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PAINTING·WHITE DWARF 334

Painting Masterclass: Boromir and Suladan

October 2007·pp. 96–101

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Kirsten Williams and Fil Dunn paint two mounted leaders through carefully mapped basecoats, shading washes and successive highlights. Suladan combines a pale horse, purple clothing, ornate gold and bright stones, while Boromir’s darker mount and restrained equipment reinforce Gondor’s identity. Separate banners and subassemblies preserve access to the details. The paired guides show how a consistent staged method can produce distinct characters through material choices, final accents and freehand insignia.

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PaintingWD 334 · pp. 97–99

Painting Suladan

Kirsten establishes each material with a neat base before using washes to create the first depth. Pale highlights build the horse’s white coat, while purple trousers, red sleeves, turquoise stones and warm gold give the Serpent Lord a rich palette. Fine details are reserved for the final stage, including eyes and the elaborate red-and-black banner. The guide stresses thin repeated coats and patient brush control rather than attempting the finished effect in one application.

Middle-earth Strategy Battle GameHarad30 paint colours
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PaintingWD 334 · pp. 100–101

Painting Boromir

Fil completes the potentially messy metallic stages before refining the surrounding cloth and leather. A brown horse, blue-grey reins and dark red shield sit beneath bright armour and a carefully highlighted face. Pale colours define the Horn of Gondor and banner, while silver scratches add wear to the shield. The alternative arm is painted separately and can be pinned for swapping, preserving both a clean finish and a useful choice of battlefield presentation.

Middle-earth Strategy Battle GameGondor21 paint colours
October 2007Read summary
CommunityWD 334 · p. 119

Event Profile: Schools League Final

The national final brings one hundred and forty-four young players to Warhammer World after a year of club preparation and regional qualifying. Three rounds determine champions in each system, while accompanying adults join painting and scenery activities. Redcar Community College, Southend High School for Boys and John Hampden Grammar take the respective game trophies. The report links those results to the wider support stores and teachers provide for school clubs throughout the season.

Warhammer Fantasy BattlesWarhammer 40,000
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