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German Railway Gondola Typ Ommr w/2cm Flakvierling 38

By: Dragon Models

Type: Scale Model

Product Line: Dragon Models - '39 to '45 Series - Germany (1/35)

Last Stocked on 6/9/2020

Product Info

Title
German Railway Gondola Typ Ommr w/2cm Flakvierling 38
Publisher
Publish Year
2018
Dimensions
15x9.75x3.75"
NKG Part #
2147706158
MFG. Part #
DRA6912
Type
Scale Model
Age Range
14 Years and Up

Description

Germany was extremely reliant on railway networks to move equipment, weapons and supplies across vast distances during WWII. An important type of railcar to keep equipment moving was the open goods wagon – given the nomenclature Omm. The Omm was designed from scratch in 1937-38 to carry cargo (e.g. trucks and armored vehicles) weighing up to 24.5 tons, and its load deck was 8.72m long. Construction began in 1939, with 73,850 wagons produced in three variants. One was the Ommr that had 1m-high removable sides. Some 24,735 of these were built up till 1943. A number were fitted with antiaircraft guns to defend against air attack from Allied fighters or even against ground attack in some cases. One such configuration is shown in this newest kit from Dragon, which features a pair of 2cm Flakvierling 38 cannons.

Models are supplied unpainted and some assembly may be required.