CommunityWD 470 · pp. 4–9
Readers share armies, terrain and hobby projects, with questions about Chapter heraldry and miniature painting. A spotlight on Jimbo Warth’s Sylvaneth connects the trees of California to the Mortal Realms, while an Éomer model demonstrates the value of carefully shaded leather and restrained highlights.
Warhammer 40,000Age of Sigmar26 paint colours
PaintingWD 470 · p. 6
Francesco Olivieri builds rich leather tones from a dark reddish foundation, using successive highlights to define straps and equipment. The treatment keeps the many small details legible without letting them overwhelm the rider, giving Éomer a weathered appearance appropriate to a commander campaigning in the field.
Middle-earth Strategy Battle GameRohan16 paint colours
Battle reportWD 470 · pp. 112–113
Ashley Hamstead-Reid and Lewis Collins revisit three major encounters from the Fellowship’s journey. Their linked selection of scenarios tests very different pressures, from protecting vulnerable Hobbits to surviving a crowded tomb and escaping an ambush, with narrative objectives taking precedence over simply destroying an opposing army.
Middle-earth Strategy Battle GameThe Fellowship