{"product_id":"58490-modelcollect-ua72344-austratt-fort-coastal-artillery-site-triple-28cm-turret-cae","title":"Modelcollect UA72344 Austratt fort coastal artillery site triple 28cm turret Caesar 1\/72","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eModelcollect UA72344 Austratt fort coastal artillery site triple 28cm turret Caesar 1\/72\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eModelcollect UA72344 is a high-quality plastic model kit representing the unique coastal artillery turret \"Caesar,\" belonging to the famous Austrått Fort battery in Norway. The model is made in the popular 1\/72 scale, making it an excellent choice for both advanced modelers and ambitious military diorama enthusiasts in this scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eKey features of the model:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eScale:\u003c\/b\u003e 1\/72\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCountry of operation:\u003c\/b\u003e Norway (after being taken over by Germany during World War II)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHistoric location:\u003c\/b\u003e Austrått Fort, Norway, near the city of Ørland, strategically positioned to defend the entrance to Trondheimsfjord\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e high-quality plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIncluded extras:\u003c\/b\u003e accurate model of the triple 28 cm artillery turret and detailed fortification elements\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCategory:\u003c\/b\u003e plastic model kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSet does not include:\u003c\/b\u003e glue and paints – recommended to choose these according to your own modeling preferences\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eHistorical description and significance:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe model depicts the authentic triple Caesar artillery turret, which originally was part of the German battleship Gneisenau. After the battleship was damaged, the turret was relocated by the Germans to the Austrått Fort coastal battery and installed in 1942 as a component of the German Atlantikwall defensive line during World War II. This fortification played a key role in controlling the Norwegian coastline and effectively defending against Allied invasion. The turret has survived to the present day and serves as a unique military historic monument open to visitors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eWho is it for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe UA72344 model is recommended for advanced modelers and World War II military collectors, as well as anyone interested in the history of fortifications and coastal defense. The detailed design of the parts makes the kit ideal for both standalone display and as part of a larger diorama depicting scenes from World War II.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eBuild difficulty level:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e4\/5 – recommended for those with experience in assembling plastic models, due to the complexity of the turret and fortification details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Modelcollect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54723439427918,"sku":"MDC-UA72344","price":36.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/5149\/0638\/files\/4644e0a8bf70426e54d3ad7418c43187.jpg?v=1755558051","url":"https:\/\/plastmodel.it\/en\/products\/58490-modelcollect-ua72344-austratt-fort-coastal-artillery-site-triple-28cm-turret-cae","provider":"Plastmodel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}