1:72 ADDED HEIGH SECTION ADD ON

An added-height section for a wall 1:72 — MIG Productions

A resin diorama accessory in 1:72 scale from MIG Productions. It is an added-height section that is fitted onto a base wall and raises it by a further story or by a piece of masonry. It is not a vehicle model and not a standalone building, but an add-on part of a modular system; the base wall section has to be obtained separately. There is a small typo in the product name in the English word for height, but the contents are not affected by it.

What the accessory is for

The height of the built-up area fundamentally changes the effect of a scene. A low wall makes the model of the equipment the main hero, while a taller wall closes the space in and gives a diorama an urban character. The added-height section makes it possible to tune this proportion as late as during the build: by adding piece after piece you can reach a ground floor, an upper story or a tall factory facade. The section is combined with wall parts, pillars and the roof part of the same line, so that from several items you can put together the corner of a building or a continuous frontage according to the size of the base.

Building and painting tips

First wash the resin parts with lukewarm water and dish soap to remove the mold release agent from the mold. Cut the sprue gates and the casting blocks off with a saw and level the mating surfaces on abrasive paper, wet and with respiratory protection. They are glued with cyanoacrylate glue, and on larger joints two-part epoxy is more reliable; fill the gaps and roughen them so that the transition fits into the structure of the masonry. After spraying a primer, a base shade with an airbrush works well, together with the lightening of the surfaces with a dry brush, a dark wash in the joints and finally pigments for dust, lime efflorescence and dirt at the base of the wall.

Who the accessory is for

• for builders of dioramas and vignettes in 1:72 scale
• for modelers who want to create an environment for a model, not just a base
• for photographers of models who need a neutral architectural background
• for more experienced modelers who can work with resin and putty

The accessory is supplied unassembled and unpainted. Glue, paints and the base diorama board are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.