White Dwarf Issue 316

Battle Report: Clash of the Giants: Not one, not two, not three but FOUR giants lend their muscle to Empire and Orcs & Goblins armies in this fight to the death.
A Little Reading, Can Go a Long Way…: The novels and art books published by Black Library explore the rich backgrounds of Warhammer and 40K. With a little work, you can bring those novels to life on the tabletop. Dave Taylor shows us a few examples from his Empire army.
Dok Butcha: The Dok takes a look at a seriously nasty Ogre Maneater.

Modelling Workshop: War Machines of the Tau Empire: Assembling and painting sleek Tau tanks is different from building angular vehicles. Here’s how to get the most from your kits, including some basic and advanced construction tips, how to paint Tau vehicles and a masterclass by painter Chad Mierzwa.
Index Xenos: Vespids: The Vespid Stingwings are an alien race subservient to the Tau Empire, and they pose a threat even to the Imperium’s best armoured warriors.
The Fall of Medusa V: Are you ready for this year’s global campaign? We take a look at each army and how they are involved.
Desert War: Designer’s notes on Forge World’s Taros Campaign book, Tallarn showcase from Hobby Specialist Pete Jarman, rules for playing in deserts and brand new scenario from the Taros Intervention.
Cities of Death Preview: We take a sneak peek at the new expansion for Warhammer 40,000.

44 - Index Imperialis: Firstborn Sons of Vostroya
The secrets of the Vostroyan Firstborn regiment revealed!

68 - ’Eavy Metal: Heroes of the Tau Empire
A closer look at Tau special characters.
Related Article: Painting Commander Farsight

70 - Modeling Workshop: Converting Tau Battlesuits
Get the most out of the Tau Battlesuit plastic kits.
Related Article: Phase III Hobby Center Campaign

84 - Only War
Using Drop Pods effectively

88 - Battle Report: Reclaiming Cyriacus
Tau invaders defend a captured Imperial city against a Drop Pod Deathwing army.
Related Article: Phase III Hobby Center Campaign

104 - Scenery Workshop: Vespid Habitats
Modeling homes for your Stingwings
Related Article: Coming Soon.

108 - Painting Showcase: Genestealers
Featuring some impressive xenos models by French hobbyists

’Eavy Metal: The Heroes of Rohan: ’Eavy Metal are the most talented team of professional miniature painters in the world. This month, we take a look at their heroes of Rohan models with top tips and schemes discussed.
War Hosts of Middle-earth: Gondor and Mordor: Four ways to theme The Lord of The Rings armies; includes the Army of Minas Tirith, The Guardians of Ithilien, The Army of Morgul Vale and The Black Gate of Mordor.

Standard Bearer: Jervis reveals exciting new developments for Citadel miniatures.
Modelling Workshop: Battlefields: An ambition of almost every gamer is to own a games room where vast battles can be waged. The sad truth, however, is that most of us don’t even have a wargames table, much less a room. Here’s a few tips to help you build your own, practical gaming board.
Citadel Toolbox: Clip, cut or saw? A tricky question answered. Here, we take a look at the intended uses of these items, and provide a few safety tips for them.
Astronomican: Crimson Fists, Desert Orks, GW Hull showcase, GCN Club Chelmsford Bunker – the Astronomican packs a hobby punch this month.

Mordheim

Thy Soul to Keep: Part 3: The climax to our ongoing Mordheim campaign. Includes the final scenario, two more featured warbands and a showcase of our amazing Temple of Morr terrain piece. Question is, who will win?

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Issue 316 - May 2006

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