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Starting from a Dark Undercoat

November 2024·p. 26

THE SHORT VERSION

The dark-undercoat examples contrast classic cream drybrushing with ancient grey bone, washed zenithal light and burning skeletons. Cyan armour recalls Tomb Kings, purple weapons suggest Shyish, and weathered metal makes the zenithal figure sinister. The Crematorian example builds a yellow-orange core beneath a blackened outer shell, turning a skeleton into a walking pyre.

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Editorial

Lyle Lowery introduces a festive issue offering new ways to play with friends. Cauldron of War extends 40K into team games and temporary free-for-all alliances, while Grombrindal returns with fourth-edition rules and a coalition of duardin cultures. The popularity of the anniversary miniature prompts a closing invitation to suggest the magazine’s next special model.

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A Tale of Four Warlords: Warlords Day

The eight participants in the 2023–24 series reunite for certificates, specially made coins and humorous awards. Their two challenges produced 868 models, including a record 489 for the 40K series. The ceremony recognises conversions, determination and memorable mishaps alongside the winners, and announces the feature’s return in 2025.

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