ICM Feldküche, WWII German Field Kitchen with Cooks (4 Figures & Accessories)

Description

For cooking in combat conditions, the Wehrmacht used various types of field kitchens: large ones for personnel ranging from 125 to 225 men, and smaller kitchens for 60 to 125 men. Captured field kitchens were also used. These kitchens were transported either by trailer behind vehicles or by horse-drawn carriage. Soldiers humorously called these kitchens the ‘Gulaschkanone’, which allowed them to prepare a variety of dishes. A large kettle with an insulating layer (using glycerin) was used for cooking main dishes. Later models of the kitchens included a separate kettle for frying. Additionally, these kitchens could simultaneously prepare up to 90 litres of coffee. It should be noted that the food ration for Wehrmacht soldiers included a wide variety of products – German soldiers received sausage, cheese, milk, and cocoa. Qualified cooks handled food preparation, assisted by helpers who peeled and chopped vegetables, chopped firewood, fetched water, and performed other tasks.

Model Features

• Figure set of two cooks, two helpers, a model of a late-type Wehrmacht field kitchen, and various equipment
• Figures have excellent detailing of clothing and uniforms
• Includes decal with markings for the field kitchen and equipment

Model Information

• Scale: 1:35
• Number of Parts: 61 + 88 (149 total)
• Number of Figures: 4
• Includes detailed assembly instructions
• Highly detailed sprues with high accuracy made from quality plastic
• Box size: 247 x 183 x 33 mm