• 1/72 scale German Wehrmachtslokomotive WR 360 C 12 plastic model kit by HobbyBoss (Kit No. 82913)
• Represents the WR 360 C 12, a German military diesel locomotive developed for railway operations during World War II
• Part of the Wehrmachtslokomotive family of locomotives designed to support German military transportation and logistics
• Developed for railway shunting, wagon movement and general military railway duties
• Features the distinctive three-axle locomotive configuration, compact body and practical industrial design
• Captures the characteristic engine compartment, driver's cab and railway running gear
• The designation WR refers to a Wehrmacht locomotive, while 360 indicates the approximate engine power in metric horsepower
• The letter C identifies the three coupled driving axles, while 12 refers to the 12-tonne axle-load classification
• Powered by a diesel engine, providing an alternative to traditional steam locomotives for military railway operations
• Designed to move railway wagons and equipment within depots, military installations and railway yards
• The compact locomotive design was particularly suitable for shunting operations where larger locomotives were less practical
• Military railway transport played an essential role in moving troops, ammunition, fuel, vehicles and supplies during WWII
• German military locomotives were used to support logistics networks across occupied Europe and other operational areas
• Diesel locomotives offered practical advantages for certain railway duties, including relatively straightforward operation and reduced preparation time compared with steam locomotives
• The WR 360 family became an important example of German military and industrial railway engineering
• Some locomotives from the wider WR 360 family continued in civilian and industrial service after World War II
• 1/72 scale provides a practical display size for military railway collections and historical dioramas
• Ideal for collectors of WWII German military vehicles, railway equipment, diesel locomotives and military engineering subjects
• Excellent companion to German railway wagons, railway artillery, military trucks and other WWII railway equipment model kits
• Suitable for German military railway depots, ammunition supply yards, maintenance facilities and wartime railway dioramas
• Can be displayed as a standalone locomotive or incorporated into a larger military logistics scene
• Offers excellent opportunities for historically inspired German military colours, industrial paint finishes and railway weathering
• Ideal for realistic grease marks, exhaust staining, rust effects, dust accumulation and worn metal surfaces
• The compact locomotive body and distinctive three-axle arrangement make this an interesting alternative to conventional WWII tanks and military vehicles
• A distinctive addition to any military railway collection, representing the important logistical role of diesel locomotives during World War II
• Kit supplied unpainted and unassembled
• Glue and paint not included
• Recommended for experienced modellers aged 14+