A horseshoetower, in german a Backofenturm, Schanzturm, Schalen oder Halbschalenturm. A combination of a round tower with a square one.. to qoute wikipedia;
The horseshoe-shaped (or D-shaped) tower is a compromise that gives the best of a round and a square tower. The semicircular side (the one facing the attacker) could resist siege engines, while the rectangular part at the back gives internal space and a large fighting platform on top
This model is designed, made and available from Fredericus-rex and painted by Conny´s wife, Petra.
A beautifull looking model..
Here the tower is combinred with the portcullis gate
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The horseshoe-shaped (or D-shaped) tower is a compromise that gives the best of a round and a square tower. The semicircular side (the one facing the attacker) could resist siege engines, while the rectangular part at the back gives internal space and a large fighting platform on top
This model is designed, made and available from Fredericus-rex and painted by Conny´s wife, Petra.
A beautifull looking model..
Here the tower is combinred with the portcullis gate
More...
