Cobi scale model kit Blocks 8.8 cm Flak 18 — 232 pieces, 1:35 scale

Description: Blocks 8,8 cm Flak 18 232 pieces 1:35 8.8 cm Flak 18 Blocks 232 pieces 1:35The famous Eighty-Eight in Afrika Korps colors! The iconic Flak 18 anti-aircraft gun in a desert version. Create your own diorama of the North African campaigns.Get ready to build a model that permanently etched itself into military history as a symbol of power, precision, and ruthless effectiveness. Here is the 8.8 cm Flak 18the legendary Eighty-Eightthis time in a version created especially for fans of the North African front and the legendary DAK!Blazing desert sun, golden sand, steel might, and gunners in distinctive sand-colored uniformsthis is exactly what the weapon looked like that became the terror of Allied tanks in Africa.Now you can build it, display it, admire it, and create your own scenes from the hottest theater of operations of World War II.Why is the 88 Afrika Korps an icon?The 8.8 cm Flak 18 (Flugabwehrkanone 18) was originally designed to combat aerial targets. However, it gained true fame as the most effective anti-tank weapon available to German forces. Its tremendous muzzle velocity, unmatched accuracy, and full 360° traverse made it a deadly weapon on every front.In Africa, where scorching sand met heavy tanks such as the Matilda II, Crusader, and American Sherman, the Flak 18 in service with the Deutsches Afrikakorps became the true king of the battlefield. Mounted on its characteristic X-shaped carriage and towed by Sd.Kfz. vehicles, it could stop an Allied advance with a single precise shot.This is a weapon you can now add to your collection in the form of a realistic COBI brick model.Luftwaffe gunner figureThe set includes a soldier figure dressed in a classic sand-colored uniform. The gunner figure is equipped with three artillery shells faithfully reproduced in brick scale. This soldier, wearing a characteristic field cap, looks like a front-line veteran and an experienced serviceman.Realistic scale and faithful detailingThe set reproduces the famous gun with exceptional accuracy. Every detailthe cruciform mount, protective shield, and rotation mechanismswas designed with maximum realism and durability in mind.Movable gun elementsThe model features numerous movable parts, including adjustable barrel elevation, full 360° rotation on the mount, foldable firing supports, and functional control wheels. This allows you to create dynamic combat scenes, perfect for both play and display.Collectors accessoriesThe set includes brick-built shells, an ammunition crate, and a white brick collectors plaque with the set name and scale.Durable prints, no stickers!All markings are printed with great attention to detail. No peeling stickersthe model retains its quality for years.Easy and satisfying buildThe step-by-step instructions make the set accessible to both beginner builders and experienced fans of historical models. | Part number: COBI-3141 | series: Historical Collection | Minimum age: 9 | Gender: Boys | Stuff: Plastic | No. of elements: 232 | Set size: Medium | Dimensions: 7 x 14,5 x 19 cm | Security: We recommend keeping the packaging for informational purposes. The right to change colors and technical details is reserved.

How to use

Follow the enclosed assembly instructions to build the model step by step, sorting pieces by shape and color before starting will streamline the process. Assemble subcomponents such as the carriage, gun barrel, and mount separately and then join them to form the complete model. Ensure each connection is pressed firmly for a stable result. Once assembled, place the model on a flat surface or integrate it into a diorama using compatible base elements and figures if desired.

Recommendations

Use the model for static display only; it is not a toy for small children. For precise results, assemble in a well-lit area and use a soft mat to protect parts. Combine this 1:35 scale set with other scale accessories and figures to create historically consistent scenes.