MiniArt 35669 FRENCH CONCRETE ROAD SIGNS 1930-40’S. NORMANDY 1/35 – Plastic model kit of French road signs

MiniArt 35669 FRENCH CONCRETE ROAD SIGNS 1930-40’S. NORMANDY 1/35 is a high-quality plastic model kit allowing you to recreate authentic French concrete road signs from the Normandy region from the 1930s and 1940s. The model is designed for self-assembly in the popular 1/35 scale, making it perfectly suited for dioramas and WWII military collections. The set makes an excellent addition to model scenes, especially those depicting French towns during Operation Overlord and the liberation of France.

• Scale: 1/35
• Historical period: 1930-40s, World War II
• Country of use: France
• Material: High-quality plastic
• Category: plastic model kit – diorama accessories
• Set contents: sprues with assembly parts, decal sheet with markings and plates, assembly instructions

The concrete road signs featured in this set are characteristic elements of the French landscape of the 1930s and 1940s. They played an important role in both everyday traffic and military operations. They were especially significant in Normandy — a region that played a crucial part during the Allied invasion in June 1944. The original signs marked routes, directions, and distances to major towns such as Caen, Bayeux, or Saint-Lô. After the outbreak of World War II, many of these signs were also used by both German and Allied forces as reference points.

The MiniArt 35669 model features excellent detail — clearly replicated concrete textures, reliefs, and the realistic shapes of the signs enhance any diorama. Additionally, the included decal sheet allows for authentic marking of each sign depending on the chosen historical scene or location. The finished model pairs perfectly with vehicles and figures of the same scale, adding realism to any display.

This set is recommended for both beginner and advanced modelers passionate about dioramas and WWII history. The difficulty level is 1/5 — the model is simple to build and does not require complex tools. It is also an ideal choice for those looking to expand their layouts or wanting to accurately capture the atmosphere of French roads from the 1930s and 1940s.