1:35 Modern Lifestyle Gadgets

1:35 Modern Lifestyle Gadgets from Mantis Miniatures

A set of small accessories for a diorama in 1:35 scale on the theme of the objects of today's everyday life. It is neither a figure set nor a vehicle kit but supplementary equipment for a scene, that is the things that get placed on tables, hoods, crates and in the hands of figures, so that the tableau looks lived in.

What accessories like these are for

A modern scene is recognized by its details. An empty area looks like a show model, whereas a few extra small things tell a story: who was here, what they were doing and that they left a moment ago. That is exactly why diorama accessories are placed deliberately and not evenly; a few pieces in one place create a focus and the rest of the scene stays clean. The set suits present-day tableaux with civilian and military hardware alike, interiors and figures in 1:35 scale.

Working with tiny parts

Expect very small objects. It pays to work over a mat with a raised edge, to use tweezers and to take parts out only at the moment you are painting them. Paint the accessories separately and only then glue them into the scene; painting them in place is almost impossible. For small areas, cyanoacrylate in a small amount applied with the tip of a toothpick suits best. Contrast does the work: richer colors on small objects brighten a scene and set it apart from the muted shades of the hardware. Smooth surfaces are brought out with spot gloss varnish; leave the rest of the scene matte.

Who the set is for

• Builders of present-day dioramas in 1:35 scale
• Modelers who want to add a civilian, lived-in detail to a scene
• Those interested in interior tableaux and scenes with figures
• More experienced modelers used to working with very small parts

The set is supplied unpainted. Paints, glue and a base are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.