Adeptus Custodes: Custodian Dreadnought brings one of the most formidable war machines of the Emperor's personal guard to the battlefield. Combining the extraordinary martial abilities of a veteran Custodian with the immense strength, resilience, and sophisticated weaponry of a Dreadnought chassis, this imposing multipart plastic kit allows you to build either a Contemptor-Achillus Dreadnought or a Contemptor-Galatus Dreadnought for your Legio Custodes army in Warhammer: The Horus Heresy or your Adeptus Custodes army in Warhammer 40,000.

The warriors of the Legio Custodes are among the most extraordinary combatants ever created by the Imperium. Each Custodian is an individual masterpiece of genetic engineering, possessing physical capabilities, intelligence, and martial skill far beyond those of ordinary humanity. Their dedication to the Emperor is absolute, and their commitment to duty continues even when their mortal bodies can no longer sustain them.

In the rare circumstances where a Custodian suffers catastrophic injuries but retains their mind and consciousness, they may be interred within the armoured sarcophagus of a Custodian Dreadnought. Rather than allowing their service to end, these revered warriors continue to fight within magnificent mechanical bodies, carrying their centuries of battlefield experience into new conflicts.

Unlike the more utilitarian Dreadnoughts employed by the Space Marine Legions, Custodian Dreadnoughts are extraordinary examples of Imperial engineering. Their advanced systems combine tremendous physical strength with remarkable speed, agility, and precision. When controlled by the exceptional mind of an experienced Custodian, these machines become devastating close-combat opponents capable of confronting some of the most dangerous enemies in the galaxy.

A Gleaming God of War

This multipart plastic kit builds one Custodian Dreadnought, a powerful battlefield unit designed to provide devastating close-combat capabilities to Custodes forces. Its imposing armoured frame, sophisticated weapons, and ornate Imperial detailing reflect the prestige and technological superiority associated with the Emperor's personal guardians.

Custodian Dreadnoughts excel in the thick of battle, where their immense mechanical strength combines with the interred warrior's extraordinary combat abilities. Whether advancing into heavily defended enemy positions, confronting powerful opposing war machines, or breaking through elite infantry formations, these magnificent walkers provide Custodes armies with formidable offensive power.

The kit offers two distinct configurations, allowing hobbyists to assemble either the spear-armed Contemptor-Achillus Dreadnought or the heavily protected Contemptor-Galatus Dreadnought. Each configuration provides a distinctive appearance and reflects a different approach to the devastating close-combat capabilities of the Legio Custodes.

Contemptor-Achillus Dreadnought

The Contemptor-Achillus Dreadnought is equipped with an imposing spear, allowing it to engage enemy warriors and armoured targets with devastating force. This configuration emphasises aggressive close-combat capability, combining the Dreadnought's immense strength with the reach and precision of its formidable weapon.

The Achillus offers several weapon and modelling options. Its spear can be assembled with a choice of two different spear heads, allowing you to personalise the appearance of your war machine. Each arm can also be equipped with a choice of lastrum storm bolter, twin infernus incinerator, or Adrathic combi-destructor, providing a variety of distinctive weapon configurations.

The Achillus also includes the option to assemble its left hand in either an open or closed position. Combined with the kit's extensive articulation and posing possibilities, these options allow hobbyists to create a Dreadnought that appears to be advancing, preparing to strike, or standing defiantly against an approaching enemy.

Contemptor-Galatus Dreadnought

Alternatively, the kit can be assembled as a Contemptor-Galatus Dreadnought, equipped with a mighty warblade and a protective Praesidium Shield. This configuration combines the extraordinary close-combat prowess of a Custodian with powerful defensive equipment, creating an imposing warrior capable of enduring intense enemy attacks while delivering devastating blows in return.

The Galatus is particularly distinctive thanks to its combination of sword and shield, reflecting the ancient martial traditions and ceremonial magnificence of the Legio Custodes. Its imposing silhouette and heavily armoured appearance make it an impressive centrepiece for a Custodes collection.

Both Dreadnought configurations are highly poseable, allowing you to create a dynamic battlefield stance that suits the character of your army. Whether you prefer the aggressive appearance of the spear-bearing Achillus or the resolute, heavily protected Galatus, the kit provides substantial flexibility for personalisation.

