ShowcaseWD 393 · pp. 36–39
The studio painters present the Dark Vengeance characters and squads with details that reinforce their identities. Kornel Kozak uses Seraphicus’s pale tabard to draw attention against black armour, and Dave Holmes adds Fifth Company markings to the Dark Angels. Dave Heathfield’s red Crimson Slaughter contrasts with a black Black Legion interpretation, while fleshy Helbrute details, rich Chosen trim and Joe Tomaszewski’s pale blue weapon effects distinguish the corrupted warriors. The photographs show alternative finished schemes rather than named paint recipes.
Warhammer 40,000Dark Angels
ShowcaseWD 393 · pp. 66–69
Ruined Imperial architecture supplies a setting for the remote and sparsely populated world of Bane’s Landing. The Fortress of Redemption provides a thematic Dark Angels centrepiece, while the Shrine of the Aquila and Sanctum Imperialis offer large walls, elevated positions and shelter for approaching troops. Smaller debris breaks up open ground: ammunition dumps can improve shooting, and the wrecked Battlescape suggests mutually agreed dangerous terrain. The selection connects atmosphere and battlefield function without prescribing a construction or paint recipe.
Warhammer 40,000Dark Angels
ShowcaseWD 393 · pp. 72–75
Studio hobbyists adapt the starter models to their existing collections or use them to begin new armies. Chris Peach and Duncan Rhodes paint nearly two sets as a Cultist-heavy Alpha Legion force, with green-edged blue armour and contrasting Helbrute flesh. Other examples include Steve Bowerman’s Night Lords, Matt Hutson’s accompanying Night Lords contingent, Andrew Kenrick’s white-robed Death Guard Cultist, Dan Harden’s Deathwing and Christian Byrne’s Word Bearer lord, demonstrating how the sculpted details support different allegiances without supplying named paint recipes.
Warhammer 40,000Alpha Legion