1:48 'Compass Swing Ramp' circular

Compass swing ramp, circular 1:48 (USCHI van der Rosten)

This is a diorama and display base in 1:48 scale, not an airplane model. It depicts a paved circular area with marked dividing lines and the points of the compass, of the kind used at airfields for swinging, that is calibrating, the compasses of aircraft. It serves as a realistic scene under a built model. The maker is the German brand USCHI van der Rosten.

Use

• You lay the base under a finished airplane model and create an instant airfield scene.
• It can be used on its own as a display area or as the basis for a larger diorama.
• It is advisable to back it with a flat board and to match the edges to the base or a frame.
• The surface can be lightly weathered with pigments for the impression of an area in use.

Who it is for

• Modelers who want to display an airplane model in a matching setting.
• Builders of dioramas and display scenes in 1:48 scale.
• Collectors looking for a simple and quick way of presenting a model.

It is a display and diorama accessory. The model, glue and paints are not included in the package.