1:32 Tie down points (cross type)

Tie-down points, cross version, 1:32

A set of tie-down points in the cross version for 1:32 scale. These are small elements set into a surface, to which a machine is tied with a rope or a chain so that neither wind nor vibration moves it. On a diorama it is a detail that blends in at first glance, but without which the surface looks empty.

Why such a detail is worth it

A flat board under a model looks like a board. As soon as tie-down points appear in it, you can see that it is a paved surface with a certain order to it: the points have spacing, they are set in, and dirt and scuffed paint gather around them. The viewer may not be able to name it, but takes it in. A lashing rope also lets the model be linked to the base, so the scene stops being just a model standing on the ground.

How to work with the elements

• Cut the excess material off with a sharp blade a little away from the part and sand the remnant down carefully.
• Mark the layout out with a pencil first and set the model against it, so that the points come out where you need them.
• Drill a shallow seat into the base so that the element sits flush with the surface rather than standing above it.
• Choose the method of gluing according to the material of the parts and according to the manufacturer's instructions.
• Wash and degrease the elements before painting; the coat then holds considerably better.
• Finish the lashing rope off from thin wire or thread and add a little dirt around the tie-downs.

Who the set is for

For builders of dioramas in the large 1:32 scale who want the surface under the model drawn out in detail, and for anyone building a scene with a machine secured against movement.

The model, the base, paints and glue are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.