1:35 Post apocalyptic factory ruin fant.base

The real subject

A base with the motif of a demolished factory building in 1:35 scale, pitched toward a post-apocalyptic setting. The ruin serves as the basis of a scene in which a figure stands among the wreckage, and it tells a piece of the story by itself: a building that has stopped serving is a more rewarding backdrop than an empty area.

Who it is for

It suits modelers who build settings with a single figure in 1:35 scale, as well as those who are adding a free-standing island of buildings to a more extensive diorama. The post-apocalyptic theme goes equally well with a military or a civilian figure and with vehicles of the same scale, so the part will not stay tied to a single project.

Building and painting tips

Before painting, wash the part in lukewarm soapy water, degrease it and let it dry thoroughly. Cut off the excess material and the marks left by production with a sharp blade a little away from the surface and sand what is left. Choose the glue to match the material of the part; cyanoacrylate glue holds the figure and the small accessories reliably. It works to stand the figure up dry first and only then decide where the other elements of the scene will go.

• Concrete reads convincingly after a light gray base and a dark glaze in the joints.
• Draw the rust and the running stains downward with a thin brown, not at random.
• Settle the dust with a dry brush or with pigment on the horizontal surfaces.
• Self-seeded weeds and dry grass will liven up an otherwise gray scene.
• A matte varnish at the end evens out the surface and dulls the sheen of the glazes.

What has to be added

The figure, paints, glue, pigments and growth are not part of the delivery, unless stated otherwise. The manufacturer gives the dimensions of the base and the recommended preparation.