ALL IN ONE SET – BOX 3 – SPACE STATION GATE

What it is

A set of accessories for building a diorama in the setting of a space station. The motif is a gate, that is a feature that in a scene serves as a passage and at the same time as a frame: it bounds the view, gives the scene depth and hints to the viewer where to look. The designation BOX 3 sets the individual packages within the line apart. What exactly you will find in the box is given by the list from the manufacturer.

Where it fits

In a display case with models and figures from the world of science fiction, where it is not historical accuracy that matters but the telling of a scene. The gate can be built as a dominant feature on its own on a small base or brought into a larger composition as its backdrop. Before you start gluing, lay the features out dry and compare them with the figures or models you already have in the scene, so that the sizes match one another.

Building and painting tips

Think the composition through before you join anything permanently; changes are hard to make in a scene already glued. The procedure for gluing and painting follows the instructions from the manufacturer, and it is sensible to try a new material first in a less visible place. Clean and degrease the surface before painting. A scene of this type suits having the edges picked out with a dry brush and fine toning that draws the raised relief out. Do not overdo the hints of wear, otherwise the build will read as neglected rather than used.

Care and terms of supply

A finished diorama suffers most from dust. Put it under a cover or in a glazed display case and clean it with a soft wide brush, not with a cloth, which will snap small features off. The contents of the delivery follow the list from the manufacturer; check against it too whether you will need to buy paints, glue or a base.