1/35 Scale German Gas Station 1930-40's Diorama Building Kit
The MiniArt 1/35 German Gas Station 1930-40's (Item #35598) is a highly detailed plastic model kit that allows modelers to recreate a realistic vintage European service station, providing a complete diorama centerpiece for 1:35 scale models. This comprehensive kit captures the authentic architecture and atmosphere of a period German fuel station from the pre-war and wartime era.
What's Included in This Kit
- Main building structure with detailed walls, roof, and base components
- Vintage fuel pumps with highly detailed period-accurate styling
- Photo-etched (PE) parts for enhanced realism and fine details
- Decal sheets with period-accurate signs, advertisements (Shell, BP), and logos
- Paper posters for authentic period advertising
- Oil barrels and tire stacks for exterior detailing
- Benches, buckets, and tools for workshop atmosphere
- Small office furniture parts for interior scenes
- Detailed figures of gas station attendants and civilians from the period
Kit Specifications
- Scale: 1:35
- Material: Injection-molded plastic with photo-etched parts
- Assembly: Requires assembly and painting (adhesives, tools, and paints sold separately)
- Origin: Ukraine
- Manufacturer: Mini Art Models - visit their website for additional product information
- Note: Car and building vehicles not included
Features and Modeling Opportunities
This kit showcases MiniArt's signature attention to detail, featuring realistic brick textures, authentic tiling, and period-accurate architecture typical of 1930s-1940s German service stations. The kit provides a self-contained environment that serves as an excellent backdrop for displaying 1/35 scale military vehicles, civilian cars, and figures.
Build options include:
- Pristine, fully operational wartime station
- Heavily weathered post-war or abandoned scene
- Active service station with attendants and customers
- Roadside rest stop with multiple vehicles
The included figures and accessories offer multiple storytelling possibilities, allowing modelers to create compelling historical narratives from the pre-war, wartime, or immediate post-war periods.
Complementary Products from MPM Hobbies
Complete your 1930s-1940s German gas station diorama with these period-accurate vehicles and accessories:
- 1/35 Tamiya German Kubelwagen Type 82 - 35213 - Iconic German light utility vehicle
- 1/48 Tamiya German Steyr Type 1500A/01 32549 - Period German truck for refueling scenes
- 1/48 Tamiya German Horch Type 1A 32586 - Elegant period German staff car
- 1/16 German Kubelwagen Type 82 36202 - Larger scale vehicle for prominent display
- 1/48 Tamiya Dornier Do335A Pfeil with Kubelwagen Type 82 - 25206 - Aircraft and vehicle combo set
Browse our complete Diorama Effects collection for additional scene-building accessories and details.
Assembly and Display Notes
This kit requires model cement, hobby tools, and paints (all sold separately). The combination of injection-molded plastic parts and photo-etched metal details provides exceptional realism when properly assembled and finished. The extensive part count and architectural complexity make this set ideal for intermediate to advanced modelers who want to create an impressive centerpiece for their 1:35 scale collection.