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MODELLING·WHITE DWARF 316

War Machines of the Tau Empire

April 2006·pp. 46–49

THE SHORT VERSION

The vehicle workshop focuses on the clean curves that make mould lines and careless trimming especially visible on Tau kits. Removable stands, commanders and interchangeable weapons offer practical ways to personalize the finished model. A geometric Piranha painting sequence contrasts with Chad Mierzwa’s stippled, masked Hammerhead camouflage. The interior receives its own pale finish, showing how attention beneath the hull can complement the exterior scheme.

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EditorialWD 316 · Inside cover

Editorial: The Giants Are Coming

Owen Rees introduces the plastic Giant as a monster whose interchangeable parts suit four different armies and whose mercenary rules bring it to still more forces. He also highlights the expanding Tau range, the Tallarn desert feature and the approaching Medusa V campaign. His own Empire and Drop Troop projects connect these announcements to the month’s collecting opportunities. The editorial presents new miniatures alongside the games and settings in which readers can use them.

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CommunityWD 316 · pp. 16–19

The News

The news previews new plastic Tau Stealthsuits, sniper-armed Space Marine Scouts and Eldar weapons platforms. A free Medusa V booklet will explain the world and the competing forces gathering there. Black Library announcements include the opening Horus Heresy novel and accompanying publications, while historical and roleplaying news turns to the Alamo and Skaven. These pages mix early model previews with the wider publishing programme of spring 2006.

Warhammer 40,000Warhammer HistoricalT’au Empire
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ModellingWD 316 · pp. 26–27

Building the Plastic Giant

An illustrated parts guide separates the shared body from the heads, weapons and accessories that establish a Giant’s allegiance. The assembly sequence joins groin, front torso, back and rump before attaching the completed legs. Once that core is secure, the modeller can choose a coherent identity or combine details to personal taste. The guide makes a large, crowded frame easier to approach without prescribing one finished version.

Warhammer Fantasy BattlesOgre Kingdoms
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