1:72 Washtube

Washtube 1:72 - a resin accessory for a diorama

The Washtube from Brassica is a small resin accessory in 1:72 scale depicting a washtub, that is a tub or basin for laundry. It is not an aircraft or a vehicle model but a scenic detail meant to bring a diorama, a scene on a base or a rural setting to life.

The real subject

Washtubs were part of the ordinary equipment of households and farms. As a small prop they add credibility and life to a scene in reduced scale.

Tips for working it

Wash the mold release residue off the resin casting before gluing, cut off the casting blocks carefully and glue it with cyanoacrylate glue. When painting, a primer helps, followed by drybrushing and light weathering to bring out the texture.

Who the accessory is for

• For builders of dioramas and scenic settings in 1:72 scale
• For modelers who want to round out a scene with a small period prop
• As an aftermarket detail, not a model in its own right

The accessory is supplied as a resin casting, unassembled and unpainted. Glue, paints and other accessories are not included in the package.