CommunityWD 523 · pp. 58–59
Jamie traces his army’s beginnings to the Chaos conversion artwork in White Dwarf 202 and later Index Astartes material, supported by Iron Warriors fiction and a longstanding interest in siegecraft. He returns to those older inspirations during lockdown to make his own versions of classic conversions. His account presents modelling as a way to express stories and personal connections, including why Perturabo’s frustrations resonated with him.
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CommunityWD 523 · pp. 106–107
The Bunker introduces its psykers, sorcerers and supernatural painting challenge, invites future themed gallery submissions and previews the Models for Heroes exhibition feature. The regular achievement system rewards games and painting with monthly points and cumulative ranks. A challenge log and annual schedule help readers organise entries, while the editorial explains why a reader’s letter grew into a larger celebration of a supportive hobby community.
CommunityWD 523 · pp. 108–109
Readers share an Imperial Fists successor Chapter developed after a create-your-own-Chapter feature, a converted Minotaurs officer photographed at Knossos, and Nurgling-based markers that make a Death Guard army’s affliction effects easier to track. The exchange connects background writing, travel photography and practical gaming aids. A separate Grombrindal answer explores how Salamanders religious traditions sit alongside Imperial beliefs.
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