1:72 Guards Band

The real subject

The British Guards infantry is one of the best-known ceremonial formations in the world, and its band is an inseparable part of parades and of the changing of the guard. The musicians appear in full dress uniform with a red tunic, dark trousers and a tall bearskin cap, a wind instrument or a pair of drumsticks in hand. It is exactly this scene that the set captures.

What the set contains

These are small plastic figures in 1:72 scale. They are supplied unpainted and in a single color of plastic, so the final effect stands or falls with the painting. In size they suit models of buildings and vehicles in the close 1:76 scale, which are commonly combined in dioramas.

Painting tips

First wash the figures in lukewarm water with a drop of detergent so that the paint holds, and let them dry completely. A dark base coat works well, then an opaque red for the tunic and, last of all, small things such as belts, buttons and instruments. Leave the bearskin cap matte and only lighten it slightly with a dry brush, while metal instruments come out well in a glossy shade. Attach them to a base with super glue.

Who it is for

The set suits parade dioramas, models of British barracks and use as an addition to a collector's display case. It also serves as rewarding practice material for figure painting, because the uniform has clearly separated areas. Paints, glue and a base are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.