Metal Fence Techniques

[JimBee]

Hi, I was wondering if anyone could suggest some good metal fence techniques to me. I am talking about the aluminum ones with the criss-cross pattern, like this. I would be most grateful for some ideas.

[VBBN]

Well, it's knid of hard, but I have seen a piece like this in the eiffel tower set, lots actualy. You could also try some string or thread if you want.

[iamded]

I was thinking of this technique as well. I've only come up with 2 options (then again, I'm not very imaginative... ) so far.

One being the use of the nets that are included in various sets (from memory a few Aqua sets and the soccer sets), they shouldn't be too pricey on Bricklink. (About 20 cents each.)

My second idea was the use of these parts. They may be a bit bulky, but at least they have the grille pattern.

~Peace

[JimBee]

Thanks for the ideas so far, guys. ~VBBN~, what fence pieces are you talking about in the Eiffel Tower set?

Iamded, could you please provide a pic/ link to those nets? I don't know what those nets are. I only have two grille pieces like that, but good idea.

[CP5670]

How big are these fences supposed to be? If they're minifig scale, you could just use this piece.

[cartoondude]

I would just use this and spray paint it.

linky that is stinky

[Oky]

I would just use this and spray paint it.

linky that is stinky

That looks like the perfect solution! If only it wasn't so expensive...

The only idea that I have that hasn't been mentioned yet is getting a bunch of these nets and cutting off the corners so that you get new, smaller squares with a diagonal pattern instead of a grid. A little crude, but cheaper and more authentic than what cartoondude suggested.

[Skinny Boy]

I've been wondering how to make these fences too, for my 'Crime in the City'. A 'misterzumbi' on Brickshelf did this:

An idea I will eventually have to steal.

[NewRight]

That does look great. I have always wanted to build a complex little city shot similar to this. Thanks for the find and as for a fence I am sorry I cannot help. If I think of anything I will post it.

[SlyOwl]

Noddy used the net pieces to great effect here

[Skinny Boy]

Noddy used the net pieces to great effect here

I remember seeing that Biker MOC a while ago, but I think the nets don't look metal enough. Still great use of them though.

[JimBee]

Nice find, Skinny Boy. How do you make it?

Hmm, not quite what I'm looking for, SlyOwl, but thanks anyway!

[Skinny Boy]

Nice find, Skinny Boy. How do you make it?

I don't quite know. I attemted to make it in LDD but it is so crappy, that i'll just use my own pieces. If I think I have gotten it, I will post a pic.

[Skelotic]

Yeah I think I've figured it out too ill post a pic unless SkinnyBoy posts before me (camera is charging).

[VBBN]

Jim,

Two useful parts that I am talking about are (already mentioned) this piece, and the piece from the eiffel tower set, found in this picture:

LINK

See them?

[Skelotic]

Got the pictures.

Color differences are to show pieces.

[Norrington]

Jim,

Two useful parts that I am talking about are (already mentioned) this piece, and the piece from the eiffel tower set, found in this picture:

LINK

See them?

The pieces in the Effiel Tower set are the 1 brick high version of the other fence peice. The sports net pieces posted allready are fairly cheap in white.

[Squeaker]

I have the same problem with chain link fences (that's what they're called, I think). Anyway, here's a page of Bricklink's "lattice" pieces. I like the Sports net, it seems to be the easiest and most effective. Hope I helped!

[JimBee]

Got the pictures.

Color differences are to show pieces.

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Thanks, Skelotic, I think I will use this technique if any other ones aren't suggested.