Games Workshop Warhammer The Old World Grand Cathay Sky Lantern Miniature Kit

The Warhammer The Old World Grand Cathay Sky Lantern is a multipart plastic miniature kit for tabletop wargaming. It represents a unique airborne war engine used by the Celestial Dragon's armies in the fantasy setting of Grand Cathay. Functioning as both an observation platform and a mobile artillery piece, the Sky Lantern consists of a large, ornate lantern structure with an armoured gondola suspended beneath it. This gondola carries a crew that can direct troops, signal with banners, or engage enemies with various weapons. The model serves as a centrepiece unit that can influence the battlefield from an elevated position. The kit offers significant customisation for gameplay. It includes parts to build a Magistrate character who can be assembled either mounted within the gondola or separately on foot. The crew can be equipped with different weapon options, including Sky Lantern Crane Guns for sniping or iron hail guns and gunpowder bombs for area attacks. An optional bomb rack can also be added to the gondola. The model is supplied with 128 detailed plastic components, requiring assembly and painting. It comes with a Citadel 100mm square base for the Sky Lantern, a 25mm square base for the optional foot-mounted Magistrate, a large flying stem to elevate the model, and a transfer sheet with 115 waterslide decals for adding intricate Cathayan iconography. This miniature is designed for hobbyists and players of Warhammer: The Old World who are collecting the Armies of Grand Cathay faction. It suits modellers who enjoy assembling and painting large, complex centrepiece models with multiple options. On the tabletop, it provides a versatile tactical asset, capable of fulfilling roles from long-range fire support to close-quarters bombing runs, depending on how it is built and equipped. The model's imposing size and detailed design make it a rewarding project that can become the focal point of a painted army display.