Barcode: 0 89195 60633 4
Case Pack: 24 pieces per carton
Box Size: 5.1" x 3.9" x 2.6"
Originally an antiaircraft weapon, the "88" was one of the most famous
weapons of WWII. Several variants were produced, and it was in its element when
serving as an anti-tank cannon. One of the later versions was the Flugzeugabwehrkanone
(Flak) 37, which was a development of the successful Flak 36. Main improvements
revolved around updated instrumentation and the Ubertragungser 37 data transmission
system that enabled gun layers to more easily follow directions from the single
director. Mounted on a cruciform platform, it was commonly fitted with an armored
shield to protect crewmembers when engaging ground targets.
Dragon Armor's first ever depiction of the Flak 37 shows a weapon that fought
in the North Caucasus in the 1942/43 timeframe. Although the unit can't be ascertained
with any certainty, the gun is painted in a typical early-war scheme of gray.
This basecoat has been over-painted with white streaks to produce an interesting
winter camouflage scheme. This particular weapon has had a stunning career as
illustrated by the impressive number of rings painted on its gun barrel. The
requisite meters of the Flak 37 variant have been well rendered on this 1/72
scale model. The "88" was a legendary weapon of WWII, and Dragon's
model is accomplished in both its level of detail and finish.
