1:350 Kriegsfischkutter by ICM

[LN-KEH]

ICM is to release an 1:350 Kriegsfischkutter in December.

The Kriegsfischkutter (or KFK for short - translates into war fishing vessel) was the most common German warship in WW2.

Built by yards in Germany and occupied Europe as well as in friendly Sweden (45+ hulls), the 600+ vessels were found pretty much everywhere the Kriegsmarine had a presence.

It was basically a heavily armed fishing vessel used for ASW, convoy escort, mine sweeper, patrol craft, rescue vessel and light transport.

After WW2, some were converted back to fishing vessels and coastal transports while others were taken over by the navies in liberated Europe.

For instance, the Norwegian coastal artillery used a couple as transports for quite some time.

 

References:

https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kriegsfischkutter

https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liste_der_Kriegsfischkutter

https://icm.com.ua/2022/11/17/soon-on-sale-kfk-kriegsfischkutter/

 

 

Sources: 
https://www.facebook.com/ibgmodels/posts/pfbid034s9i5nFSGLyQmHiteuHsvjUx6YNjjW7Gei9WNvjhLRewDPXhd4YhkCKEQP3R5iTUl

https://icm.com.ua/ship/kfk-kriegsfischkutter-3/

 

Edited November 23, 2022 by LN-KEH
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[firefly7]

I always wanted one of these, but in 1/35. I might get this anyway to use as reference. Thanks for the info.  Cheers.

[Largescale32]

1/35 would be much better.

[Phil Gollin]

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Special Hobby have announced a 1/72nd version (a couple of years ago) but haven't given any sort of release date.

 

The 1/350th ICM version is rather crude and really needs some PE.

 

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[Mu17]

Whilst 1/350 will have a market, I think they are missing a trick here. The larger 1/35 PT boats seem to have sold well and at around 660mm in 1/35,  I think this would appeal to boat modellers who like civil subjects, those who like warships and military modellers looking for something different.  A model that size is a very practical proposition for rc conversion too, especially as very few new wood/ply/fibreglass models appear in the model boat world (excluding static sailing ships).

 

Come to think of it the famous Siebel ferry could prove a good commercial option.

Paul