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         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.

FEATURES: 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.

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

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

REQUIRES: Assembly
          Cement, HCAR3415
          Hobby Knife, HCAR01000 or Sprue Cutter
          Tweezers, TESR1652
          Water for Waterslide Decals
          Paint
          Paint Brushes
          Pin Vise, HCAR0696 or Drill
          Glue Tips or Toothpicks

SPECS:    Scale: 1/35
          Length: 37.8" (959mm)
          Width:  5.0"  (128mm)
          Height: 6.3"  (160mm)
                                                                    sdw 9/16/03
                                                                         ir/jxs



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