1:35 Traffic sign holder No.2

1:35 Traffic sign holder No.2 - a traffic sign holder in 1:35 scale

This is a diorama accessory in 1:35 scale, specifically the second version of the supporting element of a traffic sign. It is not a model of a vehicle or a complete road view but a detail that holds the signage in the right position in a scene. What sets this version apart from the first is shown on the box.

Why the holder matters in a scene

Traffic signage is an unobtrusive but very effective tool of storytelling in a diorama - in a moment it says where and when the action takes place. For that to work, the sign has to look properly set: at a believable height, at the right distance from the roadway and with a supporting part that matches the period. The holder also plays the part of a guide to scale. The viewer knows the approximate height of a traffic sign post from everyday life, so from it they subconsciously measure the size of the vehicles and figures around. That is exactly why it pays to give attention even to an element as small as this.

Tips for placing it in the scene

• Set the post upright and at the distance that matches a real road.
• Sink the foot into the terrain or a curb so that the element does not look set on the surface.
• Match the height with the figures that will stand nearby in the scene.
• Choose the sign to match the country and the period - that decides the credibility more than the post itself.

Who the accessory is for

• Builders of road and city dioramas in 1:35 scale.
• Modelers who finish a scene with small but readable details.
• Anyone interested in two different versions of the holder side by side in one scene.