Warhammer The Horus Heresy Contemptor Dreadnought – Legiones Astartes | Games Workshop

Overview

Unleash a towering centerpiece on the tabletop with the Warhammer The Horus Heresy Contemptor Dreadnought from Games Workshop. This multipart plastic kit lets you assemble a legendary Legiones Astartes walker, capable of adapting to diverse battle roles through an expansive set of weapon and cosmetic options. The model invites tactile enjoyment—from choosing how it’s armed to fine details that catch the eye during games and display alike.

What’s in the kit

• 164 plastic components that build a single Contemptor Dreadnought
• Citadel 60 mm Round Base for sturdy tabletop placement
• Legiones Astartes Vehicle Transfer Sheet with 44 optional markings and icons for Sons of Horus and Imperial Fists

Weaponry and customization

• Eight different ranged weapons to choose from, each mountable on either arm: conversion beam cannon, gravis autocannon, gravis bolt cannon, gravis lascannon, gravis melta cannon, gravis plasma cannon, Kheres assault cannon, and volkite dual-culverin
• Two melee fists that can be built as either Gravis power fist or Gravis chainfist
• In-built weapon options including combi-bolter, graviton gun, heavy flamer, meltagun, or plasma blaster
• Hull-mounted havoc launcher or head-mounted helical targeting array for varied battlefield roles

Cosmetic options and posing

• Two heads and four carapace designs to customize appearance
• Choice of claws or fingers for power fists and scrollwork plus tilting shield accessories
• Accepts a wide range of poses thanks to flexible joints, head articulation, and finger configurations

Assembly, painting, and use

The miniature is supplied unpainted and requires assembly. We recommend Citadel Plastic Glue and Citadel paints to bring the model to life. This kit is designed for hobbyists who enjoy customizing a centerpiece for Horus Heresy battles or display, without promising guaranteed outcomes in play. Built for tabletop use, it offers a premium-quality model with extensive configuration options to suit different collections and playstyles.