Zebrano 72060 - 1:72 17 cm K.Mrs. Lf

Resin model of the German 17 cm K. Mrs. Lf heavy field gun in 1:72 scale

The Zebrano 72060 kit depicts the German 17 cm K. Mrs. Lf, a heavy howitzer-mortar developed by Rheinmetall and Krupp in the 1930s. This powerful siege and long-range artillery piece was designed to destroy fortifications and provide heavy fire support during World War II.

Kit contents:

• Resin parts to build the 17 cm K. Mrs. Lf gun
• Details reproducing its distinctive carriage and barrel

Model specifications:

• Scale: 1:72
• Catalogue number: 72060
• Manufacturer: Zebrano
• Material: resin
• Type: heavy field artillery
• Era: World War II

Note: The kit does not include glue, paints or modeling tools.

Building process:

Zebrano resin kits are designed for fast and straightforward assembly. Cyanoacrylate glue is recommended, with surfaces lightly sanded before painting. In 1:72 scale, this artillery piece makes an excellent addition to miniature collections or WWII tabletop armies.

Recommended tools:

• Model knife
• Files or sanding sticks
• Cyanoacrylate glue
• Paints matching WWII German artillery schemes

About the 17 cm K. Mrs. Lf:

The 17 cm K. Mrs. Lf was a heavy German artillery piece introduced before WWII, classified between a mortar and a howitzer. It fired 172.5 mm shells to ranges of nearly 30 km, providing formidable firepower against enemy fortifications and troop concentrations. It was mainly used by heavy artillery units on the Eastern Front, where its destructive capability was highly valued.

Technical data of the original weapon:

• Caliber: 172.5 mm
• Barrel length: 8.4 m (L/47.8)
• Weight in action: approx. 17 t
• Maximum range: 29,600 m
• Rate of fire: 1–2 rounds/min
• Crew: 12

Zebrano – the manufacturer:

Zebrano produces resin kits in small scales, focusing on WWII armored vehicles, artillery, and special-purpose machines. Their 1:72 and 1:100 scale models are highly valued by collectors and tabletop wargamers alike.