The Definitive Rural Infrastructure
The Renedra Ramshackle Barn is a quintessential landscape feature for North American and European tabletops, representing the gold standard of UK-engineered injection-molded plastic. This 1/56 (28mm) scale kit is a "system-agnostic" masterpiece designed to recreate the atmospheric American countryside, making it a vital objective for Napoleonic & 19th Century systems like the American Civil War (ACW), as well as The World Wars and Cold War & Modern skirmish gaming. Its architectural style is useful from the late 16th century to the modern era and is designed to integrate seamlessly with Perry Miniatures building collections.
Molded in high-impact polystyrene (HIPS), the kit features deep timber textures specifically optimized for dry-brushing and weathering washes. Unlike resin or MDF alternatives, this hard plastic construction allows for a permanent "solvent-weld" using standard plastic cement, ensuring your rural battlefield remains a durable, long-lasting addition to your miniatures gaming collection. This comprehensive kit includes extra detailing parts such as ladders, pitchforks, and a cart wheel to enhance the narrative depth of your dioramas or wargaming tables.
Product Specifications
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Scale Accuracy: True 28mm (1/56) Scale, proportioned for historical infantry and vehicle models.
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Material Composition: Precision-molded in high-quality gray hard plastic (HIPS) for superior detail.
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Kit Contents: Consists of three detailed frames—two identical frames for the roof, side walls, and lean-to sections, plus one frame for the Barn front/back and lean-to roof/wall.
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Accessory Details: Includes two ladders, two pitchforks, and one cart wheel for diorama detailing.
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Assembled Dimensions: Length 118mm, Height 116mm, and Width of 78mm (main Barn) or 104mm with the side building attached.4
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Hobbyist Standard: Recommended for ages 12 years and older; unpainted and unassembled kit form.
Tips: For a realistic weathered wood appearance, apply a dark umber wash over a medium gray base, then dry-brush with a light bone or pale sand color. The modular lean-to section can be attached to either side of the main barn, allowing you to customize the footprint to fit your specific diorama layout.
Recommended Paint Pallette
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Aged Wood Base: Vallejo Model Color London Grey or Flat Brown.
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Detailing & Tools: Vallejo Gunmetal for pitchfork heads and Vallejo Wood Grain for handles.
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Weathering & Depth: The Army Painter Strong Tone or Vallejo Umber Wash.
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Final Highlighting: Vallejo Pale Sand or The Army Painter Skeleton Bone.
