1:35 Old Wall

What the accessory is for

A wall forms both the background and the boundary of a scene in a diorama and the viewer has it in the field of view the whole time. Masonry that has already been through something carries a great deal of fine drawing: uneven joints, scuffed spots, stains from damp. This very irregularity takes a long time to do by hand, while a ready-made motif brings it all at once and in a consistent look over the whole area.

What the accessory offers

A sheet motif of an old wall for dioramas and vignettes in 1:35 scale. The size of the area, the number of pieces, the pattern of the masonry and the form can be found on the packaging and in the manufacturer's instructions.

Usage tips

First lay the area in place dry and plan where the top edge will run and where the figures will stand; a wall should frame a scene, not close it in from every side. Make the cuts with a sharp blade along a rule in several shallow strokes. The undercoat has to be flat and degreased, otherwise the area will buckle once pressed down. The way scenic accessories are fixed differs according to the form, so follow the manufacturer's instructions and do not soak the area until you have checked that it will take it. The look of a wall is livened up by a darker shade in the joints and a lighter hint on the edges, where render would be scuffed the most; try both the paint and the glue aside on an offcut first.

Who it is for

The accessory will be appreciated by builders of urban and combat scenes in 1:35 scale who want a believable background without laborious shaping of masonry.

• 1:35 scale
• a sheet motif of an old wall for dioramas
• the size and the pattern are stated in the manufacturer's instructions
• cut with a sharp blade along a rule
• try both the paint and the glue on an offcut first

A base, figures, machinery, paints and glue are not part of the delivery, unless stated otherwise.