1/35 K5(E) Leopold 280mm Germ Ral Gun

This is a 1/35 Scale 280mm K5(E) Leopold German Railroad Gun Plastic Model Kit from Trumpeter Scale Models.

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.

1140 gray plastic pieces are attached to sprue trees.
Realistically molded plastic pieces.
Authentic rivet detailing.
Detailed wheels and trucks.
Included railroad track section can be finished as a straight track or cross track.
Metal rail chain.
Photo etched grilles for chimney brace frame.
Shells, cartridges and an ammunition wagon are included.
Detailed hand rails.
Pictorial instruction manual.

One 1/35 Scale 280mm K5(E) Leopold German Railroad Gun Plastic Model Kit.

Manufacturer:	Trumpeter
Product #:	tsm00207
Your Price:	$122.79
List Price:	$169.95
Availability:	In Stock

Scale: 1/35
Length: 37.8" (959mm)
Width: 5.0" (128mm)
Height: 6.3" (160mm

Markings for two versions are included
1: "Anzio Annie", Italy 1944.
2: Eisg. Battr. 710 Calais/France 1941.

Assembly
Cement
Hobby Knife or Sprue Cutter
Tweezers
Water for Waterslide Decals
Paint
Paint Brushes
Pin Vise or Drill
Glue Tips or Toothpicks