What are wargaming miniatures made from?
Miniatures are models for soldiers, vehicles, weapons and buildings used for table top wargaming,
These scale models are usually between 2mm and 54mm tall and call known as miniatures or minis.
Historically, solders and figures were made from were cast in a metal an alloy of lead and tin. Now the vast majority of miniatures — such as those for Warhammer by Games Workshop or historical army figures such as Warlord Games Battle of Waterloo — are made from plastic and come in easy to assemble kits.
Similarly, vehicles and artillery are also now made from plastic but in the past have been made from white metal (lead and tin) or wood. You can make buildings paper, card or clay.
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