German Kriegslokomotive BR-52, 1/72 - Hobby Boss 82901

The German Kriegslokomotive BR-52 Hobby Boss 82901 is a plastic model kit to be assembled at 1/72, depicting a German steam locomotive of the BR 52 type, also known as the Kriegslokomotive. This reference belongs to Hobby Boss’s railway series and reproduces railway rolling stock associated with World War II.

The BR 52 was developed during the conflict as a war locomotive, designed using a simplified architecture to meet the significant needs of rail transport. Its distinctive look—boiler, cab, tender, and steam running gear—makes it an original subject for enthusiasts of military railway equipment, historical logistics, and 1/72 dioramas.

The Hobby Boss kit includes 307 parts. Once assembled, the locomotive measures 317.3 mm long, 42 mm wide, and 61.5 mm high. Its size makes it possible to create a striking centerpiece for a railway or military scene at this scale.

At 1/72 scale, each real-world dimension is reduced 72 times. This scale makes it easy to integrate the BR 52 with other vehicles, figures, and railway scenery elements designed using the same reduction ratio.

Assembling a steam locomotive requires careful preparation of the chassis parts, wheels, boiler, and cab elements. A dry fit is useful before gluing to check the alignment of the subassemblies. For finishing, applying a primer suitable for plastic models helps reveal any joint imperfections before painting. A measured weathering can then highlight the raised details, running areas, and the utilitarian look of railway rolling stock in service.

For assembly and finishing, precision tools, glue for plastic models, fine abrasive paper, finishing putty, primer, and suitable paints are helpful additions.

• Brand : Hobby Boss
• Reference : 82901
• Type : plastic model kit to be assembled
• Subject : German steam locomotive Kriegslokomotive BR-52
• Scale : 1/72
• Number of parts : 307
• Assembled dimensions : 317.3 × 42 × 61.5 mm
• Depicted context : World War II