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BATTLE REPORT·WHITE DWARF 378

Peril at the Gap of Rohan

June 2011·pp. 96–103

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Simon Grant leads the Fellowship through a hypothetical Isengard ambush after choosing the Gap of Rohan instead of Moria. Saruman’s magic isolates heroes while Gríma drains their ability to act, gradually overwhelming the company despite its combat prowess. Frodo alone escapes, denying Adam Troke the highest victory level but leaving Evil with the win; swapping sides produces a second demonstration of how urgently the Fellowship must break the encirclement.

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InterviewWD 378 · pp. 2–15

Citadel Finecast

Andy Hall introduces the replacement of metal miniatures with a new resin range, describing the launch, revised clampack packaging and anticipated benefits for detailed models. Interviews with sculptors, assemblers and painters explain the contemporary expectations of sharper casting, lighter parts and easier conversion. Galleries of familiar characters demonstrate the scope of the change, while practical examples show how the material was being prepared and painted in the studio.

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ModellingWD 378 · pp. 8–9

Assembling Citadel Finecast

Chris Peach demonstrates removing Queek Headtaker from his resin frames, cleaning mould lines and dry-fitting parts before applying a small amount of super glue. He discusses brushing away flash, filling occasional bubbles and using gentle heat to reposition flexible parts. Gulavhar’s large wings illustrate the claimed assembly advantage of lighter components, with the existing locating pegs providing a sound join.

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PaintingWD 378 · pp. 12–15

Painting Citadel Finecast

Joe Tomaszewski explains why detailed castings provide a useful foundation for precise painting while stressing that the craft still depends on practice. Darren Latham’s Astorath contrasts glossy red armour with non-metallic gold, and Matt Kennedy differentiates a Blood Knight’s dark barding from its brighter rider. Further classic characters show varied treatments of crystal, skin, cloth and weapons across the newly recast range.

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