Grand Cathay: Sky Lantern

Description

Grand Cathay: Sky Lantern

Glide above the battlefield and command with wisdom and firepower using the Sky Lantern, a marvel of Grand Cathayan innovation. Suspended beneath a mighty Vermilion Warbird, this airborne war platform is both a mobile command post and a devastating gunship, perfect for coordinating the Celestial Empire’s forces from the skies.

Product Features:

• Versatile Airborne Unit: Functions as a floating artillery platform and command centre, offering a unique tactical role within Grand Cathay armies.
• Customisable Crew: Choose to mount either a Magistrate or a Strategist aboard the Sky Lantern. The chosen commander can also be built on foot with the included square base.
• Weapon Loadouts: Arm the Sky Lantern with iron hail guns and dragon fire bombs for close-range barrages or long-barrelled crane guns for precision fire. Optional bomb racks provide additional offensive support.
• Distinctive Aesthetic: The model features ornate detailing and sweeping lantern architecture, tethered beneath a Vermilion Warbird – a striking centrepiece in any Grand Cathay force.
• Personalisation Options: It comes with a 115-piece Grand Cathay transfer sheet, ideal for adding heraldry and decorative flourishes.

Box Contents:

• 1x Sky Lantern (with Vermilion Warbird and suspended platform)
• 1x Magistrate or Strategist (buildable for use onboard or on foot)
• Multiple weapon options: iron hail guns, dragon fire bombs, crane guns, bomb rack
• 1x Square base for foot option
• 1x 115-piece Grand Cathay transfer sheet
• Plastic components for complete assembly

Assembly and Painting:

This multipart plastic miniature requires assembly and is supplied unpainted. Use Citadel Plastic Glue and Citadel Colour paints to bring out the vibrant, soaring majesty of Grand Cathay’s airborne marvel.

Tactical Use:

• Command from Above: Aboard the Sky Lantern, your Magistrate or Strategist gains a superior vantage point, enhancing battlefield coordination and control.
• Aerial Fire Support: Weapon loadouts allow the Sky Lantern to harass enemy formations or rain destruction from a safe altitude.
• Flexible Deployment: Whether you use it as a mobile command platform or ground-based leader, the kit gives you strategic options to match your playstyle.

Strategic Role in Grand Cathay Armies:

The Sky Lantern embodies the fusion of engineering brilliance and strategic discipline that defines Grand Cathay. Its combination of ranged firepower, commanding presence, and aerial mobility provides support where needed most, soaring high as a symbol of imperial strength.

Lead from the skies with the Grand Cathay: Sky Lantern – the watchful eye and guiding flame of the Celestial Empire.

Note: This product is intended for hobby use and is unsuitable for children under 12.