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Rubicon Models => Work In Progress => Topic started by: Rubicon Models on November 24, 2017, 03:03:44 pm

Title: Scenery Range - Dragon Teeth & Czech Hedgehog 181214
Post by: Rubicon Models on November 24, 2017, 03:03:44 pm
Introducing our first two products from our NEW scenic range! A Log Fence set and a Picket Fence set.


Each fence is 105mm (~4.23 inches) wide, and each gate is 30mm (~1.18 inches) wide. You can create either a single gate or double gate entrance of your choices. Each fence also comes with an optional scenic base too!  Will post more info and product images later!

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Scenery/FB%20Scenic%20Cover%20171124-2_zpsqk2yvfyo.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Scenery/FB%20Scenic%20Cover%20171124-1_zpszjiqowum.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Scenery/Rural%20Fences%20170522-1_zpsnt7h6i7z.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Scenery/Village%20Fences%20170522-1_zpsfkkpxhie.jpg)

Enjoy!
 ;)
Title: Re: New Scenic Range - Log & Plank Fence 171124
Post by: ripley on November 24, 2017, 09:13:59 pm
They look good . But ... there are lots of fence kits available in plastic / resin / laser cut HDF  in 1/56 - 28mm from large model / gaming companies to small after market one man operations , what do these offer the other stuff dosen't ? Not trying to be a jerk here  :-[ , but what makes your kit stand out in the crowd ?
Title: Re: New Scenic Range - Log & Plank Fence 171124
Post by: Pinky on November 24, 2017, 10:53:41 pm
Are these based on photos?  I've never seen a log fence like that - is it Eastern European?  The other fence is a picket fence, not a "plank" fence.
Title: Re: New Scenic Range - Log & Plank Fence 171124
Post by: Rubicon Models on November 25, 2017, 02:51:30 pm
They look good . But ... there are lots of fence kits available in plastic / resin / laser cut HDF  in 1/56 - 28mm from large model / gaming companies to small after market one man operations , what do these offer the other stuff dosen't ? Not trying to be a jerk here  :-[ , but what makes your kit stand out in the crowd ?

That's true, but not for the price and quality we are aiming at...  ;)
Title: Re: New Scenic Range - Log & Plank Fence 171124
Post by: Rubicon Models on November 25, 2017, 02:53:07 pm
The log fence prototype was featured in some of our earlier releases, but no one noticed!

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Scenery/BMWs%20170703-1_zpsmz4az6lu.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Scenery/SAS%20Jeep%20170707-1_zpsrn6d6vtd.jpg)

Enjoy!
;)
Title: Re: New Scenic Range - Log & Plank Fence 171124
Post by: Rubicon Models on November 25, 2017, 04:06:22 pm
The other fence is a picket fence, not a "plank" fence.

We got that mixed up with the America/British terms of the fence.  Have changed to "picket" now, thanks!
Title: Re: New Scenic Range - Log & Picket Fence 171124
Post by: tyroflyer on November 25, 2017, 04:20:16 pm
I'm with ripley on this. You may do a good job on this range but we can get these things from other people. It is your expertise and enthusiasm for the vehicles that interests me and I am concerned this diversion will have us waiting longer for the good stuff.
Title: Re: New Scenic Range - Log & Picket Fence 171124
Post by: Rubicon Models on November 25, 2017, 04:23:46 pm
I'm with ripley on this. You may do a good job on this range but we can get these things from other people. It is your expertise and enthusiasm for the vehicles that interests me and I am concerned this diversion will have us waiting longer for the good stuff.

The new scenery range is being handled by another studio team away from the vehicle design team.  It is always the mould making that is delaying our releases; you can only make so many mould parts a day.  It is intensive mechanical work by skilled craftsmen at the factory.
Title: Re: New Scenic Range - Log & Picket Fence 171124
Post by: Pinky on November 26, 2017, 01:11:18 am
I guess the picket fence could be useful.  The log fence is very basic.  How about something a bit more interesting, like this Russian fence:

(https://s33.postimg.org/3zhwln1q3/501892407.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/3zhwln1q3/)
Title: Re: New Scenic Range - Log & Picket Fence 171124
Post by: Rubicon Models on November 26, 2017, 01:54:09 am
I guess the picket fence could be useful.  The log fence is very basic.  How about something a bit more interesting, like this Russian fence:

(https://s33.postimg.org/3zhwln1q3/501892407.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/3zhwln1q3/)

