1/72 Morser Karl-Gerat 040/041

Hobby Boss 82905

Excludes allglues,paintsandtoolsnecessary to assemble.

The Karl series of mortars Ger?t 040 were built by the Germans during WW II. The gun was ordered to Rheinmetall by the German army in June 1937. Designed to use in the campaign against France’s Maginot line. The mortar barrel had a length of 5108mm (L/8.44) with a calibre of 60cm. This self-propelled gun was called “Karl” Ger?t. The first vehicle entered service in November 1940 and got the name, Adam. The next three vehicles were delivered until May 1941 and got the names Eva, Thor and Odin. These four vehicles were sent to Russia with the 833 heavy artillery detachment on 22.June 1941.

• Scale: 1:72
  
• Item Type: Static kit
  
• Camouflage Scheme: Markings for Nr.III “Odin” 040, Nr.IV “Thor” 040/041,Nr.V “Loki” 040/041, Nr.VI “Ziu” 040, from 1941. in overall panzer grey and in three colour camo
  
• Model Brief: Length:159 mm Width:56.6 mm Height:65.5 mm
  
• Total Parts: 192
  
• Metal Parts: 1 metal axle, 4 springs
  
• Total Sprues: 6pcs sprues, lower hull, TPR tracks
  
• Released Date: 2007-09
  
• More Features: The kit consists of 190 parts in light grey plastic in 6pcs sprues and 2 strip TPR tracks, one late lower hull, metal axle and springs