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PAINTING·WHITE DWARF 362

Crystalline and Mirrored Surfaces

February 2010·p. 81

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Joe Tomaszewski uses alternating light and dark planes to suggest a reflective crystal sword, then adds fine white reflection marks and a yellow glaze near the hilt. An hourglass follows related principles, with the visible sand considered alongside the shape of the glass. Both examples depend on reference and a chosen light source, making the reflection pattern more important than simply painting the whole object pale blue.

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News: The Angelic Host and More Flights of Fantasy

The Blood Angels’ forthcoming codex and models are previewed through new units such as the Furioso Librarian and the mysterious Sanguinor. Fantasy Flight’s Ascension expands high-level Dark Heresy careers, while Damned Cities continues the Haarlock investigation. A first notice of the Ultramarines film, a historical reenactor’s reading photograph and the conclusion of the Winter Crusade place these announcements alongside wider reader and community activity.

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PaintingWD 362 · p. 27

Painting Beastmen

Duncan Rhodes supplies four compact recipes for a battle-ready Gor. Dark brown fur is drybrushed, washed and lightly highlighted, while flesh receives a warm wash and a pale finishing mix. Bone uses a brown foundation and controlled light edges, and metal is black-washed before bright silver highlights. The guide keeps each material distinct while remaining short enough to repeat across an entire herd.

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TacticsWD 362 · pp. 40–45

Death from the Skies!

Phil Kelly turns to the attacking side of Planetstrike, beginning with the unusually large allowance for elite and fast units. Concentrated firestorms, accurate arrivals and well-timed stratagem combinations can disable a defender before the main assault. He also explains capturing intact bastions, disrupting counterattacks and using target saturation, emphasising that an army suited to ordinary missions may need substantial changes for an orbital invasion.

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