1:35 Ornamental grid II.

Ornamental grille II. 1:35 from Vertigo Miniatures — an accessory for a diorama

This item is a scenic accessory for a diorama or a vignette in 1:35 scale, not a kit. The number II. corresponds to one particular pattern from the numbered range of ornamental grilles. Check the look of the pattern for this number on the box.

What the accessory is for

An ornamental grille is one of those details that give a scene credibility without much work. It can be used as an infill in a fence between brick posts, as a grille in a ground-floor window, as a stair railing or as a decorative band on a facade. In 1:35 scale a grille like this is on the edge of what can still reasonably be made by hand, so a ready-made panel saves time and nerves. It goes together with other architectural items and paving in the same scale.

Tips for fitting and painting

The panel is thin, so handle it carefully and never break it over an edge. First a dry run and a check of the length, and only then cutting; make the cut at a vertical bar. Clean and degrease the surface before painting, so that the finish holds even in the fine detail of the pattern. Apply the glue in the smallest possible amount, ideally with a pin or a thin wire. Apply the paint in thin layers, otherwise the pattern gets flooded; after the overall tone, use a restrained dark wash and bring the edges out with a dry brush. Small traces of corrosion and worn finish where things are touched will give the grille some age.

Who the accessory is for

• for builders of dioramas and vignettes in 1:35 scale
• for urban scenes, facades and garden enclosures
• for modelers who would rather not bend a grille out of wire
• for combining with walls, gates and paving in the same scale

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.