COBI 8.8 cm Flak 18 Set 3141

Get ready to build a model that has forever gone down in military history as a symbol of power, precision and ruthless effectiveness. Here is the 8.8 cm Flak 18, the iconic "Eighty-Eight," this time in a version created especially for fans of the North African front and the legendary DAK! The scorching desert sun, golden sand, steel power and artillerymen in characteristic sand-colored uniforms! This 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 a cannon originally designed to combat air targets. However, it gained true fame as the most effective anti-tank weapon available to the German forces. The powerful muzzle velocity of the projectile, unparalleled accuracy and the ability to rotate a full 360° made it a deadly weapon on every front. In Africa, where the scorching sand met heavy Matilda II, Crusader and American Sherman tanks, the Flak 18 in the service of the Deutsches Afrikakorps became the true king of the battlefield. Mounted on its characteristic X-shaped carriage, towed by Sd.Kfz. vehicles, it could stop an Allied advance with a single precise shot. This is a weapon you can now have in your collection in the form of a realistic COBI brick model. Key features of the set: 232 elements - The set includes a model of the German-made 8.8 cm Flak 18 anti-aircraft gun on a cross-shaped mount in the sand camouflage of the Deutsches Afrikakorps. Realistic 1:35 scale - The set is large enough to fully appreciate the details, yet compact enough to easily display in a display case or on a shelf in your room. Luftwaffe artilleryman figure – The set includes a figure of a soldier dressed in a classic sand-colored uniform. The artilleryman figure is equipped with three artillery shells faithfully reproduced in brick scale. This soldier, wearing a characteristic forage cap, looks like a front-line veteran and an experienced soldier. Realistic scale and faithful reproduction of details - The set reproduces the famous gun with exceptional fidelity. Every detail: the cross-shaped mount, the protective shield, the rotating mechanisms, was created with maximum realism and durability in mind. Movable parts of the gun – the model has many movable parts such as adjustable barrel elevation angle, full 360° rotation on the mount, folding combat supports, and functional knobs. This allows you to create dynamic battle scenes, perfect for both play and display. Collectible accessories - The set includes brick projectiles, an ammunition crate and a white brick collector's plaque with the set name and scale. Durable prints, no stickers! - All markings are printed with great attention to detail. No peeling stickers, and the model retains its quality for years. Easy and satisfying construction - The instructions guide you step by step, so the set can be built by both beginner builders and experienced fans of historical models. Create your own collection! - Check out other vehicles from the HISTORICAL COLLECTION WWII series and create your own unique collection of historical models! Ignite the fire of desert history, assemble the legendary weapon of the Afrika Korps and feel the power of the gun that changed the course of many battles. Assembling the 8.8 cm Flak 18 set is a story of raw power and a symbol of one of the most important campaigns of World War II. Assemble, display, admire and feel the legend of the "Eighty-eight". 232 high-quality pieces Manufactured in the EU by a company with over 35 years of tradition Meets safety standards for children's products Fully compatible with other brands of construction blocks Clear and intuitive instructions based on illustrations and step-by-step directions 1 figure Scale 1:32 Model dimensions: 190 x 145 x 70 mm