1:72 'Compass Swing Ramp' circular

Compass swing ramp (circular) 1:72, a USCHI diorama base

A printed diorama base from USCHI van der Rosten in 1:72 scale. It is not an aircraft model but a realistically printed ground that imitates a circular compass swing ramp on an airfield surface. The motif holds fine shading and shadows for a three-dimensional impression, so that once a model is set on the base a convincing airfield scene appears. The base suits a parked aircraft on a display stand, in a display case or as a simple diorama with no demanding groundwork.

What a compass swing ramp is

A compass swing ramp was a hardstanding on an airfield onto which an aircraft was taxied so that its onboard compass could be calibrated. The circular version with marked bearings and markings served to set and check the magnetic compass accurately away from the disturbing metal surroundings of hangars. It is a typical and easily recognizable feature of historic and modern airfields alike.

Use

• Level the base on a firm surface or glue it to a board for a permanent diorama.
• Stand the model in the middle of the motif so that the landing gear rests on the marked area.
• The edges can be completed with grass, sand or further detail for a smooth transition into the surroundings.
• Suitable for photographing models, thanks to the even, realistic ground.

Who the base is for

• For modelers who want to display an aircraft on an airfield surface quickly and without building groundwork.
• For collectors building dioramas and display-case scenes.
• For photographers of models looking for a faithful background.

This is a diorama base, not a model. The aircraft model, the paints and other accessories are not included in the package.