1/35 Scale WWII German Navy Officer's Raft | High-Detail Resin Model Kit

Create a compelling maritime scene with this intricately sculpted 1/35 scale resin kit depicting a German Navy (Kriegsmarine) reconnaissance or survival party. This set features a full squad of German sailors and an officer navigating an inflatable raft, perfect for coastal defense dioramas or U-boat themed displays. Each component is cast in professional-grade colorless grey resin, ensuring that every fold in the German uniforms and the texture of the raft are rendered with sharp precision.

Features & Specifications

• Historical Scale: Standard 1/35 scale, designed for perfect compatibility with German Navy coastal vessels, harbor structures, or larger dioramas.

• Dynamic Crew Composition: This kit includes 7 unique unpainted figures:

  • One German Navy officer in a peaked command cap, observing through binoculars.

  • Six German sailors in varied poses, including two actively rowing with included paddles.

• Authentic German Gear: All personnel are outfitted in period-accurate German naval attire, including ribbed watch caps, side caps, and heavy-duty life vests.

• Detailed Raft Equipment: Features a multi-chambered inflatable raft design with integrated grab lines and two detailed paddles for the German crew.

• High-Definition Sculpting: The resin material captures subtle details like the German Navy insignia on the officer's cap and the realistic tension in the rowers' poses.

• DIY Model Format: Supplied as an unassembled and unpainted resin kit, providing a creative challenge for hobbyists looking to master German Navy "Dark Blue" or "Slate Grey" uniform finishes.

Modeler’s Guide for Naval Resin Kits

To achieve a professional, gallery-ready finish for your German Navy raft crew, please follow these essential preparation steps:

1. Preparation: Carefully wash all resin pieces in warm, soapy water to remove any residual mold release agents. This step is vital to ensure that your primer and paint adhere permanently to the German figures and the raft surface.

2. Assembly: Use Cyanoacrylate (Super Glue) for all structural joins. Standard plastic cements are not compatible with resin and will not create a secure bond for the German sailors' arms or paddles.

3. Refinement: Use a sharp hobby knife and fine-grit sanding sticks to clean up casting gates or minor support marks. Take extra care around the thin edges of the paddles and the German officer's binoculars.

4. Safety: Always work in a well-ventilated area and wear a dust mask when sanding resin to avoid inhaling fine particles.

5. Priming & Painting: Apply a high-quality surface primer to give your paints "tooth." For a realistic finish, use matte acrylics for the German uniforms and a satin or gloss finish on the raft to simulate a wet rubber appearance.