ModelCollect Armour Gold Edition AS72076
Rheinmetall-Borsig 128mm FlaK 40 Display Model
German Army, Germany, 1944 |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Rheinmetall-Borsig 128mm FlaK 40 | | 4.25" | | 3" |
The 12.8 cm FlaK 40 was a German World War II anti-aircraft gun. Although it was not produced in great numbers, it was one of the most effective heavy AA guns of its era. Development of the gun began in 1936, with the contract being awarded to Rheinmetall Borsig. The first prototype gun was delivered for testing in late 1937 and completed testing successfully. The gun weighed nearly 12 tonnes in its firing position, with the result that its barrel had to be removed for transport. Limited service testing showed this was impractical, so in 1938 other solutions were considered. The eventual solution was to simplify the firing platform, based on the assumption it would always be securely bolted into concrete.
The 12.8 cm FlaK 40 was a German World War II anti-aircraft gun. Although it was not produced in great numbers, it was one of the most effective heavy AA guns of its era. © Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc.
The ModelCollect "Armour Gold Edition" range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of military vehicles in 1:72 scale. These models arrive pre-assembled and professionally hand-painted with a high degree of accuracy and realism. The overall quality and finish is comparable to similar models from Dragon Models and Hobby Master.
ModelCollect diecast vehicles feature:
- Molded plastic construction.
- Rotating turret, elevating cannon and accurate hull.
- Painted, fitted, non-moving tracks on detailed non-rotating wheels.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
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