Gamemasters and diorama makers in search of a versatile, well-crafted HO/25mm-scale church may find that their prayers have been answered by a very attractive model manufactured by the Miniature Building Authority.

Part of MBA's Eurovillage Series of buildings, the superbly detailed, pre-painted Town Church is typical of the village churches that are spread across Western Europe and known as Romanesque on the continent and Norman across the channel in England. Cast from solid resin, it could hardly be any sturdier if it actually were made of the stone it is intended to depict.

If we have one criticism of this piece-and, admittedly, it is a small one-it is that the double front doors seem a bit smallish (we are, of course, viewing them next to our own hulking Orc miniatures). This may not be a problem at all for many people of course, and the more industrious who do have a problem with this could easily remedy it with a little paint or by crafting and inserting a semi-circular, wood-colored extension into the space above the door, increasing its effective height by about a third.

Finally, those who are ordained (and it is tough to come to cons anymore without meeting at least a few gamers who are), whether it be online or through some other venue, may find that this piece is just classy enough to qualify for consecration and use as an in-home chapel. And, with its removable roof and ample space within, it could also serve as a small reliquary or storage space for personal artifacts.

For more information about this model, contact the Miniature Building Authority, P.O. Box 3311, Lilburn, GA 30047; (404) 932-3106; www.miniaturebuilding.com.