1:35 Headers with British helmet MK1

The real subject

The British Mk I steel helmet is a flat helmet with a wide brim worn by British and Allied soldiers in both world wars. Its outline is so unmistakable that it tells you which side a figure belongs to without any other marking, and that is exactly why heads with this helmet are supplied as a separate accessory.

What the set contains

Replacement heads for figures in 1:35 scale with this helmet. They are used to change the head on a figure from a kit or from another set, whether for finer detail or for a different angle and expression. The same range also carries a version with a chin strap and the same heads in smaller scales. The number of pieces and their individual versions are given on the manufacturer's packaging.

Building and painting tips

• cut the excess material away with a sharp blade a little way from the part and sand the remainder off carefully
• level the face of the neck so that the head seats into the shoulders with no gap
• wash and degrease the part before painting, as paint does not hold on a greasy surface
• bond it with cyanoacrylate glue; a thin polystyrene cement may not take here
• the face is more comfortable to paint before the head is set into the figure

Who it is for

For the modeler who builds figures or dioramas and wants to bring the look of a whole group of characters into line, to replace a coarser head from a kit or to give a figure a different gaze. The work is fine; tweezers and a sharp blade are useful.

Terms of supply

Figures, paints and glue are not part of the delivery, unless stated otherwise.