Wooden Fences coming soon

[Dave]

It's going to take a few more days to get the ground tiles together, so I decided to take on a little side project so there'd be something new in the shop. I'd been asked to make wooden fences a couple of times, and I knew I could get them ready in about three days, so that's what I've been doing.

There are four types to choose from: short, short with picket tops, tall, and tall with picket tops. Each type of fence comes in about half a dozen colors. There are optional layers for grass, flowers, and a couple of tools leaning against the fence.

I just need to put together some gates and then I'll be ready to set up the PDFs. I expect to release these on Wednesday, and then get back to work on the ground tiles.

I also have another ruined house model that's just about ready to have skins put on it. I know what I'll be doing for the next week.

[pblade]

These sound great! It's definitely a lacking area.

If I may be so bold, could I make 2 suggestions? (Wait, you're in another state, you can't stop me from typing. )

Could we have a version that works for corrals? Gotta have someplace to keep livestock, after all.

Will this version be more cutter-friendly? Fences are one of those items that quantity is usually a good thing.

Thanks!

- Pb

[Dave]

The fences with flat tops are a cinch to cut out. These are really more like garden or house fences. You could use them for corrals, but they're solid fence walls, and don't have open cut-out sections. I might set up something like that for a different fence set later on.

These are already laid out and ready for the shop. I'm setting up the advert graphics right now -- too late to turn back!


This set gives you long 2D fence sections that you can cut to any lengths. Score anywhere you like, and you've got a bend. If you want a little more stability, you can add the optional 3D support beams -- but those are a bit time-consuming too. You could add the beams every inch or two along the walls, or just put one in each corner, or one either side of the optional gate pieces.

So really this set offers quick and easy fences that you can put together in just a couple of minutes, and also more detailed fences if you want them.

[pblade]

I see the advert, looks good. And the fences are exactly what I expected, from your description.

Thanks for the reply. Looking forward to your next set.

-Pb

[stevelortz]

I've got the set, and am very happy with it. It fills a long empty need. I'm curious how the gluetabs (?) on the sides of the gates are supposed to work.

I'd buy an expansion set that had brick/stone/stucco walls, too!

Have fun!
Steve

[Dave]

Jun 9, 2010 11:43:11 GMT -9 stevelortz said:

I'm curious how the gluetabs (?) on the sides of the gates are supposed to work.

First, you should score and fold your gate piece, and glue it so that it's printed on both sides.

Then you should trim off one glue-tab -- on the side you want the gate to open on. The other tab should be placed between the two halves of the wall where your gate is hinged. Then you can fold over the wall piece, and glue them all together at once. Does that make sense?

You know, I just might do a couple of add-on PDFs for this set, offering brick, stone, plaster and concrete textures. Stay tuned.

[Dave]

Jun 9, 2010 11:43:11 GMT -9 stevelortz said:

I'd buy an expansion set that had brick/stone/stucco walls, too!

You asked for it, and you got it! I've updated the files and they now include low walls and tall walls featuring all those textures and more! You get bricks, stone, plaster, concrete, and even battle damage. (And at no additional cost!)