1:48 Figure base (woman)

A figure base – a female figure, 1:48 scale

This is a small modeling accessory for figures, not a kit on its own. It offers the base of a female figure in 1:48 scale for building a figure of your own or for modifying one already built. There are substantially fewer female figures in the modeling range than soldiers, so it is a welcome part for civilian scenes, railway stations, villages and the rear area behind the front.

What the accessory is suited to

The base of a figure gives a modeler a freedom that a finished figure does not offer – the pose, the clothing and the headgear are all worked out by the modeler. Heads, hands, hats and footwear are sold in this range as separate accessories and can be combined with one another. Check the number of parts in the package on the packaging.

Fitting onto a figure and painting

Cut the casting off the casting block with a fine-toothed saw, level the cut surface and go over the parting line with fine sandpaper. Then wash the casting in lukewarm water with a detergent, so that no release agent from the mold stays on the surface – otherwise the paint will not hold. It is glued with super glue, and it is good to roughen the surfaces in advance. A thin layer of filler or primer follows; only onto that are the shadows and highlights applied. In 1:48 scale work with a magnifier, a fine brush and heavily thinned paint in several layers – a thick layer would flood the details of the face and the folds.

Who the accessory is for

• builders of dioramas and vignettes in 1:48 scale
• modelers who want civilian figures in a scene, not only soldiers
• anyone interested in conversions and modifications of figures
• more experienced builders used to miniature castings

This is an accessory for figures, not a kit on its own. Paints, glue and further parts are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.