Tamiya 35186 German Fuel Drum Set – 1/35 Scale Military Miniature

Add Depth and Authenticity to Any WWII Scene

Enhance the realism of your WWII dioramas with this essential 1/35 scale logistical set. In mechanized warfare, the “battle of the supply lines” was as critical as the combat itself. This set features the legendary 20-literWehrmacht-Einheitskanister(Jerry Can), a design so superior that it was reverse-engineered by Allied forces during the war.

Utilizing Tamiya’s precision molding, each fuel drum and jerry can features authentic surface textures, including the structural “X” reinforcements and recessed handles. This set provides the necessary “clutter” to bring tanks, half-tracks, and dioramas to life, representing the constant need for refueling in the rapid “Blitzkrieg” movements of the mid-war period.

Kit Specifications

• Contents:6 fuel drums (200L), 16 jerry cans (20L), 2 standpipes, and 2 manual fuel pumps.
• Special Features:Includes distinct fuel drums with both early-war and late-war ribbing patterns.
• Scale:1/35 Military Miniature Series.
• Box Dimensions:6.1″ W x 10.1″ H x 1.2″ D.

Finishing Guide

To achieve museum-quality realism, we recommend these Tamiya modeling essentials:

Recommended Tamiya Acrylic Paints

• Early War Base (XF-63 German Grey):The standard color for fuel containers from 1939–1942.
• Mid-Late War Base (XF-60 Dark Yellow):Used for equipment issued from 1943 onwards.
• Weathering (XF-64 Red Brown):Ideal for recreating rust spots on the rims of fuel drums.
• Metallic Wear (X-11 Chrome Silver):Use for “dry-brushing” the handles and caps to show heavy use.

Essential Assembly Tools

• Tamiya Extra Thin Cement (87038):Perfect for the multi-part fuel drums to ensure a seamless vertical join.
• Tamiya Side Cutters (74035):Essential for removing small pump handles without stress-whitening the plastic.
• Modeling Knife:For removing the fine mold lines on the jerry can handles.