1:35 TV Dish (2pcs)

TV Dish (2 pcs) 1:35 (GINGER CAT)

Two 3D-printed resin satellite dishes in 1:35 scale from GINGER CAT. The manufacturer gives two pieces in the package. It is a scenic accessory for the facade or the roof of a building; in the same sub-line the manufacturer also lists a classic TV antenna and a mobile network antenna, so a roof can be fitted out according to the period the scene portrays.

What the accessory is for

A satellite dish on a balcony or on a facade is one of the most reliable ways of placing a scene in the last few decades. It also has a practical advantage: it is the only prominent element that can be glued onto a vertical wall, so it brings life to an area where nothing can be stood. A pair of dishes moreover makes it possible to suggest that more than one household lives in the house, a small thing that adds credibility to a scene.

Building and painting tips

3D-printed parts are small and brittle: separate them with a fine-tooth saw or with nippers and level the remains of the print supports with a fine file. They are glued with cyanoacrylate glue (super glue); solvent cement for plastic does not hold. Before painting, spray a thin coat of primer, as a heavy coat would drown the detail.

Who the accessory is for

• builders of modern urban dioramas in 1:35 scale
• modelers who are bringing life to the vertical surfaces of buildings
• more experienced modelers used to small printed parts

The accessory is supplied unassembled and unpainted. The model, glue and paints are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.