1:72 Ten pilíř byl tejden starej. Stál mě pět stovek.

What this is about

The name is a joking quotation, not a description of the contents. These are figures in 1:72 scale. What exactly the package contains and how many pieces are in it is stated on the box and in the data from the manufacturer.

1:72 scale in practice

A figure about one hundred and seventy-five centimeters tall comes out at just under two and a half centimeters in this scale. It is a scale in which figures are not counted in individual facial features but in silhouette, posture and areas of color. That is exactly why they suit scenes with machinery and buildings, where the scene is to work as a whole: the figures give a sense of size and liven up an otherwise empty area.

Painting tips

Wash and degrease the figures before painting and cut the excess material off carefully with a sharp blade. Apply the base coat in a thin layer so that it does not flood the fine shapes. Work from darker tones to lighter ones: a dark glaze will run into the folds of the clothing and a dry brush will then pick out the edges. Leave the faces in two tones at this scale, as drawing the eyes usually does more harm than good. Finally even the finished figures out with matte varnish, which reduces the gloss and protects the paint during handling.

• 1:72 scale
• figures for a model scene
• a figure comes out at just under two and a half centimeters
• suitable for livening up a scene with machinery or buildings
• the extent of the package according to the box and the data from the manufacturer

Terms of supply

Paints, glue, a base and tools are not part of the delivery, unless stated otherwise.