Trumpeter 00207 1/35 K5(E) Leopold
280mm Germ Ral Gun
Although from the mid-19th
century, people started considering imparting mobility to large caliber
artillery pieces by placing them on special railway mountings, it was WWII that
gave the impetus to making the railway gun an important part of many European
armories.
The German Leopold Gun was the
largest weapon, which lobbed shells at American troops at "Anzio Beach".
The Leopold was supported by 24
railcar wheels, mounted on railroad tracks, which led in and out of mountain
tunnels.
When not firing, the gun was
rolled back into the tunnels out of sight of Allied reconnaissance.
Allied forces were able to salvage
the Leopold, and after reconstruction of the railway, moved the gun to Naples
for shipment to the States.
"Anzio Annie" as the gun was known
to Allied troops, is the only German railroad gun known to have survived World
War II, and it is currently on display at the Aberdeen Proving Ground in
Aberdeen, Maryland.
Features
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Trumpeter 00207 1/35 K5(E)
Leopold 280mm Germ Ral Gun
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1140 gray plastic pieces are
attached to sprue trees.
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Realistically molded plastic
pieces.
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Authentic rivet detailing.
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Detailed wheels and trucks.
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Included railroad track
section can be finished as a straight track or cross track.
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Metal rail chain.
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Photo etched grilles for
chimney brace frame.
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Shells, cartridges and an
ammunition wagon are included.
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Detailed hand rails.
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Pictorial instruction manual.
Specifications
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Scale: 1/35
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Length: 37.8" (959mm)
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Width: 5.0" (128mm)
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Height: 6.3" (160mm)
Contents
Requirements
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Assembly
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Cement, HCAR3415
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Hobby Knife, RMXR69010 or
Sprue Cutter
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Tweezers, TESR1652
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Water for Waterslide Decals
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Paint
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Paint Brushes
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Pin Vise, HCAR0696 or Drill
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Glue Tips or Toothpicks
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Markings for two versions are
included:
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1: "Anzio Annie", Italy 1944.
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2: Eisg. Battr. 710
Calais/France 1941.
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