Searching the web I ran into the site of Plusmodel and, after a short search, I found hat I was looking for. They had a set they called Sapper Tools.That set included all the shovels I needed and it met with all the criteria above!
Plusmodel sure knows how to pack their products properly. The full color box is made of sturdy cardboard. Inside the box the products are packed in plastic bags that are wrapped in bubble plastic. This packaging minimizes the risk of the products getting damaged during transport. This way is so much better than the cheap plastic bags that a lot of the manufacturers use.
In total this kit provides 20 items that are made of resin and photo etched materials.
The resin parts are casted in high quality resin. The material is hard and can easily be cut and sanded. There is some flash on the individual parts, but it's so thin that it can easily be removed with a sharp knife or just with the use of your fingers. On the ends of the handles for the shovels, I noticed some tiny airbubbles. Nothing that drop of putty can't cure, but you know me.... I'm a pain when it comes to details.
The overall detail looks good. It's highly accurate as it comes to size and form.
The photo etched parts are very well executed. They are simple, but very effective. The material is thick enough to work with and it's thin enough to look realistic in any diorama. In total there are 12 shovel blades, that make three different sets of shovels.
When I have to write a verdict on a product, I always ask myself : "Looking at this kit, will I buy more products from this manufacturer in future ?" In case of this Plusmodel kit, my answer would be without any doubt 'Yes I would".
Looking for some good shovels, axes, or wirecutters to spice up your diorama ? Plusmodel from the Czech Republic makes a good value for money kit including different sapper tools.