The Definitive Dark Age Dwelling
The Renedra Viking House is a quintessential landscape feature for Dark Age and Fantasy 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 during the Viking Age or serve as primitive housing in fantasy realms. Its detailed thatch and timber textures make it a perfect companion for Dark Age skirmish games, heroic fantasy dioramas, or the cold northern reaches of Warhammer: The Old World.
Molded in high-impact polystyrene (HIPS), the kit features deep woven-wattle wall textures and authentic thatched roofing 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 Viking settlement remains a durable, long-lasting addition to your miniatures gaming collection. Whether used as a single isolated hovel or as part of a larger raiding village, this kit provides a high-fidelity tabletop presence with a compact footprint.
Product Specifications
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Scale Accuracy: True 28mm (1/56) Scale, proportioned for historical miniatures.
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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 roof parts and accessories, while the third frame provides the front and back wall sections.
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Assembly Support: Engineered for a straightforward build process with textured interior details for optional open-door display.
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Approximate Dimensions: Measures 3.6” x 3.0” x 3.1”.
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Packaging Dimensions: Plastic package measures 7.5” W x 11” H x 0.5” D.
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Hobbyist Standard: Recommended for ages 12 years and older; unpainted and unassembled kit form.
Tips: To achieve a realistic thatched look, start with a dark brown base coat and progressively dry-brush with lighter tan and khaki shades. Adding small amounts of static grass or fine flock to the roof can simulate the moss and organic growth typical of authentic Dark Age dwellings.
Recommended Paint Pallette
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Wattle Wall Base: Vallejo Model Color Flat Brown or German Camo Pale Brown.
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Thatched Roof Foundations: Vallejo Khaki or The Army Painter Banshee Brown.
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Weathering & Moss: The Army Painter Strong Tone and Vallejo Slimy Grime.
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Highlights: Vallejo Deck Tan or The Army Painter Skeleton Bone.
