The Thunderfire cannon has proven itself as a top unit option for the Space Marines. Check out these alternative miniatures and see which is your top pick!
Games Workshop has already sold out of the official cannon miniature on their webstore. With two stratagems and Doctrines making this a cheap toolbox unit, there’s no surprise that almost every Marine list might run one of these. However, if you don’t have one of these units in your collection, these brands offer some great alternatives.
Forge World’s Rapier Mortar Squad $55
This complete, multi-part resin kit is supplied with two Space Marine crew in MkIV ‘Maximus’ Armour.
Going to another option that’s still technically GW, the Rapier teams for the Horus Heresy are a great option. They’re almost exactly identical in model size and aesthetics. Just add techmarine model…
Wargame Exclusive Imperial Obliterator €29.99
For 28mm scale wargames.
HQ resin TURRET model.
Especially fitting for a Dark Angels player, the Imperial Obliterator cannon is an awesome gothic-themed model that will fit right in. Note that this doesn’t come with the stand, and it may be a bit out of scale, but gets a solid “E” for effort. You can purchase the stand separately right here for €12.99
Mantic Game’s Forge Fathers Brokkrs Bundle $24.99
The Forge Father Brokkrs comes in a bundle of 11 miniatures that might make for a few awesome Tech-Marines or Servitors. But the main reason you’re buying it is for the tracked-gun
It’s a unique design on something sitting in the Thunderfire Cannon’s weight class and will be an awesome addition to the collection of firepower. Plus, for ten additional minis, that’s not a bad price at all.
Mantic Games’ Forge Fathers Weapon Platforms $39.99
This set contains 3 Plastic Weapons Platforms, including:
3 Plastic Jotunn Heavy Hailstorm Cannons
1 Resin Surtr Magma Cannon Upgrade
Crew and armoured shielding
Mantic also offers a small bundle of other awesome cannons that you can easily put a Techmarine behind. Which one of these is your favorite?
Kromlech’s Storm Cannon Heavy Weapon Platform $24.53
This set contains one resin Legionary Heavy Weapon Platform armed with Storm Cannon.
Designed to fit futuristic 28mm heroic scale. This model is approximately 53mm long, 44mm wide and 45mm height
Kromlech took their own spin on things bringing another awesome mini to the table. This weapon platform is unmistakably similar to the Thunderfire and at a decent cost with its own aspect of uniqueness.
HiTech Miniatures Hellfire Cannon
This is an older model that looks to have been discontinued. However, if you can find it somewhere else online it’s another great option. It even comes with a little DJ mixer in the back for those grimdank blast beats.
With all of these great alternatives to check out which one will you be getting? How many Thunderfire cannons does your list run?
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About the Author: Wesley Floyd
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About Wesley Floyd: Wes has been in the Warhammer hobby since 2015 and joined the Spikey Bits writing team in 2018. He is known for his satirist takes on trending topics and imaginative yet amazingly affordable hobby solutions to painting Warhammer miniatures.
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