The Horus Heresy: Legiones Astartes - Contemptor Dreadnought
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| Battlefield Role | Unique Features | Difficulty | Player Tip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy fire support and elite frontline breakthrough unit | Versatile weapon systems, customizable armor plates, and exceptional leg and arm poseability | Intermediate, offers many component choices and custom posing options | Consider magnetizing the arm joints so you can easily swap weapons between games to match your changing strategy |
The Horus Heresy: Legiones Astartes - Contemptor Dreadnought
The Contemptor Dreadnought represents a pinnacle of armored walker technology from the Age of Darkness and the Great Crusade. Combining heavy armor, protective atomantic shielding, and a surprising agility that outclasses standard vehicles, it is a formidable threat on any battlefield. Entombed within its chassis is a fallen hero of the Legiones Astartes, preserved to wage war eternally. This multi-part plastic kit allows you to build a highly customizable warmachine complete with an incredible array of weaponry.
The Horus Heresy: Legiones Astartes - Contemptor Dreadnought
- Highly flexible and iconic combat walker suited for any Space Marine Legion
- Massive selection of ranged and melee weapon options included right on the sprues
- Dynamic posing choices thanks to a highly articulated joint design
What You Can Build from the Box
This versatile kit contains all the components needed to construct one highly posable Contemptor Dreadnought with various weapon options.
| Model | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Contemptor Dreadnought | 1× |
Ancient Might of the 31st Millennium
Standing tall as a testament to the advanced technology of the Imperium's golden age, the Contemptor Dreadnought is far faster and more resilient than the standard patterns seen in later eras. Its internal systems are protected by an atomantic arc reactor, providing defensive shielding against heavy ordnance. This kit captures that imposing presence perfectly, offering detailed internal components, distinct head options, and optional decorative chest plates.
For All 18 Space Marine Legions
This model comes free of specific Legion iconography, making it fully compatible with any Space Marine army. Whether you fight for the Loyalist forces of the Imperial Fists and Ultramarines, or swear allegiance to the Warmaster with the Sons of Horus or World Eaters, this walker fits seamlessly into your army project.
Why Choose the Contemptor Dreadnought
- Exceptional weapon loadouts including lascannons, autocannons, melta cannons, bolt cannons, and specialized melee weapons
- Clean panels and visible machinery that lend themselves beautifully to weathering, highlighting, and legion transfers
- A powerful, point-efficient elite choice that provides reliable durability and high damage output on the tabletop
Tabletop Matchups and Performance
- Heavy Infantry and Terminators: Outfitted with close combat fists or high-rate-of-fire heavy weapons, the Contemptor easily tears through heavily armored elite squads.
- Enemy Armored Vehicles: Equipping the model with a twin-linked lascannon or multi-melta turns it into an exceptional tank hunter that can pop enemy transports from afar.
- Tactical Summary: The Contemptor Dreadnought is an adaptable threat that demands your opponent's attention. Its defensive atomantic shield ensures it can survive incoming fire while establishing board control.
What's in the Box
| Component | Description |
|---|---|
| Plastic Components | High-quality sprues containing all parts for the walker and weapons |
| High-quality sprues containing all parts for the walker and weapons | Ranged Weapons |
| Lascannon, autocannon, melta cannon, bolt cannon, plasma cannon, and volkite culverin options | Melee Weapons |
| Dreadnought close combat fists with built-in combi-weapon variants | Customization Parts |
| Multiple head variants, knee guards, and unique chest plate designs | Base Included |
| One large round Citadel base appropriate for the model's scale | Rules Support |
Rules can be found in the Liber Astartes and Liber Hereticus army books
Basic palette for quick battle-ready painting and further detail expansion.
