1:35 Gate VII.

Gate VII. 1:35 from Vertigo Miniatures — an accessory for a diorama

This is a scenic accessory for a diorama or a vignette in 1:35 scale, not a kit. The number VII. corresponds to one design from the numbered range of gates from the same manufacturer. Check the look of this design on the box.

What the accessory is for

A gate sets the boundary of a scene. Thanks to it the viewer can tell where the private space of a yard or a compound ends and the street or the fields begin, and the modeler gains a logical place for figures and vehicles. The item also suits smaller vignettes, where it carries the composition on its own and the passage itself is the main motif. The 1:35 scale guarantees compatibility with the widest choice of military and civilian models and figures.

Tips for fitting and painting

First lay the part down dry, check the vertical and only then start modifying the wall or the terrain. Clean and degrease the surface before painting and carefully level any flash from casting with a file. Choose the glue according to the material of the part and of the groundwork. In painting, work from a base coat through an overall tone to a dark wash, which brings out the texture, and lift the edges with a dry brush. It helps believability to shade the individual surfaces slightly and to dirty the corners more than the middle — real structures never age evenly. Finally, fill out the transition to the terrain with fine vegetation or dust.

Who the accessory is for

• for builders of dioramas and vignettes in 1:35 scale
• for scenes where two spaces have to be clearly separated
• for small vignettes with a single main motif
• for modelers who want a ready-made architectural item

The accessory is supplied unpainted and without a base. The paints, glue and any further scenic material are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.