What modeler has not wished that they could build a suitable setting for his
recently finished aircraft model, either for permanent display or for the
photo studio at home?
Components
Under the label “Mark58”, a wide range of modular
airfield groundwork and splinter boxes are now available. The groundwork and
boxes are suitable for different nations of World War II and go with 48th
and 72nd scale perfectly.
The parts consist of a ceramic-like material and come in a
modular setting. Therefore everyone is able to build a splinter box after
his own personal conceptions.
The overall quality and detail is very good.
Construction
To start with I choose a large splinter box
design with three sidewalls for my photo studio at home and of course for an
eye-catching presentation at model events. First of all the size of the
setting was determined. It should be big enough to give a common twin engine
aircraft like Ju88 or Me110 shelter.
Then the components for the sidewalls and the groundwork
were laid out diagonally to find a pleasing look for the diorama.
Later I used KapaLine for the base plate.
Before all the components could be sawed to their final
length, the material for the earth walls has to be formed out of Styrodur.
Also the anti-aircraft site was cut out using a hot wire cutting equipment.
Everything was glued in place with water resistant white glue. Then I mixed
white glue and different kinds of colour pigments to form the ground
structure with a palette-knife. Different sizes of stones and small branches
are spread and put randomly into the still damp ground structure.
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Painting
All the components representing wood are airbrushed
in a not so dark brown with several boards outlined and painted in a much
brighter brown. After that a wash was applied using Umbra Burnt oil colour.
The last step of finishing the splinter box components was a dry-brush with
beige enamel.
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Accessories
Not all the vehicles, figures and accessories are
glued on. This allows you to arrange several different settings for photo
and exhibition purposes and to add all the new stuff which is still lying in
your cabinet waiting for assembly.
Information
For further information about pricing and
availability please contact Mr. Marc Toille:
info.mark58@hotmail.fr
Highly Recommended.
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