To compliment the "Georgian Gateway" and "Farm Tile" I have released a range of wall sections. Lots of variation in a modular system means the walls can be configured in many different ways. The generic walls are suited to a wide range of gaming scenarios. If there is a configuration you would like that I may have missed, please mail me and let me know.
Matt, a regular blogger (
http://thewargamestable.blogspot.co.uk/) and good mate has just completed a set or two of Charlie Foxtrot Models "Post & rail Fences" and was kind enough to let me lift this tutorial:
Step 1: Take the raw MDF and very lightly spray with matt black - just a dusting really so that some of the wood colour shows through. Hopefully this pic shows what I mean.
Step 2: Drybrush with any dark brown. I used VMC Leather Brown.
Step 3: Drybrush (very lightly!) with a light cream colour. Here I've used VMC Dark Sand.
That's it! All 12 sections took me less than an hour.
Step 4: Glue the fences to the bases.
The gate sections have subtly different bases and I like my gates to be slightly open as it makes them easier to spot at a glance.
Step 5: Apply sand and grit to suit your basing preferences.
Step 6: Paint the bases. I bought a tester pot of emulsion as it's way cheaper than using VMC etc. I think it was called 'coffee shop' but was fairly similar to GW Graveyard Earth.
Then I highlighted it up using my usual VMC Flat Earth, Gold Brown and Dark Sand colours.
Step 7: Finally, decorate them - I always really enjoy this bit - in fact I probably spent more time on the flock and foliage than the painting.
That's 6 feet of fencing done in double quick time.
Thanks Matt
Matt assisted me with my trade stand at Crusade Penarth and in lieu of salary, he chose a "Signal Box" kit....having seen early pictures, I cannot wait to see his step by step tutorial on that model. Matt thanks for your help and keep on blogging, your enthusiasm is infectious.
Customer (and now good chum) Brian Collins scooped the "Best Demo Game" at Plymouth Association of Wargames annual show. Brian's table was largely populated with Charlie Foxtrot Models some of wich appear in the Customer Gallery. Well deserved Brian......how will you top that next year?
These two kits make an imposing centre piece for a battle objective when combined with the "Georgian House".
Please note: Fish food is not included with this kit!
The "Driveway & Pond" comes with two 3mm clear acrylic discs. When the pond is painted inside, place in a clear disc. The second disc can be painted underneath to show fish or weed and the top side can be decorated with lilly pads and duckweed. The tiled 2mm ring covers the waters edge.
SPECIAL: For a limited period, the "Driveway & Pond" will be given FREE to customers who buy both the "Georgian House" and "Gateway". Charlie Foxtrot Models reserves the right to withdraw this offer without notice.
Happy New Year to all my friends, customers, friends who have become customers and customers who have become friends.
Thank you for placing orders on the run up to Christmas. I look forward to seeing pictures of your painted models in due course.
I invested in the cheap Poundstretcher railway set some time ago ,after reading reviews on Facebook. I have been itching to make some associated scenery, the "Signal Box" being the first in a planned themed set.
While I have been frantic, cutting, wrapping and shipping kits, I have now found the time to be able to release the "Signal Box". I could not wait to paint this model!
To be released later this week, once the simple instructions and packaging is complete. Do not be put off by the steps assembly, I have designed them to be a quick & easy build!
Yet another unusual model for the Eastern Front range. This model has a distinctive "salt box" roof and ornate carved window frames. With three other rural houses, the "Hunter's Lodge", "Cabin", "Tool Shed" and "Log Store" a village full of character can be laid out on your table. If you would like to achieve a good, quick and simple to follow tutorial on painting wood effects, please visit an earlier blog on this site.
To expand the farmhouse set, I am pleased to release the "Workshop" in 20mm scale. The workshop has two sets of main double doors so you can have them glued in the open or closed position. To get even more variety, the roof can be placed onto the building in two ways, apex to the front or apex to the sides.
This model compliments the recently released 20mm scale "Farmhouse" and "Stone barn"
This is just an alert to new visitors to the Charlie Foxtrot Models site. Or a reminder if you have been here before...
The FREE KIngs of War token set has 4 weeks to run. Until 16th December the token set will be given free with every purchase of "Double Dial Counter" to record nerve points, movement trays or Kings of War multibases.
I was lucky enough to visit Warfare show in Reading last weekend. A real pleasure to meet up with so many people, part with some money on the excellent 1st Corps British paras and see some very high quality demonstration games. Brian Collins from Plymouth had a WWII layout in 28mm including a large collection of Charlie Foxtrot Models.....just a taster here, a few more are in the customer gallery.
Apart from Brian's superb layout, I was drawn to a 54mm huge pony wars demogame that looked just so good. "The Battle of Beecher's island 17th September 1868" was put on by "Skirmish Wargames" group who were very friendly and happy to chat about how a 10 foot long layout like this was made. I picked up so many tips..I just wonder if I can use any on my 28mm table.
"Large Skull Tokens" are produced as set of 16, laser cut, 2mm MDF or set of 12 3mm black acrylic gaming pieces. They can be used to represent wounds on multi-based models or wounds on multi-wound monsters or heroes.
In Kings of War the "Large skull Tokens" can be used as 5's and the "Skull Tokens" as 1's when recording damage to units.
Approximate dimensions: Height to top of skull 23mm Width left to right 21mm
Coins are for scale purposes only. The last picture also shows the "Skull Token" regular size....now available in the shop. 
A new addition to the 20mm collection comes the "Stone Barn" a close copy of the very popular 28mm version. This model can be used for a variety of periods for wargaming or railway layouts. Like the larger version, the roof comes off to allow models to be placed inside. There is a 1/2 width "hayloft" as a 1st floor allowing access to 3 of the 4 windows.
Next on the workbench will be a workshop to further expand the 20mm farm range.
Breaking news 5.11.15
I have just trialled a courier company that can offer a huge price saving when compared to UK Royal Mail Parcelforce. Savings of up to 65% have been achieved!
If you are non-UK customer and considering buying 3 or more buildings, please e mail me for a quote, I think you will be pleasantly surprised.
charliefoxtrotmodels@hotmail.com
This courier service is tracked and signed for and can deliver to the USA in 2- 3 working days.
The courier will collect from me. I would need to be home all day to sign for the collection and take a reciept for the parcels. The collection day will be negotiated with you via e mail.
I hope this new service makes owning and collecting Charlie Foxtrot Models a better, more affordable solution to your gaming needs.
Colin
