The Definitive Frontier Outpost
The Renedra Timber Cabin is a vital landscape feature for 28mm tabletops, representing the gold standard of UK-engineered injection-molded plastic. This 1/56 (28mm) scale kit is a "system-agnostic" masterpiece designed to anchor historical battlefields or provide rustic housing in fantasy realms. Its authentic log-built aesthetic makes it an ideal centerpiece for North American Frontier settings, the American Civil War, or the rugged wilderness of The Silver Bayonet and Warhammer: The Old World.
Molded in high-impact polystyrene (HIPS), the kit features deep wood-grain 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 cabin remains a durable, long-lasting addition to your miniatures gaming collection. The structure is designed to integrate seamlessly with Perry Miniatures farmsteads and rural scenery, providing a high-fidelity tabletop presence for a variety of historical periods.
Product Specifications
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Scale Accuracy: True 28mm (1/56) Scale, proportioned for historical miniatures and skirmish gaming.
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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 (3) detailed frames; two frames contain the roof parts and side walls, while the third frame provides the front and back wall sections.
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Assembled Dimensions: Measures Length 131mm x Width 90mm x Height 65mm (to the apex of the roof).
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Packaging Dimensions: Header card packaging measures 7.8” W x 10.75” H x 0.5” D.
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Hobbyist Standard: Recommended for ages 12 years and older; unpainted and unassembled kit form requiring glue and paint.
Tips: For a realistic weathered log look, start with a dark brown base coat and progressively dry-brush with lighter tan shades. To facilitate interior objective placement, consider leaving the roof unglued, though please note the kit features a clean exterior texture optimized for tabletop speed.
Recommended Paint Pallette
The recommended paints are:
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Log Wall Base: Vallejo Model Color Flat Brown or German Camo Pale Brown.
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Weathering & Grain: The Army Painter Strong Tone or Vallejo Umber Wash.
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Sun-Bleached Highlights: Vallejo Deck Tan or The Army Painter Skeleton Bone.
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Roof Shingles: Vallejo London Grey or The Army Painter Ash Grey.
