ICM 35714 Zwillingssockel 36 WWII German Anti-aircraft Machine gun Mount 1/35 – Plastic model kit

ICM 35714 Zwillingssockel 36 WWII German Anti-aircraft Machine gun Mount in 1/35 scale is a high-quality plastic model kit representing the German Zwillingssockel 36 twin anti-aircraft machine gun mount used during World War II. This kit is dedicated to modelers interested in German military equipment and dioramas depicting Luftwaffe bases or Wehrmacht training grounds.

Historical Description

The Zwillingssockel 36 was a German anti-aircraft mount specifically designed for defense against low-flying Allied aircraft, frequently used by Luftwaffe units and for the protection of crucial military installations and infrastructure such as airfields, ammunition depots, and camps. The typical armament of the mount included two MG34 or MG42 machine guns fitted onto a special twin-barrel base. This solution significantly increased firepower while maintaining high mobility. Zwillingssockel 36 mounts were widely used from 1936 to 1945, especially during World War II.

Model Features

• 1/35 scale – ideal for building realistic wartime dioramas.
• Plastic model kit for self-assembly – requires the use of glue and model paints (not included in the kit).
• High-quality casting, finely reproduced mechanical details of the base and machine gun barrels.
• Parts designed for easy assembly, with a clear assembly instruction included.
• Does not include photo-etched or metal parts.
• Perfectly complements scenes with WWII vehicles such as Sd.Kfz.251, Flakwagen, or bunker reconstructions.

Specification and Application

• Country of origin of the modeled original: Germany.
• Historical period: World War II (1936–1945).
• Product category: plastic model kit.
• Material: high-quality polystyrene plastic.
• Difficulty level: 2/5 – recommended for both beginners and intermediate modelers.
• The dimensions of the finished model fit perfectly with standard 1/35 scale dioramas.

The ICM 35714 Zwillingssockel 36 model is especially recommended for enthusiasts of German small arms, collectors of war dioramas, and all aficionados of historical military technology. It is an excellent choice to enhance an anti-aircraft defense equipment collection from the WWII era and a great introduction to modeling in this scale.