Model Description
COBI 2560 60cm Karl-Gerat 040 “ZIU” mortar Brick Model Kit – 1574 pieces. Buy online now at Flying Tigers.
The 60cm Karl-Gerät 040 was the heaviest self-propelled mortar used during the Second World War. It was equipped with a huge 60cm gun. The Germans managed to produce only a few of them during the war. Karl Gerät number 6, dubbed “”Ziu””, was used to fire at Warsaw during the 1944 Uprising.
The model made of COBI construction blocks has many movable elements such as rotating wheels and working tracks, a movable gun barrel and a loading system. The new release is an improved design and has even more details. The set includes four figures and a dog. They are an officer, service soldier, mechanic and gendarme. The figures received a set of completely new legs with high officer’s boots. The gendarme is equipped with a new accessory depicting the equipment of a German soldier. The whole set is completed by a brick with the name of the mortar “”ZIU”” printed on it, which is installed on the model. The set also includes a plate with the name of the set.
The Karl-Gerät set will give you many hours of exciting building of this amazing piece of history. The realistic block model is the perfect purchase for an enthusiast of military history and technology. Due to its large size and detail, Karl-Gerät will surely become the pride of many collections and an impressive display model!
• 1,574 high-quality blocks
• Produced in the EU by a company with over 20 years of tradition
• The blocks meet the safety standards of products for children
• Fully compatible with other brands of construction blocks
• Blocks with prints do not scratch or smear and do not fade during play or under the influence of temperature
• Clear and intuitive instructions based on illustrations and step-by-step directions
• 100% prints, no stickers
• 4 figures of German soldiers and a dog of the Field Gendarmerie
• A block with the name of the set
Model dimensions: (L x W x H): 40 cm (15.75 ″) x 16 cm (6.3 ″) x 16 cm (6.3 ″)
Cobi bricks are a high-quality alternative to other well known model brick brands, which offers a distinct and compelling experience for brick enthusiasts, particularly those with a passion for military history. Their dedication to historical accuracy, unique custom pieces, and high-quality European manufacturing sets them apart.
Cobi stands out for its printed bricks and realistic mini figures, especially in the military sector. The mini figures have the same size as other branded figures, but have a more three dimensional head, with the nose sticking out, and a less blocky body. Cobi bricks are fully compatible with other well known model brick brands.
Cobi manufactures their building blocks entirely in house in Mielec Poland. Thanks to their in house design and manufacturing process, Cobi is able to offer customers high quality products made of select EU originated materials which are certified by EU laboratories.
Cobi sets are popular with anyone aged 6 – 106! From experience, children ages 6+ can build smaller sets by themselves. Some sets are suitable for 7+ and some pieces are quite fiddly which younger children may struggle with.
RRP £125.00
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