Maybe a later project...  ;)
Title: Re: New Scenic Range - Log & Picket Fence 171124
Post by: nazadsam on November 26, 2017, 05:56:17 pm
I need to agree with ripley on this one. Also why dont you make some city fances like this https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51d2UdpBFkL._SL1001_.jpg or brick walls .. ?
Title: Re: New Scenic Range - Log & Picket Fence 171124
Post by: elias.tibbs on November 26, 2017, 06:01:32 pm
I’m sure most things will be covered eventually
Title: Re: New Scenic Range - Log & Picket Fence 171124
Post by: Rubicon Models on November 26, 2017, 07:19:28 pm
I’m sure most things will be covered eventually

Just like our vehicle series, we will eventually cover most items with our scenery range... starting with the most common ones first!  ;)
Title: Re: New Scenic Range - More Fence Info 171126
Post by: Rubicon Models on November 26, 2017, 07:30:53 pm
The Sprue...

Each kit will contain 4 identical sprues:

- Each fence is 105mm (4.13 inches) long
- A single gate is 30mm (1.18 inches) wide
- Can be assembled as single or double gate
- Gate can swing open or closed
- Comes with optional scenic base
- A total of 180cm (almost 6 feet) from every single kit!

You also have extra items, such as road signs and unditching log (beam) on the sprue too!

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Scenery/Fences%20171111-1_zpsagizbacs.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Scenery/Fences%20171111-2_zpshfmsshc2.jpg)


Something for size comparison...

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Scenery/Fences%20171111-3_zpsq5h1zugk.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Scenery/Fences%20171111-4_zpsf7w7z5di.jpg)

Enjoy!
;)
Title: Re: New Scenic Range - More Fence Info 171126
Post by: elias.tibbs on November 26, 2017, 11:03:55 pm
Is anyone else going to mention the British infantry?

Sprues look great though.
Title: Re: New Scenic Range - More Fence Info 171126
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on November 27, 2017, 01:41:21 am
Is anyone else going to martini the British infantry?
?
(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Scenery/Fences%20171111-4_zpsf7w7z5di.jpg)
Over the page.

Are they home grown figures?

Slapped wrist for holding the magazine.

The helmet looks small.
Title: Re: New Scenic Range - More Fence Info 171126
Post by: elias.tibbs on November 27, 2017, 03:20:54 am
They do appear to be. They look like Rubicon’s bases too.
Title: Re: New Scenic Range - Log & Plank Fence 171124
Post by: Tracks on December 02, 2017, 09:34:38 pm
They look good . But ... there are lots of fence kits available in plastic / resin / laser cut HDF  in 1/56 - 28mm from large model / gaming companies to small after market one man operations , what do these offer the other stuff dosen't ? Not trying to be a jerk here  :-[ , but what makes your kit stand out in the crowd ?

I'm with ripley on this one. Modellers and gamers can get these things easily, and they can even make them pretty easily as well. In fact, most of the fences I use on my gaming tables are hand made by me and my friends, and they look better than some of the best plastic fences you can buy at a model railroad shop.

Fences are easy to make, but what we can't make is something like a plastic Panzer 38(t), SdKfz 10 Halftrack, or even a M3 Medium Tank.

It is your enthusiasm for plastic vehicles in 1/56 scale (28mm) that caught my interest and drew me into ordering you kits, and I would like to see more focus on those. I'm still impatiently waiting for the Pak 40 AT gun. Being side-tracked with plastic fences means we have to wait longer for the good stuff like a M3 Medium Tank, and a longer wait for that Pak 40?
Title: Re: New Scenic Range - More Fence Info 171126
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on December 02, 2017, 10:19:29 pm
I wonder if Rubicon are using the fences as an exercise, both to see if there is a market and for new staff.

As they have noted, the main bottle neck is the mould production. This is far simpler than the slide mould required for the track.

The Pak 40 is listed for quarter 4 (okay that will probably overrun) but would be unaffected by any design work they are doing now.
Title: Re: New Scenic Range - More Fence Info 171126
Post by: EarlyWarGamer on December 05, 2017, 11:33:03 pm
I guess this will come down to price point.  As others have stated, I am here for the vehicles. Others have been offering terrain longer. If this is an attempt to branch out into something else (perhaps something that can go from design to molds to retail shelves a lot faster than complicated vehicles) then I wish you luck.

