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Preparing some 1:72 figures for a trial run of Osprey Publishing's Force on Force miniature wargaming rules for modern skirmishes.
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  1. NerdWargamerSeptember 15, 2016 at 12:30 PM

    I love those Ultima Ratio Afghans! Some of the poses are a little wonky and the guy laying down is almost useless. That being said the models have crisp clear detail and take paint very well. They are well worth the money.
    I wish the caesar US infantry sets had more balanced weapon loadouts. You really have to get a separate line to get the 240 teams and saw gunners.

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