1:35 Printed Accessories: Afgahnian road signs Set No.1

The real subject

The road signage along Afghan roads is one of the elements that establish the place of a view at once. One sign at the roadside is enough for an observer to tell where the scene takes place, without your having to build the whole surroundings of the road. This set carries the sequence number 1 in the range of printed accessories; which particular signs it contains is given in the manufacturer's instructions.

What the set contains

The set contains printed subjects of road signs in 1:35 scale. The elements are flat, so they are mounted on a support of your own, most often on a post of wire, round profile or thin sheet. The particular number of subjects and the recommended way of fixing them are given in the manufacturer's instructions. The subjects are printed in color, so they only need mounting and working into the scene, without lengthy hand painting of small lettering and symbols.

Building and painting tips

Mount the sign only once the groundwork is finished, so that it does not get dirty during the work. Touch in the light cut edges with a dark shade, or they will shine on the model and give away the thickness of the material. Try the position out dry first and only then glue the element.

• set the sign slightly leaning; perfectly upright looks artificial
• a fine layer of dust unifies the sign with the surroundings of the road
• a bent corner or a scuffed edge gives the view life
• matte varnish unifies the sheen of the print with the surrounding scene

Who it is for

The set suits builders of dioramas with military and civilian vehicles who want to place a scene unmistakably in an Afghan setting. Paints, glue, material for the posts and the model are not included in the delivery, unless stated otherwise.