EditorialWD 333 · Inside cover
Grombrindal introduces the new Chaos Space Marines through their treachery, ambition and abundant opportunities for converting plastic miniatures. The issue’s campaign rules, magic tactics and Middle-earth Orc guide offer other ways to develop a collection, while the coming Apocalypse expansion promises battles on a much larger scale. The editorial links those projects through the pleasure of turning new models and background into personal armies.
Warhammer 40,000Warhammer Fantasy BattlesChaos Space Marines
PaintingWD 333 · p. 26
The Studio method establishes the Red Corsairs’ red and black armour through simple edge highlights that can be repeated across a squad. Black plates receive progressively lighter grey edges, while the Foundation red base is lifted through bright red to orange. A fine brush supplies the hand-painted Chapter icon, and the gold decoration refers readers to the more detailed Huron masterclass later in the issue.
Warhammer 40,000Red Corsairs5 paint colours
TacticsWD 333 · pp. 52–63
Mat Ward surveys the Orc breeds and commanders available to an Evil general, showing how ordinary numbers can combine with specialist troops and supernatural allies. Morannon Orcs and Mordor Uruk-hai offer tougher cores, while trackers, Warg Riders and stalking killers solve different battlefield problems. Two near-seven-hundred-point armies demonstrate contrasting approaches: an almost entirely Orc-led horde and an elite Morannon formation supported by Ringwraiths. Each includes painting advice to turn its narrative identity into a coherent collection.
Middle-earth Strategy Battle GameMordor