1:35 Wicker shield is a scenic accessory for building dioramas in 1:35 scale, a wicker shield, that is a part woven from withies that serves on a scene as a period prop in its own right.
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This is a scenic accessory for building dioramas, not a model kit. The name of the product describes a wicker shield, that is a part woven from withies that serves on a scene as a prop in its own right. The 1:35 scale corresponds to the most widespread size of figures and military vehicles, so the accessory suits the vast majority of dioramas in this size. The manufacturer also makes the same motif in other modeling scales, so choose according to the size of the scene the part is to go into.
Whether a scene reads as inhabited is decided by small things. Wickerwork belongs to rural and field scenes, to farm buildings, a marketplace and the support areas of field positions. Place the part so that it complements the main line of action of the scene rather than competing with it, ideally at the edge of the composition, leaning against a wall, a fence or boarding. It also works well as an element that hides an unsuccessful joint in the base or the transition between two surfaces.
Wickerwork is painted from the bottom up, from a darker base to lighter tops. Spray a basic brown tone, let it dry and lighten the surface with a dry brush, as the light paint will cling only to the raised withies and the weave will stand out thanks to that. A dark wash then runs into the gaps between the withies and gives the part depth. Fine-tune the dullness and dustiness with pigments in the lower part, that is where soil would collect on the real thing.
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