CommunityWD 487 · pp. 4–9
Readers describe developing non-metallic metal skills and how gaming supports a child’s maths, reading and imagination. Grombrindal explains how daemons can manifest in separate realities through a timeless Realm of Chaos. The accompanying galleries include a seasonal Lady of Vines and a nature-inspired Tyranid collection, while a reader question draws out Celennar’s fur and metal recipes.
Warhammer 40,000Age of Sigmar
PaintingWD 487 · pp. 8–9
Javier Del Rio uses patterns from nature to emphasise the alien anatomy of his hive fleet. Stippling and mottling add interest to flesh, sometimes disguising imperfect wash pooling. Each weapon receives a different palette because it is a distinct symbiotic organism, then blends gradually into its host so their physical union remains apparent.
Warhammer 40,000Tyranids
PaintingWD 487 · pp. 10–21
The studio selection process moves from a single test miniature to a complete chosen unit, asking prospective warlords to demonstrate how their ideas scale. Judges consider painting, conversions and background, with plans ranging from mechanised mixed-regiment infantry to a new Fyreslayer lodge. Contributor recipes expose the practical methods behind the photographed entries.
Warhammer 40,000Age of SigmarAstra Militarum72 paint colours