Zimi Model Toucan 3D003J - 1:35 US Navy 40 mm Quad Bofors Anti-Aircraft Gun Crew with Life Jacket

Zimi Model Toucan 3D003J – US Navy 40 mm Bofors Anti-Aircraft Gun Crew with Life Jackets (1:35 scale)

The Zimi Model Toucan 3D003J set in 1:35 scale features a realistic crew of US Navy sailors operating a 40 mm Bofors anti-aircraft gun. The figures are depicted in action poses, accurately representing the gun operators during World War II naval engagements. Each sailor is equipped with a distinctive kapok life jacket, standard issue aboard US Navy vessels of the era.

Set details:

• Scale: 1:35
• Includes: US Navy 40 mm Bofors gun crew figures
• Material: 3D printed resin
• Theme: anti-aircraft gun crew with life jackets
• Manufacturer: Zimi Model

Assembly and preparation:

The 3D printed figures require minimal cleanup before priming and painting. They can be painted with acrylic or enamel paints. The set is ideal for use with 40 mm Bofors gun models and naval dioramas depicting shipboard anti-aircraft stations from World War II.

Recommended tools:

• Model knife
• Files or sanding sticks
• Cyanoacrylate (CA) glue
• Brushes
• Acrylic or enamel paints

About the crew and subject:

The 40 mm Bofors gun was the backbone of the US Navy’s shipboard air defense during World War II. Crews worked in coordinated teams to maintain rapid, continuous fire against enemy aircraft. The iconic kapok life jackets were standard issue for sailors stationed on open decks, providing buoyancy and safety in combat conditions.

About the manufacturer:

Zimi Model specializes in high-quality 3D printed resin figures and accessories for scale military and naval modeling. Their products are known for exceptional detail, realistic anatomy, and historical accuracy, making them ideal for dioramas and historically themed displays.