The brush is mightier than the dice in this issue of Wargames Illustrated as we run with our theme of ‘Hobby’. We don’t restrict our hobby desk activities to brushwork; sponges, glues, Styrofoam, MDF, and many more tools and materials are utilised for the wide range of paint and build projects we have for you this month.
We have also made a point of not just presenting instructional ‘how to’ articles; there are various showcases you can sit back, relax, read, and enjoy, like the building of the marvellous Battle of Hattin board, from the Tareq Rajab Museum in Kuwaiti City.
We felt this month’s release of Gangs of Rome’s updated second edition by Footsore Miniatures warranted an in-depth look at the rules, via our Civis Romanus Sum article, and pride of place as our cover illustration – thanks very much to Footsore Miniatures & Games for permission to use this great Peter Dennis painting, which also appears on the GoR rulebook cover.
Make sure you check out our 2023 Wi Awards article, in which we hear from the winners, and share some of the (often quirky!) responses we receive from you and your fellow wargamers.
Happy reading and rolling,
Dan Faulconbridge
Editor
OBSERVATION POST
Reviews of Frostgrave: Mortal Enemies, Oathmark plastic Militia, and Setting the East Ablaze.
RELEASE RADAR
Dom Sore fires up his Release Radar to search out great new releases.
QUICK FIRE
Short, quick-read posts from Wi readers about their hobby projects, notes, news, and observations.
THEME:
BUILDING THE BATTLE OF HATTIN
Tareq Rajab took on a truly incredible first miniature project; a display diorama showcasing one of the pivotal battles in the history of the Holy Land, featuring 3,500 miniatures!
RULES SHOWCASE:
CIVIS ROMANUS SUM
James explores Footsore’s latest release, Gangs of Rome, as well as the first capital city of the Roman Empire that inspired it.
THEME:
THE CROWNING OF HENRY TUDOR
Nick Folley mixes Athena Miniatures civilians with Perry Miniatures plastics to create a narrative scene from the Wars of the Roses.
THE BARONS’ WAR GRAND MELEE
Dom Sore temporarily abandons his Release Radar to recce the wargaming circuit, reporting on a new tournament.
THEME:
ENHANCED MDF
Armed with various packs of Brutal Cities’ excellent MDF kits, and ABC Warriors graphic novels for reference, Matt Parkes got to work making some themed terrain!
A FESTERING ULCER
Colonel (Retired) Bill Gray introduces us to the Battle of Toulouse, where there was still ample fighting capability in Napoleon’s Army of Spain, even after their exit from the Peninsular.
THEME:
BATCH PAINTING FIREFORGE ASHIGARU
In Wi433, Steve Wood reviewed Fireforge’s new range of Japanese plastics. This issue, he shows how he went on to paint the Ashigaru.
PRISTINE PAINTED FRENCH NAPOLEONICS
We showcase Eddie Bermingham’s magnificent French Napoleonic army, which includes various competition-winning units, and his new Epic-scale force.
THEME:
REGIMENTING SLÁINE’S HALF-DEAD
Callum France turns some packs of Warlord Games Sláine figures into a ranked-up unit for old-school fantasy gaming.
PIRATES, SAINTS, AND CRUSADERS
Steve Tibble casts his expert eye over the adventures of Godric of Finchale, the unlikely individual who was pivotal in the continuation of the crusader states.
THEME:
BOARD BUILDING ON A BUDGET
Paul (AKA Pandy), from Pandyman EntertainmenTut, describes how he built new terrain for his Trench Offensive WWI gaming.
THE 2023 AWARDS – THE RESULTS
Editor Dan presents the winners and runners-up in the prestigious Wargames Illustrated Awards 2023, voted for by thousands of readers!
