Warhammer 40K: Astra Militarum - Taurox
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| Battlefield Role | Unique Features | Difficulty | Player Tip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armored Dedicated Transport for rapid infantry deployment and mobile fire support. | Distinctive four-tracked chassis design, customizable weapon turrets, and options for building the standard Taurox or the heavily armed Taurox Prime. | Intermediate due to multiple mechanical parts and various assembly options. | Keep the top hatch or weapon mount unglued if you want to swap loadouts between games easily. |
Warhammer 40K: Astra Militarum - Taurox
The Taurox is a robust and versatile armored transport designed to carry elite strike teams and standard infantry across the deadliest warzones. Built to withstand punishing enemy fire while negotiating rough terrains that stall conventional wheeled vehicles, it ensures your soldiers arrive exactly where they are needed most. Providing an excellent balance of protective transport capacity and light fire support, it is a key asset for any mobile Astra Militarum commander.
Astra Militarum - Taurox
- Fast and reliable armored transport for your infantry squads
- Flexible weapon options to provide effective fire support
- Highly customizable kit with an可选 detailed interior for modelers
What You Can Build from the Box
This kit contains the components necessary to assemble one armored transport vehicle with multiple wargear configurations.
| Model | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Taurox | 1× |
The Workhorse of the Astra Militarum
Capable of charging through ruined cityscapes, toxic swamps, and rocky wastes, the Taurox is respected throughout the Imperium for its sheer utility. Its thick plating shields its passengers from shrapnel and small-arms fire, allowing standard guardsmen to deploy safely into hostile fire zones. The model itself features an iconic, boxy industrial design that captures the uncompromising, mass-produced military aesthetic of the Imperium of Man.
Integrating Mechanized Transport
The Taurox fits seamlessly into any Astra Militarum detachment. It provides vital protection for fragile frontline infantry such as Cadian Shock Troops, protecting them from early turn bombardments. Utilizing multiple transports allows a commander to execute synchronized pincer movements on the battlefield flanks.
Key Advantages of the Taurox
- Increases infantry mobility dramatically, allowing faster objective grabbing.
- Exceptional visual customization options with extra gear and weapon sprues.
- Can alternatively be built as a Taurox Prime to support Tempestus Scion armies.
Tactical Matchups
- Light Swarm Infantry: The high fire-rate weapons available on the Taurox make it highly effective at shredding lightly armored infantry screens before they close into melee range.
- Fast Skirmishers: Its tough armor profile helps block and screen out enemy skirmishers, preventing them from harassing your fragile backline artillery units.
- Role Summary: While not built to trade blows with heavy main battle tanks, the Taurox is an incredibly cost-effective multi-role platform that dominates skirmishes against light-to-medium infantry threats.
Product Contents
| Component | Description |
|---|---|
| Plastic Components | Complete multi-part set to build one vehicle |
| Weapon Options | Twin Autocannons, Twin Battle Cannons, Gatling Cannons, and Hot-shot Volley Guns |
| Interior Details | Full interior layout including steering column and passenger seating |
| Accessories | Optional gunners, open or closed hatches, and storage boxes |
| Bases | This vehicle does not include or require a plastic base |
| Transfer Sheet | Astra Militarum vehicle decal sheet for regimental marking |
Recommended Citadel Paint Scheme
Basic palette for quick battle-ready painting and further detail expansion.
Primer
Chaos Black Spray
Use: Undercoating the entire vehicle to provide dark shadows in mechanical recesses
Main Model Colors
Castellan Green
Use: Basecoat for the main exterior armor plates
Leadbelcher
Use: Tracks, weapon barrels, exhaust pipes, and inner framework
Mechanicus Standard Grey
Use: Wheels, internal consoles, and mechanical details
Mournfang Brown
Use: Internal seating, storage bags, and muddy tracks weathering
Additional Details
Balthasar Gold
Use: Imperial Aquila iconography and ornamental brass fittings
Averland Sunset
Use: Front headlights and tactical vision ports
Mephiston Red
Use: Brake lights and warning indicators on the main hull
Runefang Steel
Use: Creating metallic scratches and chipped paint weathering effects
Shading
Agrax Earthshade
Use: Shading armor recesses and generating realistic battlefield grime
Nuln Oil
Use: Washing the tracks and gun barrels for realistic mechanical oil grease
Highlights
Loren Forest
Use: Edge highlighting the green armor plates to add depth
Ironbreaker
Use: Highlighting edges of gun barrels and high-wear metal areas
Assembly and Tools
Citadel Plastic Glue
Use: Welding the heavy hull and mechanical components together firmly
Citadel Medium Base Brush
Use: Applying smooth coats of Castellan Green over large hull panels
Citadel Small Layer Brush
Use: Highlighting the fine metal rivets, lights, and trim work
Tactical Operational Points
| Key Element | How It Works |
|---|---|
| Delivery System | Move at full speed during early turns to advance infantry squads safely onto mid-board objectives. |
| Mobile LoS Blocker | Position the vehicle carefully after your units disembark to block line of sight from enemy anti-infantry weapons. |
| Fire and Fade | Use weapon arrays to whittle down light defensive units hiding out in terrain features. |
| Multi-threat Loadouts | Tailor the top turret weapon choice depending on whether your local gaming meta features more hordes or light armor. |
Frequently Asked Questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Is this product suitable for a complete beginner? | Yes, vehicles are quite forgiving for beginners because they feature broad, flat panels that are straightforward to basecoat and edge-highlight. |
| Can this kit build the Taurox Prime variant? | Yes, this kit contains all the extra specialized weapons needed to build either the standard Astra Militarum Taurox or the Militarum Tempestus Taurox Prime. |
| Does it come with a plastic base? | No, like most tracked or wheeled vehicles in Warhammer 40k, the Taurox rests directly on its tread assemblies and does not use a plastic base. |
| How many models can it transport inside the game? | According to current rules standings, a standard Taurox typically has a transport capacity of 10 Astra Militarum Infantry models. |
What to Add Next
| What Next? | Why |
|---|---|
| Cadian Shock Troops | The perfect choice to load into the transport bay of your newly completed Taurox vehicle. |
| Leman Russ Battle Tank | Provides the massive firepower needed to distract enemy anti-tank weapons away from your lighter armored transports. |
Recommended Next Steps
| Related Step | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Sub-assemblies for Painting | Consider painting the interior compartment before gluing the roof panels together if you want the details visible. |
| Weathering Powders | Apply dry pigments or texture paints around the tracks to make the vehicle look grounded in a realistic warzone. |
| Decal Application | Use the included transfers after varnishing the model to give your transport authentic military markings and division numbers. |
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Additional parameters
| Category: | Astra Militarum (Imperial Guard) |
|---|---|
| Warranty: | 2 years |
| EAN: | 99120105054 |
| Game system: | Warhammer 40000 |
| W40K Army Group: | Imperium of Man / Impérium lidstva |
| W40K Faction: | Astra Militarum |
| Unit type W40K: | Vehicle / Vozidla, Transport / Transporty |
Warhammer 40K: Astra Militarum - Taurox
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