FLEET HISTORIOGRAPHY • DOSSIER #014 schedule 1 MIN READ PEER-REVIEWED CURATORIAL ARCHIVE

Caring for Diecast Liveries and Pedestals

Simple atelier habits that keep cheatlines, antennas, and walnut plinths display-ready.

Haidees Curatorial Board Islamabad Atelier Published: 28 October 2024
Caring for Diecast Liveries and Pedestals
CURATORIAL VAULT REF #777-BGZ
Airframe Plate: AP-BGZ • Delivery Scheme: 2004 "Pakistan: Future" Green Tail with Gold Urdu Script • Scale: 1:200 Solid Zamak Diecast Zinc Alloy
Islamabad Atelier Master Vault

Curatorial Abstract

Simple atelier habits that keep cheatlines, antennas, and walnut plinths display-ready.

Museum-grade diecast rewards a light touch. Dust with a soft brush, never a damp cloth across pad-printed registry marks. Keep models away from direct sun so polyurethane finishes do not chalk.

Walnut and brass pedestals prefer dry indoor air. Wipe metal stands with a dry microfibre cloth. If a pitot tube or antenna loosens in transit, our Islamabad desk can advise before you attempt a repair.

Store spare foam cradles from the original carton. They are the safest way to move a piece between desks or exhibition cases.

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