COBI 8.8cm Flak 37 Anti-Aircraft Gun – 1:35 Scale WWII Model #3141

The Scourge of Armor: 8.8cm Flak 37 (Desert Edition)

The “Eighty-Eight” is perhaps the most feared artillery piece of the Second World War. Originally designed as a high-altitude anti-aircraft weapon, it gained legendary status when it was turned against Allied tanks. In the shifting sands of North Africa, the Deutsches Afrikakorps (DAK) used the Flak 18 and 37 variants to devastate British armor from distances the Allied tanks couldn’t even return fire from.

This COBI 3141 set pays homage to the weapon’s service in the Mediterranean and North African theaters. Whether it was holding the line at the Pass of Halfaya—famously dubbed “Hellfire Pass” by the British—or countering the heavy Matilda II tanks, the Flak 88 was the ultimate equalizer on the battlefield.

Product Features & Authenticity

This set captures the mechanical complexity of the original gun in a compact, durable 1:35 scale.

• Desert Tan Finish: Historically accurate color scheme reflective of the North African campaign.

• Articulating Mechanics: Features dropdown stabilization legs that allow the gun to transition from transport mode to firing position.

• Battlefield Accessories: Comes with specialized anti-aircraft shells and storage crates for realistic reload scenes.

• Luftwaffe Crewman: Includes one highly detailed Luftwaffe Flak operator in period-accurate uniform.

• Display Ready: Includes a printed identification placard for professional-grade collection displays.

Technical Specifications