1:48 Tobacco shop / Newsstand

Hauler Tobacco shop / Newsstand 1:48

This is a diorama accessory in 1:48 scale, not a kit of a piece of equipment. The set represents a street tobacco kiosk with a newsstand and serves to round out a street scene, a railway station or the rear area of an airfield. The basis is formed by resin castings, with fine photo-etched parts added to give the details a real thickness and crispness.

What it is and what it is for

The accessory brings a diorama to life with a small piece of architecture on a human scale, and it creates a relationship between the military or civilian equipment and the setting you place it in. It works as a filler for empty areas of a scene and as a carrier of atmosphere (small goods, advertising, newspaper copies).

Building and painting tips

First wash the parts free of mold release agent residue, cut the casting blocks off carefully and sand the surfaces with respiratory protection. Bond both the resin and the photo-etch with super glue (cyanoacrylate). Apply a primer before painting; the texture of the masonry, the wood and the paper will come out thanks to washes and dry-brushing, and small effects (dust, wear, posters) round out the final believability.

Who it is for

• Modelers building dioramas and vignettes in 1:48 scale
• More experienced builders used to working with resin and photo-etch
• Those who want to give a scene a civilian, street atmosphere

The accessory is supplied unassembled and unpainted, as a resin set with photo-etched parts. Glue, paints and further accessories are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.