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

Dynamo Models A35026 – 1/35 German Jerry Can Wasser “ABP” 1941 is a highly detailed accessory set reproducing a specific German 20-litre water can manufactured by ABP during World War II. Designed for 1/35 military modeling, the set contains ten 3D-printed resin cans in two configurations: five with open caps and five with closed caps. This combination makes A35026 particularly useful for vehicle stowage, supply areas, camps, field kitchens and water-distribution scenes. The reference A35026, 1/35 scale, 3D-printed construction and 1941 “Wasser ABP” subject are confirmed by current specialist listings.

Historical Context & Theme

The German 20-litre jerry can became one of the most recognizable pieces of military logistical equipment of World War II. Although the same basic container design was widely used for fuel, dedicated cans were also manufactured and marked specifically for carrying water.

A35026 represents a documented 1941 water-can pattern manufactured by ABP – Ambi-Budd Presswerk, Berlin. Surviving examples are recorded with the embossed markings “Wasser 20L,” the manufacturer identification and “Wehrmacht.” Period examples also display the later-style reinforcement pattern with a rectangular central section.

Original ABP water cans from 1941 are also documented with identification markings intended to distinguish their contents, including examples retaining traces of a white cross or painted indications associated with drinking water.

Such containers were essential logistical equipment wherever troops required portable water supplies away from permanent infrastructure.

Figure / Vehicle Details & Realism

The ABP Wasser can retains the characteristic German jerry-can form with its rectangular pressed body, reinforced sides, triple carrying handle and compact filler-cap arrangement. Its dedicated “Wasser” markings distinguish it from fuel cans and make it particularly interesting for historically detailed vehicle and diorama projects.

Five cans in A35026 feature closed caps, making them suitable for conventional transport, storage and vehicle stowage. Five additional cans are represented with open caps, allowing scenes involving water distribution, camp preparation or equipment handling to be portrayed more naturally.

The 3D-printed resin construction is particularly suited to reproducing the small embossed and structural details that differentiate manufacturer-specific jerry cans at 1/35 scale.

Diorama & Display Use

A35026 can be incorporated into a wide variety of German WWII scenes from 1941 onward. Closed cans can be carried aboard trucks and other vehicles, stacked around supply points or placed alongside tents, workshops and field positions.

The open-cap versions provide additional possibilities around field kitchens, bivouacs, maintenance areas and water-distribution points. They can also be positioned beside figures handling supplies or preparing a temporary camp.

Eastern Front, North African and European settings are all possible when the surrounding vehicles, uniforms and equipment correspond to the chosen date and unit.

Because these are specifically water cans, they also provide a useful visual and historical contrast when displayed alongside fuel jerry cans from the same period.

Material & Customization

Dynamo Models A35026 is produced in 3D-printed resin at 1/35 scale. The accessories are supplied unassembled and unpainted, with glue and paint not included.

Painting can emphasize the embossed markings and pressed reinforcement pattern with restrained washes and highlights. Different levels of scratches, dust, handling wear and ageing can help prevent grouped cans from appearing unnaturally identical.

For additional historical character, modelers can reproduce appropriate water-identification markings when supported by reference photographs of the specific can being represented. Original ABP 1941 examples are documented with traces of white water-identification markings.

Who It’s For

Dynamo Models A35026 is ideal for 1/35 armor modelers, WWII vehicle builders and diorama creators looking for historically specific logistical accessories.

The combination of open and closed cans is especially useful for camps, supply areas, field kitchens and vehicle displays, while the documented ABP 1941 configuration will appeal to modelers interested in manufacturer- and period-specific equipment.