Crimson Paladins modelling question

[Valkyrion]

Does the Crimson Paladin set come with enough pieces for all models to have a power sword and shield, or do you just get what you see on the FW site?

[Corswain]

Per the description:

 

"Each Paladin is armed with a power sword and a Coriolis-pattern power shield, adorned with further sculpture - the kit also includes the components to arm one Paladin with an Iliastus assault cannon, and the unit leader with a two-handed Spear of Perdition."

 

To me that definitely indicates 5 sword and shield options. There are pictures of the kit online for reviews etc. that show 5 as well.

It makes sense to enable building a larger squad without wasting a model.

 

Edited August 19, 2023 by Corswain
Grammar

[sarabando]

6 Swords 5 shields

[Spagunk]

2 hours ago, sarabando said:

6 Swords 5 shields

To further on this: There is only one assault cannon arm in the kit which has an associated power sword arm. However because the shields are Left/Right arm matched, you're going to need an extra sword just for the assault cannon arm; thus why it is 6. However the kit comes with the Perdition Spear as well (with dual handed arms) so it's ultimately a nice bonus to essentially get 2 extra cataphractii power sword arms.