Feldkuche German Field Kitchen Scenery

This review is based on the 1978 release of the horse-drawn German field kitchen with two horses. It could be either displayed in tow by the horses or deployed in the field preparing a meal for its unit. I went with the transporting version and I can tell you that it was fun and challenging. I have owned this particular kit since I was a kid. Only took me fifty years to get around to it. Everything went together perfectly, and while there is the usual seams or knockout marks to deal with, this kit is almost perfection. The figure is typical Tamiya, circa 70’s, where the guy scales out to about 5’4” tall – but since he is seated, no biggie. The horses are beautiful and very realistic. One is a draft horse and the other a standard. The field kitchen comes in two pieces, the front carried utensils and additional daily provisions, while the back was basically a cooking pot with a coffee maker on side and heating/storage areas surrounding it. Note: a modeler could put pneumatic tires on it and draw it behind any vehicle. If you can get your hands on it, you won’t be disappointed. My biggest challenge was the harness and tack. You will have to cut it from one piece of styrene, and the widths of some (the reins, for example) are VERY thin. Highly recommended.

Wonderful kit for under $20. So many accessories it’s crazy. You also get the limber trailer and a good mix of food items. As far as the figures, I actually think these guys are more detailed than your average Tamiyas. Great relaxed expressions allowing for more serene downtime dioramas. The mustachio’d cook is probably my fave. Jolly fellow who clearly loves to cook for the lads. Combine this set with TAM35129 and you’ve got a great camp scene. Highly recommended kit!

I really like this kit. Not only is the actual kitchen 'vehicle' great, but it includes some very nice figures and a few cool extras like food bag, small barrel, etc.