1:35 Ammo Box Cal. .30 M1

Firma49 .30 M1 caliber ammunition box 1:35 (resin accessory)

This is not a vehicle model or a kit but a resin accessory for a diorama in 1:35 scale from the Czech maker Firma49. The set depicts the American metal M1 ammunition box for .30 (7.62 mm) rounds as it was used during the Second World War and afterward. These sheet metal containers with a hinged lid and a carrying handle are a typical item accompanying American infantry, machine guns and vehicles.

What the accessory is for

Ammunition boxes bring a diorama, trenches, the cargo beds of vehicles and weapon positions to life. They create an impression of resupply and combat activity and are a rewarding detail to place around figures and equipment. The parts are printed from resin by 3D technology with a faithful shape and surface.

Usage tips

The manufacturer recommends dipping the accessories in hot water before separating the supports, then cutting off the remains of the carrier blocks and drilling or sanding as needed; once cooled, the resin hardens again. It is bonded with super glue and painted with ordinary modeling paints. Washes and dry accenting of the edges are effective for the look of worn sheet metal.

Who the set is for

• Builders of dioramas with American Second World War equipment and infantry
• Modelers filling out the cargo beds of vehicles and weapon positions
• Those who like faithful small equipment in 1:35 scale

This is a resin accessory for a diorama, not a kit. Paints and glue are not included in the package.