The Mikromir 1:35 Schertel-Sachsenberg model kit is a precisely crafted plastic model kit, depicting a German miniature submarine / manned torpedo, designed in 1/35 scale. This product allows you to create a detailed replica of a historical vessel, a testament to military engineering from the World War II period.
Kit Contents and Key Features
This Mikromir kit comprises numerous components, ensuring a high level of detail and realistic reproduction. Key components include:
Precisely molded plastic sprues with hull elements, structural details, and smaller parts.
Photo-etched parts, which significantly enhance realism, offering fine details such as railings, grilles, or equipment elements, impossible to achieve with injection molding technology.
Clear parts, used to replicate the cockpit canopy or other glazed sections, increasing the model's authenticity.
A decals sheet, containing markings, nameplates, and graphic details, allowing for an accurate reproduction of the historical vessel's paint scheme and insignia.
An assembly guide, leading you step-by-step through the model assembly process, along with a suggested painting scheme.
This model kit set is designed for modelers who value attention to detail and authenticity. The 1/35 scale is popular among military enthusiasts, facilitating potential integration of the model into dioramas or with other models in the same scale.
Construction Process and Recommended Accessories
Assembling the model requires basic modeling skills and the use of appropriate tools and materials. Plastic parts should be carefully cut from the sprues, then fitted and glued according to the included instruction manual. After the assembly stage, the model should be painted with model paints and decorated with decals. Please note that some parts may require painting before their final attachment.
The kit does not include paints or glue, which are essential for completing the model. Basic tools and materials needed for working on the model include:
Nippers for precise cutting of plastic parts.
Hobby knife for removing excess plastic and minor adjustments.
Files or sandpaper for smoothing surfaces and fitting parts.
Specialized plastic cement.
Paintbrush or airbrush for applying paints.
Model paints in appropriate colors.
Suggested Paint Colors
To achieve a historically accurate appearance for the model, the following paint shades are recommended:
Main Hull: Dark Grey (e.g., equivalent to Kriegsmarine Dunkelgrau or RLM 66 Schwarzgrau), typical for German submarines.
Metallic Elements (e.g., propeller, movable parts): Metallic colors, such as Steel, Copper, Brass.
Small Details and Markings: Black, Red (for specific markings, navigation lights, etc.).
Should you have any questions regarding the selection of specific paints or accessories, our team will be happy to provide support and professional advice.
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