1:35 Austro-Hungarian WWI 30,5 cm Belagerungsmőrser M.11 /Škoda30,5 cm Haubitze

The real subject

The 30.5 cm M.11 siege mortar, listed in German as the Belagerungsmörser M.11 and also known as the Skoda 30.5 cm howitzer, was one of the heaviest weapons of the Austro-Hungarian artillery. It was built by the Skoda works in Pilsen and was used against fortress works that field guns could not deal with. Unlike older siege weapons it could be broken down into several loads and moved by tractor, so it turned up even where it was not expected. Firing took place at a high angle of elevation, so that the heavy shell came down from above onto the roofs of fortifications.

What the kit offers

This is a model of an artillery piece in 1:35, that is in the most widespread size for military models. A weapon of this size comes out even in this scale as a striking piece for a diorama and goes well with crew figures and with vehicles of the same scale.

• 1:35 scale
• the real subject is the Austro-Hungarian siege mortar of 30.5 cm caliber, model M.11
• suitable for a First World War diorama
• the extent of the parts and the building procedure are given in the instructions from the manufacturer

Building tips

Before gluing, clean the parts of surplus material and production marks, then wash and degrease the surfaces so that the undercoat holds. The suitable glue depends on the material of the parts and is given in the instructions from the manufacturer; cyanoacrylate glue holds on most materials. Apply the undercoat in a thin coat and let it dry out properly.

Supply

Paints, glue and tools are not included, unless stated otherwise. The exact contents of the package are given in the instructions from the manufacturer.