EditorialWD 336 · Inside cover
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
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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ShowcaseWD 336 · pp. 66–75
Alan Merrett explains the competition’s emphasis on exceptional painting, seamless modelling and a convincing expression of the established settings. The international Slayer Sword gallery then illustrates different routes to that standard: contrasting surface finishes, ambitious sculpting, subtle transitions, restrained palettes and intricate freehand detail. Winners discuss challenging themselves, seeking advice and developing subjects they care about, presenting sustained effort and thoughtful choices as important as technical virtuosity.
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