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Boxer

The British Army’s Boxer is a highly advanced, 8×8 wheeled armoured vehicle designed for rapid deployment, exceptional mobility, and robust troop protection. What truly sets the Boxer apart is its unique modular design, which consists of a standardised drive chassis mated to interchangeable mission modules. This allows the vehicle to be reconfigured within an hour to serve as an infantry carrier, ambulance, command post, or repair vehicle depending on battlefield needs. Equipped with sophisticated armour to withstand mines, improvised explosive devices (IEDs), and ballistic threats, the Boxer is a cornerstone of the UK’s modern mechanised infantry capability, combining heavy-duty protection with the strategic agility of a wheeled platform.

Dwarf Hammerers

These Dwarf Hammerers were in the displays at Warhammer World.

The ultimate defence of a Dwarf hold rests upon its Hammerers, the elite vanguard selected for their exceptional strength, unmatched martial prowess, and unshakeable loyalty. These veterans have proven their mettle across countless gruelling campaigns, earning the prestigious honour of serving as the King’s personal guard. Armed with massive, devastating great hammers, they form an unbreakable wall of muscle and steel, ready to lay down their lives to shield their liege.

Imperial Fists Land Raider Proteus

These Imperial Fists Land Raider Proteus armoured vehicles were on display at Warhamemr World.

The Land Raider is widely considered the best armoured fighting vehicle of its kind in the Imperium, serving as the main battle tank for the Space Marine Legions. It’s an incredibly powerful machine, with multi-layered composite armour and a reinforced hull that are nearly immune to even heavy weapons.

This sealed vehicle can resist attacks from any direction and operate in almost any environment, from acid swamps to rad-deserts, without any performance issues. It can even function in the vacuum of space, meaning there is no battlefield where its armoured fury can’t be unleashed.

The Land Raider Proteus is a venerable and ancient pattern of battle tank dating back to the Dark Age of Technology, making it one of the most archaic yet revered vehicles in the arsenal of the Space Marine Legions during the Horus Heresy. Unlike its more modern Phobos and Crusader counterparts, the Proteus lacks the forward assault ramp, instead featuring a distinct, boxy hull and two separate variants: the Carrier and the Explorator. The Carrier is designed for close-quarters assaults, delivering its payload of a dozen Space Marines directly into the heart of the enemy, while the Explorator variant is equipped with a sophisticated augury web and dozer blade, allowing it to navigate treacherous terrain and act as a mobile command and scouting platform. Its powerful machine spirit is a hallmark of its vintage, granting it an uncanny durability and the ability to fire its weapons at different targets with a single command.

Fans who have been playing Warhammer 40,000 since its debut will recognise this model. It’s a new take on the original Land Raider, which was released in 1987 with the first edition of the game, Rogue Trader. Forge World previously released a resin version, but a new plastic kit was made available as part of The Horus Heresy product line.

M24 Chaffee Tanks

There were two M24 Chaffee tanks on display at the Bovington Tank Museum for Tankfest 26 and both were part of the displays in the arena.

The Light Tank M24 was an American light tank used during World War II and in postwar conflicts including the Korean War and with the French in the First Indochina War and war in Algeria.

In British service it was given the service name Chaffee, after the United States Army General Chaffee, Jr, who helped develop the use of tanks in the United States armed forces.

Dwarf Ironbreakers

Dwarf Ironbreakers on display at Warhammer World.

Dwarf Ironbreakers are elite underground sentinels, dedicated to defending the deepest tunnels of the Dwarfen realms from subterranean invasions. They are heavily armoured shock troops, encased in masterfully crafted suits of gromril plate. Etched with ancient runes of protection, this exceptional armour shields them from the unique perils of the deep caverns and the devastating blows of their enemies, allowing them to hold narrow choke points against overwhelming numbers.

Kettenkrad SdKfz 2

This Kettenkrad was on display at the Bovington Tank Museum for Tankfest 26 and did make it to the arena.

The Kettenkrad SdKfz 2 started its life as a light tractor for airborne troops. The vehicle was designed to be delivered by Junkers Ju 52 aircraft, though not by parachute. The vehicle had the advantage of being the only gun tractor small enough to fit inside the hold of the Ju 52, and was the lightest mass-produced German military vehicle to use the complex Schachtellaufwerk overlapped and interleaved road wheels used on almost all German military half-tracked vehicles of World War II.

Space Marine Bikers

Operating as the hard-hitting vanguard of the Adeptus Astartes, Space Marine Biker squads and Primaris Outriders combine the genetic fury of a transhuman warrior with the unstoppable momentum of a heavy armored steed. Mounted upon rugged, twin-bolter-equipped combat bikes, these shock troops excel at rapid reconnaissance, flanking maneuvers, and lightning-fast spearhead assaults.

The bikes themselves are heavily armored, all-terrain behemoths powered by roaring multi-fuel engines, engineered to smash through enemy lines and withstand grueling battlefield conditions. Driven by seasoned battle-brothers who interface directly with their mounts via their power armor’s black carapace, a bike squadron can cross treacherous terrain at incredible speeds before unleashing a devastating point-blank volley of bolter fire and charging into close quarters with chainswords raised. Whether operating as the wide-ranging scouts of the White Scars or the disciplined flank-guards of the Ultramarines, Space Marine bikers ensure that a Chapter can project its overwhelming force exactly where the enemy least expects it.

Painting Ghosts

I have been looking at getting some spectral Napoleonic figures from the Silver Bayonet range. I also quite like the Spectral Gunfighters models for Dead Man’s Hand.

When it comes to painting these models, I’ve always liked the ghostly interpretation that Peter Jackson had for The Army of the Dead (or Oathbreakers) in The Lord of the Rings.

Cursed by Isildur for abandoning their oath to fight for Gondor, they are summoned centuries later by Aragorn. In the films, they act as an unstoppable green wave, turning the tide at the Battle of the Pelennor Fields.

Looking online at pictures of the spectral Napoleonic figures there is a quick and easy method of painting using Army Painter Speedpaint Pastel Seafoam.

Obviously the Spectral Gunfighters models would be ideal for ghostly scenarios for Dead Man’s Hand.

I did think that the spectral Napoleonic figures would make an interesting game for a spooky Peninsular War scenario involving Richard Sharpe of the 95th.

Dwarf Longbeards

Forming the stoic foundation of the throng are the Longbeards, the oldest and most battle-tested warriors in the mountain realms.

As their name implies, the grand length of their facial hair is a living testament to centuries of survival and warfare. These venerable grumblers command absolute reverence from the younger generations; raised from infancy to honour their elders, the younger Dwarfs listen to their gruff wisdom with profound respect and look to them for unwavering guidance when the battle line begins to waver.

Light Tank M5A1 Stuart

The “Cisco Kid” is a famous, fully restored M5A1 Stuart light tank. It was used by the U.S. Army during World War II.

It took part in Tankfest 26 at The Tank Museum.

The M3 Stuart, officially Light Tank, M3, was an American light tank of World War II. An improved version entered service as M5. It was supplied to British and other Commonwealth forces under lend-lease prior to the entry of the U.S. into the war.