Author Topic: Cheap and simple barricades (Read 3282 times)

nevermore · « **on:** November 08, 2013, 11:53:00 AM »

I first thought about a number of ways to build a barricade, it could be made out of blocks
of wood or foam for crates and boxes, but decided to use Lego bricks, these come in all shapes
and size and have the advantage of being straight on all sides, i also thought about what else could be fixed to a barricade if i was to build it would have to be seen as a number of items that would form a barricade, all the bits and pieces are very cheap and very effective, i suggest if you are making one then make a number of barricades in one go, by the time the pva glues dries you can move onto another piece of item, if you are to build a modern barricade go to charity shops to pick up old cars just for the doors or tyers.
I have made mine to fit a number of periods and once on the tabletop they look a very nice piece of scenery.

I have uploaded the instruction A4 sheets up on the website for anybody who wish to download them onto the pc to follow them, makes life simple for wargamers

http://grimsbywargamessociety.webs.com/

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The barricades are undercoated with a black spray this give the cardboard a protective coat and paint then can be applied, the paints i used are from sample pots from any DIY shop again cheap and in many colours, small details like the amunition and tissue were given acrlic paints, once dry i used pva on the base and dipped in a box of bird sand, not very expensive and you get alot great value for money, once dry i used chocolate paint pot for the coat and dry brushed with another sample pot called chocolate dream,.
I would like to point out to wargamers out there that this is very simple to create and once all the materials are got is not very expensive, this is my way of creating screnery cheap and easy.

Dr DeAth · « **Reply #1 on:** November 08, 2013, 12:04:42 PM »

Brilliant!

Daeothar · « **Reply #2 on:** November 08, 2013, 02:32:19 PM »

Awesome work and a great how-to; many thanks!

When I first saw picture number 6, I was immediately reminded of the warehouse at the end of Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark. I'm sure your idea will be coming handy at some point in my gaming future...

Alfrik · « **Reply #3 on:** November 08, 2013, 03:08:58 PM »

Nice work!

Mencey · « **Reply #4 on:** November 08, 2013, 03:18:27 PM »

Really nice work, well done!!!

Calimero · « **Reply #5 on:** November 08, 2013, 03:33:20 PM »

Look pretty good, thanks for sharing your ideas!

Forofo27 · « **Reply #6 on:** November 08, 2013, 05:38:34 PM »

Nice Job! Well done! Any idea to make a little more moderm barricades?

AndrewBeasley · « **Reply #7 on:** November 08, 2013, 05:58:22 PM »

mcfonz · « **Reply #8 on:** November 08, 2013, 08:23:32 PM »

Really nice work. I have done the same but used brown box cardboard to make the 'shapes' before planking them up.

Too Bo Coo · « **Reply #9 on:** November 08, 2013, 08:32:47 PM »

VERY clever!

commissarmoody · « **Reply #10 on:** November 08, 2013, 08:42:41 PM »

That is a pretty cool, and easy idea to implement.

The Voivod · « **Reply #11 on:** November 08, 2013, 08:55:38 PM »

awesome, thanks for the tip.

Johnno · « **Reply #12 on:** November 08, 2013, 09:09:35 PM »

Fantastic tutorial!!

Elk101 · « **Reply #13 on:** November 08, 2013, 09:20:16 PM »

I really like these. You can buy cheap Lego-like brands of Lego too, to bring the cost right down. I must have a go at this. Thanks.

DoctorPete · « **Reply #14 on:** November 09, 2013, 06:33:05 AM »

Thanks for the ideas! What a great way to produce a bunch of barricades at little cost.

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