1:35 German WR 360 C12 Locomotive

The German WR 360 C12 locomotive 1:35 (Trumpeter)

An injection-molded plastic model of the German WR 360 C12 diesel shunting locomotive in 1:35 scale from the Trumpeter brand. The kit captures the characteristic body and the running gear of the locomotive and contains photo-etched metal and several segments of plastic track (rails with ties), thanks to which the model immediately gains a basis for a diorama.

The real subject

The WR 360 C12 (Wehrmacht-Rangierlokomotive) was a robust diesel shunting locomotive of around 360 horsepower. It served to shunt wagons and to handle heavy loads, including artillery and railway equipment. Machines of this type were built from the 1920s to the 1940s and were operated by the German State Railway (Deutsche Reichsbahn). Its simple and durable design made it a universal work locomotive.

Building and painting tips

With a locomotive it pays to assemble and paint the running gear, the axles and the lower part of the body before the body is closed up. Glue the plastic parts with liquid modeling cement for plastic and the photo-etched parts with cyanoacrylate glue (super glue). Apply a primer before painting and spray the period colors with an airbrush in thin coats. Service wear is provided by dark washes in the recesses, rust and greasy marks on the running gear and pigments; use the track supplied as a basis for a station diorama.

Who the model is for

• Modelers interested in period railroad and military equipment
• Collectors of locomotives and rail equipment in 1:35 scale
• Builders of station and military dioramas

The model is supplied unassembled and unpainted. Glue, paints and accessories are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.