Barcode: 0 89195 61012 6
Packaging: 6 Pieces per master carton
Box Size: 15"x7.1"x7.1"
Features:
- Open window display packaging
- Highly popular and collectible item
- True to 1/35 scale
- Fully accurate mold
- Fully assembled
- Historically accurate markings and insignia
- Includes protective display case
Originally ordered in June 1937, development of Germany’s new self-propelled
60cm siege mortar was supervised by General Karl Becker. Thus, it’s not surprising
that the name “Karl” is often used to describe this particular Gerat 040 weapon!
One prototype and six production versions of these 124-ton weapons were delivered
between November 1940 and August 1941. They were fitted with a short-barreled
60cm L/8.44 mortar, and they saw combat service in such places as Lemberg and
Sevastopol on the Eastern Front.
There has been a very strong response from collectors to Dragon’s series of
fully built-up 1/35 scale models, and the latest addition is a replica of the
original Karl mortar system. In this case, bigger is better! Collectors will
not fail to be impressed by the sheer size of this item, which appears in a
standard German grey camouflage paint scheme. The giant vehicle is fully detailed
with all the intricate components of the suspension, chassis, superstructure
and mortar. The vehicle is shown in transport mode, where the suspension has
been set higher position. For even greater interest, the huge mortar barrel
can be elevated and depressed. Moreover, a true scale of ammo is included as
bonus. This monster of a model has been well painted and weathered, and it is
ready for immediate display. The original vehicles were able to hurl 2.17-ton
projectiles, but this model from Dragon will equally cause jaws to drop with
wonderment!
