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82905 1/72 Morser KARL-Geraet 040/041 Late chassis
The Karl series of mortars Gerat 040 were built by the Germans during the WW II. The gun was ordered to Rheinmetall by German army in June 1937. Designed to use in the campaign against France Maginot line. The mortar barrel had a length of 5108mm (L/8.44) with a caliber of 60cm .This self-propelled gun were called "Karl" Gerat. The first vehicle entered serviced 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.
Item Name Morser KARL-Geraet 040/041 Late version
Camouflage Scheme Markings for Nr.III "Odin" 040, Nr.IV "Thor" 040/041,Nr.V "Loki" 040/041, Nr.VI "Ziu" 040,from1941. in overall panzer grey and in three color camouflage.
Model Brief Length:159 mm Width:56.6 mm Height:65.5 mm
Metal Parts 1 metal axle, 4 springs
Total Sprues sprues, lower hull, TPR tracks
