{"product_id":"raf057","title":"RAF057 - A Nice Cup of Tea!  | King \u0026 Country","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRAF057 - A Nice Cup of Tea! | King \u0026amp; Country\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor collectors building a Royal Air Force display, A Nice Cup of Tea! introduces a focused character, action or detail from the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSituated in the Royal Air Force and the Battle of Britain, the piece rewards attention to the people and events around it. The Battle of Britain relied on a vast network of pilots, controllers, mechanics and support staff as well as the famous fighter aircraft. Even the quieter airfield moments were part of a tightly coordinated wartime effort.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Nice Cup of Tea! contributes a distinct named character, object or action to the range. Its individual role becomes most meaningful when the neighbouring pieces help explain what is happening in the scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrdinary human interactions provide a welcome change of pace from formal military or ceremonial subjects. The title hints at a small personal moment taking place within a wider historical setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConsider setting the piece in a 1940 fighter station, dispersal area or operations room. A coherent background is often the difference between an attractive miniature and a memorable historical vignette.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse the piece beside homes, shops, roads or other figures who share the moment. A believable relationship between the characters is more effective than adding a large number of unrelated accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo expand the scene, look towards RAF pilots, ground personnel and aircraft. Together, compatible subjects can add a sense of movement, scale and period detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe piece also invites an appreciation of the people and systems behind Britain’s air defence. It is a useful reminder that a historical scene can be told through an individual detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith a little consideration for placement and supporting pieces, the subject can become a strong focal point within the collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow available from The Military Workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"King \u0026 Country","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53419529175322,"sku":"RAF057","price":72.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0154\/0890\/files\/RAF057.jpg?v=1794305770","url":"https:\/\/themilitaryworkshop.com\/products\/raf057","provider":"The Military Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}