DIY Modular Fence for Warhammer 40k, D&D, etc

[@hauntswargaming]

Thanks for watching! Don't forget to click all the buttons and whatnot! For the algorithm!

[@dikrot]

Thanks for the tip on the cardboard for a jig to use as guides. I would have never thought of that

[@hauntswargaming]

No problem! It does work pretty well.

[@tidetight]

I did a fence-line, but didn't make corners. I cut the ends of the bases at 45 degrees to the end point of each end of the fence, so they more or less make a corner themselves.

[@hauntswargaming]

I thought about doing it that way but I wanted a single corner post and the larger corner bases provided some nice greeble real estate. Either way works 🤷‍♂️

[@TomJones0065]

I Like the ideas, and most some people call the "mesh" Screen, which is what I have found in The hardware stores. The Guy even said, " Oh you mean " Screen " I was Like that also what I Said, and as for the metal Mesh, I found some that was in the gutter department, its used to cover gutters from leaves and such. Some is smaller and some a big larger. But it works well for Fences!! Also I use Baking Soda to make the Super Glue Dry Faster, and makes it HARD AS A ROCK! I just put the glue on the spots and sprinkle the Baking Soda on. Works wonderfully!! Thanks for the ideas!!

[@hauntswargaming]

My only issue with using baking soda is that it can be messy, but it does work well. I dilute it in water and put it in a spritzer bottle. It leaves a film, but you can wash it off.

[@TomJones0065]

@@hauntswargaming Oh never tried that way, but I will. Thanks Buddy!! I subbed!

[@hauntswargaming]

@@TomJones0065 thanks! You gotta boil the water to get it to dissolve BTW.

[@Spark_Chaser]

Maybe the single wide plastic coffee stirrers. You can heat them to bend them, and have the nice hollow fence post look. I'd recommend prepainting the greeblies and fences, then adding them after.

[@hauntswargaming]

Not a bad idea to use coffee stirrers! And Yea, pre painting would have been better. I underestimated what a pain it was going to be to get in there with a brush.

[@thecasualwargamer5195]

Great vid. I was just thinking recently that I wanted to work out how to do some chain-link fences, and I knew you wouldn't disappoint. Thanks.

[@manjr]

Great-looking fences!

[@hauntswargaming]

Thanks!

[@fablesfounding3870]

Great looking and simple build! Love it

[@hauntswargaming]

Thanks!

[@goforitpainting]

Really cool DIY. 👍

[@hauntswargaming]

Thank you ☺️

[@metajock]

I like the idea you have for the jig. Best one I've seen yet. Really good for the rush of Fallout players we're expecting. Thanks!!!

[@hauntswargaming]

I'm terrible at thinking ahead with this stuff haha. Thanks for the reminder!

[@stephenrenwick8781]

Great work.

[@DobraWroszka]

Thanks for Ideas! But how do you make them barrels? Sorry I didn't watch it carefully. But it seems them barrels just appear 😅. I would like to do something similar. 😊 Thanks

[@hauntswargaming]

The barrels and sci fi crates are 3d printed. You could probably find a bulk pack of them on Etsy too.

[@Mittens_Gaming]

Those look great! I have to build some of these soon!

[@hauntswargaming]

Thanks! They're nice to have as a terrain option.

[@LeonKolenda]

Very Cool! But I don't think you will see very much rust on a Chain-Link fence. Remember, it's galvanized, so you'll most likely see some corrosion.

[@hauntswargaming]

Maybe not a new one, but eventually it'll rust.

[@miked5814]

As the zinc wears off it will start to rust. It would take a while but it would eventually.

[@nonya9120]

They (snips) come in left, right and strait. If your not working sheet metal (in my experience) just about any will do the job. Why left, right or strait. It is all about the cut you are making. I would suggest just getting strait or by a cheap set of all three. Great tip on goodwill and second hand stores. They are gold mines for crafters.

[@hauntswargaming]

True, It's nice to have a pair that fits your dominant hand for stuff like this in my opinion. But I can't say I've tried using the other ones. It would probably be beneficial to have all three

[@ChitosVids]

Do you think the mesh glued on this way could support minis if used for industrial looking platforms and walkways?

[@hauntswargaming]

Yeah, I wouldn't use the fiberglass screen for that though.

[@ChitosVids]

@@hauntswargaming what would you use?

[@hauntswargaming]

@@ChitosVids the aluminum mesh I used for the prototype

[@Willandheart]

As always - great tutorial.

[@hauntswargaming]

Thank you :)

[@ChitosVids]

I wonder if that mesh can be laser cut

[@hauntswargaming]

I think keeping everything lined up would be difficult.

[@chrisboyd4433]

If you are looking for screen or this project, go to you local glass and window store (or hardware store that repairs screens). Ask them if you can have scraps from their screen repairs. Also ask for plexiglass and acrylic sheet scraps while you are there.

[@hauntswargaming]

That's a really good idea! You don't need a lot for crafting.

[@JayurBadger]

Great tutorial!!!

[@hauntswargaming]

Thanks!

[@AriesTabletopModels]

That looks great! What scale would you say this would be? 28mm?

[@hauntswargaming]

Yea, I plan on using them for 28-32 scale games. Thanks!

[@Zejety]

Great video! Do you think it would be feasible to make cross sections that include only one post per base? Either with collapses mesh parts that suggest an actually ruined fence, or sticking out straight as if connected to an "out of frame" post. Asking because I'm thinking of trying this for infantry flight bases.

[@hauntswargaming]

@@Zejety possibly if there are other points of contact.

[@Zejety]

@@hauntswargaming the primed aluminum won't have enough stability? Guess I'll have to think of something! Shouldn't be TOO rough to come up with a few configurations of snapped posts, I suppose.

[@hauntswargaming]

@@Zejety yea, the aluminum doesn't provide much support

[@squash2127]

I’m curious. Is there a special reason why you use wood glue in places where other guys usually use PVA glue?

[@hauntswargaming]

@@squash2127 it's just more useful to have on hand. I buy them by the gallon. I also do woodworking on occasion.

[@chrisboyd4433]

I'm pretty sure most wood glues ARE PVA glues.

[@TheEr910]

comment for the comment gods

[@hauntswargaming]

Much appreciated!