1:35 Printed Accessories:

What this is about

This item is a printed accessory for a diorama in 1:35 scale. Accessories of this kind are set into a finished scene and replace elements whose manufacture by hand would take a disproportionate amount of time at a small scale. Which subject the item carries, what dimensions it has and how it is set in place are given in the manufacturer's instructions.

Preparation and fitting

First rid the surface of dust and grease, so that the accessory seats and holds. Lay it out dry and check the position from the viewpoint the scene will be seen from; a slight shift tends to be beyond correction once the glue has dried. Apply the glue in a thin layer and preferably around the edges, so that it does not soak into the visible surface. The type of glue suited to the material supplied, and any adjustment of the dimensions, are dealt with in the manufacturer's instructions.

Placement and care

Handle the accessory with tweezers or take it by the edges; fingerprints are difficult to remove from a printed surface. Protect a finished scene against damp and direct sun. Wipe dust off dry with a soft brush, as a wet cloth will do a printed surface more harm than good. Let the glue cure thoroughly before you put the scene into a display case.

Who it is for

It suits builders of dioramas and scenes in 1:35 scale who build the setting around the equipment and figures as well. The work calls for neither sanding nor filling, so a modeler who is only just trying dioramas out can reach for the accessory too.

Paints, glue and tools are not added to the accessory, unless stated otherwise.