1:35 KAR98k (5pcs)

Mauser Kar 98k rifle, 5 pieces, 1:35 (Ginger Cat)

A set of five printed resin Mauser Kar 98k rifles in 1:35 scale from the Turkish brand Ginger Cat. The manufacturer designs its accessories in house and makes them by high-resolution resin printing. The box gives the count of five pieces. These are accessories for figures and for a scene, not a kit; paints and glue are not included in the package.

What it is suited to

The Kar 98k was the standard bolt-action rifle of the German army of the Second World War: a short variant of the proven Mauser design with a hand-operated bolt and ammunition in a five-round stripper clip. In a diorama it belongs in the hands of infantrymen, in racks in shelters, on the cargo bed of a vehicle or simply propped against a wall. Small arms also give away the period and the side of a conflict very quickly, so it pays to have them accurate.

Usage tips

First wash the printed resin parts in warm soapy water so that the print residue disappears from the surface and the paint will hold. Cut off the supports with a saw or a cutting disc, never with nippers, which will break the resin. The manufacturer recommends applying a base before painting. Glue the parts with cyanoacrylate glue or epoxy, as cement for plastic will not hold here. A dark wash into the recesses and a drybrush on the edges will draw out the detail. Wear a respirator while sanding.

Who the set is for

• builders of Second World War dioramas in 1:35 scale
• figure modelers whose kit lacks gear
• those interested in small arms and how they are rendered
• anyone who wants small weapons more accurate than plastic ones

This is an accessory to a model, not a kit. The base kit, paints and glue are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.