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PAINTING·WHITE DWARF 336

Painting the Dragon

December 2007·pp. 92–98

THE SHORT VERSION

Neil Green works from the rocky base outwards, using separate Dragon and rider subassemblies to preserve access. Red flesh and scales are differentiated through orange highlights and ink shading, while darker purple-red wings, pale reins and polished metallic armour provide contrasting materials. Thin blended layers gradually reduce the highlighted area. The Prince, decorated shield, saddle and final fittings receive their own sequences before the finished centrepiece is assembled.

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Every named colour below is searchable across the archive.

Chaos BlackMechrite RedKhemri BrownLiche PurpleBoltgun MetalBrazen BrassScorched BrownShadow GreySpace Wolves GreySkull WhiteMacharius Solar OrangeBlack InkBrown InkBleached BoneShining GoldBestial BrownSnakebite LeatherTentacle PinkBlazing OrangeVomit BrownRed InkBlood RedChainmailBurnished GoldMithril SilverCatachan GreenFiery OrangeVermin BrownDwarf FleshBronzed FleshRegal BlueEnchanted BlueIce BlueRed Gore

Only named recipe paints are indexed. The isolated Space Wolf Grey wording is normalised to Space Wolves Grey, which the same article also prints correctly.

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EditorialWD 336 · Inside cover

Glad Tidings and Great Battles

Grombrindal recommends using the festive season’s new miniatures and free time for shared battles and ambitious hobby work. The issue supplies a complete Middle-earth campaign, concludes Cities Shall Fall and follows the assembled Baneblade into painting. Buildings, a Dragon masterclass and Golden Demon inspiration broaden the choices, while the large Tau battle report demonstrates how several friends’ collections can become one memorable event.

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InterviewWD 336 · pp. 60–64

Painting Masters: Mark Lifton

Mark recalls moving from childhood military kits and painting with a metal pin to teaching himself miniature techniques from White Dwarf. Competition setbacks encouraged him to improve rather than stop, eventually producing award-winning duels and narrative conversions. Detailed examples show how altered posture, carefully positioned limbs and tiny base elements make scenes convincing. His discussion of changing colour fashions also reflects the move from bright earlier schemes towards more natural, earthy finishes.

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ModellingWD 336 · p. 65

Toolbox: Modular Movement Trays

The guide sizes a tray from the sheet’s twenty- or twenty-five-millimetre grid, then scores and snaps the plastic to suit the unit. Corner pieces establish the frame before straight edges are cut to fit the remaining gaps. Sand and static grass can match the army’s bases, while an open rear conserves components. Careful marking and measuring keep a simple project from being spoiled by an incorrectly sized cut.

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