Warhammer Solar Auxilia Basilisk/Medusa – Horus Heresy | Games Workshop

Overview

Step into the vast scale of Warhammer Horus Heresy with the Solar Auxilia Basilisk or Medusa kit. This multipart plastic model lets you assemble a heavily armored artillery tank capable of delivering brutal long-range shells or devastating close-range mortar fire. The design emphasizes both tactile build quality and on-table practicality, inviting you to create a centerpiece that enhances your Solar Auxilia force with a distinctive silhouette and tactical flexibility.

Whether you’re staging a long-range bombardment or a wall-cracking mortar strike, this kit blends engineering detail with usable gameplay features. The result is a model that feels substantial in hand and visually striking on the battlefield, without sacrificing ease of assembly for gamers of varying experience.

What you build

Choose between two formidable artillery platforms that share a common chassis and interior detailing. Each option unlocks a unique aesthetic and tactical presence, letting you tailor your Solar Auxilia force to your playstyle and story goals.

Key features

• Fully detailed interior with two crew loading the siege gun
• Rear door and roof can be opened to reveal loading crews and siege gun action
• Glueless assembly options for the gun and rear components, enabling mid-game pose adjustments

Forward hatch and armament choices

The forward hatch can be built with closed doors or opened to feature a Solar Auxilia spotter or gunner with an optional pintle-mounted weapon. Choose from a heavy flamer, multi-laser, or heavy stubber to customize the look and potential role on the table.

Upgrades and cosmetics

• Optional hunter-killer missile and dozer blade
• Cosmetic options including sigils and a choice of gunner heads

In the box and how to finish

The kit comprises 187 plastic components and a Solar Auxilia Vehicle Transfer Sheet with 180 waterslide transfers. The miniature is supplied unpainted and requires assembly. For best results, use Citadel Plastic Glue and Citadel Colour paints to bring the detail to life on your tabletop.

Why this matters for your force

The Basilisk or Medusa offers flexible battlefield roles, from long-range shelling to close-range mortar work, all while presenting a bold Solar Auxilia presence on the table. The ability to adjust gun positions, open hatches, and swap gunner options gives you tangible ways to adapt your visual narrative and tactical setup without starting from scratch. This kit is designed to be assembled and customized, supporting both display-worthy builds and practical gaming scenarios.

Display and play value

• Impressive interior detailing enhances display quality
• Openable rear and roof add dynamic posing for photos and table action
• Interchangeable components support varied poses and scenarios over multiple games