1:35 Naval Ropes & Bollards Set

Ships' lines and mooring bollards 1:35 - an accessory for a harbor scene

This is a diorama accessory in 1:35 scale, not a model of a vessel. The set stands for the mooring elements of a harbor edge, that is the bollards on a quayside and the lines with which a vessel is tied to the shore. It is exactly these details that turn a concrete edge into a real harbor where activity can be felt.

What the set brings to a harbor scene

A quayside tends to be a large empty area in a diorama, and without equipment it looks like an ordinary wall by the water. Bollards give the edge a rhythm, while lines bring a curve and tension into the scene - the viewer's eye follows them automatically. The set suits landing views of the Second World War, transshipment yards, river harbors and civilian subjects. It also serves well as an accessory for vehicles standing on a quayside or being unloaded.

Tips for placing it in the scene

Place the bollards in a regular rhythm along the edge, because harbor equipment was built to a plan, unlike rural elements. Lines, on the other hand, should never be pulled taut into a straight line - sag and a natural curve are what give a scene its credibility. It is effective to let one line disappear beyond the edge of the base, so that the viewer senses a vessel outside the scene. Try the arrangement out dry beforehand.

Who the set is for

• Builders of harbor and quayside dioramas in 1:35 scale
• Modelers who build landing and transshipment views
• Anyone interested in believable equipment for a harbor edge
• Those who want to suggest a vessel outside the area of a scene