Miniart 35493 - 1:35 Feldkuche Auf RSO/01

MiniArt 35493 – 1:35 Feldküche auf RSO/01

This model kit represents the unusual German RSO/01 half-track vehicle converted into a mobile field kitchen (Feldküche). These vehicles were used on the Eastern Front during WWII to provide warm meals to troops in remote or frontline areas. MiniArt offers a highly detailed 1:35 scale kit that combines technical modeling with diorama potential.

Model specifications:

• Scale: 1:35
• Model length: approx. 13.5 cm
• Manufacturer: MiniArt
• Skill level: advanced

Note: This kit does not include glue, paints, or tools. Assembly required.

About the build:

The kit features finely molded body and suspension parts, along with a fully equipped kitchen module that includes a stove, pots, cabinets, and accessories. Driver’s cabin interior is also included. Comes with photo-etched parts, clear parts, and decals for multiple marking options.

Recommended tools and materials:

• Hobby knife or sprue cutters
• Files or sanding paper
• Plastic model glue
• Paintbrushes
• Paint set according to the instructions
• Optional: cyanoacrylate glue (for photo-etched parts)

About the Feldküche auf RSO/01:

The RSO/01 was a light German tracked tractor designed to operate in the harsh terrain of the Eastern Front. Special configurations like this mobile field kitchen were used to provide logistical support in forward areas. The enclosed kitchen setup allowed hot meals to be prepared close to the front lines while maintaining the mobility and off-road performance of the RSO platform.

Original vehicle specifications:

• Length: approx. 4.25 m
• Engine: 4-cylinder Steyr gasoline engine
• Drive: half-track configuration
• Top speed: approx. 30 km/h
• Role: logistics support, cooking for troops

MiniArt – realism and unique subjects:

MiniArt is a Ukrainian model manufacturer known for historical accuracy, creative subject choices, and exceptional detail. The Feldküche auf RSO/01 is a unique offering for diorama builders and collectors interested in behind-the-lines and support vehicles of World War II.