 | If you have read any of our reviews of Warhammer Visions in the past, then you know that there has been an unhappy relationship between us for some time - lets just say Issue #2 onwards was.... fractious. Feel free to go back and look over those criticisms if you like, but we came to a place a few months back where we just had to accept this publication for what it was - a pretty picture book. It made the monthly punch in the chest a lot less painful. But I have to say that looking through Issue #25 of Warhammer Visions really did take me by surprise. It's good. Very good. There is only the odd piece of bad photography (to be fair my tripod broke half way through this so I can't talk - but I don['t get paid!) mostly it is just a while lot of really nice models and sufficient space given to highlight the really good ones with great close ups that are clear and not run through obvious filters. What a surprise! So after such a wrap, what's inside? + + More After The Jump + + |
As usual, Warhammer Visions starts off with the New Releases from the month. This month we get The Ginger Fury, but amongst it are some nice images that haven't featured in White Dwarf, including this one (right) with a united force of Seraphon and Fyreslayers - giant lizards everywhere!!
The Forge World section may be the biggest we have seen so far. There are the massive Eldar walkers and jetbikes, plus these amazingly painted Ceratus Knight-Atrapos. The scheme and markings are just perfect!
Another army from a female gamer, this time Emma Robinson's Dark Eldar force, which is not only huge but also very diverse in colour scheme. Good to see another Emma into Dark Eldar too.
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If ever you were in doubt, Slaanesh is my home-daemon and the Carnival of Slaanesh section is a cool selection of Slaaneshi miniatures. There's a lot of pink here - they do remember that black is also a very important a part of Slaanesh, right?
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Next is a truly cool section, The God-Machine, is a lengthy look at the Titans of the Legios. There are some great shots in here, even ones of the massive Warlord in different livery.
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If ever you were in doubt, Slaanesh is my home-daemon and the Carnival of Slaanesh section is a cool selection of Slaaneshi miniatures. There's a lot of pink here - they do remember that black is also a very important a part of Slaanesh, right?
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Next is a truly cool section, The God-Machine, is a lengthy look at the Titans of the Legios. There are some great shots in here, even ones of the massive Warlord in different livery.
Golden Demon gets a lot of single miniatures, but here is a showcase of some amazing tanks. Not easy to paint something that big and also make it look great, and all of these are really very good.
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As a closet Eldar fan, this next section on the Craftworld Ulthwe is really cool. Very nicely photographed with some great clear closeups this is sure to inspire. If you get the issue, compare the first splash page with the rest of the photos and see how using filters can absolutely ruin a picture. That splash page is horrible!
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Adam Troke's Hallowed Knights get a look in next with some beautifully painted miniatures.
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'Eavy Metal shows off some single miniatures, some of which we have seen already in White Dwarf over the past month, unfortunately.
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Armies on Parade is the Wood Elves of Andy Dunn and the Ork flyers of Nick Bayton.
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There are some really nice models in the Readers Models section. Again, some nice clear shots here.
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As a closet Eldar fan, this next section on the Craftworld Ulthwe is really cool. Very nicely photographed with some great clear closeups this is sure to inspire. If you get the issue, compare the first splash page with the rest of the photos and see how using filters can absolutely ruin a picture. That splash page is horrible!
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Adam Troke's Hallowed Knights get a look in next with some beautifully painted miniatures.
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'Eavy Metal shows off some single miniatures, some of which we have seen already in White Dwarf over the past month, unfortunately.
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Armies on Parade is the Wood Elves of Andy Dunn and the Ork flyers of Nick Bayton.
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There are some really nice models in the Readers Models section. Again, some nice clear shots here.
I remember first seeing some of the French entries to Golden Demon back in the late 80s and they were very different from the other countries; bold colours and beautiful shading which has now become he norm all over the world. Well Parade Ground looks at some of the more recent French painters and boy is it impressive! Jean-Remy Scatena has this amazing Imperial Knight which has that typical French use of bold colours and layers of shading and highlights. The selection of miniatures continues with some really interesting conversions and then we get into some absolutely amazing models from David De Abreu. His Emperor's Children miniatures have to be seen to be believed! Amazing conversions and beautiful paint schemes on Terminators and Centurions converted using Hellbrute parts as well as a selection of Noise Marines and a Land Raider that will blow your mind. Now THIS is Slaanesh!!
These miniatures are totally worth the price of admission!
Nicholas Fournel's converted and intricate Tau are well worth a look too.
These miniatures are totally worth the price of admission!
Nicholas Fournel's converted and intricate Tau are well worth a look too.
Tough act to follow, but Dominic Murray's character minis in In The Spotlight and Parade Ground: Age of $igmar don't disappoint!
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The subject of the latest Black Library Audio Dramas, the Imperial Fists, have some finely detailed miniatures in The Sons of Dorn section.
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The Man himself, John Blanche, takes on a Chaos cultist warband this month in Blanchitsu. The man knows how to pose minis, that's for sure!
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More beautiful Golden Demon single miniature entries round out the issue, with a fairly extensive Paint Splatter concentrating on the Fyreslayers bringing proceedings to a close. Not all of these tutorials have appeared in White Dwarf, so if you're into Fyreslyers, then give this a look.
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The subject of the latest Black Library Audio Dramas, the Imperial Fists, have some finely detailed miniatures in The Sons of Dorn section.
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The Man himself, John Blanche, takes on a Chaos cultist warband this month in Blanchitsu. The man knows how to pose minis, that's for sure!
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More beautiful Golden Demon single miniature entries round out the issue, with a fairly extensive Paint Splatter concentrating on the Fyreslayers bringing proceedings to a close. Not all of these tutorials have appeared in White Dwarf, so if you're into Fyreslyers, then give this a look.
Verdict
As I said at the beginning, this is a very good issue. There is a lot to see, some new tutorials and some of the best photography (in places) since the Imperial Knights issue.
David De Abreu's Emperor's Children absolutely steal the show though. For conversions they take the cake and then the simple but effective paint jobs with super details in places are just so excellent!
Blanchitsu was only a single spread which is a bit disappointing, but if you like Titans, then the section on the Legios will impress you no end and he Forge World section is particularly nice!
For me this is one to pick up - here's hoping it's this good next month too!
David De Abreu's Emperor's Children absolutely steal the show though. For conversions they take the cake and then the simple but effective paint jobs with super details in places are just so excellent!
Blanchitsu was only a single spread which is a bit disappointing, but if you like Titans, then the section on the Legios will impress you no end and he Forge World section is particularly nice!
For me this is one to pick up - here's hoping it's this good next month too!
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