KIT for  12th scale scales
The painted scales are an example of what the kit will look like when painted. 
 
I love kitchen items and I have a pair of these wonderful scales in my kitchen which is used as a fruit bowl! 
The Scales are easy to paint and assemble but I would recommend using tweezers to locate the tiny dial! Word to the wise: inside the bag that the kit comes in is the little dial - and it is really little and easily overlooked. Please be careful when emptying the bag of it little contents as if could easily be overlooked. 
Size
Approx. 23mm tall without the tray
Tray diameter approx. 20mm
 
The kit is in the following sections:
The main body
Choice of 2 paper dial faces
dial
round tray 
 
How to assemble
As with all kits remove the METAL flashing and the casting spurs using snips, files or brushes. Paint and finish all items before applying the paper face and dial. 
 
How to paint
I recommend priming the item before painting it.  This ensures your paint finish will be less likely to scratch off the metal pewter.
There are endless ways to paint the scales and ours in the kitchen areas of drak blue which over the years has worn away. 
 
TOP TIP - to age black use a white and grey chalk wax or paint - paint on thinly and then wipe off. 
 
If you want the dish to look like aged metal then simply dip it into a diluted solution of steel metal aging solution  - remove it and watch the colour change. To stop it wipe it off or dip into water. If you dont dilute the solution the pewter will turn black which might be perfect for the main body but not so nice if you want a contrasting tray. If you leave the solution a little longer it will create rust - you can watch it happening!! literally takes a minute or two.