Renedra offer just under 2 feet of picket fencing for £4.  I first encountered this fencing when I bought one of their ACW farm houses, and it included some picket fencing. I have since purchased many, many more feet of their great picket fencing.  I wonder how the pricing of Rubicon fencing will compare?

Pegasus offer up some pre-painted fencing, of which I have several dozen feet worth. They have a two beam wooden fence. a round stone fence, and a cut stone fence (all are 3' for $15 and they are pre-painted).  I probably have 3-4 sets of each type.

Not sure what I would do with the log fence shown. Does not look like it would offer concealment or cover. I've never seen a fence like that before (I'm a yank who has never traveled in Europe).  Is that supposed to be some sort of eastern Europe fencing?
Title: Re: New Scenic Range - More Fence Info 171126
Post by: Tracks on December 06, 2017, 03:59:27 pm
I've never seen a fence like that before (I'm a yank who has never traveled in Europe).  Is that supposed to be some sort of eastern Europe fencing?

I too have not seen a "Log Fences" like the ones shown in the pictures. I would make a guess that this log fencing will not be popular with some gamers and modellers.

If we may ask, where does the inspiration for this specific log fence come from?

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Scenery/FB%20Scenic%20Cover%20171124-2_zpsqk2yvfyo.jpg)
(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Scenery/Rural%20Fences%20170522-1_zpsnt7h6i7z.jpg)
Title: Re: New Scenic Range - More Fence Info 171126
Post by: EarlyWarGamer on December 08, 2017, 10:11:00 am
Something that was pointed out in a different thread about the log fence, there is no rope shown lashing the logs together. So the logs must be spiked. Not nailed, as logs would be too thick, so some sort of very heavy-duty spike would need to be used. And that just doesn't sound like the sort of thing a rural farmer would have to use.

There was a reason certain fencing was used extensively during some periods of American history, (split-rail zig-zag fencing comes to mind - sometimes called Snake Fencing): No fence posts, so no fence post holds to dig. No nailing or lashing.  The beams were laid across one another at each overlap juncture, and angled so as to be stable. Didn't require a trip to town to get anything to "build" a fence. You felled some trees you cut them into squarish beams, and you made a fence.

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/59/Split_rail_fencing.jpg

I am still curious just where the log fence that Rubicon is making really comes from.
Title: Re: New Scenic Range - More Fence Info 171126
Post by: Pinky on December 08, 2017, 11:39:14 am
We're now discussing the construction method for log fences...

Here's something similar to Rubicon's fence.  This is apparently in Russia. 

(https://s18.postimg.org/iu10113gl/Russian_log_fence.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/iu10113gl/)

My issues with Rubicon's log fence are (1) it's too open, so it doesn't look like it would provide cover or block movement, (2) it's rather basic, so it's not visually very interesting, and (3) the texture on the base looks a bit crude.  It just isn't up the the standard of their vehicle kits.

Title: Re: New Scenic Range - More Fence Info 171126
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on December 08, 2017, 04:11:28 pm
This is a log fence in a Russian museum, possibly the Taltsy museum near Irkutsk.
(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-nYvqP1aB65g/WipIZwO4s_I/AAAAAAAACv0/o7QFfzNSI2kUZcn1fHrcChjYUxiQWFPJgCLcBGAs/s1600/russianlogfence.png)

I might have some more photographs somewhere.
Title: Re: New Scenic Range - More Fence Info 171126
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on December 08, 2017, 04:48:59 pm
My issues with Rubicon's log fence are (1) it's too open, so it doesn't look like it would provide cover or block movement, (2) it's rather basic, so it's not visually very interesting, and (3) the texture on the base looks a bit crude.  It just isn't up the the standard of their vehicle kits.
I agree with Pinky's comments, plus the construction of the model panels would make it difficult to simulate the construction of their example. The horizontals have a substantial overlap, shown in the middle of the model, but how would you  join the panels?

You should have two basic panels, one with high horizontals (three bars?), the other with low ones (two bars?). The left hand end of a panel has vertical posts (three or four) with the right hand end having just the horizontal poles. You then assemble the fences high panel, low panel, rinse and repeat.

