Hobby Boss 82911 German 80cm K(E) Railway Gun Dora (1/72)

The Hobby Boss 82911 model kit represents the legendary German 80 cm K(E) "Dora" railway gun in 1/72 scale. This is a high-class plastic model aimed at advanced modelers, featuring extremely detailed accuracy to the original and an impressive size once assembled. It is an excellent choice for military history enthusiasts and modelers passionate about World War II.

Brief Historical Background

Dora was the largest railway gun in history, used by Germany during World War II. It was developed between 1937 and 1942 by the Krupp company. Its caliber was a staggering 800 mm and the barrel length was over 32 meters. Dora was used during the 1942 siege of Sevastopol by the Wehrmacht, where dozens of shots were fired at fortified Soviet positions. Due to its gigantic size and complicated logistics, Dora was more a demonstration of German technical capabilities than a practical weapon of war. Ultimately, only two examples of this gun were ever built.

• Scale: 1/72
• Country of use: Germany
• Historical period: World War II (1939–1945)
• Historical use: Siege of Sevastopol, Eastern Front

Model Information

• Material: high-quality plastic
• Does not include glue and paints (to be purchased separately)
• Rich in details, including replicated railway chassis, barrel components, detailed loading mechanisms, and realistic surface texture
• Realistic arrangement of service platforms and operating decks replicating the original
• Large size when assembled: makes an impressive display piece
• Category: plastic model kit

Who is it for?

We highly recommend the Hobby Boss 82911 German 80cm K(E) Railway Gun Dora (1/72) model to all advanced modelers who want to enrich their collection with a unique and striking World War II exhibit. The model requires precision and patience, so it is recommended for those with modeling experience (difficulty level 5/5). Dora is perfect as a standalone model or as part of a larger railway or military diorama.

By choosing the Hobby Boss 82911 model, you receive not only excellent detail quality but also a piece of extraordinary twentieth-century military technology history.