1:12 ASPHALT ROAD MOTO RACE TRACK TYPE 2 BASE - ACRYLIC 3 MM (180 X 357 MM)

Display board for a 1:12 model: race track asphalt, TYPE 2

1:12 ASPHALT ROAD MOTO RACE TRACK TYPE 2 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.

Why stand a model on a display board

Without surroundings a model has no sense of scale. As soon as it stands on a surface the eye knows, it gains weight and a photograph looks like a shot from a real track. The difference shows above all in the tires and the shadows: on a printed road the machines have something to rest on, whereas on a glossy shelf the model doubles in the reflection and the scene falls apart. The 1:12 scale is the standard for motorcycle models, so the length of 357 mm leaves even a larger machine free space in front of the wheels and behind them.

What the board takes the place of

Against a built diorama a printed board is an instant solution with no drying, no dust and no searching for space in the workshop. Modelers who take their work to shows will appreciate it too: the board makes a firm portable base that withstands repeated handling.

Usage tips

• Wipe the surface with a soft cloth, because the print gathers dust easily.
• Bring the light in from the side, and the texture of the asphalt will come out.
• Store the board flat so that it does not warp.
• The TYPE 2 designation tells the variant within the range apart; how it differs from types 1 and 3 does not follow from the name.