1/35 German Jerry Can ‘’ Nowak Bautzen ’’ 1941 (5x open cap/5x closed cap)

Dynamo Models A35023 – 1/35 German Jerry Can “Nowak Bautzen” 1941 is a highly detailed accessory set reproducing German 20-litre fuel cans from the early years of World War II. Produced in 3D-printed resin, the set contains ten jerry cans in two configurations: five with open caps and five with closed caps. This combination provides excellent flexibility for vehicle stowage, fuel dumps, workshops and active refuelling scenes. Dynamo Models confirms the A35023 reference, 1/35 scale and five-open/five-closed configuration.

Contexte historique et thème

The German 20-litre fuel can became one of the most recognizable pieces of logistical equipment of World War II. Its welded metal construction, rectangular shape, pressed reinforcement pattern and three-handle arrangement created a durable container that was practical to carry, stack and transport alongside mechanized formations.

A35023 specifically represents a 1941 fuel can associated with the Bautzen manufacturer identified by Dynamo Models as “Nowak Bautzen.” Surviving original German cans documented by collectors record the manufacturer spelling as Nowack Bautzen, including confirmed 1941 examples marked “Kraftstoff 20L,” “Feuergefährlich,” the manufacturer identification and “Wehrmacht.” These examples also show the later reinforcement pattern with a rectangular center section.

This manufacturer-specific subject makes the set particularly useful for modelers interested in reproducing period fuel equipment rather than using completely generic jerry cans.

Détails et réalisme des figurines et véhicules

The accessories reproduce the characteristic German fuel-can form with its compact rectangular body, pressed reinforcement pattern, triple carrying handle and filler-cap assembly. Their 1941 specification makes them especially relevant to early and mid-war German military vehicles and logistical scenes.

Five cans are represented with their caps closed, making them suitable for storage, transportation and vehicle stowage. The remaining five feature open caps, allowing more active situations such as refuelling, maintenance or fuel transfer to be portrayed.

The 3D-printed production method allows the manufacturer-specific body details and small fittings to remain clearly defined at 1/35 scale.

Utilisation en diorama et en affichage

A35023 is suitable for a wide range of German WWII dioramas from 1941 onward. The cans can accompany tanks, half-tracks, trucks, motorcycles and other motorized equipment wherever historically appropriate fuel supplies are required.

The open-cap versions are particularly effective beside a vehicle undergoing refuelling or maintenance, while the closed cans can be stacked in temporary fuel dumps, carried on trucks or distributed around workshops and supply areas.

Eastern Front, North Africa and European campaign settings can all provide appropriate environments when the surrounding vehicles, markings and equipment match the chosen date. Mixing open and closed cans also helps create a more natural logistical scene rather than presenting every container in an identical condition.

Matériel et personnalisation

Dynamo Models A35023 is produced as a 1/35 3D-printed resin accessory set. The pieces are supplied unassembled and unpainted, with glue and paint not included.

Painting offers substantial scope for individual variation. Factory-painted surfaces can receive restrained chips, scratches, dust and handling wear, while subtle fuel staining around the filler neck is particularly suitable for the open-cap versions.

Different levels of fading and wear between individual cans can make grouped accessories appear more convincing. Carefully controlled highlights can also emphasize the pressed reinforcement pattern and handles without exaggerating the details at scale.

À qui s'adresse-t-il ?

Dynamo Models A35023 is ideal for 1/35 armor modelers, WWII vehicle builders and diorama creators looking for historically specific German logistical accessories.

The ten-piece combination of open and closed cans is particularly useful for fuel dumps, workshops, vehicle stowage and refuelling scenes, while the manufacturer-specific 1941 pattern will appeal to modelers interested in accurate period equipment.