Behold the unboxing of 40k’s Newest Battle Tank, the Sicaran from Forge World.
The Sicaran is the first of a new line of battletanks produced by Forge World for games of both Horus Heresy, and Warhammer 40k.
Recently an even more extreme tank hunting version was announced, and will be on the way soon.
The base Sicaran tank has been super anticipated since Forge World leaked previews earlier in the year, and this kit was well worth the wait!
The tank comes with multiple weapon options for the sponsons (Heavy Bolters or Lascannons), as well as an incredibly detailed chassis that raided a few questions in and of itself.
There is no doubt in my mind that the majority of this kit was produced with the aid of an computer program. The exactly symmetrical halves coupled with the filleted out hollow regions internally is something that can only duplicated (and mirrored even) with the assistance of a computer.
Not that that’s a bad thing, this kit is amazing. I’m just making a statement that there seems to be a shift in how Forge World is designing their models, and it’s probably for the better!
The Kit
Sicaran Battle Tank available for 72 pounds (~$112) from Forge World.
One of the most advanced armoured units in the arsenal of the Great Crusade, the Sicaran Battle Tank was the exclusive province of the Space Marine Legions. The Sicaran utilises component technologies from various STC patterns to create a high-speed ‘destroyer’ tank to complement the more commonplace Predator and Land Raider designs.
The primary armament of the main Sicaran variant is the sophisticated Herakles pattern accelerator autocannon, a superior rapid-firing and highly accurate weapon. It fires shells at far higher velocities than a standard autocannon, enabling it to successfully track and engage swift moving targets and pinpoint vulnerabilities in enemy armour with lethal precision.
The Sicaran Battle Tank, designed by Phil Stutcinskas, is a complete resin kit. The rules for this model can be found in the Horus Heresy Book 2: Massacre.. –Courtesy FW’s site
Unboxing
I can not wait to get this assembled and on the tabletop! For now though, enjoy the video of Forge World’s newest main battle tank!
Oh and don’t forget to checkout my unboxing of another fan favorite the Fire Raptor. -MBG
About the Author: Rob Baer
Rob Baer
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Founded Spikey Bits in 2009
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About Rob Baer: Founder, Publisher, & Managing Editor of Spikey Bits, the leading tabletop gaming news website focused on the hobby side of wargaming and miniatures.
Rob also co-founded and currently hosts the Long War Podcast, which has over 350 episodes and focuses on tabletop miniatures gaming, specializing in Warhammer 40k. and spent six years writing for Bell of Lost Souls.
Every year, along with his co-hosts, he helps host the Long War 40k Doubles Tournament at Adepticon and the Long War 40k Doubles at Las Vegas Open, which attracts over 350 players from around the world.
Rob has won many Warhammer 40k Tournaments over the years, including multiple first-place finishes in Warhammer 40k Grand Tournaments over the years and even winning 1st place at the Adepticon 40k Team Tournament.
With over 30 years of experience in retail and distribution, Rob knows all the products and exactly which ones are the best. As a member of GAMA (Game Manufacturers Association), he advocates for gaming stores and manufacturers in these difficult times, always looking for the next big thing to feature for the miniatures hobby, helping everyone to provide the value consumers want.
While he’s played every edition of Warhammer 40k and Warhammer Fantasy (since 5th Edition) and has been hobbying on miniatures since the 1980s, Titans of all sizes will always be his favorite! It’s even rumored that his hobby vault rivals the Solemnance Galleries, containing rulebooks filled with lore from editions long past, ancient packs of black-bordered Magic Cards, and models made of both pewter and resin.
