1:35 Metal Fence Set A

A metal fence in 1:35 scale — set A from Matho Models

Metal Fence Set A from Matho Models is a diorama accessory in 1:35 scale representing metal fencing. It is not a kit of a vehicle or of a building; a fence is a prop that bounds a scene, divides it up and gives it depth. Fencing is among the features a viewer subconsciously expects: a yard with no fence looks empty, and with a fence it suddenly tells a story.

Use in a diorama

The set suits bounding a factory site, a garden, a yard or a parking area, as a barrier along a road or as the backdrop of an urban scene. A metal fence works in subjects from the middle of the twentieth century to the present, with modern equipment and with civilian vignettes alike. Parts of the fence can be used damaged in a composition as well: a bent panel or an uprooted post is a rewarding storytelling feature of a combat scene.

Building and painting tips

Degrease the parts before painting and lay down a good base coat so that the paint holds on the smooth surface. Choose the base shade according to the setting, gray, green or a dark metal, and then weather the fence: a diluted rusty wash into the joints, chipped scuffs on the edges and dust pigments at the foot of the posts. When setting it into the terrain, drill holes for the posts and the fence will then hold firmly and straight.

Who the accessory is for

• Builders of dioramas in 1:35 scale who need to divide a scene up.
• Modelers of military equipment, as a fence works as a backdrop and as combat damage.
• Makers of civilian and urban vignettes.

A diorama accessory; the base models, figures, glue and paints are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.