Primer
Chaos Black
Use: Perfect undercoat for creating deep mechanical shadows and metallic bases
Main Model Colors
Leadbelcher
Use: For the internal skeletal chassis, joints, and mechanical weapon barrels
Macragge Blue
Use: For the main outer armor plating (example for an Ultramarines scheme)
Retributor Armour
Use: For the chest aquila, decorative trim, and ornate details
Mephiston Red
Use: For targeting lenses, sensors, and purity seal wax accents
Additional Details
Runefang Steel
Use: Edge highlighting for the bare metal machinery and battle-damaged edges
Liberator Gold
Use: Highlighting the edges of the golden trim for extra brightness
Calgar Blue
Use: Sharp edge highlighting across the prominent blue armor panels
White Scar
Use: Adding point reflections to optical lenses and writing on heraldry plates
Shading
Nuln Oil
Use: Shading the silver mechanical parts to create deep recessed contrast
Agrax Earthshade
Use: Washing the gold areas and adding grime or dirt effects to the armor feet
Highlights
Fenrisian Grey
Use: Final extreme edge highlights for the brightest corners of the blue panels
Stormhost Silver
Use: Fine dot highlights for metal rivets and corners exposed to high friction
Assembly and Tools
Citadel Plastic Glue
Use: Creating strong, permanent chemical welds between the plastic components
Citadel Base M
Use: Efficiently applying base colors to the wide armor plating and weapons
Citadel Layer S
Use: Carefully applying highlights and picking out fine mechanical details
Tabletop Field Strategies
| Key Element | How It Works |
|---|---|
| Adaptable Fire Lanes | Utilize long-range weapon fits to hold backfield objectives while locking down broad firing lanes. |
| Frontline Armored Spearhead | Run a dual melee fist build to push forward alongside infantry, absorbing enemy fire with your shield. |
| Shield Optimization | Face your front arc towards the heaviest incoming anti-tank threats to make the best use of your invulnerable save. |
| Command Synergy | Keep a Techmarine nearby to patch up wounds throughout the battle, extending the walker's life considerably. |
Frequently Asked Questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Is this product suitable for beginners? | Because it features highly articulated joints and a wide variety of weapon components, it is best suited for intermediate modelers. However, following the step-by-step instructions carefully makes it achievable for patient hobbyists. |
| Can I use this model for Warhammer 40,000 as well? | While primarily designed and themed for Warhammer: The Horus Heresy, the Contemptor Dreadnought can also be utilized in Warhammer 40,000 battles depending on current rules document updates and local play preferences. |
| Does the kit include specific transfers for my Legion? | This box contains the standard universal components for the model. Specific Legion transfer sheets or legion-branded upgrade parts are sold separately to let you customize the look further. |
| What is the best way to assemble the multiple weapon options? | Many hobbyists prefer using small rare-earth magnets in the shoulder and elbow joints. This lets you swap out the ranged cannons and melee fists freely depending on your list composition. |
What to Add Next
| What Next? | Why |
|---|---|
| MKVI Tactical Squad | The foundational core of any Legion army, providing the essential boots on the ground to secure objectives. |
| Kratos Heavy Assault Tank | Bring ultimate armored superiority to your force by combining your dreadnought with massive treaded fire support. |
Recommended Next Steps
| Related Step | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Choose Your Book | Grab Liber Astartes for Loyalist rules or Liber Hereticus for Traitor rules to unlock your full army potential. |
| Technical Bases | Enhance the scenic base using Citadel Technical texture paints like Martian Ironearth or Stirland Mud. |
| Legion Transfer Sheets | Pick up a dedicated decal sheet to add intricate iconography and numbers to the smooth armor plates. |
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Additional parameters
| Category: | Horus Heresy |
|---|---|
| Warranty: | 2 years |
| EAN: | 5011921144532 |
| Game system: | Horus Heresy |
| HH Army Group: | Loyalist Legions / Loajální legie, Traitor Legions / Zrádné legie |
| HH Faction: | Legiones Astartes |
| HH Unit Type: | Dreadnought / Dreadnought |
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| Manufacturing company : | Games Workshop |
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