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Scenery/FB%20Scenic%20Cover%20171124-2_zpsqk2yvfyo.jpg)
Title: Re: New Scenic Range - More Fence Info 171126
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on December 11, 2017, 05:53:27 pm
A couple of fences from a museum in the Czech republic.
(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1lbRWFASx-0/Wi21_4uG-mI/AAAAAAAACwE/R7R6LTOvwW4L8SBeaDTi4glg1YD7QgeQwCLcBGAs/s1600/czechrepfence2.png)

(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-y2ZJ9iX61Xc/Wi21_4APEJI/AAAAAAAACwI/iTiPLBIMT44e8fxJ2wEz7Tr7c7si-Q4bwCLcBGAs/s1600/czechrepfence.png)
Title: Re: New Scenic Range - More Fence Info 171126
Post by: elias.tibbs on December 12, 2017, 05:25:47 am
To be fair my cousin’s farm in Poland has similar fences.
Title: Re: New Scenic Range - More Fence Info 171126
Post by: Jaeger on December 12, 2017, 01:08:08 pm
So...perhaps it should just be sprues of logs and slats. 
FENCE. 
Some assembly required.
Title: Re: Scenery Range - New Brick Wall Set 180630
Post by: Rubicon Models on June 30, 2018, 03:30:31 pm
A new set for our scenery range... City Brick Wall set!

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Scenery/Brick%20Wall%20180311-01_zpsdpi5hpuu.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Scenery/Brick%20Wall%20180311-02_zpsgpgbfppv.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Scenery/Brick%20Wall%20180311-03_zpsu9yzuboh.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Scenery/Brick%20Wall%20180311-04_zpsybl2yeop.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Scenery/Brick%20Wall%20180311-05_zpsq0hkmz1g.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Scenery/Brick%20Wall%20180311-06_zpswugcazf3.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Scenery/Brick%20Wall%20180311-07_zpsnollpunh.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Scenery/Brick%20Wall%20180311-08_zpssoql3kvj.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Scenery/Brick%20Wall%20180311-09_zpstdto5r7k.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Scenery/Brick%20Wall%20180311-10_zps1stx1s1a.jpg)

Enjoy!
;)
Title: Re: Scenery Range - New Brick Wall Set 180630
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on June 30, 2018, 03:55:48 pm
Interesting idea. They do look nice.

Is the base of the wall supposed to be concrete? I ask because it appears to be one piece not built of stones.

Are you going to do some breached sections?
Title: Re: Scenery Range - New Brick Wall Set 180630
Post by: Rubicon Models on June 30, 2018, 04:32:26 pm
Is the base of the wall supposed to be concrete? I ask because it appears to be one piece not built of stones.

Correct, it is not completely brick wall.  This set is intended for residential use.  We might do an industrial version later.


Are you going to do some breached sections?

No plan for that atm.
Title: Re: Scenery Range - New Brick Wall Set 180630
Post by: Captain Blood on June 30, 2018, 08:37:09 pm
A very nice and useful scenic set  :)

More importantly still - bring on the kubelwagen!  8)
Title: Re: Scenery Range - New Brick Wall Set 180630
Post by: Pinky on June 30, 2018, 08:48:33 pm
Quite nice. Is the design based on something historical, or just made up?
Title: Re: Scenery Range - New Brick Wall Set 180630
Post by: Rubicon Models on June 30, 2018, 09:19:12 pm
Quite nice. Is the design based on something historical, or just made up?

It is based on historical photos of various designs around the southern part of Europe.
Title: Re: Scenery Range - New Brick Wall Set 180630
Post by: ripley on June 30, 2018, 09:30:51 pm
Those are very nice . I can see a set or two of those in my future . And yes , bring on the KW please
Title: Re: Scenery Range - New Brick Wall Set 180630
Post by: oreoc23 on July 02, 2018, 03:07:09 pm
Hopefully you'll consider including some "Damaged Wall sections" & possibly "some options" to change the general appearance of the wall...  I'm not knowledgeable on the names of brick wall parts, but maybe include an optional alternative Wrought Iron Fencing; different Crown Caps, etc. This way we can buy more that one kit & have it appear to be a different walls for other homes & buildings on the gaming board, while using the same kit over & over? (You guys spoiled us with all  those "great Sherman Options!")  I've included an example (the only one close to what I'm thinking!)

I really like what you've done already! Keep up the good work!

(https://s15.postimg.cc/xd973ilk7/Brick_wall_001.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/xd973ilk7/)
Title: Re: Scenery Range - More info on the Brick Wall set 180704
Post by: Rubicon Models on July 04, 2018, 04:14:13 pm
For those of you who wanted more info on the upcoming brick wall set, here it is...

