1/35 DKM 20mm C30 Double Flak Elevated Set

1/35 DKM 20mm C/30 Double Flak Elevated Set: Kriegsmarine Close-In Anti-Aircraft Artillery Fidelity

Bring an exceptional layer of technical density, structural authority, and naval combat realism to the bridge wings, flak platforms, and dockside dioramas of your large-format German naval models with the masterfully engineered 1/35 Scale DKM 20mm C/30 Double Flak Elevated Set. Officially designated as the 2 cm Flak C/30 in Zwillingssockel C/30 (or dual naval carriage configurations), this rapid-firing, high-velocity autocannon served as the critical close-range air defense weapon system across the German Kriegsmarine throughout World War II. Fixed in a dynamic, battle-ready 30-degree elevation, this twin-gun station captures the intense tracking posture of gun crews engaging incoming low-altitude torpedo bombers, strafing fighters, and patrol aircraft across the English Channel, the North Sea, and coastal convoy routes. Mounted extensively aboard Schnellboote (S-Boots), Räumboote (R-Boots), fleet destroyers, flak lighters (Flakkampffähren), coastal defense emplacements, and surfaced U-boats, this weapon station combined dual 65-caliber barrels, rotary or box magazine feeds, counterbalanced trunnions, and intricate traverse controls into a lethal defensive array. Scaled to the popular 1/35 military modeling scale, this dedicated standalone ordnance centerpiece faithfully captures the twin perforated receiver sleeves, turned-profile barrels with flash suppressors, central pivot pedestal, gunner shoulder rests, and circular deck mounting ring of original Mauser and Rheinmetall factory blueprints with flawless fidelity.

Engineering Precision and Heavy Flak Carriage Fidelity

At 1/35 scale, anti-aircraft weaponry steps completely out of the background to become a dominant standalone mechanical focal point, exposing every millimeter of barrel cooling ribbing, conical flash hider vents, manual elevation quadrant gearing, sighting reticle brackets, and operator handwheel spindles to close visual scrutiny. This replica twin-gun assembly captures the surgical, heavy-machinery elegance of German naval artillery with pinpoint clarity, eliminating the thick, soft-molded plastic contours, flash distortion, solid-cast sight bars, and missing handwheel details typical of mass-production plastic kits or heavy white-metal castings. Deployed within a dedicated deck flak tub, atop an S-boat forecastle, or showcased on a stand-alone museum diorama vignette, each component features true-to-scale physical contours, creating realistic physical shadow lines and deep mechanical contrast that standard kit placeholders cannot match.

• Museum-Quality Arsenal Replication: Developed using original technical layouts, historical Kriegsmarine armament manuals, and archival factory blueprints to accurately reproduce the exact physical dimensions, twin barrel spacing, dynamic 30-degree combat elevation angle, and mounting base ring geometry of operational wartime C/30 twin mounts.
• Prototypical 1/35 Naval & Diorama Scope: Specifically engineered for large-format 1/35 scale military and maritime subjects—including 1/35 S-100 and S-38 Schnellboot kits, Siebel flak ferries, Kriegsmarine harbor defense dioramas, gun truck conversions, and standalone naval artillery showcase displays.
• Dynamic 30-Degree Combat Pose: Pre-set in an authentic, high-tension 30-degree elevated tracking angle, delivering an action-ready anti-aircraft combat stance without the drooping, weak glue joints, or barrel misalignment common in adjustable plastic assemblies.
• Exposed Hardware & Mechanical Detail: Authentically captures the twin 20mm barrels with flared conical flash suppressors, slotted cooling jackets, top-mounted ammunition feed chutes, spent cartridge ejection ports, dual gunner shoulder support cradles, elevation and training handwheels, ring-and-bead optical sight linkages, and circular deck mounting flange with raised structural fastener bolt impressions.
• True-to-Scale Volumetric Depth: Replicates the true physical three-dimensional presence of heavy naval gun steel, casting realistic deep shadows beneath the twin barrel overhang, inside the open carriage cheeks, through the open handwheel spokes, and around the conical pedestal base.
• Streamlined Deck Integration: Engineered with a precision-molded flat base contact pad designed to seat cleanly, squarely, and securely flush onto standard 1/35 scale deck planking, steel anti-skid plates, or raised flak tubs, drastically reducing assembly friction and streamlining installation.
• Intelligent Material Optimization: Expertly designed in High Detail Resin Grey with an optimized internal core profile across heavier structural sections to manage material mass while preserving maximum rigidity, ensuring crisp, warp-free barrels with dead-straight concentricity that resist drooping, bending, or distortion over time.

