Sometimes you don’t choose a wargaming period; it chooses you. Via a small contribution to the latest issue of the Wargames Illustrated magazine (Wi405) I wrote about my appreciation of the author Thomas Hardy and how his book The Trumpet-Major provided some interesting background material for wargames based around Napoleon’s
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The Wargames Illustrated team dig through the Vault to bring you some latest issue tie-ins. The theme of the next magazine (September 2021, Wi405) is ‘What if?’, it’s a subject we have visited, re-visited, then visited again numerous times over the years in Wi, leaving us, or rather you, with an
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Editor Dan talks about sorting his way through boxes of fine figures and fond memories in this Editor’s Exploits. Dan: When we lost my good friend, mentor and Wargames Illustrated founder Duncan Macfarlane earlier this year, I inherited his personal collection of Wargames figures. Duncan’s miniature mountain is made up of
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Wi's new in-house painter Marc premieres his first guide for going about painting great looking shields, using Victrix's new Norman Infantry as his canvas. It features freehand pattern tips, reference guides, accurate battle damage, and of course, what paints he used! Download the full PDF. Enjoy!
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Games Designer Daniel Mersey has at least six Osprey Games titles under his belt, including several in the very popular ‘… Rampant’ series. But, like many a well know author, Dan cut his teeth writing for Wargames Illustrated, years before he made a career out of it; check out the
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The Wargames Illustrated team dig through the Vault to find exciting articles from previous issues. 400+ issues is a feast too great for anyone to tackle with ease, even the greatest of gaming gluttons, yet that's what you can find in The Vault. Where on earth should you start browsing in
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Project Manager James talked to Mark Latham about Legends of the Old West in Wargames Illustrated 403 – here we have some WiPrime-exclusive extras for your enjoyment – some additional interview bits that we just couldn’t fit into the magazine. On the figures: Wargames Illustrated: Do you still have all your Old
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Dan: Since my last Editor's Exploits, the Wargames Illustrated team have suffered a terrible loss in the form of the sudden but peaceful death of Duncan Macfarlane. Duncan was the founder of both the Miniature Wargames and (four years later) Wargames Illustrated magazines. Yesterday was his funeral and (within government restrictions)
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The Wargames Illustrated team dig through The Vault to find exciting articles from previous issues. With over 400 issues in The Vault you might be at a loss for where to start browsing - there are literally thousands of articles available and that's rather overwhelming. Well, fear not, each month we
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Has our latest Giants in Miniature - Shaka kaSenzangakhona - inspired you to bring this great leader to the tabletop? Take a dive into the history of Shaka and the Zulu people through previous Wargames Illustrated articles and more! Shaka in The Vault Shaka's Bloody Ascent - Wi378 - page 28 to
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Editor Dan embarks on a brave new journey of discovery, involving cardboard and clips. Dan: If you’re a 50+ wargamer like myself, you can possibly remember your first model house building project. Perhaps it was something constructed in the 1970s using balsa wood and a toxic (now banned) glue, or maybe
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We couldn't quite fit all of Steve Wood's Never Mind the Billhooks extras into Wi402. Thankfully there's space online to add it so we've got an extra page for Prime members to enjoy! Download the full PDF.
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The Wargames Illustrated team dig through The Vault in this new, Prime exclusive feature. With over 400 issues in The Vault you might be at a loss for where to start browsing - there are literally thousands of articles available and that's rather overwhelming. Well, fear not, each month we’re going
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Project Manager James brings you the first part of his Hussar hobby guide, delving into building and painting the recently released figures from Perry Miniatures. A lot of amazing quality metal, resin, and plastic miniatures make their way through the Wargames Illustrated office; I'm often tempted to steal goodies to work
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Diane Sutherland, AKA the Wargames Widow, is back with one of her semi-regular terrain building contributions for WiPrime members. This time she guides us through some simple ways to make an Afghan village, perfect for anyone with a desire to get gaming in the North-West Frontier. Many great tips can be
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Wi Editor Dan is starting up a new feature for WiPrime members, giving a taste of life at the helm of Wargames Illustrated. In this episode he offers a behind the scenes look at some of the figures he’s been shipping and snapping for upcoming articles. Dan: Caesarian Romans delivered to
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We get insider insight from Stargrave designer Joseph A. McCullough in this Expanded Article. This is an extended interview containing an additional three pages that we couldn't fit into Wi401, just for WiPrime Members. Download the full PDF.
