Warhammer: The Old World: Grand Cathay - Iron Hail & Crane Gunners
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| Battlefield Role | Unique Features | Difficulty | Player Tip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ranged infantry support for Grand Cathay battle lines, combining close-range blackpowder fire with more precise long-ranged pressure. | A strong blackpowder theme, disciplined Cathayan soldiers, and two complementary ranged unit types in one box. | Intermediate – the units are easy to understand, but they work best with careful positioning and protection from fast enemy units. | Place them with clear lines of sight and screen them with infantry or terrain so they can keep firing before the enemy reaches combat. |
Grand Cathay: Iron Hail Gunners & Crane Gunner Teams
Grand Cathay: Iron Hail Gunners & Crane Gunner Teams adds deadly blackpowder infantry to your Armies of Grand Cathay in Warhammer: The Old World. The set is ideal for players who want more tactical ranged options, a strong defensive presence, and characterful models that bring the military discipline and firepower of Grand Cathay to the tabletop.
Grand Cathay: Iron Hail Gunners & Crane Gunner Teams
- Ranged infantry support for Grand Cathay armies in Warhammer: The Old World
- Combines close-range firepower with more precise heavy shooting
- A striking blackpowder unit with excellent visual presence on the battlefield
What You Can Build from the Box
This multipart plastic kit builds 20 Grand Cathay ranged infantry miniatures.
| Model | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Iron Hail Gunners | 12× |
| Crane Gunner Teams | 8× |
Blackpowder Firepower for Grand Cathay
Iron Hail Gunners and Crane Gunner Teams represent the disciplined ranged strength of Grand Cathay. On the battlefield, they support the main line by softening enemy units before the decisive clash. As a hobby project, they offer a great mix of armour, cloth, ornate details, metal weapons, and distinctive blackpowder equipment.
How They Fit into Grand Cathay
These units fit naturally into a Grand Cathay army built around discipline, formation play, and controlled battlefield pressure. They work best when placed behind or beside a solid infantry line, where they can support the army with ranged attacks while other units protect them from direct charges.
Why This Set Stands Out
- Adds useful ranged pressure and more tactical flexibility to Grand Cathay armies.
- Offers characterful models with armour, cloth, weapons, and ornate Cathayan details to paint.
- Expands your army with two complementary ranged unit types in one plastic kit.
Where They Perform Best
- Light and medium infantry: Iron Hail Gunners are well suited to pressuring advancing infantry and helping reduce enemy numbers before melee begins.
- Key threats and elite targets: Crane Gunner Teams add a more precise ranged element that can help threaten important enemy models and dangerous battlefield pieces.
- Practical Battlefield Use: Use the unit as a supporting fire base rather than an isolated front-line element. They are at their best when protected, positioned with clear sight lines, and allowed to fire into targets that are approaching your main battle line.
What’s in the Box
| Component | Description |
|---|---|
| Miniatures | A multipart plastic kit for building Iron Hail Gunners and Crane Gunner Teams. |
| Model count | The set builds 20 plastic miniatures in total. |
| Game system | Designed for Warhammer: The Old World. |
| Faction | Suitable for Armies of Grand Cathay. |
| Hobby use | A strong painting project with cloth, armour, metal weapons, details, and ranked infantry character. |
| Assembly | Miniatures are supplied unassembled and unpainted. |
Recommended Paints and Hobby Tools
Basic palette for quick battle-ready painting and further detail expansion.
Primer
Chaos Black
Use: A practical dark undercoat for metal weapons, armour, and a high-contrast Grand Cathay scheme.
Main Model Colors
Mephiston Red
Use: A strong red for cloth, uniform elements, banners, and bold Cathayan colour accents.
Caliban Green
Use: Useful for deep green cloth, jade-inspired details, and secondary colour accents.
Retributor Armour
Use: A rich gold for decorative trim, armour details, symbols, and command-style accents.
Leadbelcher
Use: A reliable metallic base for gun barrels, weapon fittings, armour plates, and equipment.
Additional Details
Zandri Dust
Use: Good for pale cloth, straps, sleeves, wraps, and neutral fabric areas.
Rakarth Flesh
Use: A useful neutral tone for faces, hands, and small organic details.
Abaddon Black
Use: Ideal for boots, dark leather, weapon casings, and strong contrast details.
Balthasar Gold
Use: A warmer metallic tone for bronze-style details, fittings, and aged decorative elements.
Shading
Nuln Oil
Use: Useful for shading metal weapons, armour recesses, gun details, and dark equipment.
Agrax Earthshade
Use: Adds depth to cloth, leather, gold, bronze, and weathered battlefield details.
Highlights
Evil Sunz Scarlet
Use: A bright highlight for red cloth, uniform edges, and sharper visual accents.
Stormhost Silver
Use: A final edge highlight for metal barrels, blades, armour edges, and small reflective details.
Assembly and Tools
Citadel Plastic Glue
Use: For assembling the plastic miniatures in this set.
Citadel Medium Base Brush
Use: Good for basecoating armour, cloth, weapons, and larger areas of the models.
Citadel Small Layer Brush
Use: Useful for faces, weapon details, trim, highlights, and smaller decorative elements.
How to Use Them in Game
| Key Element | How It Works |
|---|---|
| Positioning | Deploy them where they have clear firing lanes and enough protection from your main battle line. |
| Role | Use them to weaken enemy units before they reach your infantry blocks or key defensive positions. |
| Protection | Avoid leaving them exposed, as ranged infantry usually performs best when screened by other units or supported by terrain. |
| Synergy | They complement a controlled Grand Cathay battle plan by adding pressure while the rest of the army holds formation. |
Frequently Asked Questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Is this set suitable for beginners? | Yes, especially for players starting or expanding a Grand Cathay army. The main thing to learn is how to position and protect ranged infantry. |
| Does it work as an army expansion? | Yes, it is a strong thematic expansion for Grand Cathay armies that want more ranged pressure and battlefield control. |
| Is it interesting to paint? | Yes, the models combine cloth, armour, metal weapons, and ornate details, making them a rewarding ranked infantry project. |
| What do I need to build it? | You will need plastic glue, clippers, a hobby knife, paints, and brushes to assemble and finish the miniatures. |
What to Add Next
| What Next? | Why |
|---|---|
| Infantry support | Add solid Grand Cathay infantry units to protect your ranged troops and hold the battle line. |
| More battlefield control | Consider additional support units or war machines to build a stronger defensive and ranged strategy. |
Recommended Next Steps
| Related Step | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| For players | Use the set as a ranged support element that weakens enemies before they reach your main line. |
| For collectors | Add it as a characterful blackpowder infantry element that strengthens the visual identity of Grand Cathay. |
| For painters | Focus on the contrast between red cloth, dark metals, gold trim, and pale fabric details. |
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Additional parameters
| Category: | Warhammer: The Old World |
|---|---|
| Warranty: | 2 years |
| Weight: | 0.27 kg |
| EAN: | 5011921253777 |
| Game system: | Warhammer: The Old World |
| OLDWORLD Army Group: | Forces of Fantasy / Řád |
The Old World: Grand Cathay - Iron Hail & Crane Gunners
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