1:35 Head lights-tails light German tanks

What the set offers

An accessory lighting set for models of German tanks in 1:35 scale. It includes front headlights and tail lights, that is the small elements that a kit usually deals with only in a simplified way and that are immediately visible on a finished model.

Where it comes into its own on a model

The lights sit on the front of the hull, on the fenders and at the rear, that is exactly where a viewer looks first. A crisply shaped lamp body and a fine edge of the lens do more for the final credibility than many a large modification, because the eye compares precisely such small things. Check the exact placement on a particular machine in the kit instructions or against period photographs, because it differed between individual types and production batches.

Building and painting tips

First remove the kit parts carefully and sand the area flat, otherwise the new lamp will not seat. Cut the excess material and manufacturing marks off with a sharp blade a little way from the part and sand the rest. Wash and degrease the parts before painting. Choose the glue according to the material of the parts: modeling cement is enough for polystyrene kit parts, while for other materials reach for super glue. The lens can be suggested with a drop of gloss clear varnish once the paint has dried, and the tail lights with a thin coat of a clear red shade. Be sparing, as an over-polished lens looks out of place on a model in 1:35 scale.

Who it is for

The set suits builders who want to finish a model off in the details, and those repairing an older kit with coarsely shaped lights. The work calls for a sharp tool and patience, as these are small parts.

The model of the vehicle, paints and glue are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.