Renedra Ramshackle Barn – 28mm (1/56) Hard Plastic Wargaming Model Kit – Renedra Limited

The Definitive Rural Infrastructure

TheRenedra Ramshackle Barnis a quintessential landscape feature for North American and European tabletops, representing the gold standard of UK-engineered injection-molded plastic. This1/56 (28mm) scalekit is a “system-agnostic” masterpiece designed to recreate the atmospheric American countryside, making it a vital objective forNapoleonic & 19th Centurysystems like the American Civil War (ACW), as well asThe World WarsandCold War & Modernskirmish gaming. Its architectural style is useful from the late 16th century to the modern era and is designed to integrate seamlessly withPerry Miniaturesbuilding collections.

Molded in high-impact polystyrene (HIPS), the kit features deep timber 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 rural battlefield remains a durable, long-lasting addition to your miniatures gaming collection. This comprehensive kit includes extra detailing parts such as ladders, pitchforks, and a cart wheel to enhance the narrative depth of your dioramas or wargaming tables.

Product Specifications

• Scale Accuracy: True28mm (1/56) Scale, proportioned for historical infantry and vehicle models.
• Material Composition: Precision-molded inhigh-quality gray hard plastic (HIPS)for superior detail.
• Kit Contents: Consists of three detailed frames—two identical frames for the roof, side walls, and lean-to sections, plus one frame for the Barn front/back and lean-to roof/wall.
• Accessory Details: Includes two ladders, two pitchforks, and one cart wheel for diorama detailing.
• Assembled Dimensions: Length 118mm, Height 116mm, and Width of 78mm (main Barn) or 104mm with the side building attached.⁴
• Hobbyist Standard: Recommended for ages12 years and older; unpainted and unassembled kit form.

Tips: For a realistic weathered wood appearance, apply a dark umber wash over a medium gray base, then dry-brush with a light bone or pale sand color. The modular lean-to section can be attached to either side of the main barn, allowing you to customize the footprint to fit your specific diorama layout.

Recommended Paint Pallette

• Aged Wood Base:Vallejo Model Color London GreyorFlat Brown.
• Detailing & Tools:Vallejo Gunmetalfor pitchfork heads andVallejo Wood Grainfor handles.
• Weathering & Depth:The Army Painter Strong ToneorVallejo Umber Wash.
• Final Highlighting:Vallejo Pale SandorThe Army Painter Skeleton Bone.