Gale Force Nine: Hobby Round – Barbed Wire 30mm (6m)
About this Product
Add battlefield realism and tactical detail to your terrain and miniature bases with Gale Force Nine Hobby Round – Barbed Wire 30mm (6m). This finely twisted wire replicates the look of coiled military barbed wire, making it ideal for defensive emplacements, trench lines, or war-torn terrain features. Designed for use in 15mm to 32mm scale games, this set includes 6 meters (approximately 20 feet) of barbed wire, enough to enhance multiple terrain pieces or objective markers.
Whether you're building a WWII battlefield, a grim sci-fi outpost, or a fantasy fortification, this barbed wire adds depth, narrative, and tactical flair to your hobby projects.
Key Features
• Includes 6 meters (approx. 20 feet) of 30mm scale barbed wire
• Suitable for 15mm to 32mm scale terrain and miniature basing
• Ideal for simulating trench lines, barricades, and fortifications
• Easy to cut, shape, and glue into coils or straight sections
• Packaged in a resealable Hobby Round container
Why Buy This Product?
• Adds realistic detail and tactical elements to your battlefield
• Perfect for WWII, modern, sci-fi, or post-apocalyptic settings
• Easy to work with and adaptable to custom terrain builds
• Great for dioramas, objective markers, or themed base edging
Gameplay Role (Thematic only)
Barbed wire is commonly used to represent difficult or impassable terrain in wargames. Its presence can influence movement, block charges, or serve as a visual deterrent—adding strategic storytelling to your games.
Paint & Hobby Tips
Prime with black or dark gray spray, then drybrush silver or metallic gray for a weathered metal look. Use rust effects or pigment powders for added realism. Coil around dowels or pencils to shape realistic rolls.
Historical Context Sidebar
Barbed wire became a defining feature of 20th-century warfare, first seen in WWI trench lines and later used extensively in WWII, the Cold War, and modern military defenses. In tabletop wargaming, barbed wire evokes the harshness of fortified positions and the peril of no man’s land, making it a staple in terrain-building kits across genres.
