In Part 1 of Project Phantom, we begin the careful restoration of one of these legendary centrepieces, standing over a foot tall in its original form and built from old-school resin that has seen decades of wear, movement, and battle damage. This isn’t a quick refurb or a surface-level tidy-up, it’s the start of a full resurrection.
A titan with history
The Phantom Titan represents a time when Warhammer kits pushed boundaries without compromise. Massive, elegant, and unapologetically complex, it was never meant to be easy. Years later, that ambition shows in the condition of surviving kits: warped parts, fragile joints, cracked resin, and assemblies that simply wouldn’t pass modern production standards.
That’s exactly what makes this project so compelling.
Part 1: Back to bare bones
The first chapter of Project Phantom focuses on understanding what we’re working with before any cosmetic work even begins. Decades-old resin behaves very differently to modern materials, so careful assessment is essential.
In this episode, we cover:
- Examining the condition of the original resin and identifying stress points
- Repairing structural damage accumulated over years of handling and storage
- Cleaning and resurfacing components to remove old residue and imperfections
- Rebuilding broken limbs and compromised joints to ensure long-term stability
- Preparing the Titan for the more advanced work still to come
Every step is about respecting the original kit while making sure it can actually stand, hold its pose, and survive the rest of the process.
A collaborative rebuild
Project Phantom is a three-part journey created in collaboration with Paint By Blunders, combining restoration, modelling expertise, and a clear love for classic Warhammer. Part 1 lays the groundwork, setting the foundations for the rebuild and eventual paintwork that will bring the Titan back to life properly.
Later instalments will take this even further, moving into refinement, painting, and the final reveal, but none of that works without the painstaking prep you see here.
You help decide the final look
This isn’t just a restoration you watch from the sidelines. The final paint scheme for the Phantom Titan is still undecided, and we’re opening that choice up to the community.
If you have an idea, classic Craftworld colours, something era-appropriate, or a more unusual interpretation – drop your suggestion in the comments on the video. The scheme with the most support will be the one used for the final reveal.