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Joseph A. McCullough's all-new science fiction wargame Stargrave throws players into a dangerous galaxy torn apart by the Last War, with nothing but their Captain, crew, and guile to keep them alive. But, how new is Stargrave in comparison to its fantasy older sibling Frostgrave? Find out below, in this
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As the co-founder and the first Grand Master of the Knights Templar, Hugues de Paynes along with Bernard of Clairvaux created the Latin Rule, the code of behaviour for the infamous Order. If you want to learn more about de Paynes and his mission worldwide, make sure you check out Wi400.
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Issue 400 of Wargames Illustrated has an interview with Alan and Michael Perry, talking about their history and adventures in the world of miniature making. Here are a couple of bonus questions we couldn’t fit into the magazine. More importantly, here are the answers the Perrys gave us! Wargames Illustrated: You’re
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Throughout Wi 400 and Wargames World 6 we have included no less than 400 Favourites. Some of these are obvious lists within the articles themselves and 'listicles' in boxes, while others may be a little more difficult to locate. For those wanting to find the full 400 here's a handy
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In Wargames Illustrated 398 we talk to Darron Bowley about his work on the new and improved SPQR – Warlord Games’ Ancients mass-skirmish offering. We couldn’t fit the full details into our interview so here’s an extended edition for Prime members. Wargames Illustrated: Hey Darron, thanks for chatting to us –
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Our go-to-guy for painting the Wargames Illustrated Giants in Miniature range - Ben Macintyre - has provided this guide on how to paint the latest legend in the range: Hannibal Barca. Over to Ben! Prep Start out by cleaning, removing any mould lines, and priming your miniature in white. I like to paint
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As a special treat for Prime members we have a full guide that details how to convert GiM-57 Saint Louis into his equestrian statue at the front of the Sacré-Cœur in Paris. You can build the same statue by following the steps or apply the techniques to your own models and
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In what seems like a different world, where people could gather in groups and show off their painted miniatures, Dave Taylor photographed all of the winning entries at the Wargames Illustrated/HMGS Historicon Painting Competition 2019. These 10 pages of eye-candy were shown in Bite-Size issue number 5, at the height of
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Regular Wargames Illustrated ‘How To …’er Paul Davies has a terrain building guide that is exclusive to you, our lovely Prime subscribers. This great article covers his build of a medieval bridge and quayside in 12mm with visually stunning end results. The techniques used (and templates that are also available
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Owen I, King of Strathclyde, is the latest 'Legendary Warlord’ realise by Gripping Beast, in their (under licence) SAGA range. Both heroic in statue and pose, Owen will make a suitable leader for any Strathclyde Welsh warband, as featured in the Age of Vikings faction. [magic360 id="Strathclyde"] The two version of Owen -
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Gringo 40’s has slowly been adding new figures to their excellent 28mm Vietnam War range. Each figure is meticulously researched and has to pass a whole series of checks before it goes into production. Consequently, rather than releasing pack after pack at a rapid pace, miniatures are mostly released as
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Rubicon Models have one of the fastest growing and highest quality ranges of model kits on the 1/56th scale market. Choosing to specialise in World War Two vehicles, they aim to not only provide some of the missing vehicles from this period but also provide for as many options as
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Gringo 40s continue to provide additional figures for their excellent, uniquely individual sculpts of US Marines during the fighting for the city of Hue during 1968. Some of the most recent releases include MAR36, a US Marine Sergeant firing a Thompson sub machine gun, standing braced for the recoil. MAR35, a US
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