MiniArt 35061 Soviet Field Kitchen PK-42 (1/35)

MiniArt 35061 Soviet Field Kitchen PK-42 is a highly detailed plastic model kit in 1/35 scale, depicting the Soviet field kitchen PK-42. The set is intended for fans of historical modelling and diorama reconstruction, especially those related to World War II and the Red Army.

Authenticity and Precision

This product from MiniArt, a renowned manufacturer of plastic models, stands out for its exceptional attention to detail. Every component of the plastic kit was designed with realistic representation in mind, accurately recreating the PK-42 field kitchen used widely by the Soviet Army during World War II. The model includes numerous small equipment pieces, such as buckets, dishes, pots, and realistically reproduced wheels and structural details of the field kitchen itself.

Historical Overview

The PK-42 field kitchen appeared in the Soviet armed forces in 1942 as a successor to earlier pre-war solutions. It was used to distribute meals to soldiers on the front lines, both during sieges and battle marches. It was commonly used by Red Army units on the Eastern Front until the end of World War II and in the post-war years. Its presence reflected care for soldiers' morale and was an essential part of every military unit's technical support.

• Scale: 1/35 – ideal for building WWII dioramas
• Country of use: USSR (Red Army)
• Era of use: World War II, 1942-1945
• Material: high-quality plastic
• Accessories: set includes small kitchen accessories for even more realism
• Category: plastic model kit

Recommendation and Difficulty Level

The MiniArt 35061 Soviet Field Kitchen PK-42 is recommended for intermediate and advanced modellers (difficulty level: 3/5), due to the number of small, precise parts and high historical accuracy. The kit does not include glue or paints, giving you full freedom in choosing painting techniques and personalizing the model. It is perfect as a supplement to war dioramas, for collectors, history enthusiasts, and WWII reenactors. The high precision and abundance of details guarantee satisfaction from building and an excellent final effect.