1/35 German Br.57 Armored Steam Locomotive, NT Review
1/35 German Br.57 Armored Steam Locomotive, NT Feature
- This plastic model kit requires plastic cement and paint for assembly, and they are sold separately
1/35 German Br.57 Armored Steam Locomotive, NT Overview
These of armored trains became prevalent during WWII initially on the Eastern Front. Transport through occupied areas of Eastern Europe became dangerous due to partisan groups attacking advancing troops. The Germans considered armored trains a more secure method of transporting equipment through these areas. For added protection of the locomotive, it was often placed in the middle of the train. The loco itself was protected by 13 tons of steel plating making the total weight of this locomotive was nearly 90 tons. The BR.57 had a top speed of 60km/h and had a range of 360km when pulling the cars loaded with vehicles and equipment. Kit consists of 602 parts on 16 sprues plus 8 track roadbed sections. Paint colors needed: Steel, Sandy Brown, Wood Brown, Dark Green, Dark Compass Ghost Gray, and Red Brown. *** Product Information and Prices Stored: Apr 13, 2012 19:52:09
