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German Fuel-Stock Equipment set WW2

by: Jean-Luc Formery [ TEDMAMERE ]

Introduction

If you want to build a realistic airfield diorama, you just have to add some fuel drums. But unfortunately those provided in the mainstream kits always look the same. This is why Plus Model's 1/48 Fuel-Stock Equipment set, at least for modelers who like to replicate Luftwaffe scenes, is an interesting reference.

The set

The various resin parts of the set are located in a small plastic bag (picture 1). Inside you will find the following items (picture 2):
- four fuel barrels
- two fuel pumps
- four smaller Glysantin (antifreeze) drums
- five "Jerry-cans"
- six "Kraftstoff" containers (triangular shaped - two sizes)
- two oil dispensers
- two metal jugs

The small resin replicas are excellently cast as you can see on pictures 2 and 3. The quality is top notch and the details crispely done (see handles for exemple). It's also nice to have two opened fuel barrels (picture 4) but unfortunately Plus Models didn't included twisted ones or at least some with bumps.

The only work you will have to do with this set is to remove the casting blocks and paint the parts. Even instructions are provided to show you where to apply the little decals (picture 4). Of course don't use the "Heer" ones!
Too bad the instructions didn't included a painting guide, but I guess the variations in color where numerous for these containers and probably impossible to track.

Conclusion

If you like Luftwaffe subjects and if you build German WW2 dioramas from time to time, then this set is highly recommended to you as it will add some diversity in the scene.

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SUMMARY
You can't have too many... fuel drums! Especially if you are building aircraft dioramas. Having noticed that, Plus Model made a nice 1/48 scale German WW2 Fuel-Stock Equipment set. Although not exclusively aircraft oriented, it can also be used to add that little plus to a Luftwaffe diorama.
  MOULDING:100%
  DETAIL:95%
  VALUE:90%
Percentage Rating
95%
  Scale: 1:48
  Mfg. ID: 4022
  Suggested Retail: €6,40
  PUBLISHED: Nov 16, 2006
  NATIONALITY: Germany
NETWORK-WIDE AVERAGE RATINGS
  THIS REVIEWER: 87.63%
  MAKER/PUBLISHER: 85.93%

About Jean-Luc Formery (TedMamere)
FROM: MOSELLE, FRANCE

I'm mainly interested in WW2 aircraft and I build them in 1/48 scale.

Copyright ©2021 text by Jean-Luc Formery [ TEDMAMERE ]. Images also by copyright holder unless otherwise noted. Opinions expressed are those of the author(s) and not necessarily those of AeroScale. All rights reserved.



   
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