The American M1 helmet in 1:35 scale, in the version described as detailed, is an accessory for a figure. You can fit it on the head of a figure or lay it loose in the scene of a diorama.
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An accessory for a figure in 1:35 scale. The helmet is made in a basic and in a detail version, and this is the detail one. It is not a figure and not a kit: you get the helmet on its own, to be fitted on a head or laid loose in a scene, for example on a crate, on a gun mount or in the grass beside a seated figure.
The American M1 helmet is built around a two-part construction. The outer steel shell with its smooth brim was worn over a separate inner liner, so it could be taken off on its own while the liner served as light headgear. The shape stayed in service for decades and, with small variations, turns up from the Second World War through to later conflicts, which makes the helmet a universal accessory for a wide range of figures.
In 1:35 scale this is a very small part, so work with tweezers and over a surface the piece can be found on. Cut the casting residue off with a sharp knife or a fine saw and sand the area carefully. Then wash the casting in lukewarm water with detergent, so that no mold release agent is left on the surface. It is glued with cyanoacrylate glue, and here a drop on the tip of a toothpick is enough. Before painting, go over it with a primer, ideally sprayed in a thin coat, because a heavy coat of paint would flood the engraving of the brim in this scale. A base shade, a wash under the brim and along the chin strap and a dry brush on the edge give the helmet depth. Pick out the straps in a lighter tone and seal the whole thing with a matte clear coat.
The accessory is supplied unpainted and without a figure. The glue, the paints and a figure are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.
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