1:12 ASPHALT ROAD MOTO RACE TRACK TYPE 1 BASE - ACRYLIC 3 MM (180 X 357 MM)

Display board for a 1:12 model: race track asphalt, TYPE 1

1:12 ASPHALT ROAD MOTO RACE TRACK TYPE 1 BASE is a printed display board for a finished model. The name describes it as an acrylic board 3 mm thick and 180 x 357 mm in size, with the motif of the asphalt surface of a race track. It is not a kit and not a part of a model, but a finished board on which you stand a model.

What the display board is for

A finished model on a bare table or on a glass shelf loses its sense of scale. A board with a track surface gives it context in a second: the tires have something to stand on, the shadow falls on the texture of the asphalt and a photograph of the model suddenly looks like a shot from a circuit. The 1:12 scale is the most common one for motorcycle models, so the length of 357 mm leaves even a larger machine room to spare front and rear.

What the board takes the place of

Building a diorama costs time, material and space. A printed board, by contrast, is an instant solution: unpack it, stand the model on it, done. It therefore also suits those who take models to shows and need a firm, easily portable base that withstands repeated handling better than loose terrain.

Usage tips

• Wipe the board with a soft cloth before displaying it, because a printed surface gathers dust easily.
• Turn the model so that the marks on the road lead into the depth of the shot.
• When photographing, light the scene from the side, and the texture of the surface will come out better.
• Store the board flat so that it does not warp.
• The TYPE 1 designation tells the variant within the range apart; how it differs from types 2 and 3 does not follow from the name.