• 1/35 scale German Super-Heavy Self-Propelled Mortar Karl / Loki plastic model kit by Dragon (Kit No. 6946)
• Includes German artillery crew figures, allowing the massive siege mortar to be displayed in an operational scene
• Represents the enormous Karl-Gerät, one of the heaviest self-propelled artillery weapons fielded during World War II
• This release depicts “Loki”, one of the individually named Karl-Gerät vehicles
• Designed for attacking heavily fortified positions with extremely powerful high-explosive projectiles
• Armed with the massive 60cm Gerät 040 heavy mortar in its original configuration
• The huge mortar and compact tracked chassis give the Karl-Gerät its unmistakable appearance
• Features the distinctive large-calibre barrel, heavy mounting and specialised tracked running gear
• Karl-Gerät vehicles weighed well over 100 tonnes, requiring extensive logistical support for deployment and operation
• Only a very small number of these specialised siege weapons were produced
• Karl-Gerät mortars saw combat on the Eastern Front and were employed against major fortified targets during WWII
• Their enormous ammunition required dedicated handling and support equipment during firing operations
• Included artillery crew figures add scale and help emphasise the extraordinary dimensions of the weapon
• 1/35 scale makes the model compatible with a wide range of WWII German figures, vehicles, artillery equipment and diorama accessories
• Ideal for heavy artillery, siege warfare, Eastern Front and German WWII dioramas
• Excellent choice for collectors of unusual German super-heavy weapons and specialised military vehicles
• Large surfaces offer extensive opportunities for camouflage, fading, chipping, washes and operational weathering
• Tracks and lower chassis are ideal for realistic mud, dust, earth and worn-metal effects
• The combination of the massive Karl-Gerät and artillery crew creates an impressive centrepiece for a WWII collection
• Kit and figures supplied unpainted and unassembled
• Glue and paint not included
• Recommended for experienced modellers aged 14+
