BP-WI454 - Wargames Illustrated 454
contents 454
OBSERVATION POST
In this month’s OP we review Bolt Action Soviets, The Silver Bayonet undead in Britain, Gunpowder Plot inspired Bloody Miniatures, and Frostgrave plastic Cultists III.
RELEASE RADAR
Dom Sore brings a broad selection of new releases to your attention thanks to his Release Radar.
Theme: Designer’s Notes: Konflikt ’47
We talk to two of the creatives behind the reimagined Konflikt ’47 and learn about the development of the game, background, and miniature range.
Painting Victrix’s Late War German Infantry and Heavy Weapons
Matt Parkes paints a selection of Victrix’s German plastics, adding camo and basing detail to fit them into various World War Two theatres.
Theme: Frame Focus: Konflikt ’47 Freebie Fireflies
Wondering what to do with your free frame of US Firefly Airborne Infantry? Wonder no more as Matt Parkes shares his method, using The Army Painter’s Warpaints range.
The Battle of Aliwal 1846 - Part Two
Ian Cluskey of the Boondock Sayntes returns to discuss his board building for this excellent Partizan 2025 game.
Theme: Painting the weird war
Kirsten Williams gives us the inside track on painting Warlord Games’ Konflikt ‘47 studio miniatures.
Battle of Attu
Adam J. Sharp, of the Thomas Hill Wargamers Club, presents an impressive recreation of one of World War Two’s lesser-known clashes.
Then went forth the proud Thanes
Simon MacDowall reports on the game he played at 2025’s Maldon battle day.
Frostgrave tenth anniversary Q&A
James interviews Frostgrave Author Joe McCullough and Editorial Director Phil Smith to celebrate the fantasy skirmish game’s tenth birthday.
The Flower of Chivalry
James Titterton and Dean Heathcote present the gaming side of a battle they know a lot about. They wrote the book on it - literally!
Terms, Conditions & Product Warning
