This is the fencing initially based on wooden strips and a bit of sand, pebbles and a few additional upright posts to give a slightly more random rustic appearance as the plastic is a little too regular to the eye.
I then sprayed the whole lot brown, painted the bases a slightly darker brown, some dry brushing, then decorated the bases with grass, bushes etc. Bob’s your uncle π
Here is a shot of the fencing on the table with my Union Forces to date.
Two brigades (or three small ones) some supporting artillery and cavalry. Worryingly they have been completely outflanked by the rebels in the shot π’ need to sort that out.
The rebels have fallen slightly behind so I need another 2/3 Regiments for them. Also on the list are some skirmishers, dismounted cavalry and of course artillery limbers. The good thing is I am now in a position to let them stretch their legs as I develop the project further.
Lovely work on fencing and figures, despite it being plastic that is! The obsession is growing I think though. Relighting Gettysburg soon? π
ReplyDeleteRefighting that is!
DeleteThanks David.....yes bit obsessed at the moment with the blue and grey π
DeleteNice job, the result is not looking like plastic, but with the advantages of consistency and ease of build that plastic brings. You have shown the way for me to get off by backside and get mine done.
ReplyDeleteIf you just need that nudge of motivation and am happy to provide it π
Deletelove the fences and that's a mighty force, didn't think you had so many. Sunday is going to be massive - also found a couple of extra Union Generals
ReplyDeleteWill try and sort a scenario tonight π
DeleteYou are correct. For ACW, you can never have too much fencing.
ReplyDeleteGood looking result!
Thanks Jonathan this fits with my other fencing but I still bet I don’t have enough ! As far as I know hedges are not a big feature in USA ?
DeleteNice load of fencing,I'm moving on to terrain now for a while, these have turned out really well!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Thanks Iain simple job really just rolling sleeves up π
DeleteAmazing how much stuff you get through!
ReplyDeleteLittle and often π
DeleteLooking good Matt, look forward to the report of their first outing.
ReplyDeleteHopefully two games this weekend π
DeleteThey look superb Matt.
ReplyDeleteThanks Michael more to come been doing some generals this evening π
DeleteNice and good fences and 9 feet is a good start. Nothing says ACW like split rail fence. π
ReplyDeleteCan’t have enough fences π
Delete9 Feet wow.
ReplyDeleteA good start and one of the jobs that needs doing and always looks good, it's just thought of starting fencing, hence the draw full of pebbles and sticks which represent the other half of my project.
Cheers
Stu
Whilst not every bodies favourite these plastics do make things a bit easierπ
DeleteJust getting my 'battle in a box' fencing together and have taken your tip of adding some wooden uprights to dampen down the plastic look. Also, like your good self, I have gone for a narrower foot print, so this has been a really useful post for me - thanks.
ReplyDeleteThanks Norm glad you found it helpful π
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