{"product_id":"wargames-illustrated-wgi461-may-2026-issue","title":"WARGAMES ILLUSTRATED WGI461 MAY 2026 ISSUE","description":"\u003ch1\u003eWARGAMES ILLUSTRATED WGI461 MAY 2026 ISSUE\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003ePOSTS OUT MIDDLE OF THE MONTH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eFREE FLAMES OF WAR 1 OF 2 EARLY WAR TANKS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCONTENTS 461\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOBSERVATION POST \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis month’s reviews cover 20mm minis for modern settings along with Italian armies and Operation Barbarosa armour for WW2.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRELEASE RADAR \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDom Sore’s Release Radar highlights the latest newness in the world of wargaming.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Fire \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShort, quick-read posts from Wi readers about their hobby projects, notes, news, and observations.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to build the models \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA guide to constructing your Freebie Frame Somua S35 or Vickers light tank.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBy Force and Valor \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMatt Parkes makes a scene using this year’s free Salute digital mini. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE HISTORY OF THE TANKS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA look the history of the Somua S35 and Vickers light tanks.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom Caen to Moncornet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTeam Wi and friends got the chance to playtest an excellent Salute 53 demo game, presented by show-stopping modeller Joe Bilton.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePAINTING GUIDE \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNeed some simple painting steps to get your Freebie Frame tank tabletop ready? Look no further!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHammerhead 2026 painting competition winners\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHere are the stunning hobby projects judged to be the worthy winners at this annual event.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“All have done their duty” \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKarim van Overmeir shares the rules behind the show game he presented at Crisis Wargame Convention in November 2025.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBring on the Trumpets! - Hammerhead Editor’s Choice \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEditor Dan presents the Trumpeter of the 13th Regiment, French Dragoons, 1805 - winner of the Editor’s Choice award at the Hammerhead 2026 Painting Competition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmid the Ruins of Jerash \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEditor Dan employs the services of TM Terrain to build a unique miniature Crusader stronghold, inspired by the Temple of Artemis in Jordan.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLevel-up your painting \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe talked to a selection of the winners from the Hammerhead painting competition to find out what it takes to reach the highest levels of miniature art.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesigners’ Notes: Blood on the Sands \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrank Sultana tells us about his one-on-one, action-packed, gladiatorial arena combat game.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePROD. CODE : WGI461\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wargames Illustrated","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48354185412857,"sku":"WGI461","price":15.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/4703\/2569\/files\/WI461Cover.jpg?v=1777956626","url":"https:\/\/khaki-green.com.au\/products\/wargames-illustrated-wgi461-may-2026-issue","provider":"Khaki and Green Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}