1:35 Printed Accessories: Wallpaper Nr.5

Wallpaper 1:35 - a printed accessory for walls in a diorama

This is a printed diorama accessory in 1:35 scale, not a kit. It is meant for the inner walls of buildings in a scene and belongs to a numbered range of wallpapers from the same manufacturer. Every number in the range bears a subject of its own, so different patterns can be used for different rooms in one structure.

What to watch out for in the scale of the pattern

With interior areas the result is decided above all by how large the pattern is in relation to a figure. A pattern that in reality measures several centimeters has to correspond to a very few millimeters on the model, or the wall looks like a photo mural straight away and the scene loses its scale. Sets printed directly for 1:35 settle that problem for you, because they are designed for the given ratio of reduction. That is precisely why it pays to reach for an interior accessory meant for a particular scale rather than for a general printed sheet.

Tips for placing it in the scene

• Check the look of the wall against a figure before you leave it in the scene for good.
• Keep the inner space darker than the exterior, so that the scene has a natural balance of light.
• The pattern should not pull attention away from the main action. Inside it is meant to be readable, not dominant.
• In a damaged building combine the whole and the torn-away area, so that what is under the surface is visible.

Who the set is for

• Builders of dioramas in 1:35 scale who are dealing with the inner walls of buildings.
• Modelers who care about the right scale of a pattern in relation to the figures.
• Anyone building a ruin, a house in section or an interior scene.