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Hobby Hangout: Tome Keepers of Leviathan

November 2023·pp. 30–33

THE SHORT VERSION

Lewis Collins completes the Space Marines half of Leviathan with an efficient, weathered Tome Keepers scheme. A pale undercoat, wash and sponged chips establish the armour, then inexpensive crushed chalk adds dirt around joints and feet. Careful helmet and company markings preserve the Chapter’s heraldry, and separate treatments for the Librarian, Apothecary and bases keep specialist models recognisable.

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Painting Question: Death from the Skies!

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RulesWD 494 · pp. 18–19

Scenario of the Month: Long-held Enmity

Rival commanders secretly wager how many enemy units they will destroy each battle round, then reveal their boasts and try to fulfil them. Vehicles, monsters and titanic targets carry extra weight. Ordinary objective control remains valuable, but the larger reward for outbidding and delivering more destruction encourages calculated risks and target selection.

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