Handbuilt 1/32 German Paris Gun (Pariscanone) Kaiser Wilhelm Geschutz 1918 (HB/006)

A fantastic and totally unique model of this gigantic piece of artillery, which is depicted with hoists and gantries. The barrel length alone is 95cm (over 3'). A one off made almost entirely from brass and steel on a wooden base. Finished in grey. Made by Mr. Maurice Dollin about 10 years ago.

Overall length 119cm, width 41.5cm, height 35cm.

Please note that this model would have to be collected!

Kaiser Wilhelm Geschutz:

Bore: 21cm (8.26"), Range: 75 miles

Elevation: Constant 50 degrees for maximum range. Loading time: 15/20 minutes

Time of flight of projectile: 3 1/2 minutes. Muzzle velocity: 5260 feet per second

Length of Barrell: 118' Weight 140.5 tons Barrel life: 65 Rounds

Length of chamber: 16.5' Recoil: 4.25' Weight of projectile: 220/253 lbs. Weight of propellant: 551 lbs.

Ordinate of trajectory: 24.8 miles in 90 seconds.

Charges: 3 2 Bag charges, one variable for range changes. 1 Brass cartridge case.

Chamber Erosion: Was so rapid that shells were progressively larger and in numbered sequence.

Energy: 8,000,000,000 ft lbs. Most of brass charge case melted away.

Old barrels were rebored and linered to 9.45"