1:35 Crime scene do not cross - number placards

Crime scene do not cross - number placards 1:35 — a printed sheet (ETA diorama)

The sheet is a paper accessory for scenes in 1:35 scale. It holds printed cordon tape and number placards of the kind used when documenting the scene of an incident. It is not a kit or a waterslide decal — you get a printed sheet from which you cut the elements out and put them together. They bring an unmistakable storyline into a scene: a police operation, an investigation or a closed-off area in a city street.

Folding over an edge — the number placards

The number placards are tent-shaped and have to stand up by themselves in a scene. So cut out the rectangle together with the opposite half, lay a rule on the axis of the fold and fold the paper over its edge — only folding over a hard edge gives a sharp crease, not folding between your fingers. Glue the back together with a thin layer of PVA glue or put a strip of thin plastic inside, so that the placard does not close up. The bottom edge can be sanded lightly, so that it does not catch on the base.

Tape and setting it into a scene

Trim the cordon tape in long strips with a sharp knife, so that it is the same width along its whole length, and stretch it between posts, lampposts or the mirrors of vehicles. Do not pull it perfectly straight — a slight sag looks more real than a taut string. Blacken the edges after trimming with a marker. Finally seal everything with a light matte clear coat from a spray at a distance, so that the print does not reflect light.

Who the sheet is for

• Builders of urban and police dioramas in 1:35 scale
• Modelers of civilian vehicles complemented by a scene
• Figure painters building an investigation scene
• Modelers who want to bring a clear storyline into a scene

It is a printed paper accessory for a diorama. Posts, glue, paints and figures are not included in the package.