Hobby Boss 82905 Morser KARL-Geraet 040/041 Late version (1/72)

The Hobby Boss 82905 plastic model kit represents one of the most impressive and powerful artillery vehicles of World War II – the heavy self-propelled mortar Morser KARL-Geraet in its late version. It is intended for modelers who appreciate faithfully reproduced details and challenging modeling projects. The model is in 1/72 scale, allowing for the construction of a precise miniature of the historic vehicle, maintaining realistic proportions and construction details.

Historical and Technical Information

• The Morser KARL-Geraet was a German super-heavy self-propelled mortar with a caliber of 600 mm (040) or 540 mm (041). It was developed by Rheinmetall at the request of the German army during World War II.
• This mortar was used by the Wehrmacht, the armed forces of the Third Reich.
• It was primarily used during sieges of heavily fortified strongholds, such as Sevastopol, Warsaw (the Warsaw Uprising in 1944), and the Poznan fortress. It was famous for its devastating firepower and massive ammunition. Only a few examples of this formidable gun were produced, and each was given an individual name (including “Ziu,” “Thor,” “Eva”).
• Period of use: World War II (mainly years 1941–1945).
• The presented model depicts the late version, equipped with improved construction details characteristic of vehicles produced in the final phase of the conflict.

Hobby Boss 82905 Model Details

• Category: Plastic model kit
• Scale: 1/72
• The kit is made from high-quality plastic, with very well-reproduced details of the hull, turret, and chassis. The model does not include glue or paints.
• The parts allow for an accurate recreation of the distinctive features of the late Morser KARL-Geraet version, including suspension, gun, and drive unit details.
• The kit does not include photo-etched parts or metal barrels, but even straight out of the box it delivers an impressive final result.

Recommendation and Difficulty Level

The Hobby Boss 82905 Morser KARL-Geraet 040/041 Late version model is recommended for intermediate and advanced historical modelers who are looking for original military subjects for their collection and wish to expand their set with such a unique vehicle. We rate the level of construction difficulty at 3/5. The well-illustrated instructions make assembly easier, and the finished model will be an impressive exhibit in any 1/72 scale military collection.