"Best 10mm trenches on market?" Topic

Hey all,

I'm highly considering getting into 10mm WW1 and am wondering if anyone can recommend the best set of 10mm finished trenches? I'd prefer a line that also makes MG nests or concrete bunkers to go with them. Any links you can provide would be great!

Thanks,

J

Not seen these in person but the photos sure look nice:

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It depends on what level you are planning to game WW1 at. For games like Great War Spearhead, which involves corps- or division-level games, it is better to minimise the foot print of trenches on the table, IMHO. I use the 6mm TimeCast trenches. These are flat enough that stands of figures can sit on top. Given that each stands represents an area approximately 80m square, you can see that modelling parapets and parados as well just adds more width.

I have also used a cheaper alternative. I made a stencil of a crenelated trench line, sufficient to cover a 1.25 x 2.5" piece of MDF. Black felt tip or paint can then be applied through the stencil. It is a quick and easy method of making very striking trench lines. The rest of the MDF is left unpainted. Again the advantage is that the infantry or MG stands sit on the trench lines without the need to model parapets or parados.

You can see the TimeCast trench lines in this article here:

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The barbed wire was made using plastic pot scourers. These are easy to cut into the relevant lengths and widths. Sprayed black then light dry brushed with rust and tiny bit of silver, the barbed wire looked very effective but was simple to mass produce.

I will see if I can post some photographs of the MDF approach.

Robert

I built my own because I did not like the resin ones that I bought at first. It was quite easy to do.

Details of the project here
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