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SHOWCASE·WHITE DWARF 478

The Age of Darkness: Sons of Horus

July 2022·pp. 120–121

THE SHORT VERSION

A long-held interest in the Legion grows into characters, Terminators and Dreadnoughts. Carefully highlighted dark armour and aged metallic trim support the sea-green collection, with restrained oxidation and repeated colour choices holding its many important personalities together.

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Contact!

Readers celebrate completed hobby bingo challenges and continuing campaigns, with painted miniatures ranging from Harlequins to ancient machines. The feature combines practical paint advice with a green Kragnos and a substantial Mechanicum collection, showing how personal themes can grow into long-term projects.

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ShowcaseWD 478 · pp. 8–9

In the Spotlight: Andrew Swithinbank’s Mechanicum Taghmata

Andrew Swithinbank’s Mechanicum began with inspiration from Warhammer World and developed into a large force of automata, transports and specialist infantry. Thin brown-to-red layers establish a consistent Martian finish before transfers and weathering, with plans for a personal Kelbor-Hal conversion giving the collection a future focal point.

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ShowcaseWD 478 · p. 52

Mutated Dragon

Hydra necks dramatically change a Draconith’s height and silhouette, creating a sinuous multi-headed creature. Cold dark skin and fresh blood suggest the aftermath of a violent battle, allowing the conversion’s unusual anatomy to remain the focus rather than hiding it beneath excessive decoration.

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