The Horus Heresy Solar Auxilia Malcador Heavy Tank Plastic Model Kit

The Malcador Heavy Tank is a detailed plastic model kit representing a formidable armoured vehicle from The Horus Heresy wargaming universe. Based on ancient Terran designs from the Age of Strife, this imposing battle tank is larger and heavier than the more common Leman Russ, yet maintains a surprising battle speed through sophisticated, if temperamental, drive systems. It serves as a centrepiece armoured asset for Solar Auxilia forces, capable of unleashing devastating frontal firepower with support from infantry and lighter vehicles. The multipart kit comprises 170 plastic components and builds one complete Malcador Heavy Tank. It offers extensive customisation options, including a choice of three main turret weapons: a battlecannon, twin heavy lascannons, or a long-barrelled Vanquisher battlecannon. The hull mount and pair of sponsons can be armed with various secondary weapons, with the kit providing heavy bolters, lascannons, autocannons, multi-lasers, and heavy flamers. An explosive demolisher cannon is also included for the hull. Key features include glueless assembly for the turret and weapon mounts, allowing for positional adjustment during games, and numerous cosmetic upgrades like a hunter-killer missile, flare shield, and dozer blade. The model is ideally suited for hobbyists and wargamers interested in the Solar Auxilia or the larger Horus Heresy setting. The turret hatch can be assembled closed or open to display a Solar Auxilia gunner with a pintle-mounted weapon choice. The kit also includes a Solar Auxilia Vehicle Transfer Sheet with 180 high-quality waterslide transfers for detailed markings. Supplied unpainted and requiring assembly, it offers a substantial and rewarding modelling project that becomes a commanding presence on the tabletop.