Games Workshop Warhammer 40,000 Black Templars Castellan – 9-Model Kit

Overview

The Castellan is a distinctive lieutenant variant for your Black Templars, inspired by a classic John Blanche illustration to bring a retro battlefield presence. This miniature helps run your squad by handling battlefield logistics while your Marshal focuses on the wider war zone.

Cast out of nine plastic components, the kit forms one Castellan and is supplied with a Citadel 40mm round base. The miniature is unpainted and requires assembly; you may prefer Citadel Plastic Glue and Citadel Colour paints for best results.

Armed with a combi-flamer and a master crafted power axe, this Castellan presents a commanding silhouette on the tabletop. The skull effigies and sculpted details offer a unique aesthetic that complements the Black Templars theme, giving your army a recognisable retro flavour without sacrificing presence in the heat of battle.

Kit highlights

• Iconic Black Templars lieutenant variant inspired by John Blanche art
• Armed with a combi-flamer and master crafted power axe
• Distinctive retro flavor that fits the Black Templars aesthetic
• Nine plastic components to assemble a complete Castellan
• Includes a Citadel 40mm base; model arrives unpainted and requires assembly

Hobby notes

• Assembly is recommended with Citadel Plastic Glue
• Paint guidance with Citadel Colour paints helps achieve metallics and bone-white details
• Ideal for adding a retro lieutenant to a Black Templars army
• Suitable for display or tabletop use

The sculpting captures brutal elegance with crisp lines and skull motifs, offering a striking leadership aesthetic for your Black Templars force. The combination of the combi-flamer and power axe is rendered with fine detail, inviting metallic and weathered finishes that hobbyists often enjoy. The base provides stable presentation, whether you are painting or showing the model on the table.

Ready to build a Black Templars force with a distinctive leader? This Castellan delivers a compelling blend of iconic design, practical assembly notes, and hobby-friendly details that align with the retro Black Templars theme while staying faithful to the miniature’s original sculpt.