Armies on Parade

“I’m a big fan of the Stormcast Eternals,” says James, “really, since the launch of Warhammer Age of Sigmar. When it came to choosing a Stormhost to paint, I picked the Hammers of Sigmar as I enjoyed their exploits in the Realmgate Wars books.” “Painting the army took around six […]

It’s October tomorrow, and that means Parade Day (15th) is not far off! Today we are looking at this beautiful entry by Peter King, which was presented at Games Workshop Bromley and featured in an issue of White Dwarf back in May 2014. Peter’s display depicts a Black Templars fortress, and […]

Part of one of Dan’s many Armies on Parade entries. Dan Harden, from the White Dwarf team, is a long time enthusiast of Armies on Parade, and has entered every year since its inception. Here’s what he has to say about the competition. “Armies on Parade is an excellent opportunity […]

A vivid colour scheme of bright yellow helps this Ork army stand out from the gritty surroundings of an Imperial city. Clever use of the Warhammer 40,0000 scenery kits has also meant that Andy has plenty of options to position his units in elevated positions: a bit of height can […]

For the recent Armies on Parade ‘Parade Day’, we asked all the stores and hobbyists that participated, all around the world, to send us photos of the entries… and you did not disappoint! We received thousands of photos, and we’ve included as many of our favourites as we were able. Thanks […]

This Armies on Parade entry from yesteryear by Dan Harden featured Mirkwood rangers. Dan was so inspired by The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug movie that he based his entry on the iconic scene from the film in which Thorin’s Company escape Mirkwood down the Forest River. Dan used Ruins […]

Armies on Parade is fast approaching, and now is the time to start planning your entries. If you’re looking for ideas, or just want to check out some awesome looking models, we’re on hand to help, digging through the White Dwarf archives to show off some of our favourite armies […]

With Armies on Parade fast approaching, we’re taking a look at an incredible Dark Angels army, painted by Stefano Paduano from the Warhammer store in Monza. At the centre of Stefano’s diorama is a huge, glowing Dark Angels symbol. It gives the impression that the Deathwing have convened at a […]

“I’ve always had a fascination with the Adeptus Mechanicus,” says Gareth. “It goes back to the classic Codex Imperialis from 1992 and the John Blanche and Jes Goodwin artwork inside – now they’ve become a reality on the tabletop. As you might have guessed, I’m also a big fan of […]

“This is my third T’au Empire army,” says Dan. “I started collecting them the first time around 2010 and was inspired by an unlikely source – the blue and purple colours of a Warhammer Storm of Magic gaming board. I liked the idea and wanted to match it up with […]

If you’re looking for some ideas for your Armies on Parade board, an elite army like Jason’s is a great way to show off your painting and conversion skills – check them out below: Grey Knights, by Jason Lee Jason Lee’s fantastic work will be familiar to long-time readers of […]

Carl Dafforn’s Deathwing Assault force is an incredible display, effectively working with limited models, scenery and colours to create a cohesive, eye-catching and thematic entry.  This army includes three squads of these elite warriors, led by Belial, Master of the Deathwing. Carl opted for a dusty red, Mars-like board to […]