Mechanics Figures 1:144

Produced using 3D printing and supplied unpainted, the figures can be finished to match the setting of your diorama. Arrange them around machinery, beside access platforms or near a vehicle undergoing repairs to suggest inspection work and routine servicing. Even a small number of carefully positioned figures can give a display greater depth, while helping establish the scale of nearby structures and equipment.

From aircraft maintenance to science-fiction workshops, these miniatures offer plenty of scope for creative modelling. Add them to an airport scene with an aircraft being inspected, build a technical workshop around a futuristic vehicle or create a maintenance facility filled with mechanical details. In Gundam and Gunpla displays, the figures can represent ground crew working around a mobile suit, servicing equipment or raised access platforms. They help turn an isolated model into part of a larger scene with a clear purpose and atmosphere.

For a more elaborate setting, combine the figures with mechanical scenery such as ventilation ducts, turbines and antennas. Green Stuff World's Mecha accessory kits provide additional components for customising futuristic machinery, robots, vehicles and display bases.

Preparing and painting your figures

The miniatures arrive attached to their 3D-printing supports, which must be removed carefully before painting. Use precision flush cutters to trim each connection point individually, working slowly to avoid damaging fine details. Clean up any remaining support material, prepare the surface and apply a suitable primer. Thin layers of paint will help preserve the sculpted features, while carefully placed highlights and shadows can distinguish clothing and equipment at this compact scale.

Contents: 18 unpainted figures. Dimensions vary depending on the poses represented.

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