Extensive Modelling and Customisation Options

In addition to its two principal configurations, the Custodian Dreadnought includes numerous cosmetic options that allow hobbyists to create a distinctive war machine.

These include interchangeable helmet sections, two sculpted shoulder pad decorations, two chest decorations, and optional pteruges. These details allow you to personalise the Dreadnought's appearance while maintaining the ornate visual identity associated with the Emperor's elite warriors.

The miniature features the magnificent armour plating, intricate sculpted decorations, and elaborate Imperial styling expected of the Legio Custodes. Its combination of mechanical components and decorative armour makes it an appealing project for painters who enjoy working with metallic finishes, contrasting colours, and carefully highlighted details.

Traditional Custodes colour schemes typically feature rich gold armour, deep red accents, and carefully defined metallic weapon components. However, the miniature also provides opportunities to explore alternative Custodes shield host colours, weathered battlefield finishes, or personalised heraldry that reflects the history of the warrior interred within the machine.

Legio Custodes Dreadnought Transfer Sheet

The kit includes a dedicated Legio Custodes Dreadnought Transfer Sheet containing 165 high-quality waterslide transfers. These include Custodian symbols, text representing locations of great battles, and additional decorative markings that can be applied to the miniature.

These transfers provide an excellent way to personalise your Dreadnought, commemorate its long history of service, and add further detail to its magnificent armour. Combined with the sculpted decorations included in the kit, they allow hobbyists to create a distinctive war machine worthy of the Emperor's personal guard.

For Warhammer: The Horus Heresy and Warhammer 40,000

For players of Warhammer: The Horus Heresy, the Custodian Dreadnought represents one of the most sophisticated and dangerous war machines available to the Legio Custodes during the catastrophic civil war that divided the Imperium. Its presence on the battlefield reflects the extraordinary military resources entrusted to the Emperor's household.

For Warhammer 40,000 players, the miniature can also be used in Adeptus Custodes armies, providing a powerful and visually impressive addition to collections of Custodian infantry, elite warriors, characters, and vehicles. Its imposing stature and distinctive weapon configurations make it a natural focal point within a Custodes force.

Whether you are expanding an existing army, building a new Legio Custodes collection, or searching for an impressive Warhammer miniature to assemble and paint, the Adeptus Custodes: Custodian Dreadnought offers an exceptional combination of battlefield presence, modelling flexibility, and intricate detail.

Features:

• Multipart plastic kit that builds 1 Custodian Dreadnought.
• Suitable for Legio Custodes armies in Warhammer: The Horus Heresy.
• Also suitable for Adeptus Custodes armies in Warhammer 40,000.
• Can be assembled in one of two configurations: Contemptor-Achillus Dreadnought or Contemptor-Galatus Dreadnought.
• The Contemptor-Achillus is equipped with a powerful spear and offers a choice of two spear heads.
• The Achillus can be equipped with a lastrum storm bolter, twin infernus incinerator, or Adrathic combi-destructor on each arm.
• Includes the option to assemble the Achillus with an open or closed left hand.
• The Contemptor-Galatus is equipped with a mighty warblade and protective Praesidium Shield.
• Both Dreadnought configurations are highly poseable, allowing dynamic battlefield stances.
• Includes interchangeable helmet sections for additional modelling variety.
• Features 2 sculpted shoulder pad decorations and 2 chest decorations.
• Includes optional pteruges for further personalisation.
• Features ornate armour plating, intricate Imperial iconography, and distinctive Custodes styling.
• Includes a dedicated Legio Custodes Dreadnought Transfer Sheet with 165 waterslide transfers.
• An impressive centrepiece miniature for Custodes armies and a rewarding assembly and painting project.

Contents:

• 162 plastic components.
• 1 Citadel 60mm Round Base.
• 1 Legio Custodes Dreadnought Transfer Sheet containing 165 waterslide transfers.
• 1 construction guide.

Please Note: This kit builds one Custodian Dreadnought in either the Contemptor-Achillus or Contemptor-Galatus configuration, not both. The miniature is supplied unassembled and unpainted. For the best results, we recommend using Citadel Plastic Glue for assembly and Citadel Colour paints to complete your miniature.

SKU	99123043023
Barcode #	5011921285839
Brand	Games Workshop
Shipping Weight	0.4000kg
Shipping Width	0.240m
Shipping Height	0.050m
Shipping Length	0.170m
Shipping Cubic	0.002040000m3

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