introduction

Plusmodel, that wonderful company from the Czech Republic, bring us many interesting items ranging from full kits to small accessories. Some of these items are easy to find a home for, and some are a bit more scene specific. The Plusmodel catalog of goodies is usually the first place I’ll look for that certain something.

the set

Enclosed in a plastic and card sleeve are two laser cut/laser engraved sheets of wood. A total of 30 signs are included in two styles (15 of each). Scaled out, the posts are approximately a 2”x2” and the signs themselves would be on ¾” thick lumber…logical sizes for the application. No instructions are included as this simple set is self-explanatory.

The first style is depicted as two boards, slightly offset giving a nice appearance. A skull and crossbones on top with “Minen!” on the lower plank. The second style appears as three boards with the skull and crossbones placed between “Achtung” & “Minen!”. The message is clear in any language!!

The parts remove easily from the fret with just a few attachment points to cut through with a hobby knife. The laser cutting leaves a burn mark on the edges, so sanding these off or staining/painting may be desirable. Assembly is just a matter of attaching the sign to the post. For a little more variety, the boards can be separated easily to add space between them or show the boards broken/split/missing. Keep in mind, though, with the light color of the wood these are more representative of new signs.

conclusion

If you need some mine field signs for a diorama, or being transported in the back of a truck, these will do the trick. Since these are made of wood, distressing them is very easy. Personally, I would like the engraving a bit darker, as any weathering that I tried washes them right out.