1:35 Late War Heer Shoulder Boards for Medical Troops

Shoulder boards of the medical service, late variant, Archer, 1:35

A set of dry transfers, that is, an accessory for figures, not a figure or a kit. The motifs are transferred onto the finished and painted uniforms of figures in 1:35 scale and replace the hand painting of uniform details that at this scale are at the limit of what can be managed with a brush. Archer is an American manufacturer specializing in transfers and relief transfers.

The real subject

In the German army of the Second World War a shoulder board carried the rank insignia and the color of the piping distinguished the branch of service. This set is confined to the medical service and to the form of the later period of the war, when the construction of uniform items was being simplified; the earlier period is covered by a separate set from the same manufacturer. Which particular ranks the sheet offers is not stated here.

How dry transfers are applied

Do not use water. Cut the motif out together with its carrier film, lay it in place, hold it and burnish evenly with a blunt point, a toothpick, a burnisher or a pencil without lead, until the motif transfers and goes matte. Then lift the film carefully. The surface should be smooth, dry and matte, because on a rough finish a transfer tears. Plan the position in advance, as you will not move the motif once it has transferred. Finally spray with matte varnish.

Who the set is for

• For figure modelers in 1:35 scale who want accurate uniform detail
• For builders of dioramas on a medical theme from the later period of the war
• For those looking for an alternative to painting small insignia by hand
• For more experienced modelers, as the transfer calls for a steady hand

This is an accessory for figures. Figures, paints and varnishes are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.