1:35 Air Conditioner - Roof Version #1

Air conditioner, roof version number 1 (MAiM, 1:35)

A roof air conditioning unit from the manufacturer MAiM in 1:35 scale, the first of the roof variants of this range. It is not a kit of a vehicle but a diorama prop for modern buildings. Flat roofs are often an unused surface in dioramas, and it is exactly the technical equipment such as air conditioners, pipework and aerials that turns them into a full part of a scene.

Use in a scene

The unit is meant for the flat roofs of apartment blocks, shops, warehouses and office buildings in modern and post-apocalyptic subjects. In urban combat scenes it creates natural cover for figures of snipers or observers, while in civilian dioramas it fills out the everyday reality of a town. It can be combined with roof version number 2 and the other units of the MAiM range so that the equipment on the roofs does not look uniform.

Tips for working it and painting

Clean the casting up, wash it and give it a light base. Roof units are the most exposed to the weather of all, so do not be afraid of pronounced weathering: rust streaks from the casings, faded paint, dust and leaves settled at the foot of the unit. A fine dry brush will bring out the grilles and the louvers, and a dark wash the recesses.

Who the accessory is for

• builders of modern urban dioramas in 1:35 scale
• makers of scenes from contemporary conflicts with fighting in a town
• modelers of post-apocalyptic subjects
• anyone who wants to liven up the flat roof of a building

It is supplied as an unpainted casting to be cleaned up and painted. Paints and glue are not included in the package.