1:35 Zwillingssockel 36 WWII German Anti-aircraft Machine gun Mou

The real subject

The Zwillingssockel 36 was a German pedestal with a twin mount for two machine guns, used during the Second World War for defense against low-flying aircraft. A pair of weapons side by side doubled the density of fire, and the rotating pedestal allowed the target to be followed quickly and permitted high elevation. Such a position appeared on vehicles, on railway wagons and on fixed emplacements, so it suits models of vehicles as well as dioramas of rear-area defense.

What the kit offers

This is a plastic kit in 1:35 scale focused on the weapon system itself. A small subject has the advantage that it can be built as a standalone display on a base, as an addition to a vehicle model or as part of a small scene with figures. The instructions and the box state exactly what the package contains, how many parts it has and which schemes it offers.

Building and painting tips

• cut the small parts of the mount off with a sharp blade, not with pliers
• test the assembly dry, so that both weapons point parallel and the pedestal stands upright
• if the package contains barrels, it is worth carefully drilling out their muzzles with a micro drill
• wash and degrease the surface before painting and use a primer
• set the metal of the weapons apart in a dark shade and pick the edges out lightly, so the shape stands out

Who it is for

The kit suits builders of military vehicles who want to complete a vehicle or to build a small scene without a large investment of time. Given the small parts it is more suitable for modelers with experience. Paints, glue, figures and a base are not part of the delivery, unless stated otherwise.