1:35 Old Wall

What the accessory is for

A wall with a weathered surface can give a scene age faster than anything else. The eye reads age from stains, from joints of uneven width and from places where the surface is missing, and these are precisely the irregularities that are hardest to imitate by hand: they either come out too regular or, on the contrary, overdone. A ready-made area keeps a consistent character from edge to edge.

What the accessory offers

A motif of an old wall for dioramas and vignettes in 1:35 scale. The size of the area, the number of pieces, the pattern and the form can be found on the packaging and in the manufacturer's instructions. The 1:35 scale goes with the most widespread size of figures and military machinery, so the accessory combines easily with other elements of the same size.

Usage tips

Plan the scene out dry and only then decide on the height of the wall: a low wall lets the machinery stand out, a high one closes the view off and suits a narrow alley better. Make the cuts along a rule with a sharp blade, preferably in two passes. The lower edge at the ground can be covered with rubble, mud or grass, so the joint disappears. 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 is meant for that. Always try a suitable paint and glue on an offcut, because it depends on the material of the area.

Who it is for

The accessory suits builders of dioramas and vignettes in 1:35 scale who want an aged background without the lengthy carving of joints.

• 1:35 scale
• a motif of an old wall for the background of a scene
• the size, the pattern and the form are stated in the manufacturer's instructions
• cut along a rule with a sharp blade
• the lower edge can be covered with rubble or grass

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