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Scenery/Brick%20Wall%20Parts%20180704-1_zpsioagacjw.jpg)

Enjoy!
;)
Title: Re: Scenery Range - More info on the Brick Wall set 180704
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on July 05, 2018, 02:25:24 am
The question now is, how many in a set and how much?
Title: Re: Scenery Range - More info on the Brick Wall set 180704
Post by: Rubicon Models on July 05, 2018, 02:54:46 am
The question now is, how many in a set and how much?

It is not much fun if we tell you now, correct?  In fact, we have no idea yet until the project is close to finishing.  We are hoping to include 3 or 4 sprues per box and cost more or less the same as our other scenery products.
Title: Re: Scenery Range - New Brick Wall Set 180630
Post by: Jimmy_P on July 05, 2018, 06:14:54 am

Are you going to do some breached sections?

No plan for that atm.

Some damaged sections would be nice! Maybe as a resin add-on?
Title: Re: Scenery Range - More info on the Brick Wall set 180704
Post by: Pinky on July 05, 2018, 12:25:06 pm
Including damaged sections does seem like a good idea, but I guess it won't be hard to do this ourselves.

For some reason the design of the lower section of the pillars looks odd.  It would have looked better without the weird protruding bit (maybe that's separate?).  I think the overall design looks a bit too modern (it's obviously intended for WW2), which is why I asked if it was based on historical photos.  Wrought iron fences in Europe tended to be more ornate - like the ones in oreoc's post.  Still, it's a big step up from the earlier fences.
Title: Re: Scenery Range - NEW Utility & Light Poles Set 180706
Post by: Rubicon Models on July 06, 2018, 01:52:09 pm
Double happiness for modellers and gamers alike... to go hand-in-hand with our Brick Wall set, we are also working on a new Utility & Light Pole set.  The set can be used as standalone terrain pieces, it also comes with components that can be fitted onto your MDF buildings as well!

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Scenery/Utility%20amp%20Light%20Post%20Set%20180704-1_zpsash7bi1n.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Scenery/Utility%20amp%20Light%20Post%20Set%20180704-2_zpsiqpud0cb.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Scenery/Utility%20amp%20Light%20Post%20Set%20180704-3_zpsue7sxxrh.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Scenery/Utility%20amp%20Light%20Post%20Set%20180704-4_zpsijyd4g3a.jpg)

Enjoy!
;)
Title: Re: Scenery Range - NEW Utility & Light Poles Set 180706
Post by: Pinky on July 06, 2018, 02:21:01 pm
These look good.  What's the origin of the street names on the signposts?
Title: Re: Scenery Range - NEW Utility & Light Poles Set 180706
Post by: Rubicon Models on July 06, 2018, 02:30:43 pm
What's the origin of the street names on the signposts?

They were based on street names in Gibraltar, not really WW2 related, lol.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Streets_in_Gibraltar
Title: Re: Scenery Range - NEW Utility & Light Poles Set 180706
Post by: EarlyWarGamer on July 07, 2018, 11:33:11 pm
Loving the lights and signs and utility poles set! Terrific that versions for houses were included as well.  This is definitely a set I will want multiples of!!!
Title: Re: Scenery Range - NEW Utility & Light Poles Set 180706
Post by: Ballardian on July 09, 2018, 11:20:54 pm

 I applaud the decision to produce the lamp-posts, telegraph poles & signs. It'll be nice to have another option to scratch-building or searching model railway catalogues for the appropriate O-gauge stuff.
Title: Re: Scenery Range - Dragon Teeth & Czech Hedgehog 180926
Post by: Rubicon Models on September 26, 2018, 07:14:03 pm
A possible new scenery product in the making... Dragon Teeth & Czech Hedgehog for your battlefield!

Will include different shapes of dragon teeth for various war theatres, both damaged and untouched. Czech hedgehog is highly detailed and true-to-scale. These are not 1/72 scale pretending to be 1/56 terrain pieces, specially made for diorama and gaming table use!

Will include dragon teeth deployment scheme based on historical templates with the kit when it is released.


