Miniature Wargames  |  September 2026
In Issue 521 of Miniature Wargames , we have another fantastic selection of scenarios, painting guides, hobby projects and thought-provoking articles to inspire your next tabletop battle.
On the cover we have Over the Top, where Paul Mackay of War Fulcrum shows you how to paint 28mm WWI 3D prints.
Command Decision examines the WWI Ludendorff Crisis, while Gridlocked explores the advantages and disadvantages of increasingly popular grid-based tabletop wargaming.
Travel to a mystical fantasy setting with A Meeting on the Moor, a multiplayer scenario for the skirmish game Shivershield.
Death of a Wargamer: The Hour is Later Than You Think offers a reflective look at the hobby, while Blast Off! Part Two continues the action-packed Space Western with new scenarios and rules for the High Frontier.
The Editor reflects on why we play the games we do in Back to the Future, before Tony Harwood returns with another excellent Scratchbuild, this time creating a traditional Spanish horreo. We also show you how to make Convincing Tarpaulins to add extra realism to your terrain.
Finally, we introduce a new columnist in Last Word, alongside our regular departments including Forward Observer for the latest hobby news and Recce with reviews of the latest wargaming books.
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Articles in this issue
Below is a selection of articles in Miniature Wargames September 2026.