ICM KFK Kriegsfischkutter, WWII German Multi-Purpose Boat

Description

Universal boats of the KFK (Kriegsfischkutter) type were developed in late 1941 on the basis of a fishing seiner. They were built by various companies in Germany and other countries (including neutral Sweden). After a small reequiping, they could be used as trawlers (they could carry contact, magnetic, and acoustic trawls), submarine hunters (a hydro-acoustic station was installed on the boats), or patrol boats. The boats’ hulls were made of wood, but some shipyards made them of metal or composite according to their technological requirements.

The basic armament included 20-mm or 37-mm guns, mounted on a platform in the bow and on top of the wheelhouse. Over time, armament options changed and could include one 37-mm and up to six 20-mm automatic guns.

Model Features

• ICM’s first model kit in 1:44 scale of the KFK boat
• The armament includes two automatic guns and six depth charges
• The model is created with strict adherence to the geometry of the ship’s hull
• The details of the deck equipment elements are reproduced: winches, ventilation shafts, mooring bollards

Model Information

• Scale: 1:144
• Number of Parts: 139 pieces
• Includes detailed assembly instructions
• Highly detailed sprues with high accuracy made from quality plastic
• Box size: 247 x 183 x 33 mm