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Harry the Hammer: ’Eavy Metal Painting Challenge

April 2008·pp. 95–99

THE SHORT VERSION

Seven ’Eavy Metal painters interpret the same anniversary miniature in a contest judged by Aly Morrison and Alan Merrett. Their approaches range from dark freehand faces to rich glazed red, bone marbling, corroded green and blood-caked metal. Darren Latham wins narrowly with art-inspired stippled red armour, non-metallic gold and carefully observed leopard fur. The comparison shows how colour, texture and detail can transform one sculpt without offering complete step-by-step recipes.

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Fortress GreyBoltgun MetalMithril SilverScab RedChaos BlackKnarloc GreenRotting FleshLiche PurpleBestial Brown

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Seven interpretations Painting contest Darren Latham winner Non-metallic gold Stippled armour Marbling Human-hair blood drip

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Find this article in White Dwarf 340, pp. 95–99.

The contents lists the challenge at page 94; page 94 is the Vorshgar scenario and the painting challenge actually begins on page 95.

This is an original summary. Refer to your magazine for the complete article, rules, images and painting steps.

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