[35098] 1/35 Field Kitchen KP-42. Winter Scenery

Bring a vital piece of World War II history to your diorama with the MiniArt 1/35 Field Kitchen KP-42. Winter Scenery kit. This highly detailed plastic model recreates the essential Soviet Army KP-42 field kitchen, a robust unit designed to feed soldiers on the Eastern Front, especially during the harsh Russian winters. Known for its simple yet effective design, the KP-42 was a common sight, often towed by trucks, Jeeps, Gaz vehicles, or even horses, ensuring troops were sustained in the field.

This kit captures the authentic appearance of the KP-42, featuring a single-axle, two-wheeled chassis with a combination cooking pot/heating unit and a stowage box. The designers included a working platform for the cook to access the main cooking pot, along with two separate food jugs that can be mounted to the trailer when not in use. The unique three-layer wheel design simplifies painting, allowing for a more realistic finish.

The "Winter Scenery" edition truly shines with its included figures, all meticulously sculpted and dressed for the severe cold. These figures bring the scene to life, depicting the daily realities of wartime sustenance.

Included in the kit:

• Highly detailed KP-42 field kitchen model
• Six figures in winter attire
• One standing cook figure, posed ladling food
• One standing squad leader figure
• Four seated figures, depicted eating
• Two food jugs
• Multi-part wheels with three-layer tires for ease of painting
• Molded in light gray styrene on four sprue trees

Specifications:

• Scale: 1/35
• Material: Plastic
• Manufacturer: MiniArt
• Product Code: 35098
• Requires assembly and painting (paints and glue not included)
• Recommended for intermediate to advanced skill modellers