{"product_id":"dragon-1-35-german-super-heavy-self-propelled-mortar-karl-loki-w-artillery-crew-6946-wwii-model-kit-nz-stock","title":"Dragon 1\/35 German Super-Heavy Self-Propelled Mortar Karl \/ Loki w\/Artillery Crew 6946 WWII Model Kit NZ Stock","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1\/35 scale German Super-Heavy Self-Propelled Mortar Karl \/ Loki\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e plastic model kit by Dragon (Kit No. 6946)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Includes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGerman artillery crew figures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, allowing the massive siege mortar to be displayed in an operational scene\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Represents the enormous \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKarl-Gerät\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, one of the heaviest self-propelled artillery weapons fielded during World War II\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• This release depicts \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Loki”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, one of the individually named Karl-Gerät vehicles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Designed for attacking heavily fortified positions with extremely powerful high-explosive projectiles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Armed with the massive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e60cm Gerät 040 heavy mortar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in its original configuration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• The huge mortar and compact tracked chassis give the Karl-Gerät its unmistakable appearance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Features the distinctive large-calibre barrel, heavy mounting and specialised tracked running gear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Karl-Gerät vehicles weighed well over \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100 tonnes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, requiring extensive logistical support for deployment and operation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Only a very small number of these specialised siege weapons were produced\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Karl-Gerät mortars saw combat on the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEastern Front\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and were employed against major fortified targets during WWII\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Their enormous ammunition required dedicated handling and support equipment during firing operations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Included artillery crew figures add scale and help emphasise the extraordinary dimensions of the weapon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1\/35 scale\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e makes the model compatible with a wide range of WWII German figures, vehicles, artillery equipment and diorama accessories\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Ideal for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eheavy artillery, siege warfare, Eastern Front and German WWII dioramas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Excellent choice for collectors of unusual \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGerman super-heavy weapons and specialised military vehicles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Large surfaces offer extensive opportunities for camouflage, fading, chipping, washes and operational weathering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Tracks and lower chassis are ideal for realistic mud, dust, earth and worn-metal effects\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• The combination of the massive Karl-Gerät and artillery crew creates an impressive centrepiece for a WWII collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Kit and figures supplied unpainted and unassembled\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Glue and paint not included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Recommended for experienced modellers aged 14+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"dragon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51779682959606,"sku":"6946","price":150.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/3227\/7238\/files\/6946.jpg?v=1790987522","url":"https:\/\/www.imaginefleet.co.nz\/products\/dragon-1-35-german-super-heavy-self-propelled-mortar-karl-loki-w-artillery-crew-6946-wwii-model-kit-nz-stock","provider":"Imaginefleet Hobby","version":"1.0","type":"link"}