1:16 Floor Tiles

What the floor is for

A tiled floor gives a view a firm foundation and, above all, a scale: the eye judges the size of a figure or a vehicle precisely by the regular grid of joints that it knows from everyday life. In 1:16 scale, that is with large figures and sizable models of equipment, the paving is seen close up and the area must therefore be neither empty nor flat.

What follows from the name

This is a tiled floor in 1:16 scale meant for dioramas. The format, the material and the piece count are stated on the packaging and in the instructions enclosed by the maker; the way it is divided and glued follows from them as well. It will find use in the interiors of workshops, garages, hangars and courtyards, that is everywhere a scene is meant to stand on a paved surface.

Painting and seating tips

Lay the floor out dry on the base first and only then glue it; once the glue is applied the part is no longer maneuvered. Paint it before you stand the model on it. Real paving does not have a single shade, so after the base layer go over the individual tiles irregularly with several near shades. Bring the joints out with a dark glaze that you let run in, and wipe the surplus off. Then go lightly over the edges of the tiles with a dry brush in a lighter tone, so that they stand out. Finally add the traces of use in the places that are walked and driven over, and unify the surface with a matte varnish.

Who it is for

For builders of dioramas and display-case scenes in a large scale and for modelers who want to stand a figure or a model on something other than a bare base. A model, figures, paints and glue are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.