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Footprints in mud are the detail that tells a story on a diorama – they say someone came through, and they set the direction of movement before you even look at the figures. Making them accurately and repeatably by hand is near impossible, which is why stamps exist. The pack holds four pieces: a left and right foot in resin for pressing prints into soft groundwork, and a left and right foot in polyurethane rubber for printing. The sole pattern matches German wartime boots. The maker recommends colouring the prints with oil paints – that is what gives them depth and a damp look.
Specifications
| Code | MP35-404 |
| Type | stamps |
| Material | polyurethane resin and rubber |
| Pack | 4 pcs |
| Weight | 0.1 kg |
What it is for
- Footprints in mud and soft diorama groundwork
- Printing prints onto an already finished surface
- Setting the direction of movement in a scene
- Repeatable prints in a single line
What to pair it with
Build soft groundwork to press into from AK textures, and finish the mud with pigments and Dust Effects. To colour the prints, Streaking Grime blended with white spirit works well.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between the resin and rubber stamps?
The resin one is hard and presses a print into paste that is still soft – the print has depth and the edges push up. The rubber one is soft and is used to print paint or pigment onto an already dry surface, where the print has colour but no depth.
When should prints be pressed?
While the paste is still damp but already holding its shape – a finger should compress it without sticking. Too early and the print floods; too late and the groundwork tears.
Does the pattern suit other armies?
The sole is German, but at ordinary scales and after weathering the difference between wartime boots of the various armies is minimal. For a display model built for accuracy, check against a photograph.