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Commissar Yarrick’s Fortress of Arrogance

February 2008·pp. 94–95

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Neil Hodgson turns the Baneblade into both a weapon and a pulpit through ornate reclaimed components, painted friezes and a measured plasticard platform. A scale turret plan guides the sloping walls and textured floor, while city fittings mount missiles and provide architectural details. Restrained grey highlights keep the black hull sombre, with warm gold-leaf effects and bright metal establishing Yarrick’s status. The project joins practical construction planning with elaborate illustrative work.

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