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PAINTING·WHITE DWARF 422

Paint Splatter: Crimson Fists Veteran Sergeant

September 2017·pp. 126–127

THE SHORT VERSION

Jay Goldfinch paints the anniversary Primaris in deep blue with sharply controlled highlights and red veteran fists. Separate sequences cover leather, dark gunmetal, face, gold and cropped hair, while advice on thinned recess shades and narrow orange-red highlights prevents the armour’s main colours being overwhelmed. Fresh and older facial scars receive different treatments.

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EditorialWD 422 · p. 3

30 Years of Warhammer 40,000

The editorial marks three decades of the game by considering its combination of miniatures, stories, art and play. Igor Sid’s anniversary cover recalls Rogue Trader’s Crimson Fists without simply repeating its scene, leading into the issue’s linked battles and retrospective.

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ShowcaseWD 422 · pp. 6–7

Three Decades of Warhammer 40,000

A sequence of rulebook and starter covers traces the game from Rogue Trader to Dark Imperium. Space Marines remain the common thread while their opponents change, and the new Crimson Fists cover carries that recognisable imagery into the Primaris era.

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ShowcaseWD 422 · p. 7

Primaris Intercessor Veteran Sergeant

The anniversary model carries a sheathed gladius, veteran insignia, purity seals and marksmanship honours. Alternative heads and a separate shoulder pad let collectors adapt the commemorative warrior to their own Chapter, while the notice explains its limited period of availability.

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