1:32 Rasensteine German Luftwaffe Airfield Pavers

The real subject

Grass pavers, in German Rasensteine, were part of the ordinary equipment of the airfields of the Luftwaffe. A concrete panel with regular openings was laid on aircraft stands, on taxiways and on access roads. It firmed the ground up so that it would not turn to mud in the rain and so that it would carry even a heavier aircraft, while the openings let the grass grow through. The surface therefore did not read as continuous concrete and blended better into the surrounding meadow. For a modeler it is a rewarding surface: it has a readable pattern, it can be laid out to any outline and at a glance it says where and in what period the model is standing.

What the set offers

The pavers are in 1:32 scale, that is in the size where every joint and the roughness of the concrete can be seen. They are laid side by side, so you can put the surface together exactly to the size of a base, a display case or a section of a diorama.

• Grass pavers for airfield surfaces in 1:32 scale
• A surface for a stand, a taxiway and the road to the hangar
• They are laid side by side to any outline
• Suitable for models of aircraft and ground vehicles in the same scale
• The openings can be filled with static grass

Building and painting tips

First lay the surface out dry and only then seat the pavers into a thin layer of putty or glue so that they lie in one plane. Wash and degrease the surface before painting. It is worth mixing the concrete from several shades of gray so that the individual panels are not identical; a dark wash pulls the joints out and a light dry brush picks out the edges. Static grass or fine moss belongs in the openings, and a little soil and dust along the edges, so that the transition to the terrain is not sharp.

Who it is for

For builders of dioramas and bases in 1:32 scale who want to stand a model on a period-faithful surface instead of a bare board. Paints and glue are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.