Premium Material: High Detail Resin Grey

To satisfy the absolute highest demands of micro-detailed static presentation across delicate scale ordnance and specialized naval weapon mountings, this 20mm C/30 double flak set is crafted exclusively from premium High Detail Resin Grey.

• Exceptional Feature Definition: This premier formula achieves surgical multi-dimensional precision and an ultra-smooth, non-porous surface finish, capturing the finest mechanical facets—from razor-sharp flash suppressor cooling vents to miniature gear teeth, shoulder rest pads, and deck flange bolt heads—with absolute sharpness and zero layer line distraction.
• Professional Foundation: Provides an ultra-smooth base specifically optimized for high-quality marine primers, fine-scale technical pin-washes, micro-masking, and authentic wartime Kriegsmarine camouflage finishes, ensuring flawless paint adherence.
• Superior Quality: Manufactured by distefan 3d print, ensuring clean surfaces, parallel barrel alignment, and outstanding dimensional integrity for a luxurious, professional-grade finish.

Key Features and Specifications

• Accurate 1/35 Scale Precision: Precision-engineered for seamless, historically proportional integration with standard 1/35 scale naval vessels, military vehicles, coastal dioramas, and collector showcases.
• Historically Authentic Fleet Hardware: Faithfully represents the physical configuration of the standardized 20mm C/30 twin anti-aircraft gun mount operated across German Kriegsmarine surface combatants and coastal units during World War II.
• Single-Station Complete Weapon Suite: Delivers a complete, high-integrity twin-barrel anti-aircraft station ready for direct deck mounting or standalone diorama presentation.
• Hollowed Lightweight Design: Features an optimized structural geometry that minimizes weight while maintaining rigid structural integrity across slender control levers, handwheels, and the twin gun barrels.
• Unpainted Finish: Arrives completely unpainted, providing an open canvas for custom finishing. Customize the assembly to reflect standard Kriegsmarine Hellgrau 50, Dunkelgrau 51, coastal ordnance green/sand camouflage, or weathered sea-patrol finishes.
• The Definitive Close-In Flak Overhaul: Replaces simplified, soft-edged kit plastic parts with a sophisticated, mechanically correct three-dimensional representation of vital German rapid-fire naval artillery.

A Canvas for Battle-Tested Fleet Artistry

Arriving in its raw finish, the 1/35 DKM 20mm C30 Double Flak Elevated Set serves as the ultimate starting point for advanced multi-layer painting, precise component color-blocking, and realistic maritime weathering.

• The Kriegsmarine Fleet Scheme: Base-coat the pedestal mount, carriage cheeks, and trunnion housing in authentic period-correct German naval camouflage colors—such as Hellgrau 50 (light gray) or overall Dunkelgrau 51 (dark gray) depending on your vessel’s operating theater and timeline. Paint the high-velocity gun barrels, breech blocks, and flash suppressors in dark gunmetal, burnished steel, or oily graphite, polishing the sliding contact surfaces and cocking levers to simulate friction-rubbed mechanical metal. Detail the elevation and traverse handwheels, shoulder support pads, and aiming optics in satin black, dark leather brown, and darkened steel to emphasize functional crew controls against the naval mount.
• Realistic Frontline Operational Weathering: Large-scale naval artillery thrives on rich washes, textural filters, and environmental staining. Apply rich dark raw umber and soot black oil washes into the open carriage recesses, around the elevation gear quadrant, and along the deck flange mounting bolts to establish deep structural shadows. Add realistic weathering effects like bare-metal chipping and silver burnishing along the handwheels, foot pedals, and shoulder rests where gunners constantly operated during intense air-defense action, dark powder residue and heat bluing around the twin muzzle flash suppressors from sustained rapid fire, dried white salt spray mineral crusting layered across forward-facing surfaces, and vertical rust streaks weeping downward from the baseplate bolts toward deck scuppers to capture the true look of a veteran Kriegsmarine combat mount enduring harsh North Atlantic or Channel service.