1:35 M416 Rifle Set (5pcs)

Modern service rifle, 5 pieces, 1:35 (Ginger Cat)

A set of five printed resin modern service rifles in 1:35 scale from the Turkish brand Ginger Cat. The box gives them under the designation M416. 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

A modern service rifle in this form has a telescopic stock, a handguard with rails for accessories, a detachable magazine and a short barrel, so it suits the hands of present-day infantry and special forces alike. With this set the manufacturer highlights the rendering of the handguard, the receiver, the magazine, the barrel, the stock and the forward grip. Small arms are what gives away the period and the setting of a diorama fastest.

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 dioramas and figures in 1:35 scale
• modelers whose kit lacks gear and weapons
• 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.