1:48 Perforated steel airfield slabs (12 pcs.)

The real subject

Perforated steel plates were a simple way of turning a soaked field into a usable surface. They were laid on a prepared base, joined to one another into a continuous grid and carried even heavier vehicles. The holes over the whole surface took weight off and let water drain away. On a diorama they are recognized at once and give a scene the setting of a field airfield.

What the set contains

These are twelve pieces of perforated airfield plates in 1:48 scale. Check the size of a part and the material against the illustration on the box and the manufacturer's instructions.

Building and painting tips

Lay the plates with staggered joints, not in a regular grid. The surface does not have to be perfectly flat; a slight sag and unequal height look more faithful than a taut board. Let the edges pass into the terrain, so that it is visible where the paving ends.

• let rust come out at the edges and the joints, while in the middle traffic polished the surface instead
• darken the holes, or the surface will work as flat and shallow
• between the plates and at the edges add soil, grass and standing water
• choose the glue according to the material of the parts; the procedure is given in the manufacturer's instructions
• lay the twelve parts out in advance, so that the surface comes out to the size of your base

Who it is for

The set is aimed at builders of dioramas and display-case bases in 1:48 scale who want to stand an aircraft or ground vehicles on the paved surface of a field airfield. Laying it is simple; the work is mainly in the painting. The model, a base, paints and glue are not included, unless stated otherwise.