The Karl series of mortars Gerät 040 were built by the Germans during the WWII. The gun was ordered to Rheinmetall by German army in June 1937. Designed to be used in the campaign against France's Maginot line. The mortar barrel had a length of 5108mm (L/8.44) with a calibre of 60cm .This self-propelled gun were called "Karl" Gerät. The first vehicle entered serviced in November 1940 and got the name Adam. The next three vehicles were delivered until May 1941 and got the names Eva, Thor and Odin . These four vehicles were sent to Russia with the 833 heavy artillery detachment on 22nd June 1941.
Camouflage Scheme Markings for Nr.III "Odin" 040, Nr.IV "Thor" 040/041,Nr.V "Loki" 040/041, Nr.VI "Ziu" 040,from1941. in overall panzer grey and in three colour camouflage.
Model Dimensions:
Length:159 mm
Width:56.6 mm
Height:65.5 mm
Total Parts: 192
Metal Parts: 1 metal axle, 4 springs
