| Date of Review |
February 2008 |
| Manufacturer |
Attack Models |
| Subject |
German Field Kitchen w/Table & Accessories |
| Scale |
1/72 |
| Kit Number |
72318 |
| Primary Media |
Resin |
| Pros |
Straightforward build |
| Cons |
Parts fragile in this scale |
| Skill Level |
Intermediate |
| MSRP (USD) |
$19.98 |
Background
Attack has given us a nice little kit of the Hf. 14 field
kitchen with table and food accessories. This field kitchen
was an essential item in the support of the Wehrmacht soldier
and has fantastic diorama potential. Combine this kit with
Preiser figures, German soft skins and AFVs and you will have
the basis of a superb diorama.
Construction
The construction is a straight forward build. If you have
any experience building resin kits you will find the kit easy
to complete. I did encounter a problem removing the brake assembly
from the sprue. I should have removed it using a hot knife
since it is very fragile. Instead I tried to remove it using
an Xacto knife. I ended up scratch building a replacement from
Evergreen strip. The main and smaller cooking containers can
be modeled open or closed. I chose to model only the main container
in the open position.
Painting
The kit was painted in standard Panzergrau. No decals are
included in the kit but none are needed. The table was painted
a desert tan color and then artists oils were used to simulate
the wood grain. The field kitchen was finally weathered with
Bragdon and Tamiya weathering pastels.
Conclusions
The Attack kit builds up into a great replica of the original.
This kit would be a valuable addition to any 1/72 scale armor
modeler’s collection who is seeking to build dioramas.
Definitely recommended!
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