Update - the blog is https://horseandmusketgaming.blogspot.com/2020/01/fieldworks-work-in-progress.html
The wall plugs are cut to size and stuck on strips of MDF. The glue is a type that expands as it dries so it will look like the gabions are positioned on mounds of earth.
Once the glue is dry, PVA wood glue is applied to the bases and course flock is applied which will look line dug earth once painted and dry brushed.
The gabions stands were first painted all over in a mid-dark brown and then dry brushed with a light brown. The gabions were painted a dark grey and dry brushed with a light grey. A final dusting of fine flock was added to help the features tie in with the tabletop.
The above photo shows some 15mm Peter Laing figures.
A neat idea and very effective.
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteThat's genius!
ReplyDeleteA neat idea found on another blog.
DeleteVery effective.
ReplyDeleteThey worked out well.
DeleteA brilliant use of wall plugs! I've always thought they were rawl plugs but now wall plugs seems to make more sense.
ReplyDeleteSometimes called rawlplugs and anchors.
DeleteI am not sure what "wall plugs' are in US terms, but these came out well!
ReplyDeleteThanks. They may be called rawlplugs or anchors.
DeleteForgive the self-promotion Peter. Was this what you were thinking of?
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To add to the nomenclature the packs I bought them in called them ‘dowels’.
Yes, and thanks it your post that inspired the gabion defences. Thanks for unearthing your fieldworks link (if you will excuse the pun).
DeleteThis is a great idea! I always keep an eye out for useful wargaming bits when I browse the local hardware store.
ReplyDeleteI too always browse the hardware store shelves for ideas.
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