German 88 mm Flak 18 Winter (6870072)

A Ready-Made 1:87 / HO scale Artitec German 88 mm Flak 18 in a heavily weathered winter whitewash finish. This highly detailed model depicts the famous German heavy anti-aircraft gun mounted on its wheeled transport carriage, making it an excellent addition to winter artillery batteries, military convoys, towing scenes, and World War II dioramas.

The model features the Flak 18’s long 88 mm barrel, recoil mechanism, protective gun shield, elevation and traverse controls, operator seats, handwheels, cable reels, and detailed transport bogies. The irregular whitewash is heavily chipped and worn, exposing the dark gray base finish beneath. Dirt, grime, rust-toned edges, weathered tires, and tarp-covered equipment create a convincing field-service appearance.

• Ready-Made 1:87 / HO scale Artitec model
  
• German 88 mm Flak 18 heavy anti-aircraft gun on its wheeled transport carriage
  
• Heavily worn winter whitewash over a dark gray base finish
  
• Realistic dirt, grime, rust-toned wear, fading, and chipped whitewash effects
  
• Detailed gun assembly with long 88 mm barrel, recoil mechanism, protective shield, aiming controls, and handwheels
  
• Front and rear transport bogies with towing hardware, fenders, suspension components, wheels, and weathered tires
  
• Fine exterior details including operator seats, cable reels, stabilizing equipment, brackets, and mechanical components
• Tarp-covered equipment and stowed gear add to the realistic field-used appearance
  
• Hand-painted, collector-quality Artitec model made from resin with etched-metal detail parts
  
• Suitable for military collectors, HO-scale layouts, artillery displays, winter scenes, and dioramas

Artitec's Ready-Made models are handcrafted from high-quality resin and produced in limited runs. Each model is expertly preassembled, hand-painted, and often subtly weathered to recreate the appearance of a real vehicle in service. Because every model is finished by hand, small variations may occur, making each piece unique.

Artitec uses vacuum-cast resin to reproduce exceptionally fine, true-to-scale details that can be difficult to achieve with conventional manufacturing methods. Etched-brass parts are added where appropriate to capture delicate components and further enhance realism.

Each model is assembled, painted, and weathered by skilled specialists—a process requiring considerable time, precision, and experience. Artitec Ready-Made models are ideal for collectors seeking exceptional detail and realism without the time and effort required to build and finish a model kit.