Wills SS21 Advertisement Hoardings and Bill Poster Kit

Scale(s): 1:76 Scale, OO Scale
GM Part Number: SS21

Model Overview:
The Wills SS21 Advertisement Hoardings and Bill Poster Kit offers a detailed representation of advertising elements commonly found in the UK, such as large billboards, advertising posters, and the work of a bill poster preparing these advertisements. Ideal for urban, railway station, or industrial scenes, this kit is perfect for modellers who want to add a touch of realism and history to their layouts. The kit includes two large hoardings, three smaller hoardings, a figure of Bill Sticker with a ladder and paste bucket, and a sheet of 40 printed posters to decorate the hoardings. The pre-coloured parts make assembly easy, though further painting and weathering can be done for added authenticity.

Key Features:

• Multiple Hoardings: The kit includes two large hoardings and three smaller ones, providing variety and flexibility for layout placement.
• Bill Sticker Figure: A figure of a bill poster (Bill Sticker), along with a ladder and paste bucket, to bring the scene to life.
• Printed Posters: The kit includes a sheet of 40 printed posters to add to the hoardings, making it easy to create a variety of advertising designs.
• Pre-Coloured Parts: The kit comes with pre-coloured parts, simplifying the build process while still allowing for additional painting or weathering to suit the modeller’s preferences.

Technical Specifications:

• Scale: 1:76 (OO Scale)
• Kit Type: Plastic model kit requiring assembly and gluing
• Dimensions:
  • Each hoarding: 58mm (Length) x 32mm (Width)
• Contents:
  • 2 x Large Hoardings
  • 3 x Small Hoardings
  • 1 x Bill Sticker figure
  • 1 x Ladder and paste bucket
  • 1 x Sheet of 40 printed posters
  • Detailed Assembly Instructions
• Assembly Requirements:
  • The kit requires gluing for assembly.
  • Recommended glues: Deluxe Plastic Glue, Revell Contacta, or similar adhesives for plastic models.

Usage Ideas and Scene Integration:

• Urban Settings: Ideal for modelling busy urban or industrial areas where advertising billboards and posters are commonly seen along roads, railway stations, or on the sides of buildings.
• Railway Stations: Perfect for adding details to a railway station area, especially where billboards would be visible to commuters.
• Outdoor Advertising: Use the kit to create a vibrant advertising scene on any layout, with posters that can reflect the era or theme of your railway setting.
• Customization: The sheet of printed posters allows modellers to select or even create their own advertisements, giving complete control over the style and appearance of the hoardings.

Conclusion:
The Wills SS21 Advertisement Hoardings and Bill Poster Kit is a great addition for modellers looking to add realistic details to their urban or industrial layouts. The kit provides a variety of hoarding sizes, a figure to bring the scene to life, and a selection of printed posters to enhance the overall look. Easy to assemble yet offering plenty of opportunities for additional customisation, this kit is an excellent choice for enhancing the atmosphere of any layout with authentic advertising details.