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Miniatures Adventure => Medieval Adventures => Topic started by: TWD on 25 May 2012, 01:39:07 PM

Title: Renedra Wattle Fencing
Post by: TWD on 25 May 2012, 01:39:07 PM
I've done a rudimentary painting guide and simple overview of the new Renedra Wattle Fences over on the blog (http://tomstoysoldiers.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/renadra-wattle-fences.html)

Some Late Romans guard their new garden fencing:
(http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r195/webdeak/Late%20Romans/fences009sml.jpg)
Title: Re: Renedra Wattle Fencing
Post by: Kingscarbine on 25 May 2012, 02:26:27 PM
They look good. I wonder if they can be heated and curved to make gabions...
Title: Re: Renedra Wattle Fencing
Post by: mcfonz on 25 May 2012, 05:55:48 PM
They look good. I wonder if they can be heated and curved to make gabions...

Green garden wire. ASDA has it at a rediculous length for around £1. Make as many gabions as you like.
Title: Re: Renedra Wattle Fencing
Post by: Silent Invader on 25 May 2012, 07:32:44 PM
I've used 3 sets worth in my late medieval village and it's a most useful product as TWD has shown but I think it rather thick to bend into a tube for gabions.  As has been mentioned  gabions are relatively easy to make but for those not so inclined they can also be purchased quite inexpensively.  Anarchy Models do some lovely examples and having seen many* their casting quality is very good.

http://www.waylandgames.co.uk/terrain-scenery-and-bases/anarchy-models/scenery/28mm-two-gabion-wall/prod_16677.html (http://www.waylandgames.co.uk/terrain-scenery-and-bases/anarchy-models/scenery/28mm-two-gabion-wall/prod_16677.html)

(http://www.waylandgames.co.uk/images/uploads/Anarchy%20Models/AN-28GAB01.jpg)


*Full disclosure: as many fellow LAFers know, I work for Wayland Games.....
Title: Re: Renedra Wattle Fencing
Post by: painterman on 25 May 2012, 08:11:41 PM
Nice guide - haven't done anything with mine yet, but have also considered heating and bending, just to avoid too many straight lines....as hedges replaced medieval fences there aren't too many straight hedges near where I live.
Title: Re: Renedra Wattle Fencing
Post by: Mitch K on 27 May 2012, 08:53:50 PM
Another approach to making gabions and hurdles / wattle here;

http://mitchwargaming.blogspot.co.uk/2011/07/gabions.html (http://mitchwargaming.blogspot.co.uk/2011/07/gabions.html)
Title: Re: Renedra Wattle Fencing
Post by: Silent Invader on 27 May 2012, 09:47:39 PM
Another approach to making gabions and hurdles / wattle here;

http://mitchwargaming.blogspot.co.uk/2011/07/gabions.html (http://mitchwargaming.blogspot.co.uk/2011/07/gabions.html)

I recall seeing that before - a most useful guide .
Title: Re: Renedra Wattle Fencing
Post by: Wirelizard on 28 May 2012, 05:33:12 AM
The thought keeps occurring to me that this fencing could be used as trench lining for WW1 and other conflicts. It's too short for the whole side of a trench, but could work above the fire step up to the parapet, or as just part of a trench wall along with other materials...
Title: Re: Renedra Wattle Fencing
Post by: Kingscarbine on 28 May 2012, 02:00:11 PM
*Full disclosure: as many fellow LAFers know, I work for Wayland Games.....

I like those. Thanks for the heads up.
Title: Re: Renedra Wattle Fencing
Post by: Kingscarbine on 28 May 2012, 02:20:42 PM
Another approach to making gabions and hurdles / wattle here;

http://mitchwargaming.blogspot.co.uk/2011/07/gabions.html (http://mitchwargaming.blogspot.co.uk/2011/07/gabions.html)

That's a great link. Thumbs up!