{"product_id":"51509-trumpeter-00101-morser-karl-gerat-040041-initial-version-1144","title":"Trompettiste 00101 Morser Karl-Gerat 040\/041 (version initiale) 1\/144","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTrumpeter 00101 Morser Karl-Gerat 040\/041 (Initial Version) 1\/144\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Trumpeter 00101 Morser Karl-Gerat 040\/041 (Initial Version) in 1\/144 scale is a precise plastic model kit, ideal for military enthusiasts and World War II history buffs. This product depicts one of the most spectacular and largest self-propelled mortars ever created – the Karl-Gerät 040 with a caliber of 600 mm and its later version, the Karl-Gerät 041, with a 540 mm barrel.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel scale\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1\/144\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Germany\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct type:\u003c\/strong\u003e plastic model kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit material:\u003c\/strong\u003e high-quality plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit does not include:\u003c\/strong\u003e paints or glue\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The Karl-Gerät (also known as “Karl-Mörser”) was developed by Rheinmetall just before World War II for the German army (Wehrmacht). The inspiration was the need to destroy the formidable French fortifications of the Maginot Line, although this task was never realized; the 600 mm mortars were first used operationally during the German invasion of the USSR, including the siege of Sevastopol in 1942 (units “Odin” and “Thor”).\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Karl-Gerät also played a significant role during the Warsaw Uprising in 1944, where the “Ziu” specimen shelled insurgent positions in Warsaw’s Wola district. The mortar’s destructive power was enormous — 600 mm shells caused devastating destruction to buildings, as captured in numerous historical photographs.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The Trumpeter model faithfully reproduces the original silhouette and construction details of this unique vehicle from 1941-1945. Designed for recreating both the original (040) and modernized (041) versions, it presents a modeling challenge at a difficulty level of 3\/5, thanks to its size and number of parts to assemble. However, it does not include resin parts or metal barrels, making it an excellent base for your own modifications or enhancements.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    We recommend this model to both experienced modelers and intermediate military enthusiasts looking for a faithfully reproduced World War II-era vehicle. Thanks to its compact 1\/144 scale, the model is perfect for collecting and for historical dioramas, while not taking up much space in a display case.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Trumpeter 00101 Morser Karl-Gerat 040\/041 (Initial Version) is a unique model ideal for learning precision in assembly, deepening historical knowledge, and serving as a unique exhibit of 20th-century military modeling.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical period:\u003c\/strong\u003e World War II (1941-1945)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3\/5\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e plastic model kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntended for:\u003c\/strong\u003e intermediate and advanced modelers\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Trumpeter","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54723014984014,"sku":"TRUM00101","price":5.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/5149\/0638\/files\/04f19622fd42bf2915a89938e495100a.jpg?v=1755550463","url":"https:\/\/plastmodel.fr\/en\/products\/51509-trumpeter-00101-morser-karl-gerat-040041-initial-version-1144","provider":"Plastmodel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}