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PAINTING·WHITE DWARF 342

Washes

June 2008·pp. 84–85

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Washes stain raised areas lightly while collecting more strongly in recesses, creating natural-looking shade on textured surfaces. The article explains removing excess liquid and bubbles, testing unfamiliar combinations and choosing surfaces that suit the method. A Mordor Orc demonstrates metal, cloth and flesh, while colour pairings offer starting points for other schemes. Christian Byrne’s Wraithguard shows how a strong Foundation base and a complementary wash can prepare later layers.

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Editorial: Mordor and the Month of Hobby

Grombrindal introduces Mordor as Adam Troke’s final sourcebook before leaving the Studio, celebrating the developer’s contribution to the Middle-earth game. Painting occupies another large part of the issue through the revised Citadel range, new washes, a spray gun and the return of Painting Workshop. The editorial frames these articles as practical companions to the new painting book and invites readers to judge the promised improvements for themselves.

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Warhammer World Summer Hobby Camp

Warhammer World announces five-day camps built around assembling, painting and playing with a new or expanded army. A selected battalion or battleforce, materials, tuition and a carrying case support the week’s project, with games testing the growing force. The page also lists forthcoming exhibitions and previews Aly Morrison’s new Bugman miniature. The programme turns the earlier hobby-camp proposal into bookable activities with a clear collecting goal.

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InterviewWD 342 · pp. 14–25

Beyond the Black Gate

Andy Hall talks to Adam Troke about expanding Mordor without losing the familiar identity of Sauron’s forces. Distinctive Ringwraiths, Black Númenóreans and Morgul Knights give elite options, while new Orc support heroes and a versatile Troll kit strengthen the ordinary ranks. Two example armies demonstrate mounted raiding and a large combined host. Neil Green’s painting recipes then show how the new washes can give Orc flesh, cloth and armour depth with straightforward stages.

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