Dragon 1621 HAUPSTURMFUHRER Otto Skorzeny (GRAN SASSO RAID 1943) – 1:16 Scale Model

Dragon 1621 HAUPSTURMFUHRER Otto Skorzeny (GRAN SASSO RAID 1943) is an extremely detailed plastic model kit depicting the famous German Waffen-SS officer, Otto Skorzeny, during the historic operation to liberate Benito Mussolini in the so-called Gran Sasso Raid of 1943. The model is available in a large 1:16 collector’s scale, allowing for the precise replication of realistic uniform and weapon details.

• Scale: 1:16
• Material: high-quality plastic (polystyrene)
• Country of use: Germany
• Historical period: World War II (year 1943)
• Category: plastic model kit – historical figure

Historical background and operation context

Otto Skorzeny became famous as one of the most effective commandos of World War II. Operation Gran Sasso, carried out in September 1943, was a daring German special forces mission aimed at rescuing the Italian dictator, Benito Mussolini, who was imprisoned by the Allies. The unit led by Skorzeny managed to execute a glider landing at the mountain lodge Hotel Campo Imperatore and, without losses, successfully rescued Mussolini. This mission went down in history as one of the best-executed special operations of World War II, earning Skorzeny worldwide fame.

Kit contents and special features

• Highly detailed figure of Otto Skorzeny in full Luftwaffe Fallschirmjäger uniform, complete with characteristic details such as holster and personal accessories.
• Clearly rendered facial expressions and realistically designed fabric folds on the uniform.
• Glue and paints are not included – additional modeling accessories are required for assembly.
• This set is intended for advanced modelers and collectors of historical miniatures.

Who do we recommend this model for?

Dragon 1621 HAUPSTURMFUHRER Otto Skorzeny is intended for modelers seeking ambitious historical challenges and excellent reproduction of details. It works perfectly both as a standalone collector’s display and as part of a larger wartime diorama. Recommended for people with at least moderate modeling experience and enthusiasts of World War II history.

Difficulty level (1–5): 4

By choosing Dragon 1621, you gain a guarantee of authenticity, historical accuracy, and high-quality craftsmanship – a product for true connoisseurs of historical modeling.