Copper State Models 35011 5,7cm Gruson Fahrpanzer 1/35 – plastic model kit

The Copper State Models 35011 5,7cm Gruson Fahrpanzer is a unique offering for advanced military history enthusiasts and scale modelers. This precisely crafted plastic model kit in 1/35 scale faithfully replicates one of the most interesting German armored artillery pieces from the First World War.

• Scale: 1/35
• Country of origin: Germany (German Empire)
• Historical period: World War I (1914–1918) – model particularly associated with 1917–1918
• Material: high-quality plastic – kit intended for self-assembly and painting
• Category: plastic model kit – military vehicles, artillery, armored weapons
• Add-ons: detailed sprue parts, realistic rendition of rivets and armor, optional assembly versions

The 5.7 cm Gruson Fahrpanzer was an unusual, rotating fortress gun used by the German army on special railway-based armored train platforms. This design allowed for easy transport and deployment of the gun at various front sectors, increasing positional defense flexibility. The gun became renowned mainly for its role during trench warfare on the Western Front, especially in supporting defense against Allied assaults and protecting communication and logistics lines.

This model allows you to faithfully recreate both the external details and characteristic construction elements of this weapon, such as the armored dome with movable turret and realistic depiction of the 57 mm caliber gun. Such accuracy and historical fidelity make this set an excellent choice for both collectors and enthusiasts of dioramas from the Great War period.

Assembly difficulty level: 4/5 – recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers, requiring precision and experience working with details.

Recommendation: An excellent product for World War I enthusiasts, collectors of unusual artillery constructions, and anyone wishing to enrich their dioramas with a unique early 20th-century German military vehicle. Copper State Models is renowned for high-quality kits that meet the expectations of even the most demanding modelers.