(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Scenery/Dragon%20Teeth%20amp%20Czech%20Hedgehog%20180925-1_zpsrwgcmnza.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Scenery/Dragon%20Teeth%20amp%20Czech%20Hedgehog%20180925-2_zpswrvmklyu.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Scenery/Dragon%20Teeth%20amp%20Czech%20Hedgehog%20180925-3_zpshlpcviai.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Scenery/Dragon%20Teeth%20amp%20Czech%20Hedgehog%20180925-4_zpsru9ycfne.jpg)

Enjoy!
;)
Title: Re: Scenery Range - Dragon Teeth & Czech Hedgehog 180926
Post by: elias.tibbs on September 26, 2018, 09:23:17 pm
Belgian gates and the other beach obstacles would be very welcome.

These do look rather nice though.
Title: Re: Scenery Range - Dragon Teeth & Czech Hedgehog 180926
Post by: ripley on September 26, 2018, 11:19:29 pm
They look great . Scenery bits like these are always welcome . Nice idea to include a template for positioning the dragon's teeth . And a nice "dis " to those who release scenery  stuff in one scale and say its another ( no names mentioned )  ;D
Title: Re: Scenery Range - Dragon Teeth & Czech Hedgehog 180926
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on September 27, 2018, 09:55:39 pm
The hedgehogs look good.

I am not sure about the Dragon's Teeth. It might be because I am used to the ones in the UK, but they look a bit tall in proportion to their base.

I am not sure if my local Waterstones Memorial Library still has a copy of the Osprey Fortifications book on the Siegfried Line. I will have a look.

[Edit] I hate autocorrect.
Title: Re: Scenery Range - Dragon Teeth & Czech Hedgehog 180926
Post by: ripley on September 28, 2018, 12:07:16 am
Pictures show lots of variety in D teeth and hedgehogs . It depends who made them and where I assume ( Italy , France , Holland , etc ) . Some look " factory" made , ie all exactly the same . Some look like they were made  locally in a builder's yard ,  so just welded together steel rail of various sizes ( no angle gussets ) and weird shaped and sized concrete teeth . And with such a great  variety we can use store bought items along side are own scratch built stuff without it looking "wrong ".  Being used by the Germans I wouldn't be surprised if there wasn't a list of sizes and types with sub marks for rebuilds and variations in each theater  , just like their armored vehicles  ::)
Title: Re: Scenery Range - Dragon Teeth & Czech Hedgehog 180926
Post by: Captain Blood on September 29, 2018, 01:16:35 am
Is that a British para in amongst the tank traps?
Where does that figure come from? :)
Title: Re: Scenery Range - Industrial Wall 181117
Post by: Rubicon Models on November 17, 2018, 03:44:47 pm
With the new City Wall getting released soon, here is another related scenery project - Industrial Wall...
Very much similar in concept with the city wall set, it gives modellers as well as gamers an alternate option for their diorama and scenery piece settings!

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Scenery/Industrial%20Wall%20181117-01_zpsbcqureq3.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Scenery/Industrial%20Wall%20181117-02_zpsmu3p9gpk.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Scenery/Industrial%20Wall%20181117-03_zpsicbdyvfu.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Scenery/Industrial%20Wall%20181117-04_zps0xzv2vwq.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Scenery/Industrial%20Wall%20181117-05_zpsmakoazt9.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Scenery/Industrial%20Wall%20181117-06_zpsmkncezhz.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Scenery/Industrial%20Wall%20181117-07_zpszb9v9wqq.jpg)

Enjoy!
;)
Title: Re: Scenery Range - Industrial Wall 181117
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on November 17, 2018, 05:49:47 pm
They look good.

I do wonder about the "bond", is the wall a single brick thickness?

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brickwork#Bonding (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brickwork#Bonding)
Title: Re: Scenery Range - Industrial Wall 181117
Post by: EarlyWarGamer on November 17, 2018, 11:49:04 pm
These look nice!
Title: Re: Scenery Range - Industrial Wall 181117
Post by: petejones on November 18, 2018, 02:52:26 am
Very nice. The hedgehogs look good. I have a pack of AT Obstacles from Warlord, but they only have four hedgehogs in a box - a bit stingy.
Title: Re: Scenery Range - Dragon Teeth & Czech Hedgehog 181214
Post by: Rubicon Models on December 14, 2018, 01:46:17 pm
Size comparison for the Dragon Teeth and Czech Hedgehogs...

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Scenery/283005%20Dragon%20Teeth%20181213-01_zpsmsjr4n9j.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Scenery/283005%20Dragon%20Teeth%20181213-02_zpslek2pgqb.jpg)

Enjoy!
;)