cannon or Twin Neutronium Cascade Projectors.
Flight BaseThe model is mounted on a special flight stem and a Citadel oval base.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Can this model be used in Warhammer 40,000 games?Yes, the kit builds a Caladius Grav-Tank model usable for both Legio Custodes armies in The Horus Heresy and Adeptus Custodes in Warhammer 40,000.
Does the box include a base and a flight stem?Yes, the set of components includes one Citadel 150mm by 95mm Oval Base and a clear Custodes flight stem.
Are transfers included for customization?Yes, the box contains a transfer sheet for Legio Custodes vehicles with 210 waterslide elements, such as Custodes symbols and battle honor text.
Is the model supplied painted or assembled?The kit is supplied unpainted and unassembled. Plastic cutters and plastic glue are recommended for assembly.
Next step
Recommended Post-Assembly Steps
Preparation and PaintingAfter assembling the plastic components, we recommend applying a primer spray, such as in an iconic gold shade, and continuing with detailed painting of the hull.
Decal ApplicationApply elements from the included transfer sheet to the finished paint job to add unit markings and Custodes heraldry.
Recommended additions
Possible Army Expansion
Custodes InfantryCustodes infantry units make a recommended addition to the heavy grav-tank, securing key positions on the battlefield.
Additional Armoured SupportTo reinforce the army's mechanised core, additional vehicles from the Legio Custodes or Adeptus Custodes range can be added.
Rules and CodicesTo make full use of the model in your chosen game system, we recommend acquiring the relevant rulebook for The Horus Heresy or Warhammer 40,000.
Story and setting
Setting in The Horus Heresy and Warhammer 40,000
The Caladius Grav-Tank serves Imperial forces during the Horus Heresy as well as in the grim darkness of Warhammer 40,000. It is deployed within Legio Custodes and Adeptus Custodes armies as a key armoured asset.
Significance and Role of the Caladius Armoured Unit
The Caladius Grav-tank provides the Emperor's personal guard with a protected and exceptionally mobile platform to mount the heaviest elements of their arsenal. It fuses advanced antigrav systems with devastating firepower.
