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Stephen Finn has sent us pictures of his latest cyberpunk project. This is very unusual and quite atmospheric. Click on the pictures to access a lot more images showing each part in detail.

This week in history - On February the 21st 1967, Charlie, the last shunting-horse to work on British Rail was retired. Fittingly, he worked at Newmarket.

 

Victrix is a brand that has become a force to be reckoned with in the world of miniatures. Their 28mm wargaming figures are popular with wargamers and collectors alike due to their versatility and quality. Their range of figures cover a period from the dark ages to World War II and the company prides themselves on quality, putting great emphasis on producing figures with real character and capturing the look and feel of the given period.

A lot of enthusiasts and gamers like 28mm figures because many sets can be configured in numerous ways to make the models unique, another common characteristic of 28mm figures is high levels of detail and Victrix figures score strongly in both areas.

Victrix figures are probably not the best option for gamers who require quick results from their kits as they do take a little time to assemble (an acceptable by-product of the kit's versatility) but for serious collectors and players who derive pleasure from the building process and finished effects, these miniatures are well worth considering.

Their range is nothing short of huge, covering many battles, wars and conflicts from the last two millennia including figure sets portraying Roman cavalries, Germanic warriors, Napoleonic infantries and Iberian and Numidian cavalries to name just a few.

Of course, wargaming is not just about the figures and many choose to play on battlefield dioramas they've created to enhance the experience. The crowning glory of many wargaming dioramas is the occasional ready-to-plant model or two, but many are not aware of their existence or the large range of models available.

Javis is well established in producing quality models for the wargaming community, they produce a good selection of solid resin-cast models suitable for 25 to 28mm scales, covering popular themes such as derelict buildings, damaged churches, timber bridges, stone walls, gravestones and foxholes etc. Their models do not require assembly but in most cases, painting has been left to the gamer so they can make it their own. The models are very reasonably priced too allowing gamers to add interest and atmosphere to their projects without major investment.

 

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