1:35 USSR WWII Defence Medals (1942-1944)

The real subject

The Soviet defense medals were introduced during the Second World War in the years 1942 to 1944 and were awarded to soldiers and civilians alike for taking part in the defense of particular cities and regions. They were worn on the breast of the tunic on a ribbon, usually in a row beside other awards. In 1:35 scale this is a detail a fraction of a millimeter across, which is painted with a brush only with great difficulty.

What the set contains

Color elements depicting Soviet defense medals in 1:35 scale, that is, in the size usual for figures accompanying models of military hardware. The artwork is finished, including the color ribbons, so there is no coloring in of areas that under a magnifier are smaller than the tip of a brush.

Application

First paint the uniform of the figure and let the paint dry completely. The surface under an element should be smooth, clean and degreased. The application procedure for this range is given in the instructions from Quinta Studio, so follow those. Separate the individual pieces with a sharp blade, move them with fine-tipped tweezers and press them down with a soft tool, so that they seat on the shape of the chest.

Who it is for

For the modeler who builds figures of Soviet soldiers and wants the awards legible, not merely suggested by a spot of color. The work is short, but it calls for calm, good lighting, a steady hand and fine-tipped tweezers. The set does not hold figures, paints or glue, unless stated otherwise.