1:35 Dragon 6200 28cm K5(E) Leopold WWII - German Railway Gun Plastic Model kit

Build one of the most impressive German artillery weapons of the Second World War with the 1:35 Dragon 6200 28cm K5(E) Leopold. This enormous plastic model kit recreates the famous German railway gun on a spectacular scale. With an overall length of nearly one metre, more than 750 parts, a 380mm-long gun barrel, six figures and an included railway embankment section, Leopold is destined to become a commanding centrepiece in any WWII model collection.

The 28cm Kanone 5 (Eisenbahn) was developed by Krupp as part of the German Sofort programme and became the most successful German railway gun of its period. Prototypes were built in 1936, and by the invasion of France the Wehrmacht already had eight examples. The K5(E) used a rifled gun of approximately 280mm calibre, while a 310mm smooth-bore version known as the K5 Glatt was also developed. The railway gun saw action during the French Campaign in 1940, at Leningrad in 1942, Stalingrad in 1942-1943 and Anzio in 1944. At Anzio, the guns Robert and Leopold became particularly famous for shelling Allied positions, resulting in the nickname Anzio Annie among American troops. The stated range was 60km, combat weight 218 tonnes, rate of fire one round every three to four minutes and muzzle velocity 1,120m/s.

Dragon has transformed this imposing piece of railway artillery into an extensive 1:35 modelling project. The gun and its workable elevation mechanism are thoroughly detailed, while the outer shell of the lower gun carriage is moulded as a single piece for rigidity. You also receive photo-etched parts for details including the exhaust pipe guard and steps, an aluminium muzzle section, Cartograf decals and six figures. Due to the enormous box and a total weight of more than four kilograms, shipping costs for this particular kit may be higher. At Most-Models.com, you also benefit from excellent customer service and careful handling of this exceptional model kit.

Features:
– Dragon 6200 28cm K5(E) Leopold German railway gun plastic model kit in 1:35 scale
– More than 750 parts with an overall model length including railway wagons of nearly one metre
– 380mm-long gun barrel with an included aluminium muzzle section
– Thoroughly detailed gun with workable elevation mechanism and one-piece moulded outer shell for the lower gun carriage to provide rigidity
– Includes photo-etched parts for details including the exhaust pipe guard and steps plus high-quality Cartograf decals
– Includes six figures and railway embankment for creating a complete display or WWII diorama
– Historical K5(E) had a combat weight of 218 tonnes, stated range of 60km and rate of fire of one round every three to four minutes
– Exceptionally large and heavy model kit with a packaged weight of more than four kilograms which may result in higher shipping costs

Add the Dragon 6200 K5(E) Leopold to your basket today and take on an impressive modelling project guaranteed to command attention through its sheer size, engineering and historical character.

Order your 1:35 Dragon 6200 28cm K5(E) Leopold WWII railway gun from Most-Models.com and make this gigantic German artillery piece the centrepiece of your military model collection.