Tall Spruce 21 cm, 3 pcs

A mature spruce

A tall spruce has a long straight trunk which is free of branches in its lower part, and a crown set high above the ground. In dense growth a tree grows like this reaching for the light and the lower tiers gradually die off. On a diorama it is rewarding precisely because open space is left between the trunk and the ground and the scene can be seen further past it, instead of the crown closing it off.

Height and number of pieces

The package from the Heki company holds three trees 21 cm tall. In 1:35 scale this height corresponds to a tree roughly 7.3 m tall, in 1:72 scale to over 15 m and on a model railroad in 1:87 scale to about 18 m. The trees are finished; after unpacking all you have to do is seat them in the scene and work up their surroundings.

Placing it in the scene

A tall tree is a striking point in a composition, so do not put it in the middle but rather toward the edge or behind the main scene, so that it adds depth without overpowering it. Seat it in a drilled hole; the taller the tree, the more important a firm fixing and a true upright position. Surround the base of the trunk with grass, leaves or stones so that the joint with the base disappears. Stand the three trees at unequal spacing and turn them different ways, so that the same outline is not repeated. When storing and transporting a diorama, protect the crown; on tall trees it is the first thing to be damaged.

Who they are for

They suit dioramas with equipment and figures and layouts where a wood is to form a backdrop. The base, the glue and material for undergrowth are obtained separately, unless stated otherwise.