These are plastic model sets that require assembly and painting. They do not contain paints and glues unless otherwise stated.
Description
Hot and hearty meals on the front lines played a much more significant role for soldiers than for ordinary civilians in peacetime. Regular meals during wartime not only addressed the issue of maintaining combat readiness but also had considerable moral importance.


During World War II, the U.S. Army used M-1937 field ovens, which ran on liquid fuel, for cooking. These ovens allowed soldiers to fry, roast, stew, or even bake pies. Similar ovens could also be installed in the beds of army trucks converted into field kitchens; these vehicles were called “kitchen trucks”. These trucks had extended frame arches for canvas covers so that cooks could stand upright while working.


Wooden bench seats for personnel, which were normally installed inside standard army trucks, could be placed on the outside in kitchen trucks to hold pots, baking trays, and other kitchen equipment. Cooks working in field kitchens and kitchen trucks aimed to provide soldiers with hot meals at least twice a day. Most of the food prepared was simple but high in calories. However, whenever possible, American soldiers were treated to something more enjoyable—for example, roasted turkey.


Key Features
Four U.S. Army cooks from WWII, three infantrymen, a driver, and a Kitchen Truck based on the G7117 vehicle
Highly detailed figures with accurate uniforms and clothing elements
M-1937 stoves can be assembled with doors open or closed
Includes kitchen utensils with knives, pot, baking or frying pan, canisters, and thermoses
Recreate an authentic scene of U.S. Army daily life during World War II


Model Information
Scale: 1:35
Number of Parts: 551 + 59 + 35 (645 total)
Includes detailed assembly instructions
Highly detailed sprues with high accuracy made from quality plastic