1:35 Table Cloth and Splatter

Uschi van der Rosten 1:35 Table Cloth and Splatter

A decal sheet from the German maker Uschi van der Rosten intended for decorating scenes in 1:35 scale. It offers printed table cloths and with them a motif of stains and splatters with which surfaces in the scene are dirtied. It is not a kit or a model; it is a decorative accessory applied to parts of a diorama that have already been built and painted. The maker specializes in printed textures, and this sheet belongs to the same family as its decals with carpet and marble patterns.

What the sheet is for

Textiles are very hard to paint in a small scale: the pattern has to be regular and fine and at the same time must not disappear under a layer of paint. A printed texture gets around this problem. You transfer the table cloth onto a table in an interior scene and get a clean pattern that would be difficult to do with a brush. The motifs of stains and splatters then serve to keep the scene from looking sterile: you place them on the table top, on the floor, on a wall or on a counter, and the scene immediately looks used.

Usage tips

• The base has to be smooth and glossy. On a matte surface the decal silvers and the joint shows.
• Cut the motif out as close to the printing as possible, so that no carrier film is left over needlessly.
• Soak the sheet in lukewarm water briefly and let it rest until the motif starts to slide on the backing by itself.
• Use a decal softener, so that the film clings to the edge of the table and to the unevenness of the floor.
• Once it has dried, go over the surface with matte varnish, which hides the edges of the film completely.

Who the sheet is for

• Builders of dioramas and vignettes in 1:35 scale
• Modelers who furnish interiors and want faithful textile patterns
• Anyone looking for a quick way to dirty a scene and bring it to life

This is a decorative decal sheet, not a kit. The model, paints, softener and varnish are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.