1:72 Headers with British helmet MK1

What the set contains

Replacement heads for figures in 1:72 scale with the British steel helmet Mk I. It is the Brodie helmet with a wide brim, which the British army introduced during the First World War and wore at the beginning of the Second as well. The set is an accessory for figures; a figure on its own does not arise from it, and the number of heads is given in the manufacturer's instructions.

Why change the head

The helmet is the most conspicuous mark by which a viewer recognizes who is standing in a scene. Exchanging the head therefore changes the allegiance of a figure more reliably than repainting the uniform. At the same time you get rid of the usual defect of kit sets, where a whole group has the same face and the same direction of gaze.

Building and painting tips

Cut the original head off at the level of the neck with a sharp blade or a fine saw and level the surface. Drill a hole into the body and into the new head with a micro drill and reinforce the joint with a piece of wire. It is glued with cyanoacrylate glue (super glue). Wash and degrease the parts before painting and apply a thin layer of primer. The wide brim of the helmet casts a shadow on the face, so darken the face and, by contrast, lighten the upper surface of the helmet slightly; the contrast between them holds the shape even after a matte varnish has dried.

• 1:72 scale, heads for figures with the British Mk I helmet
• an accessory for figures; a figure on its own does not arise from it
• the original head is cut off at the level of the neck and the surface is leveled
• reinforce the joint with wire and glue with super glue
• darken the face and lighten the upper surface of the helmet

Terms of supply

Figures, a model, paints and glue are not part of the delivery, unless stated otherwise.