1:48 Luftwaffe Display base kit JG52 bf 109 E

What the base is for

A model standing on a bare shelf hangs in a vacuum. A base gives it a surface to stand on, and with that a sense of scale and a story: only from the surface under the wheels do you see whether the machine is waiting to take off or has been parked off to one side. This base is built for an aircraft in 1:48 scale with the theme of the German fighter force of the Second World War, and suits a model the size of the Bf 109 E series fighter.

What you gain with it

Besides the look in a display case, the main thing is the photograph. A model photographed on a base has a continuous surface under it and not the reflection of glass or wood, so it looks settled and the photograph stands up to a close look. The base also protects the landing gear and the propeller, because the model is carried by the base and does not have to be picked up. For a collection of several machines in the same scale it then gives a uniform setting on which the models can be compared.

Usage tips

• Put the kit together dry before gluing and check that the surface is flat.
• Try the model on the base before you finish it, so that the wheel track fits.
• The transition between the base and the model is unified by a light layer of dust in the shade of the surface.
• The recommended assembly procedure and the finish are given in the manufacturer's instructions.

Who it is for

For builders and collectors of aircraft in 1:48 scale who want to display or photograph a model so that it does not look torn out of its setting.

Terms of supply

The base is what is supplied. The aircraft model, paints and glue are not part of the delivery, unless stated otherwise. The contents of the package are stated by the manufacturer.