{"product_id":"astra-militarum-cadian-shock-troops","title":"Astra Militarum: Cadian Shock Troops","description":"\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eCadian Shock Troops represent the quintessential infantry of the Astra Militarum. Disciplined, professional, and equipped with reliable standard-issue gear, these soldiers are trained to hold the line against the most terrifying threats in the galaxy. On the tabletop, they are your primary \"boots on the ground,\" essential for holding objectives and providing the massed fire support that defines the Imperial Guard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGame System:\u003c\/b\u003e Warhammer 40,000\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFaction:\u003c\/b\u003e Astra Militarum\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eUnit Role:\u003c\/b\u003e Battleline Infantry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/b\u003e Typically supplied in boxes of 10\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eFeatures and Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eModular Design:\u003c\/b\u003e The kit allows for various poses and equipment options, including a range of special weapons (like Meltaguns, Plasma Guns, and Grenade Launchers) and Vox-casters to keep your squads coordinated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIconic Look:\u003c\/b\u003e Clad in standard-issue flak armor and signature helmets, they embody the \"common human\" fighting against overwhelming odds, making them a fantastic canvas for various painting styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStrategic Flexibility:\u003c\/b\u003e While individual soldiers are not particularly powerful, their strength lies in numbers. They excel at working in squads to contest objectives and using their Lasguns to wear down enemy infantry through sheer volume of fire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCustomization:\u003c\/b\u003e The kit includes plenty of accessories, such as backpacks, entrenching tools, and different head options, allowing you to build a squad that looks like it has been fighting in the trenches for months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eAssembly and Painting Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAssembly Line:\u003c\/b\u003e Since you will likely be painting many of these, use an assembly-line method. Paint all the fatigues on a batch of soldiers, then all the armor, then the skin, then the weapons. This is significantly more efficient than finishing one model at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eArmor and Fatigue Contrast:\u003c\/b\u003e For a classic Cadian look, consider a dark green or olive drab for the armor plates and a khaki or tan for the fatigues. This contrast makes the details of the uniform pop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eShading:\u003c\/b\u003e A wash of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"19\"\u003eAgrax Earthshade\u003c\/b\u003e is a lifesaver for these models. It settles perfectly into the folds of their clothing and the gaps in their armor, providing instant depth and a \"grimy\" field-worn appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEyes and Details:\u003c\/b\u003e For the faces, a base coat of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"48\"\u003eCadian Fleshtone\u003c\/b\u003e followed by a light highlight of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"98\"\u003eKislev Flesh\u003c\/b\u003e on the raised areas (nose, brow, cheekbones) will help them look lifelike without needing to struggle with painting tiny eyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBase Finishing:\u003c\/b\u003e Use \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"20\"\u003eArmageddon Dust\u003c\/b\u003e on the bases to give them that iconic \"war-torn Cadian landscape\" feel. 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