Games Workshop Warhammer Horus Heresy Legiones Astartes Deimos Pattern Rhino

Overview

The Deimos pattern Rhino is a multipart plastic kit that builds one Legion Rhino Transport for the Legiones Astartes, designed for use in Warhammer The Horus Heresy. Its compact form and sturdy build give a distinctive presence on the table, while offering space for a 10-man Legionary squad and accompanying characters. With thick armour plating and defensive smoke launchers, the vehicle conveys a sense of frontline resilience and battlefield utility. The model comes unpainted, inviting hobbyists to craft a unique scheme that fits their collection or narrative.

The design emphasizes a balance between compact transport capacity and modular upgrades, making it a versatile centerpiece for hobby and display alike. The Deimos Rhino can be a quiet workhorse during a skirmish or a dramatic hinge in a larger force besieging objectives.

Armament, upgrades, and optional gear

• Pintle-mounted havoc launcher, heavy bolter, heavy flamer, multi-melta, or a combi-weapon with five configurations (bolter, flamer, melta, plasma, or volkite).
• Utility options such as a searchlight, dozer blade, and a hunter-killer missile for added battlefield flavour.
• Cosmetic options include towing hooks and a choice of Space Marine gunner, spotter, or closed hatch to suit your pose and story.

Markings, painting, and customization

The kit ships without Legion markings by default, allowing you to paint it in whichever colours you choose. A transfer sheet with 42 optional markings and iconography enables quick personalization for specific Legions such as Sons of Horus or Imperial Fists, letting your model read as part of a larger army narrative.

Build, painting, and recommended tools

The Deimos Rhino comprises 102 plastic components and is supplied unpainted. Assembly is required, so hobbyists can enjoy the process of building, detailing, and weathering the model. For best results, consider using Citadel Plastic Glue and Citadel paints when assembling and finishing the kit.

In-game use and requirements

To make full use of this model in games, refer to Warhammer The Horus Heresy Age of Darkness rules and either Liber Astartes: Loyalist Legiones Astartes Army Book or Liber Hereticus: Traitor Legiones Astartes Army Book. The Rhino’s capacity accommodates a 10-man squad, with room for character models to join the unit, and its weapon options let you tailor its battlefield role within your army list.

Why this kit stands out

• Transport capacity for a 10-man squad, with space for characters
• Thick armour plating and defensive smoke launchers for dramatic both look and flavour
• Flexible upgrade options to tailor the vehicle to your tactical plan
• Cosmetic customization options to reflect your Legion and style
• Transfer sheet with 42 markings for varied, Legion-specific visuals

Hobby-friendly notes

This model is designed for assembly and painting as part of a broader Warhammer collection. It offers a robust platform for hobbyists to develop their painting skills, experiment with weathering techniques, and craft a narrative around a transport that could feature in shared battle reports and dioramas.