German Rail Transporter for Karl-Gerät

Plastic kit for a railway transport wagon for the German mortar KARL-Geraet 040/041

• 1:72 scale
• Dimensions LxWxH (built): 313.6 x 48.3 x 55 mm
• 245 parts
• Rail bed with sleepers and rail included
• Karl device not included but available separately at HB82904/HB82905
• not built, not painted
• Paint and glue not included

In October 1939, work began on designs for loading the Geraet 040 for rail transport. Due to the high weight and great length, it was necessary to transport this self-propelled gun supported by traversing pedestals mounted on two five-axle rail carriages. Supporting arms, attached to the Geraet 040, were lifted by massive hydraulic cylinders to suspend the self-propelled gun between the rail carriages.