Model Fir (25 cm)

A Heki model coniferous tree, height 25 cm

A finished model of a conifer from Heki, 25 cm tall. The tree is not built or painted; it is simply set in place on the scene.

How big this tree is

Twenty-five centimeters is a lot for a model tree. In 1:87 scale the height corresponds to roughly 22 meters, that is to a mature conifer, and in 1:35 scale to about 9 meters. A tree like that cannot hide itself on a scene: it becomes a dominant feature around which the rest of the landscape is composed. That is exactly why it is worth deciding where it goes before anything else comes onto the scene, and building around it out toward the edges.

Setting in place and care

• Drill the hole for the trunk in the surface so that the tree stands firm without support, and secure the joint with glue.
• Hide the transition between the trunk and the ground with scatter, granulate or a tuft of grass, otherwise it is obvious that the tree has been pushed in.
• A tall tree needs room above it; allow for that with glazed display cases and low covers.
• Remove dust from the growth with a soft brush or with compressed air from a distance, not with a cloth.
• The shade of the crown can be matched to the scene by dusting fine pigment onto it from a distance.

Who it is for

For builders of dioramas and layouts who need a mature tree for a scene and do not want to assemble it from an armature and foliage. It will also come into its own as a visual screen hiding the join of a backdrop or the edge of a base. The make-up of the package and the materials used are stated by the manufacturer.

The surface, the glue and scenic scatter are not supplied, unless stated otherwise.